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1. Cimetiere Americain de Colleville-sur-Mer
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5,535 reviews
Overlooking Omaha Beach, the launching point of the U.S. invasion of Normandy, this cemetery contains the graves of 9,386 American soldiers who died at Normandy and a touching memorial to another 1,557 whose bodies were never recovered.
Reviewed By FairCityFrasie - Perth, United Kingdom
Magnificent cemetery, memorial and visitor centre in the shadows of Omaha beach, poignant and sensitive, superbly laid out and maintained, paying homage to nearly 10,000 American soldiers and their exploits during WW2. I’d visited previously a few years ago on 6th June and the place was packed then - just as busy in mid-August with the extensive parking lots more than full. My most vivid memory (and there is a lot to take in) is the glass-cased artwork consisting of a rifle embedded upright in the sand with a tin helmet atop (nearing the exit to the visitor centre).
2. Bayeux War Cemetery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,628 reviews
The town of Bayeux, in Normandy, lies 30 kilometres north-west of Caen. Bayeux War Cemetery is situated in the south-western outskirts of the town on the by-pass (D5), which is named Boulevard Fabian Ware. On the opposite side of the road stands the Bayeux Memorial. BAYEUX WAR CEMETERY, which was completed in 1952, contains 4,144 Commonwealth burials of the Second World War, 338 of them unidentified. There are also over 500 war graves of other nationalities, the majority German. The BAYEUX MEMORIAL stands opposite the cemetery and bears the names of more than 1,800 men of the Commonwealth land forces who died in the early stages of the campaign and have no known grave. They died during the landings in Normandy, during the intense fighting in Normandy itself, and during the advance to the River Seine in August.
Reviewed By GCSQ - Upland, United States
Just walking thru the cemetery brings into focus June 6 and the many days afterwards that these men and boys gave their lives to help France and the world. Bayeux should be proud to be hosting the final resting place of these brave British fighting men and boys. This visit will help bring together our visit to the DDay beach’s and the American National Cemetery tomorrow. Don’t miss the chance to see this wonderful rememberance if you are in Bayeux.
3. Faubourg-d'Amiens Cemetery
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5.0 based on 182 reviews
Faubourg-d'Amiens Cemetery is in the western part of the town of Arras in the Boulevard du General de Gaulle, near the Citadel, approximately 2 Kms due west of the railway station. The GPS coordinates for the cemetery are 50.28670, 2.76057
Reviewed By Zygal12
Well worth visiting this WW1 memorial.. it is only about 10 minutes walk from main square. Apart from all the graves of the commonwealth soldiers who lost their lives there are also some German prisoner of war graves...
4. Cimetiere Militaire de Saint Valery en Caux
5. Etaples Military Cemetery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 269 reviews
Etaples is a town about 27 kilometres south of Boulogne. The Military Cemetery is to the north of the town, on the west side of the road to Boulogne. The cemetery contains 10,771 Commonwealth burials of the First World War, the earliest dating from May 1915. 35 Of these burials are unidentified.
Reviewed By 435adamd - Greater London, United Kingdom
It’s a sight to behold and to be always remembered and never to be forgotten. 11,500 souls all dedicated to one cause all together forever and always will be brother in arms.
6. Rhone American Cemetery and Memorial
7. Wimereux Cemetery - Commonwealth War Graves
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By deebeeceeUk - Doncaster, United Kingdom
Worth searching out on the windy hillside above Wimereux lie nearly 3000 commonwealth soldiers and nurses. Well kept and peaceful
8. Cemetery of the Old Chateau
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 470 reviews
Reviewed By Hearthstone1 - Toronto, Canada
Fascinating ancient cemetery overlooking Menton old town and the sea. A challenging walk, especially on a rainy day, but so worth the effort. Tranquil and fascinating.
9. Lorraine American Cemetery and Memorial
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 250 reviews
Reviewed By JGADV - Zonhoven, Belgium
Very serene place to visit, full of history. This place houses over 10.000 graves of soldiers that died in the region during World War 2, there is a chapel and visitor center, toilets and parking, take into account that toilets, visitor center and chapel are closed during Covid19 measures but the grounds remain open although you better check before you go, due to lockdowns in France. Do not shout or make loud noises and facemask is now recommended.
