Pegasus Bridge

Pegasus Bridge

Pegasus Bridge
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A recreation of the original bridge captured by the British from the Nazis towards the end of World War II, located on the grounds of the Pegasus Memorial.
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  • Regina P
    Hannover, Germany3,569 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    interesting because of the story
    The original of the conquered bridge can be seen on the museum grounds. It was placed here when it was replaced due to urgently needed renovation. The current bridge looks quite similar to the old bridge. The only special thing is the rocker mechanism that comes into play when opening. Without the historical background it wouldn't actually be particularly interesting.
    Visited August 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written March 19, 2024
  • Blackwarrior_92
    Paris, France1,126 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Pegasus Bridge: visit not to be missed
    Beautiful museum which perfectly retraces this episode of the landing of June 1944. The museum is perfectly arranged with numerous uniforms, weapons etc...perfectly staged. The guided tour is essential to fully understand the issues surrounding the capture of this bridge. The exterior visit is very well commented with precise explanations on the role of Horsa gliders. The artillery pieces are perfectly preserved and well presented.
    Visited April 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written April 28, 2024
  • Alizz1
    131 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A must see
    Was amazing to see the place of this incredible bravery by the 6th British Airbourne Division. Evoked quite a lot of emotions. You need to visit the nearby cafe which was the home of the first family to be liberated on the 6th June 1944 and the museum with the original bridge definitely requires a visit.
    Visited May 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written May 20, 2024
  • Jonathan T
    Hope, Indiana400 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Just like in The Longest Day?
    How brave the Brits who took this bridge via a dark Glider must have been. I loved this area. Seeing the bridge and trying to imagine the events of June 6 is a historic treat. The Horsa Glider is pretty cool too.
    Visited June 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written June 17, 2024
  • JLM
    16 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Don’t miss
    A great museum packed full of interesting exhibits, a short film and guided tour (included in entry price). So much to see, definitely recommend paying a visit to see this site that was so pivotal to the success of D Day. We were interested to track down a relative who landed in a glider and fought at this site on D Day, and the staff were so helpful to dig out some records - and amazingly we found him. A very moving experience
    Visited August 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written August 1, 2024
  • Will C
    37 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Excellent memorial - the commencement of Operation Overlord.
    Well worth a visit. Very informative exhibit that tells the story of the initial moments of Operation Overlord very well. There is also an informative short video, performances alternate between a French and English language viewing. The staff then gave a short tour outside explaining the exhibits and giving more detail and colour to those early events.
    Visited August 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written August 10, 2024
  • ChrisandMick60
    Montaren-et-Saint-Mediers, France573 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A must see site
    Easy to find, plenty of road signs and ample parking. Discounts for handicapped aren't displayed but we got one when we asked. The museum is larger than we both thought and with more exhibits outside than were apparent. A very interesting experience and a must visit even if only slightly interested in the history of WW2. A cafeteria, even a small one would be a beneficial addition
    Visited August 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written September 4, 2024
  • alice iow
    Isle of Wight, United Kingdom5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Wonderful experience
    Fascinating museum containing the original Pegasus bridge and many other artefacts Also visited the cafe the other side and met an elderly lady who could remember the liberation! - definitely something I’d recommend visiting Also facinating to visit the site where the gliders landed!
    Visited September 2024
    Traveled with friends
    Written September 24, 2024
  • Snowdrop777
    Cambridge, United Kingdom71 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A must see on a trip to Normandy/D Day beaches
    So much history here. The museum is excellent. Standing where the gliders landed near the bridge is a real eye opener. Go over the bridge and visit the cafe, the first building to be liberated on D Day.
    Visited September 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written October 2, 2024
  • GuyB
    Gisors, France40,338 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Keeping history
    It is beautiful this lifting bridge with its huge wheel portions that allow tilting from bottom to top, and its opposite of course. The site became famous and historic for the fighting during the liberation of Normandy following the landings of the Allied Forces. Then of course, it is no longer the original bridge that we know the fighters, the old bridge being exposed to the Pegasus Memorial located a little further from the site. Nevertheless, the copy is fairly accurate (the bridge is a little longer) while retaining much the same switching system. A beautiful piece of mechanics.
    Visited September 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written October 15, 2024
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Toblje
Zurich, Switzerland8,429 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2024 • Family
The Pegasus Bridge is very well known because it was here that one of the most successful operations of D-Day took place on June 6, 1944. Early in the morning, several gliders with British special forces landed just a few meters next to the bridge and took it in the stroke of a hand. This secured the eastern flank of the Allied invasion of Normandy, which began a few hours later. The original is on display in the museum. If you are interested in history, you should definitely stop by today's bridge after visiting the museum. Just a few meters southeast are three monuments at those positions where the gliders landed at night and without lights. The precision is remarkable.
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Written November 10, 2024
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melissa b
Barnstaple, UK303 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023 • Family
Family visit with 2 adults and 2 kids aged 15 and 12. Entry price was reasonable and there was lots of parking.
Informative museum to look around before going outside to see various war items such as the real Bridge, air craft, tanks etc. not the biggest museum around but enough to visit for a couple of hours.
Written August 28, 2023
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OLMIJO
Portsmouth, UK9 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023
We stopped here on the way from Ouistreham ferry port to Caen as you literally pass right by it. Glad we did - very interesting museum with plenty of exhibits inside and then a chance to see the original bridge outside along with tanks etc. We knew a little bit about the history of Pegasus Bridge and it was good to learn more about it.
Written August 18, 2023
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Survivory
Luxembourg City, Luxembourg1,119 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2020
The bonus after you have visited the museum is that you get to cross on the new Pegasus Bridge. The bridge in itself is perhaps nothing to see, but when you have learned more about the story you do realise what an impact securing this bridge had on the success of the D-Day.
It is absolutely worth to stop and walk across the bridge and to see the big stones that marks where the gliders landed, that is really amazing.
Written August 14, 2020
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Russell J
London, UK159 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2020
This was somewhere I had wanted to visit as the Oxs & Bucks Light Infantry secured it on D-Day and I served in a descendent Regiment, The Royal Green Jackets. Its a busy road over the Bridge but I was lucky enough to be there when it was raised. I also had a coffee in Cafe Gondree and the owner, Madam eGondree couldn't have been more welcoming and she recognised my cap badge on my t-shirt immediately.She offered me a free coffee as she does with all veterans of the Regiment but i chose to pay for it. Definitely worth the trip and I will go again when I have a little more time
Written July 27, 2020
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Stefan C
Limoges, France134 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2020
The replacement bridge, wow what an area of history, had to go and watch the longest day film again. Lucky to be there when the bridge opened too.Very well laid out memorial to the brave few.
Written July 30, 2020
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dei travels
Orillia, Canada136 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2019 • Solo
This was a huge moment in history. The Pegasus museum gives you a lot of in site. Plus there is lots of signage in English. Many monuments surrounding the Bridge on the river banks. Walk in the grounds to not miss all the monuments. There are many restaurant by the river. Plus a great bicycle path to other towns with history to explore.
Written April 12, 2020
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EH6695
Munich, Germany7,166 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Friends
The theme of August 16th was the Allied landing in Normandy. The first stop was the Pegasus Bridge. The original is in a museum a few meters away, and there is also a memorial next to the bridge. A stop worth seeing.
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Written August 24, 2023
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friendlytraveller22
Southampton, UK203 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2022
We were on our way to somewhere else so stopped off and so glad we did. Wonderful museum and lay out. Loads of history and memorabilia- easy to park. Original bridge on museum site plus the new one in use
Written May 9, 2022
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Mairwen1
United Kingdom12,133 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2024 • Couples
If like us, you are exploring the WWII D-Day sites around Normandy, the Pegasus Bridge is a must-see.
Capturing the Pegasus Bridge was critical to the success of the D-Day landings but it was a bold and high-risk strategy. British gliders made rough landings in fields near the bridge in the dead of night. Somehow they managed to land alongside it, catching the German guards so unaware that they were able to take bridge within 10 minutes.
Once they had captured both Pegasus and the nearby Horsa Bridge, they radioed the code, ‘Ham and Jam’.. 
There are 2 Pegasus Bridges to see - the original which is preserved within the Pegasus Memorial Museum and the new, replica bridge which crosses the Canal today.
We started at the new bridge so as to see the actual site. However there was more to see here than we expected so allow a little extra time.
A large information/photo panel beside the bridge has details of the attack in both English and French and the house on the corner (Cafe Gondree) was the first house liberated by the Allies and is still owned by the same family. It has a huge collection of memorabilia.
Don’t overlook the small park beside the bridge. A statue of Major John Howard (who led the attack) marks a small path that takes you past the gliders’ landing sites. Three stone pillars mark where each of the three gliders touched down. We spent some time here just marvelling at how the gliders managed to land so close to their target. In the middle of the night, without any light or modern navigational tools, they landed just 40 metres from the bridge. It was an eye-opener and brought home the danger as well as the enormous skill and bravery of these men.
Next we walked down to the museum. Entry is 9 € and well worth it as the museum is excellent. The bridge is located outside, in the museum grounds, and you are able to walk onto it (although not right across). Bullet holes and battle scars are still visible. Next to it, is a life-sized replica Horsa glider
For more information on the museum, there’s a separate TA listing.
Written December 18, 2024
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