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It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Native American veteran Charles Norman Shay. He was 101. Charles was a 19-year-old US Army medic when he landed on Omaha Beach on D-Day and helped save lives. He died at his home in Bretteville-L'Orgueilleuse, here in Normandy.
📷: D. Dumas
📷: D. Dumas
December 4, 2025 at 1:18 PM
It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Native American veteran Charles Norman Shay. He was 101. Charles was a 19-year-old US Army medic when he landed on Omaha Beach on D-Day and helped save lives. He died at his home in Bretteville-L'Orgueilleuse, here in Normandy.
📷: D. Dumas
📷: D. Dumas
We've been nominated for 'Most desirable region in Europe' at the Wanderlust Travel Awards! If you love Normandy, please vote for us here:
www.wanderlustmagazine.com/about-us/our...
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October 27, 2025 at 4:07 PM
We've been nominated for 'Most desirable region in Europe' at the Wanderlust Travel Awards! If you love Normandy, please vote for us here:
www.wanderlustmagazine.com/about-us/our...
www.wanderlustmagazine.com/about-us/our...
Today is World Calvados Day! Let's raise a glass to #Normandy's most famous spirit! 🍎🥃
October 16, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Today is World Calvados Day! Let's raise a glass to #Normandy's most famous spirit! 🍎🥃
Les Andelys, the town where Ousmane Dembélé grew up!
September 24, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Les Andelys, the town where Ousmane Dembélé grew up!
One of the world's biggest kite festivals begins tomorrow on #Dieppe seafront! Come join the fun for ten days of frenzy 🪁
📷: © David Parry
📷: © David Parry
September 12, 2025 at 3:16 PM
One of the world's biggest kite festivals begins tomorrow on #Dieppe seafront! Come join the fun for ten days of frenzy 🪁
📷: © David Parry
📷: © David Parry
Congratulations to the Airborne Museum in Sainte-Mère-Église, which has just been named as one of the top WW2 museums in the world!
Following a survey conducted by National Geographic among military historians, the Airborne Museum ranks among the list of top World War II museums around the globe 👍
Following a survey conducted by National Geographic among military historians, the Airborne Museum ranks among the list of top World War II museums around the globe 👍
September 5, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Congratulations to the Airborne Museum in Sainte-Mère-Église, which has just been named as one of the top WW2 museums in the world!
Following a survey conducted by National Geographic among military historians, the Airborne Museum ranks among the list of top World War II museums around the globe 👍
Following a survey conducted by National Geographic among military historians, the Airborne Museum ranks among the list of top World War II museums around the globe 👍
On 19 August 1942, over 6,050 infantry set foot on Dieppe beach with high hopes. Unfortunately, none of the objectives set were met, and a total of 4800 soldiers were either killed, wounded, or captured, with over 900 deaths among the Canadians alone. We remember them today and always. #LestWeForget
August 19, 2025 at 8:12 AM
On 19 August 1942, over 6,050 infantry set foot on Dieppe beach with high hopes. Unfortunately, none of the objectives set were met, and a total of 4800 soldiers were either killed, wounded, or captured, with over 900 deaths among the Canadians alone. We remember them today and always. #LestWeForget
We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Jake Larson 'Papa Jake', at 102 years old. A true American hero, beloved D-Day veteran and TikTok star, Jake landed on Omaha Beach in #Normandy on 6th June 1944, and dedicated his life to honoring the memory of his fallen brothers.
📷: S. Frères
📷: S. Frères
July 19, 2025 at 2:11 PM
We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Jake Larson 'Papa Jake', at 102 years old. A true American hero, beloved D-Day veteran and TikTok star, Jake landed on Omaha Beach in #Normandy on 6th June 1944, and dedicated his life to honoring the memory of his fallen brothers.
📷: S. Frères
📷: S. Frères
It's official: the #Bayeux Tapestry will be loaned to the UK in a historic agreement to be signed between the French and British governments. The 70m-long masterpiece will go on display at the British Museum in London from September 2026 until July 2027.
📷: © Valentin Pacaut - The Explorers
📷: © Valentin Pacaut - The Explorers
July 9, 2025 at 9:01 AM
It's official: the #Bayeux Tapestry will be loaned to the UK in a historic agreement to be signed between the French and British governments. The 70m-long masterpiece will go on display at the British Museum in London from September 2026 until July 2027.
📷: © Valentin Pacaut - The Explorers
📷: © Valentin Pacaut - The Explorers
The magical 'Rendez-vous à la Cathédrale' light show is back in #Bayeux! Come watch the facade of the cathedral come to life every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at nightfall from 8 July to 30 August 🤩
📷: © Bayeux Bessin / Alain Thomas
📷: © Bayeux Bessin / Alain Thomas
July 8, 2025 at 8:02 AM
The magical 'Rendez-vous à la Cathédrale' light show is back in #Bayeux! Come watch the facade of the cathedral come to life every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at nightfall from 8 July to 30 August 🤩
📷: © Bayeux Bessin / Alain Thomas
📷: © Bayeux Bessin / Alain Thomas
A new Canadian D-Day monument will be built on Juno Beach.
The Juno Beach Centre honours all Canadians who served and sacrificed during WW2. However, to date there was no single monument on Juno Beach that contained the names of each of the 381 Canadians who lost their lives on June 6, 1944 🇫🇷❤️🇨🇦
The Juno Beach Centre honours all Canadians who served and sacrificed during WW2. However, to date there was no single monument on Juno Beach that contained the names of each of the 381 Canadians who lost their lives on June 6, 1944 🇫🇷❤️🇨🇦
June 30, 2025 at 8:02 AM
A new Canadian D-Day monument will be built on Juno Beach.
The Juno Beach Centre honours all Canadians who served and sacrificed during WW2. However, to date there was no single monument on Juno Beach that contained the names of each of the 381 Canadians who lost their lives on June 6, 1944 🇫🇷❤️🇨🇦
The Juno Beach Centre honours all Canadians who served and sacrificed during WW2. However, to date there was no single monument on Juno Beach that contained the names of each of the 381 Canadians who lost their lives on June 6, 1944 🇫🇷❤️🇨🇦
#Rouen's magical light show is back for the summer months! Come watch the facade of France's highest cathedral come to life at nightfall. Best of all, it's free! 🤩
Find out more: en.normandie-tourisme.fr/.../rouen-ca...
📷: S. Frères / Normandy Tourism
Find out more: en.normandie-tourisme.fr/.../rouen-ca...
📷: S. Frères / Normandy Tourism
June 12, 2025 at 12:08 PM
#Rouen's magical light show is back for the summer months! Come watch the facade of France's highest cathedral come to life at nightfall. Best of all, it's free! 🤩
Find out more: en.normandie-tourisme.fr/.../rouen-ca...
📷: S. Frères / Normandy Tourism
Find out more: en.normandie-tourisme.fr/.../rouen-ca...
📷: S. Frères / Normandy Tourism
On this day 81 years ago, Allied forces carried out the largest seaborne invasion in history, landing on the beaches of #Normandy, to begin the liberation of occupied Western Europe. Now a land of peace and reconciliation, Normandy continues to honour the memory of those who came to liberate us.
June 6, 2025 at 2:10 PM
On this day 81 years ago, Allied forces carried out the largest seaborne invasion in history, landing on the beaches of #Normandy, to begin the liberation of occupied Western Europe. Now a land of peace and reconciliation, Normandy continues to honour the memory of those who came to liberate us.
They're back! This year again, Delta and Best Defence Foundation supported the return of approximately 30 veterans to #Normandy. They landed at Deauville Airport today, and were welcomed by many locals and visitors, including school children. Their stories will never be forgotten here in Normandy!
June 1, 2025 at 5:13 PM
They're back! This year again, Delta and Best Defence Foundation supported the return of approximately 30 veterans to #Normandy. They landed at Deauville Airport today, and were welcomed by many locals and visitors, including school children. Their stories will never be forgotten here in Normandy!
We are thrilled to see the wonderful Bois des Moutiers feature in the New York Times' list of 25 gardens to see in your lifetime! 😍
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/06/t...
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/06/t...
May 27, 2025 at 11:45 AM
We are thrilled to see the wonderful Bois des Moutiers feature in the New York Times' list of 25 gardens to see in your lifetime! 😍
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/06/t...
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/06/t...
#MemorialDay
Remembering today all the brave men and women who fought to keep the world free of tyranny. Many are buried here in #Normandy, and we will honor them today and forever.
Remembering today all the brave men and women who fought to keep the world free of tyranny. Many are buried here in #Normandy, and we will honor them today and forever.
May 26, 2025 at 5:01 PM
#MemorialDay
Remembering today all the brave men and women who fought to keep the world free of tyranny. Many are buried here in #Normandy, and we will honor them today and forever.
Remembering today all the brave men and women who fought to keep the world free of tyranny. Many are buried here in #Normandy, and we will honor them today and forever.
We are thrilled to see Normandy's unique Low Carbon Rate feature in Wanderlust's 2025 Travel Green List! It's a great recognition for #Normandy and for our commitment to sustainable travel:
www.wanderlustmagazine.com/inspiration/...
www.wanderlustmagazine.com/inspiration/...
May 26, 2025 at 8:34 AM
We are thrilled to see Normandy's unique Low Carbon Rate feature in Wanderlust's 2025 Travel Green List! It's a great recognition for #Normandy and for our commitment to sustainable travel:
www.wanderlustmagazine.com/inspiration/...
www.wanderlustmagazine.com/inspiration/...
ZEUS, the legendary metal horse of the Paris 2024 Olympics, is currently in #Rouen! The beautiful horse will be on display on the quays of the River Seine until Friday 🤩
May 20, 2025 at 9:49 AM
ZEUS, the legendary metal horse of the Paris 2024 Olympics, is currently in #Rouen! The beautiful horse will be on display on the quays of the River Seine until Friday 🤩
Dear friends in #Brighton, London and the south east, join us on Sat 31 May at the Brighton i360 to enjoy the sounds and flavours of #Normandy! Events in the viewing pod are free but are ticketed due to limited capacity:
www.brightonfringe.org/events/?sear...
www.brightonfringe.org/events/?sear...
May 9, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Dear friends in #Brighton, London and the south east, join us on Sat 31 May at the Brighton i360 to enjoy the sounds and flavours of #Normandy! Events in the viewing pod are free but are ticketed due to limited capacity:
www.brightonfringe.org/events/?sear...
www.brightonfringe.org/events/?sear...
#VEDay80
The 80th Anniversary of VE Day is a moment to come together in remembrance, reflection and celebration. Here in #Normandy, we will of course reflect on the sacrifices of the brave soldiers who landed on our shores on D-Day, an event which led to the liberation of Europe.
The 80th Anniversary of VE Day is a moment to come together in remembrance, reflection and celebration. Here in #Normandy, we will of course reflect on the sacrifices of the brave soldiers who landed on our shores on D-Day, an event which led to the liberation of Europe.
May 8, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Travel sustainably to #Normandy! The new hybrid 'Guillaume de Normandie' ferry is now operating between #Caen and #Portsmouth! This beautiful ship has been specifically designed and built for the route it serves, and has a true Normandy feel to it 💙
📷: © Jess Breheret / Brittany Ferries
📷: © Jess Breheret / Brittany Ferries
April 23, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Travel sustainably to #Normandy! The new hybrid 'Guillaume de Normandie' ferry is now operating between #Caen and #Portsmouth! This beautiful ship has been specifically designed and built for the route it serves, and has a true Normandy feel to it 💙
📷: © Jess Breheret / Brittany Ferries
📷: © Jess Breheret / Brittany Ferries
The Standing with Giants installation is now open at the British Normandy Memorial in Ver-sur-Mer. It features new silhouettes among the 1,475 as well as a very special permanent tribute marking the upcoming 80th anniversary of VE Day. The installation will be on display until 12 September.
April 14, 2025 at 9:25 AM
The Standing with Giants installation is now open at the British Normandy Memorial in Ver-sur-Mer. It features new silhouettes among the 1,475 as well as a very special permanent tribute marking the upcoming 80th anniversary of VE Day. The installation will be on display until 12 September.
April 12, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Claude Monet's house and gardens in Giverny reopen today! 🌺🌸😍
📷: M-A. Thierry / Normandy Tourism
📷: M-A. Thierry / Normandy Tourism
April 1, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Claude Monet's house and gardens in Giverny reopen today! 🌺🌸😍
📷: M-A. Thierry / Normandy Tourism
📷: M-A. Thierry / Normandy Tourism
40,000 people lined the streets of #Caen last night for the opening of the Caen Millennium festivities! Let's celebrate 1000 years of history 🥳
📷: I. Hendy / S. Frères
📷: I. Hendy / S. Frères
March 21, 2025 at 1:53 PM
40,000 people lined the streets of #Caen last night for the opening of the Caen Millennium festivities! Let's celebrate 1000 years of history 🥳
📷: I. Hendy / S. Frères
📷: I. Hendy / S. Frères