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Church of Notre-Dame of Sainte-Marie-du-Mont, Sainte-Marie-du-Mont
Sainte-Marie-du-Mont›France
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35min
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About Church of Notre-Dame of Sainte-Marie-du-Mont
This 11th-century parish church combines Romanesque, Gothic, and Renaissance architecture, with construction spanning over 500 years. Its distinctive bell tower served as a crucial navigation landmark for American paratroopers of the 101st Airborne Division during the D-Day landings on June 6, 1944. The tower clock remains stopped at 13:30, frozen at the moment shells struck during the battle.
The Germans used the bell tower as an observation post during WWII. On clear days, they could see all the way to the coast and monitor approaching Allied forces. This strategic advantage made the church a target, but also helped the Americans navigate after their chaotic night drops.
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