Swords of peace – Omaha Beach Memorial loop from Vierville-sur-Mer
Swords of peace – Omaha Beach Memorial loop from Vierville-sur-Mer
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Swords of peace – Omaha Beach Memorial loop from Vierville-sur-Mer
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12.2km
80m
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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: June 22, 2026
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1.57 km
Swords of peace
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Les Braves Monument, Omaha Beach
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The plaque with an explanation about the monument is on the boulevard of Omaha Beach.
Caption from the maker of the monument:
I created this to honor the courage of these people:
Sons, husbands and fathers, who endangered and often sacrificed their lives in the hope of freeing the French.
Les Braves consists of three elements:
=> The wings of hope
So that the strength that these men carried on June 6, 1944 will continue to inspire us and remind us that together it is always possible to change the future.
=> Rise, freedom!
So that the example of those who rose up against barbarism will help us to stand strong against all forms of inhumanity.
=> The wings of brotherhood
So that this wave of brotherhood always reminds us of our responsibility towards others and ourselves.
On June 6, 1944, these men were more than soldiers, they were our brothers.
tracesofwar.nl/sights/1437/Monument-Les-Braves-Omaha-Beach.htm
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Location of the 1st American cemetery
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Omaha Beach Memorial
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This memorial was erected in memory of the US National Guard. The US 29th Infantry Division, which landed on Omaha Beach on June 6, 1944, was part of the National Guard. This division had a hard time during D-Day. The 35th Infantry Division was also part of the National Guard but did not land on Omaha Beach until early July. The monument was built after the war on the formidable German 'wiederstandnest 72'.
tracesofwar.nl/sights/27691/Monument-National-Guard-Vierville-sur-Mer.htm
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Mulberry Walkways
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The 5-span bridge section (507 A-B1) can be found along the Avenue de Bedford. It was part of the floating bridge that belonged to the artificial harbor on Omaha beach.
After the Normandy landings, the Allies immediately started building two Mulberry ports, one American Mulberry A at Vierville-sur-Mer (Omaha beach), the second a British Mulberry B at Arromanches-les-Bains.
Next to the bridge parts is a large sign with the poem "Jean".
More information about the Mulberry ports:
The well-established flow of supplies and troops faltered on June 19, 1944. The wind started to blow harder and a storm arose, so violent that, according to those in the know, it had not occurred in decades. The harbor had been built to withstand a storm, but such forces had not been taken into account. During the storm, more than 800 ships ran aground, some of which were irretrievably lost.
The American port was not yet complete and therefore extra vulnerable to the storm. Americans were also less precise in placing the parts and breakwaters, so the storm could do more damage. A group of 16 LCTs sought shelter, but caused damage by colliding with parts of the harbour. The consequences were catastrophic and would mean the end of the American port. It was decided to transfer the salvageable parts to the British port. This was acceptable because the capture of Cherbourg would be almost complete. As a result of the interruption in supply, the Americans experienced shortages of certain types of ammunition, which were so badly needed for the attack on Cherbourg. It was decided to put 8 ships with ammunition on the beach. Ammunition and fuel were given top priority.
tracesofwar.nl/sights/2324/5-Span-brug-deel---507-A-B1.htm
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Vierville Castle
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Are registered1:
the castle with its interior decorations, including the building adjoining the south gable, in full;
the facades and roofs of the two pavilions in the main courtyard;
the entrance portal, with its pillars;
the dovecote;
the facades and roofs of the outbuildings, excluding the dwelling adjoining the dovecote;
the ornamental garden with its enclosing walls and gates.
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12.2 km
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Way Types & Surfaces
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10.3 km
868 m
799 m
210 m
Surfaces
11.0 km
1.03 km
105 m
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