Café Gondrée, Historic coffeehouse near Pegasus Bridge in Bénouville, France
The Café Gondrée stands at the western end of the Caen Canal, featuring a traditional stone structure with military memorabilia displayed throughout its interior.
British paratroopers of the 6th Airborne Division entered this establishment on June 6, 1944, making it the first French house liberated during D-Day operations.
The café maintains a collection of military patches, photographs, and artifacts that document the involvement of Allied forces during the Normandy invasion.
Located at 12 Avenue du Commandant-Kieffer, the café serves beverages while offering visitors information about the local World War II operations.
Arlette Gondrée, who experienced the liberation at age four, continues to manage the café and received the Ordre national du Mérite in 2024.
Location: Bénouville
GPS coordinates: 49.24242,-0.27497
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:41
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