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Colleville-Montgomery
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This seaside resort near Caen features numerous D-Day landing sites in Normandy (memorial, fortified sites).
Overview of Colleville-Montgomery
Colleville-Montgomery, a seaside resort near Caen, features numerous D-Day landing sites in Normandy (memorial, fortified sites).
Key Details
- Type de lieu: small town.
- Intérêt touristique: (worth a stop if you are in the area).
- Localisation: in the Calvados department, not far from Caen.
- Distances:
- Heure locale: .
- Population: 2,347 inhabitants (2014).
- Superficie: 7.74 km².
- Altitude: sea level.
- Site internet: http://www.colleville-montgomery.fr
History of Colleville-Montgomery
What to See and Do
Colleville Beach
The (small) seaside part of the town, complete with the facilities and services you’d expect.
The (small) seaside part of the town, complete with the facilities and services you’d expect.
Military Heritage of Colleville-Montgomery
Like other nearby towns, Colleville—whose beach was one of the D-Day landing sites—is home to numerous wartime landmarks, including several memorial steles and statues, the Morris Battery, the (underground) Hillman site, and the former redoubt.
Like other nearby towns, Colleville—whose beach was one of the D-Day landing sites—is home to numerous wartime landmarks, including several memorial steles and statues, the Morris Battery, the (underground) Hillman site, and the former redoubt.
In the Surrounding Area
D-Day Landing Beaches
Spanning the Manche (Utah Beach) and Calvados (the other four), this is a major Normandy tourism highlight. Several museums, sites, and various testimonies commemorate the event along different parts of the coast.
Spanning the Manche (Utah Beach) and Calvados (the other four), this is a major Normandy tourism highlight. Several museums, sites, and various testimonies commemorate the event along different parts of the coast.
Climate and Weather
The town has a "changeable" oceanic climate—mild, humid, and windy—with relatively low temperature variation, neither too cold in winter nor too hot in summer. Rainfall is spread throughout the year, with a peak in autumn and winter. The best time to visit is from late May to late September.
Sea Temperature Throughout the Year
| Jan. | Feb. | Mar. | Apr. | May | Jun. | Jul. | Aug. | Sep. | Oct. | Nov. | Dec. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colleville | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 9 |
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Must-see & highly recommended
D-Day Landing Beaches
★★★★ Spanning the Manche (Utah Beach) and Calvados (the other four), this is a major Normandy tourism highlight. Several museums, sites, and…
Worth a look / Other
Colleville Beach
★ The (small) seaside part of the town, complete with the facilities and services you’d expect.
Military Heritage of Colleville-Montgomery
★ Like other nearby towns, Colleville—whose beach was one of the D-Day landing sites—is home to numerous wartime landmarks…