Sainte-Mere-Eglise Travel Guide

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Close up of the top of a cathedral in Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France. This is where a paratrooper got caught up on the steeple during the D-Day Invasion in 1944; Sainte-Mere-Eglise, Normandy, France
SAINTE-MERE-EGLISE, FRANCE. Parachutist hanging from church, St. Mere Eglise, in Normandy.
Church in Sainte-Mère-Eglise, Normandie, France
On D-Day, John M.Steele, one of the mortar platoon of the 505 PIR of the US 82nd Airborne had his chute snag on the church tower as he descended. Here he hung during the battle, watching helplessly as his colleagues fought below. This scene was famously reenacted in the film "The Longest Day", and a manequin now hangs from the church in Ste Mere Eglise depicting the event (do you see him?)
Interesting mannequins caught my eye. These troops sit in a military glider - apparently they often had very rough landings.
Hotel Le Sainte Mere

Hotel Le Sainte Mere

3 out of 5
8 Rue Richedoux Sainte-Mere-Eglise Manche
The price is NZ$157 per night from 20 Mar to 21 Mar
NZ$157
20 Mar - 21 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sainte-Mere-Eglise. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Airborne Museum and ...
Hotel Le Sainte Mere
La Suite

La Suite

29 Rue Général de Gaulle Sainte-Mere-Eglise Manche
The price is NZ$183 per night from 26 Mar to 27 Mar
NZ$183
26 Mar - 27 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Sainte-Mere-Eglise. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a garden. Popular attractions Airborne Museum and Cotentin Farm Museum ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (78 reviews)
I would highly recommend staying here if you are in the area. It was close to many WW2 historical spots. The room was spacious and well kept breakfast was very nice. The owner was nice and greeted us upon are arrival to show us are room and give us are key. There is nice restaurant on the property ...

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

La Suite
ibis Cherbourg La Glacerie

ibis Cherbourg La Glacerie

3 out of 5
2 rue du Château d'eau Cherbourg-en-Cotentin Manche
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$182 per night from 3 Apr to 4 Apr
NZ$182
3 Apr - 4 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Cherbourg en Cotentin ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (300 reviews)
I liked having a room on the ground floor. Thank you

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2025

ibis Cherbourg La Glacerie
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Adonis Grandcamp - Les Isles de Sola

Adonis Grandcamp - Les Isles de Sola

3 out of 5
8 Rue du Joncal Grandcamp-Maisy
Stay at this residence in Grandcamp-Maisy. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (506 reviews)
The location is very quiet and the staff is friendly.

Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025

Adonis Grandcamp - Les Isles de Sola
5 minutes from the beach HOUSE VERY COMFORTABLE LARGE GARDEN - MANY SERVICES

5 minutes from the beach HOUSE VERY COMFORTABLE LARGE GARDEN - MANY SERVICES

Barneville-Carteret Normandie
Stay at this golf holiday home in Barneville-Carteret. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Barneville Beach and Cote des Isles ...
10/10 Exceptional! (368 reviews)
Autumn break
The house was well equipped with more than enough entertainment options for families. The location was peaceful and relaxed, only two minutes walk from the pristine, sandy beach.

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2024

5 minutes from the beach HOUSE VERY COMFORTABLE LARGE GARDEN - MANY SERVICES
HOUSE with garden in Cherbourg en Cotentin, 10 minutes from the sea, 9 p, free wifi

HOUSE with garden in Cherbourg en Cotentin, 10 minutes from the sea, 9 p, free wifi

TOURLAVILLE Normandie
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Cherbourg Ferry Terminal ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (133 reviews)
60th Cycle trip to France
Easy access to ferry port was met and shown round the house which was very clean and had everything we needed. Use of garden on the sunny days was good. Showers beds and accommodation was to a very good standard. We were a party of 3 couples with push bikes. Would certainly book again

Reviewed on 29 July 2023

HOUSE with garden in Cherbourg en Cotentin, 10 minutes from the sea, 9 p, free wifi
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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