Sainte-Mere-Eglise Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

On D-Day, John M.Steele, one of the mortar platoon of the 505 PIR of the US 82nd Airborne had his chute snag on the church tower as he descended. Here he hung during the battle, watching helplessly as his colleagues fought below. This scene was famously reenacted in the film "The Longest Day", and a manequin now hangs from the church in Ste Mere Eglise depicting the event (do you see him?)
On D-Day, John M.Steele, one of the mortar platoon of the 505 PIR of the US 82nd Airborne had his chute snag on the church tower as he descended. Here he hung during the battle, watching helplessly as his colleagues fought below. This scene was famously reenacted in the film "The Longest Day", and a manequin now hangs from the church in Ste Mere Eglise depicting the event (do you see him?)
Interesting mannequins caught my eye. These troops sit in a military glider - apparently they often had very rough landings.
An old church cemetery near St Mere Eglise.
église de Sainte Mère l'église (classé, 1840)
Hotel Le Sainte Mere

Hotel Le Sainte Mere

3 out of 5
8 Rue Richedoux Sainte-Mere-Eglise Manche
The price is ฿3,009 per night from 22 Jan to 23 Jan
฿3,009
฿3,390 total
22 Jan - 23 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sainte-Mere-Eglise. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Airborne Museum and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (336 reviews)
The hotel was lovely, clean, welcoming, helpful, tasy food and drink. A lovely place to stay

Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025

Hotel Le Sainte Mere
The Originals City - Hotel Restaurant A Pic

The Originals City - Hotel Restaurant A Pic

3 out of 5
6 Rue Montmartre Cherbourg-en-Cotentin Manche
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The price is ฿1,815 per night from 21 Feb to 22 Feb
฿1,815
฿2,093 total
21 Feb - 22 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Liberation Museum and Fun Box are ...
7/10 Good! (52 reviews)
Lovely staff however the hotel is in dire needs of renovation.

Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026

The Originals City - Hotel Restaurant A Pic
Adonis Grandcamp - Les Isles de Sola

Adonis Grandcamp - Les Isles de Sola

3 out of 5
8 Rue du Joncal Grandcamp-Maisy
The price is ฿1,488 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
฿1,488
฿1,757 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa residence in Grandcamp-Maisy. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (500 reviews)
The location is very quiet and the staff is friendly.

Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025

Adonis Grandcamp - Les Isles de Sola
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Adonis Grandcamp - Les Isles de Sola

Adonis Grandcamp - Les Isles de Sola

3 out of 5
8 Rue du Joncal Grandcamp-Maisy
Stay at this spa residence in Grandcamp-Maisy. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (500 reviews)
The location is very quiet and the staff is friendly.

Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025

Adonis Grandcamp - Les Isles de Sola
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Popular places to visit

Sainte-Mere-Eglise Church

4.5/5(11 reviews)

Sainte-Mere-Eglise Church is just one of the places to see in Sainte-Mere-Eglise, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the gardens or discover the countryside in this relaxing area.

Sainte-Mere-Eglise Church

Airborne Museum

5/5(5 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Airborne Museum during your travels in Sainte-Mere-Eglise. Wander the gardens or discover the countryside in this relaxing area.

Airborne Museum

La Fiere Bridge and Iron Mike Monument

5/5(1 review)

Find out about the history of Sainte-Mere-Eglise when you take a trip to La Fiere Bridge and Iron Mike Monument. Wander the gardens or discover the countryside in this relaxing area.

La Fiere Bridge and Iron Mike Monument

Things to do

normandy sightseeing tours

Full-Day US Battlefields of Normandy Tour from Bayeux (A3LST)

฿4,927
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full-Day US Battlefields of Normandy Tour from Bayeux (A3LST)
Private Full day American D-Day Guided Tour in Bayeux

Private Full day American D-Day Guided Tour in Bayeux

฿22,135
per traveller
Private Full day American D-Day Guided Tour in Bayeux
The Colleville-sur-Mer cemetery, where more than 9,300 American soldiers rest

Private American landing beaches tour from Bayeux

฿25,498
per traveller
Private American landing beaches tour from Bayeux
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