What to do and see in Normandy, France: The Best Bridges

May 13, 2022 Janette Largent

Normandy (/ˈnɔːrməndi/; French: Normandie, pronounced [nɔʁmɑ̃di] ( listen), Norman: Normaundie, from Old French Normanz, plural of Normant, originally from the word for "northman" in several Scandinavian languages) is one of the 18 regions of France, roughly corresponding to the historical Duchy of Normandy.
Restaurants in Normandy

1. Pegasus Bridge

avenue Major John Howard, 14860 Ranville France +33 2 31 78 19 44 [email protected] http://www.normandie1944.fr/
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4.5 based on 904 reviews

Pegasus Bridge

A recreation of the original bridge captured by the British from the Nazis towards the end of World War II, located on the grounds of the Pegasus Memorial.

Reviewed By johncapeyobe - Poulton Le Fylde, United Kingdom

The memorial is full of elements spread geographically around the Orne river. Glider landing sites, key battle locations etc., It is a wonderful tribute to those brave men who won this first victory in the liberation of Europe in the second world war, operation Overlord. There is a separate enclosed museum as well as the site itself.

2. Passerelle du Bassin du Commerce

Quai George V Quai Lamblardie, 76600, Le Havre France http://unesco.lehavre.fr/fr/comprendre/la-passerelle-bassin-du-commerce
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4.5 based on 4 reviews

Passerelle du Bassin du Commerce

3. La Fiere Bridge and Iron Mike Monument

13 Moulin a la Fiere, 50480 Sainte-Mere-Eglise France http://liberationroute.com/france/place-of-interest/la-fiere-bridge-and-monument-iron-mike
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4.5 based on 130 reviews

La Fiere Bridge and Iron Mike Monument

Reviewed By rdholler - Atlanta, United States

Much is written about the troops that came ashore on the beaches. What is less written is the work of the paratroopers to take and secure the areas inland that would allow access to the main road system. Since much of the area between the beaches and the main roads was marshland, it was important that the roads that did connect were captured and held so that the huge number of troops and the massive amount of equipment that was needed for the march to Paris could be moved. If you are interested in the Airborne troops, this is really an important place. As a note, if you have time, there is a small church directly across the river that has a beautiful stained glass window honoring the troops.

4. Le Vieux Pont de Ducey

50220 Ducey France
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4.5 based on 56 reviews

Le Vieux Pont de Ducey

5. Pont Colbert

Chenal entre l'avant-port et l'arrière-port, 76200, Dieppe France
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4.5 based on 31 reviews

Pont Colbert

6. Pont de Brotonne

D490, 76490 Caudebec-en-Caux France
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4.5 based on 9 reviews

Pont de Brotonne

7. Pont de Normandie

Honfleur France +33 1 39 85 83 51 http://www.pontsnormandietancarville.fr/accueil.html
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4.0 based on 2,238 reviews

Pont de Normandie

Completed in 1995, this massive bridge, which crosses the Seine, measures over 2,800 feet at its longest section and 1.3 miles in total, a world-record for its type when it was built.

Reviewed By louisehI9623YQ - Folkestone, United Kingdom

Excellent structure a great way to cross the Seine, the toll fee is 5.20 euros and the queues can be long on the run up to it, you see people walking over it and cyclists nit sure I would be that brave

8. Pont Gustave Flaubert

Rouen France
Excellent
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4.0 based on 106 reviews

Pont Gustave Flaubert

9. La Pont de la Roque

D971 on Road between Coutances and Granville, Orval France
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4.0 based on 1 reviews

La Pont de la Roque

10. Pont de Tancarville

Tancarville France
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4.0 based on 26 reviews

Pont de Tancarville

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