I went here after visiting the museum just off the main road. Didn't realise just how close it is to the cliffs. Large car park and lots of Gendarmes around searching bags as you enter. Beautifully laid out and everything well cared for. Really well maintained with people cutting the grass and workers cleaning the headstones. Just walking round, you don't realise how many people died here, must have been thousands. There is a large monument in the middle with all the battle details setting out where the landings took place and the battles thereafter into Germany. There were coach loads of American tourists there. After this I got into my car and drive down the hill, and suddenly I was on Omaha beach. You can see that it must have been a blood bath with thousands killed and bodies floating in the ocean. Really poignant and not to be missed

This is not to be missed. I don't think any American can visit and not be moved, if not overwhelmed, by the sight of these graves. The young men sacrificed their lives for us and this memorial honors them in such a respectful way. The cemetery is located right above Omaha Beach. Try to go late in the day. An hour before closing flags are lowered and taps are played.

Back in 2014, the Mr. and I paid a very short visit to the American Cemetery as part of an Overlord D-Day Beach Tour. We've been trying to get back ever since for a more thorough visit. I highly recommend taking the time to visit the museum. It gives a great summary of events leading up to the D-Day invasion. There are also stories of those who gave their lives that day. Bring a Kleenex, because you are going to need it. It's an emotional experience, but 100% worthwhile. Finally, walk the pathways amongst the over 9,000 brave patriots who paid all, for the good of us all. The cemetery is beautifully laid out and overlooks a now tranquil Omaha Beach and English Channel. I have never been more proud to be an American.