Final Stage of the Battle of Normandy

Between Chambois and Vimoutiers, in the exact location where the Memorial is today, the ultimate and most bitter battle of Normandy took place, from August 18th to 22nd, 1944. Montgomery called it "the beginning of the end of the war".
In this valley, the once powerful Seventh German Army became encircled by the Poles, Canadians, Americans, British, and French. Tens of thousands of men clashed in this small area from August 18th to August 22nd. Villages and hamlets full of civilians were the stake of violent engagements.
The battle of Normandy ended after 77 days of bitter fighting, resulting in the release of our territory a few days later, and leading the Allies to the doors of the Third Reich.
The Memorial of Montormel fulfills its mission of memory since 1994. It explains the battle and pays tribute to its actors – both civil and military. The ambition is to give you the elements to understand this decisive battle, which is often ignored or badly known to the public. Special  events are organised on a yearly basis for general public and offer among others guided tours on the battlefield, concerts, war movie projections etc...

Useful informations

• From 1st April, to 30th April : open every day from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
• From 1st May to 30th September : open every day from 9:30 am to 6:00 pm
• From 1st October, to 31st March : open on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
• The Memorial is closed between December 15th and January 15th.