Here are some photos from my recent excursion to Normandy, along the northern coast of France. I visited the charming town of Bayeux and several key sites from World War II, including Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc, and the American Cemetery. The weather was perfect for exploring the coastline, and I would definitely recommend this day trip to anyone interested in history or seeing the French countryside.
A small canal in Bayeux
The view over the sea from a Germany bunker at Pointe du Hoc
My friend Ben and I pose over the lookout at Pointe du Hoc
A view of the coastline from atop the cliffs
Omaha Beach
The pier at Omaha Beach extending into the sea
The monument to the American spirit of youth at the American Cemetery
German artillery aimed toward the coast
Adam Joseph is the CEA MOJO in Paris for the Spring semester. He is currently a third year at the University of Virginia studying Global Development and French.