Brittany American Cemetery and Memorial

The Brittany American Cemetery is a military burial ground on former farmland in Normandy where approximately 4,410 soldiers are interred. The white marble headstones are arranged in 16 fan-shaped plots across 28 acres of gently rolling terrain.

The cemetery was established in 1944 following the American breakthrough from Normandy into Brittany during the offensive near Avranches. It marks a key location in the liberation of France during the Second World War.

The Memorial Chapel features limestone sculptures depicting Youth Triumphing Over Evil and the Great Seal of the United States with symbolic angels. These artworks shape the space as a place for remembrance and reflection.

The cemetery is open to visitors daily, with staff available to help families locate graves and provide information about the site. Pathways throughout the grounds are well-maintained and easy to navigate, with parking near the entrance.

The memorial wall displays 498 names of missing soldiers, with rosettes marking those whose remains were later identified and recovered. These details show how long the process of identifying and returning fallen soldiers to their home country took.

Location: Saint-James

Address: 2 Hors ville, 50240 Saint-James, France

Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 09:00-17:00

Website: https://abmc.gov/Brittany

GPS coordinates: 48.51895,-1.30386

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:43