
D-Day Heritage in Ranville
Ranville • One-Day City Plan
This itinerary explores key WWII sites in Ranville, the first French village liberated on D-Day. Start at Memorial Pegasus museum housing the original Pegasus Bridge captured by British gliders on June 6, 1944. The outdoor park displays a Horsa glider replica and military vehicles. Continue to the medieval Church of Notre-Dame de Ranville with 47 Commonwealth war graves. Note: The church is closed on weekends. Best visited on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Friday when both sites have morning hours.
Overview
Planning a day in Ranville? This step-by-step itinerary covers the best of Ranville in one day — 2 attractions with exact walking times between each stop, entrance fees per person, and transport alternatives.
Plan around 2h 26min to visit 2 attractions along the way. Budget roughly €63: about €10 on entrance tickets, around €2 for public transit, and roughly €51 for 3 meals. You can adjust these numbers and see a full breakdown below.
Your Day Timeline — D-Day Heritage in Ranville
--:--

Memorial Pegasus
Memorial Pegasus is a museum dedicated to the 6th British Airborne Division, the first Allied soldiers to land in Normandy during the night of June 5-6, 1944. The museum was inaugurated on June 4, 200…
Click to expand & select ticket
--:--

Church of Notre-Dame de Ranville
The Church of Notre-Dame de Ranville combines a 19th-century nave with a medieval bell tower dating from the 11th-12th century, featuring distinctive herringbone masonry at its base. The original wood…
Click to expand & select ticket
Cost Breakdown — D-Day Heritage in Ranville
Transport
Hotels
Individual Costs
Frequently Asked Questions About D-Day Heritage in Ranville
How long is the D-Day Heritage in Ranville itinerary?
How much does the D-Day Heritage in Ranville itinerary cost?
How do I get around on this itinerary in Ranville?
What attractions are included in D-Day Heritage in Ranville?
Is D-Day Heritage in Ranville suitable for families?
More Travel Plans in Normandy
Explore curated day plans and multi-day routes






