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Welcome to Sainte Mère Eglise
in the North of “the Manche”, Normandy. Close to
the Normandy
landing plages, including Utah Beach,
close to “the Calvados”. Discover
our place and the richness of its history, landscapes and heritage…
Have a stay in the first French town liberated by the U.S parachuting
forces on June, 5th 1944.
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In
the Heart of “the Manche”, 30 kms from Cherbourg
and a 1 hour drive from Caen-Ouistreham, on the Normandy
landings site, close to the Channel Islands (Jersey,
Guernesey, Aurigny), near the Mont Saint
Michel, Tatihou Island opposite
to Saint-Vaast-La-Hougue fishing port,
Sainte Mère Eglise has witnessed
important events which have marked the twentieth century.
Situated near the “Boundary stone 0”
marking the first steps towards freedom during
the Normandy landings of June, 6th 1944.The Hotel
Restaurant and steakhouse “The Sainte Mère”
will receive you in a warm and convivial setting.
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The
whole staff will be at your disposal so that you can enjoy
your stay best.
A 5 minutes walk from the church where John Steel,
the famous parachutist remained hanged to its steeple
in the night of June, 6th 1944. He thus pretended
to be dead and was detached by the German soldier
Rudolph May. (see the picture representing him
on the occasion of the memorial day). |
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