About This Tour
Discover Saint-Lô, nicknamed the "Capital of the Ruins", on a 2-hour guided tour. Starting from Notre-Dame Church, explore the traces left by the destruction of 1944 and immerse yourself in local history through the stories of the inhabitants. Follow in the footsteps of American liberators, including Major Thomas Howie, and understand the impact of the bombings of June 6-7, 1944 and the July 1944 liberation fighting on this Norman city. An accompanying guide will provide you with valuable information on the reconstruction of Saint-Lô after the war. Stroll through the streets steeped in history of Saint-Lô - Discover the Church of Our Lady, symbol of the city – Learn more about the 1944 bombing and the life of the Holy Laws during the war - Enjoy an immersive tour with a local guide
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Church of Our Lady, Saint-Lô, Normandy
Inn DE Ville, Saint-Lô, Normandy
Porte DE la prison, Saint-Lô, Normandy
Saint-Lô, Normandy
Monum ENt in tribute to the 35th American Infantry Division, Saint-Lô, Normandy
Ramparts DE la ville, Saint-Lô, Normandy
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Go to the forecourt of Notre-Dame church.
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Normandy Chronicles
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