Brouains is a commune in the Manche department in Normandy in northwestern France. Continue reading... From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Beaches Attractions In Brouains
1. Omaha BeachSaint Laurent Sur Mer Omaha, commonly known as Omaha Beach, was the code name for one of the five sectors of the Allied invasion of German-occupied France in the Normandy landings on June 6, 1944, during World War II. 'Omaha' refers to a section of the coast of Normandy, France, facing the English Channel 8 kilometers long, from east of Sainte-Honorine-des-Pertes to west of Vierville-sur-Mer on the right bank of the Douve River estuary and an estimated 150-foot tall cliffs. Landings here were necessary to link the British landings to the east at Gold with the American landing to the west at Utah, thus providing a continuous lodgement on the Normandy coast of the Bay of the Seine. Taking Omaha was to be the responsibility of United States Army troops, with sea transport, mine sweeping, and a naval bombardment fo... From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
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French house set in the heart of the Rolling Normandy countryside
Holiday Home in Sourdeval, Manche, Normandy, France - Beautifully Restored 18th Century Manor House set in the Tranquil Valley on the River Le See
Built in 1755 and set in the valley of a hundred mills on the banks of the river Le See. The property has a courtyard and a very large walled garden. Also a barbeque for alfresco dining. The manor is situated 4km from Sourdeval. There is an abundance of history in the area including the beaches of the D Day landings, the ancient town of Bayeux, where you can see the famous Bayeux Tapestry.