Pointe du Hoc
Pointe du Hoc
4.5
09:00 - 17:00
Monday
09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday
09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
09:00 - 17:00
Thursday
09:00 - 17:00
Friday
09:00 - 17:00
Saturday
09:00 - 17:00
Sunday
09:00 - 17:00
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The location of the site where a group of American soldiers undertook the nearly impossible task of climbing massive cliffs with little equipment during the American invasion of Normandy in 1944.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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John B
Norristown, PA275 contributions
Jan 2024 • Family
One of the best sites to see in Normandy. To see the holes created by the shelling and to see what the Rangers had to do to capture this position is just incredible.
Written 20 January 2024
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Marc R
6 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
While fully appreciating the historical significance of the site, I was pretty underwhelmed by the visit compared to other sites in the area: very restricted, unkept and lacking a comprehensive explanation of ALL parties' involvement (German, American, French and English). I understand the need to protect the environs, but let ME decide if I want to risk my life peering over the cliffs to actually see the obstacle(s) the Rangers faced. I had a much better view from my Lazy Boy watching Saving Private Ryan...
Very disappointing considering the unlimited access to the other key locations in the area.
Very disappointing considering the unlimited access to the other key locations in the area.
Written 31 October 2023
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Colin Y
Darlington, UK10 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
I feel slightly irreverent writing this review of this historic and important site. It is a few years since I last visited the site and was surprised by the way it has been fenced and left to "return to nature". The fencing and the gantries that have been erected, coupled with the fact that the whole area is so overgrown, prevents the visitor from visualising the site and fully appreciating the enormity of the task facing the Rangers who took the site. It feels as if the intention is now to get the visitor in and out in as fast a time as possible.
Written 17 October 2023
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Amanda D
7 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
I first visited this site in 2010 whilst on a 10 day battlefield tour with Air Cadets. It was my favourite site because it felt so untouched and authentic, we were allowed to explore the whole site including the craters. We joked at the time that if the site was in the UK you probably wouldn’t get near it for H&S! I couldn’t wait to bring my husband and children here whilst on our own holiday this year and I was so disappointed! Fences everywhere and everyone is forced to take the same path so it feels really crowded. Most of the site is no longer accessible and it’s so overgrown that the impact of the sheer number of bomb craters is completely lost because you can hardly make them out. Guards everywhere too which I found odd - the whole place is very Americanised! What should have taken a whole afternoon to explore only took 40 minutes. Go and see it if you’re passing by but don’t go out of your way!
Written 17 August 2023
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ebeekman
Emst, The Netherlands78 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
I must admit I was disappointed. The site is overgrown, the bunkers are covered with large steel constructions, paths with high ugly fences and no benches to sit and relax. Almost like you have to rush through the site. Too bad for the men that fought here, this is not a tribute to them, we could do better…..
Written 14 July 2023
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Andrew S
2 contributions
Jul 2023
Pointe du hoc has been spoiled beyond belief! Visitors are corralled like sheep along wire fenced lined tracks. The bunkers have been encased by ugly metal platforms. The whole experience is disappointing, even the historical facts are inaccurate, where is there any mention of the British involvement? The fact that there were no guns at Pointe du hoc when the Rangers took it is not really addressed. If you want to experience a proper Battery go to the Maisy Battery, what a fantastic place that is, there is no comparison. Longues sur mer battery is also well worth a visit, don’t waste your time with the Pointe du hoc tourist trap.
Written 9 July 2023
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Jimmy G Mc
15 contributions
Jul 2023 • Friends
Site is very overgrown, lots of fences, you can’t get near anything and the new paths are very limiting. It looks like a nature reserve. It needs some work to get the weeds and grass down. I went in 2019 and I fell in love with the place, better Looking at pics on the internet.
Written 6 July 2023
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Benjamin Moye
Norwich, UK400 contributions
Jun 2023
This is a must visit site. It is an exposed site with plenty of remnants of the WWII assault, with information boards providing a comprehensive overview of the site.
Written 27 June 2023
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Life is a Journey
62 contributions
May 2023 • Family
The history that was told was amazing. We were able to stand on the cliffs and see just how far the Rangers had to climb. What an incredible experience. We took a half day tour from Bayeux and our tour guide was amazing. Make sure to check the weather, it can get a bit cool.
Written 3 June 2023
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AndyW1021
Salisbury, UK111 contributions
May 2023
This is a great place to visit if you are interested in D Day.
Entry is through airport style scanners and is quite strict, better off leaving any bag in the car and people are asked specifically about knives.
There is a walk along graveled paths to the Pointe itself and there are plenty of explanatory notices.
Entry is through airport style scanners and is quite strict, better off leaving any bag in the car and people are asked specifically about knives.
There is a walk along graveled paths to the Pointe itself and there are plenty of explanatory notices.
Written 31 May 2023
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Est ce possible pour une personne se déplaçant en fauteuil roulant manuel svp ? Merci
Sandrine B
Dijon, France143 contributions
bonjour, oui c'est possible au début au bout du parking par contre après le terrain est façonné par les tirs d'obus donc accidenté si vous êtes accompagné ça peut le faire
Bonjour,
Combien de temps faut-il prévoir pour cette visite ?
Merci.
Cdt
André C
Arlon, Belgium153 contributions
Nous vous confirmons qu'il faut bien 2 heures.
Il y a aussi une visite intérieure (Visitor Center) près du parking.
Attention, il y a beaucoup de vent !!
Are dogs allowed?
Henrik G
Naestved, Denmark118 contributions
No they are not. Not even in a basket.
Riffo79
Arezzo, Italy62 contributions
Se dovessi arrivare dopo l'orario di chiusura del centro visitatori è comunque possibile visitare l'area e i bunker di pointe du hoc o viene chiuso tutto il sito? Grazie
Santo Di Cartici
Tuscany, Italy353 contributions
Mi sembra di ricordare che fosse esposto un orario di apertura visite, per cui ti consiglio di non rischiare e programmare anche una breve visita ma all'interno della fascia oraria di apertura.
Il luogo è "naturalistico" ma è pur sempre un luogo di memoria storica, e sarà sicuramente vigilato dal personale.
jenann
Kansas City204 contributions
how long did you stay there?
anotherrebecca
St Helens, UK11 contributions
You can stay there as long as you want. The museum closes at 5 but we explored the pointe itself until it was almost dark. Great education for our son visiting living history!
How can i go to here by public transport from Bayuex? As I am thinking if i should take a tour or not coz I know there is a Dday festival and i am afraid if I join a tour, I will not be able to discover the festival enough.
Is it allowed to take a dog with?
Marie C
Toulouse, Midi-Pyrenees, France406 contributions
No, dogs are forbidden
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Frequently Asked Questions about Pointe du Hoc
- Pointe du Hoc admission prices can vary. Entrance tickets currently cost €78.84, while a popular guided tour starts around €76.79 per person.
- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience Pointe du Hoc:
- Private Normandy D-Day Expedition: From Le Havre to Heroism (From €78.84)
- Normandy American D-Day Beaches Full Day Tour from Bayeux (From €127.98)
- D-Day Omaha Beach Morning or Afternoon Group Tour from Bayeux (From €84.47)
- Pointe du Hoc,Omaha Beach, American Cemetery - Day trip from Paris to Normandy (From €271.31)
- Utah & Omaha Beaches D-Day Group Tour from Bayeux (From €146.41)
- Hotels near Pointe du Hoc:
- (1.20 km) Le Chateau Saint Pierre
- (1.04 km) Old Dream
- (9.40 km) La Ferme aux Chats
- (9.37 km) CM Les Vignets
- (5.11 km) Spirit Of 1944
- Restaurants near Pointe du Hoc:
- (0.99 km) Le Tivoli
- (6.36 km) L'Embusque
- (4.54 km) La Trinquette
- (3.85 km) Brasserie la marine
- (4.27 km) La Maree
- Attractions near Pointe du Hoc:
- (0.09 km) Pointe Du Hoc Memorial
- (7.85 km) Battle of Normandy Tours
- (10.45 km) First Normandy Battlefield Tours
- (8.58 km) D-Day Monument
- (10.61 km) Cimetière Américain de Colleville-sur-Mer