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HOC HIGHLIGHT

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rue Talbot, 14450Cricqueville-En-Bessin, France Show on map
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2025
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2025

Steep cliffs, the scene of fierce battles during the Normandy Landings, offer a landscape that has been preserved since 1944.

More than 30 meters above a deep cove rises the promontory that became famous in '44: the German army had built an artillery battery here, and the 2nd Ranger Battalion was tasked with disarming it. Armed with simple ropes, in high winds and rain, the Rangers climbed the cliff... only to discover that the artillery pieces had been removed. The visit is enhanced by panels. As for the Visitor Center next door, it has been equipped with a projection room. The entire site is managed by the American Battle Monuments Commission.

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sel75011
sel75011
Visited in march 2018
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Lieu historique et beau point de vue
Il est aisé de réaliser à quel point la prise de la pointe du Hoc par les alliés a été une véritable prouesse. On surplombe la mer et les plages... le point de vue est très beau... et a représenté un cauchemar pour les armées ayant débarquées en Normandie.
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photovoyageur
photovoyageur
Visited in december 2018
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Très beau point de vue. Divers panneaux didactiques permettent de prendre la mesure de ce site historique.
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canada_fc
canada_fc
Visited in september 2017
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Un site incontournable, très bien entretenu. Nous avons adoré notre visite rempli d'histoire, cela vaut la peine de bien prendre son temps pour s'empreigner de l'histoire de cet endroit.
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lauretes
lauretes
Visited in march 2017
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Très impressionnant la pointe du hoc que les américains ont du escaladé, la visite est incontournable pour ce rendre compte de la difficulté ! On voit également des trous d'obus impressionnants ! visite gratuite
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olivierjohanson
olivierjohanson
Visited in march 2016
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Complétement gratuit, ce site nouvellement rénové invite à la balade de bunker en bunker.
Vraiment un site très lourd du point de vue historique et qui vaut réellement le détour.
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