Peace of 1783 : Normandy visits
and celebrations
Saturday, September 6 :
- Queen Mathilde's Tapestry (14th century), 70 meters long,
depicting the William the Conqueror invasion (1066) of England.
- Château de Balleroy, a magnificent example of French
architecture by François Mansard.
- Concert and gala dinner reception by Comte de Kergorlay
at château de Canisy.

Sunday September 7 :
- Sainte-Mère Église, first liberated town in Northern
Europe (June 6 1944); Visit the American Airborne Museum, guided by SAR
member Comte Jean d'Aigneaux, President of the Museum, past member of the
County Council.
- Utah Beach, visit the site of the most successful
D-Day landing.
- Pointe du Hoc, a great feat of the 2nd Rangers
battalion that scaled the cliffs under enemy fire.

- Omaha Beach, explanations of the tragedy that occurred
on D-Day at dawn.
- The beautiful American Cemetery at Colleville/Mer,
visit the new Educational Center, followed by Taps and folding of the flag
ceremony.
