我们访问了剑海滩,因为我们沿着诺曼底登陆的沿海路线。我们错误地认为这条路线沿途不会有太多商业化。这里是一个海滨目的地,拥有游客和度假者的所有特征。这里干净整洁。我们在海滩路旁停车(免费停车)。它的历史在沿途的博物馆或纪念碑中更容易看到和体验。
As a WWII history enthusiast, the highlight of our 10-day Normandy-Brittany tour was visiting the landing beaches. To properly explore all 5 beaches, we split them into 2 days. Our first stop was Sword beach, the most eastern and closest to our base in Caen (a 20-minute drive). Unfortunately, it was a major letdown.
When we searched for Sword beach on Google maps, it led us to an unremarkable spot on the beach. Thankfully, we spotted a sun clock and Churchill tank at a small roundabout, indicating we were in the right area. However, there was a lack of information about the landing sites, directions, or monuments, so we had to drive around and ask locals for guidance.
After visiting all 5 landing beaches, it's clear that Sword and Gold beaches are the most neglected in terms of signage, tribute, and respect for the soldiers who fought there. In contrast, Juno, Omaha, and Utah beaches were well-maintained and provided a pleasant and informative experience, as detailed in other reviews.