No. 4 Commando Museum
Museums of the Normandy Landings and Battle of Normandy
The museum is located in the heart of the fighting of June 6, 1944, led by the No. 4 Commando, across from the former German strongpoint at the casino. Created in 1976, it pays tribute to the British and French soldiers who landed on D-Day opposite the town of Colleville-Montgomery, and in particular to the famous “Commando Kieffer.” Bringing together collectibles and personal belongings (weapons, uniforms, drawings, photos, etc.) handed down by the veterans themselves, the museum was for many years run by Léon Gautier, a member of No. 4 Commando during the Sword Beach landings.
Particularly informative, an archive film and a model over three meters long allow visitors to understand the Allied landings in the area on June 6, 1944, as well as the liberation of Ouistreham. The visit is estimated to last approximately 50 minutes.
Practical Information
- Contact
Address: Place Alfred Thomas, 14150 Ouistreham
Telephone: +33 2 31 96 63 10
Website: Musée N°4 Commando
- Access
Parking:
– Coach parking near the museum.
– Parking for light vehicles near the museum.
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