The D-Day Experience is an authentic C-47 that has been converted into a high tech immersive flight simulator. The simulator relives the channel crossing taken by the paratroopers for DDay and the heavy flak fire they experienced in the skies over Normandy.
The museum also contains an impressive collection of airborne items including weapons, uniforms and equipment.
Entrance to Dead Man's Corner Museum is included with a D-Day Experience ticket and is at the same location.
Address
2 Village de l'Amont
Saint-Côme-du-Mont, Manche
50500
France
Coordinates
49.329109, -1.268841
Parking
Free parking on site
Opening times
October to March
10h00 till 18h00
April to September
9h30 till 19h00
Closed on December 24th, 25th and 31st, January 1st 2018.
Admission
| Adult | €12 |
|---|---|
| Child (6-17 years) | €9 |
| Groups (min of 10 people) | €10 |
| School groups | €6 |
| The Family pass (2 adults + 2/3 children) | €40 |
| Under 6 | Free |
The Dead Man's Corner Museum tells the story of the American Airborne forces who dropped onto the Carentan peninsula in June 1944 and the Germans who opposed them. It houses a large collection of German and American equipment and uniforms
A plaque located in front of the church at Saint-Côme-du-Mont to Lieutenant Robert E. JUDELS of the 101st American Airborne Division
A memorial to Joseph R. Beyrle of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division who landed on the roof of the church at Saint-Come-du-Mont
