Hi all,
I am headed to France for the second time, but this will be my first visit to Normandy. There is plenty of information about the American (and other Allied) sites, but I was wondering if there is somewhere that covers the French experience. La Résistance, and life under occupation, etc.?
I'm planning on popping by the German War Cemetery in La Cambe as well, as I am looking to make this as well-rounded a visit as possible.
Thank you!
The Airborne Museum in Sainte-Mère-Eglise has some exhibits with video-ed remembrances of the time from citizens. I found the interviews moving. https://airborne-museum.org/en/the-museum/discover-the-museum/
The Caen Memorial museum is extensive with personal recollections and good coverage over many aspects of the WWII years. https://www.memorial-caen.com
I thought the Bayeux Museum was good, but don't remember the same number of remembrances from French citizens as the above museums. Good focus on Normandy Battle timelines. https://www.bayeuxmuseum.com/en/memorial-museum-battle-of-normandy/
There are a number of other small museum in various towns - these above are the ones I visited on a trip last fall.
You are probably aware of the The Liberation of Paris Museum - General Leclerc Museum - Jean Moulin Museum in Paris. If you haven't visited, it is excellent. https://www.museeliberation-leclerc-moulin.paris.fr/en
The Musée de l'Armée (again Paris) has 3 areas that may be of interest if you haven't previously visited - Museum of the order of the Liberation (resistance fighters), world wars 20th century, and the de Gaulle rooms. Lots of video clips with English subtitles - his entire life, but you could focus on his WWII London broadcasts and liberation days. https://www.musee-armee.fr/en/your-visit/museum-spaces.html
