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This is one of the most visited spots on Omaha Beach thanks to the Les Braves sculpture which now stands on the beach where a series of German defensive positions once linked to create a small strongpoint.
25 maj 2023 · The first sculpture, located in the Vierville-sur-Mer on Omaha Beach, has the same three stainless steel wings and towers which stand proudly as a lasting tribute to the western Allies that landed on Omaha Beach on June 6, 1944 during World War II.
Les Braves Omaha Beach Memorial. Second World War (1939-1945) D-517, Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer. France Normandie Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer. The monument Les Braves is located on the center of Omaha Beach. The explanation of the monument stand on the boulevard of Omaha Beach. Comment of the sculpteur:
Sculpture monumentale sur omaha beach, hommage aux vétérans du débarquement.
Les Braves Memorial Monument can be found on the centre of Omaha Beach in Normandy, France. The monument consists of three elements: ‘The Wings of Hope’, ‘Rise, Freedom!’ and ‘The Wings of Fraternity’. An explanation of the monument stands on the Boulevard of Omaha Beach.
The 1400m² Omaha Beach Memorial Museum was founded in memory of all those young men who died in 1944 and whose memory we are duty bound to keep, that future generations may never forget at what cost our freedom came. Self-guided tour.
Musée Mémorial Omaha Beach. With an exhibition area of 1,400m², located just 200 m from Omaha Beach, the Memorial Museum will help you dive into the heart of the landing story. Since more than 25 years, in Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer, the museum pays tribute to the soldiers who landed on our beaches.
