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Pegasus Bridge

Avenue du Major Howard, 14860 Ranville, France
02-31-78-19-44
Ranked #2 of 3 attractions in Ranville
4.0 of 5 stars 27 Reviews
Type: Bridges, Historic Sites
Owner description: 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...... more » Owner description: 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. « less
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Lee-on-the-Solent, United Kingdom
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

The history comes alive and what a wonderfully professional group of men who managed to land and re-take the bridge in total darkness. I am in awe of them More

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La Foret-Auvray, France
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

Add this museum plus a trip to the fantastic Cafe Gondret to your list of must see locations. Nice staff and it really sets the scene for the landings More

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Percy, France
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39 reviews 39 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012

|Was recommended by a veteran who stayed in our gite so we had to give it a go and can heartily recommend it. More

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Lancashire, U.K.
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2012
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Having done many solo trips and organised / led coach trips to WW1 and WW2 battlefields, sites and related museums across Europe - from Passchendaele, Bastogne, the Somme, Gallipoli, Normandy, Arnhem and Verdun - I can honestly say this is by far the best. It is a "must see" when visiting Normandy, even if you are not interested too much... More

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Highbridge, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2012

Site was interesting but obviously you have to be interested in this special place and its significance in D DAY LANDINGS More

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London
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
49 helpful votes 49 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2012

It's worth the brief stop just so you can say you've seen it, reasonably interesting if WW2 history appeals to you. More

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Caen, France
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2012
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Interesting collection of War articles, gliders and vehicles use during the taking of this bridge. More

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Le Mans, France
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 November 2011

Have taken visitors here a few times, never ceases to move. The museum is well worth the visit. Can't say it's enjoyable considering the history and the huge lose of lives connected to the location but highly informative and moving. More

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Knoxville, Tn
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48 reviews 48 reviews
Reviews in 40 cities Reviews in 40 cities
52 helpful votes 52 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 October 2011
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The museum itself was very worthwhile. The actual bridge is displayed as part of the museum. To walk across the actual bridge where it all started was amazing. Be sure to walk across the road and visit the actual landing sites. You will be amazed at how close the gliders actually landed to the bridge. If you have a car... More

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wales
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
44 helpful votes 44 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 October 2011
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The museum/memorial is excellent. The lecture is a must with a very clear explanation fo what happened. You can also see the original bridge, a reconstructed glider and the remains of an original glider as well as other artefacts. It's a real must. The cafe still operates with Madame greeting veterans warmly. However she is a true business woman -... More

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