Pointe20du20Hoc

Plan your visit to Pointe du Hoc Ranger Monument

Cricqueville-en-Bessin, France

Getting There

Pointe du Hoc sits on cliffs overlooking the English Channel. The site is seven miles west of Normandy American Cemetery.

Admission and Hours

Business Hours

  • 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from April 1 to September 30 and, from October 1 to March 31, 9 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.  – 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

    Please note, admission to the visitor center ends 30 minutes before closing time.

  • Pointe du Hoc is open to the public daily. It is open on host country holidays. To ensure your safety, stay on the designated walking path. Because the site has remained relatively unchanged since 1944, large bomb craters and uneven ground fill the landscape.

    This site is currently under construction. Read more about the project here.

  • Admission is FREE and does not require booking in advance.

Address and Additional Information

Etiquette

Please remember that ABMC cemeteries are sacred burial grounds, honoring those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. We ask that you conduct yourself with the utmost respect and solemnity during your visit. Kindly refrain from any behavior that might disturb the peace and dignity of this hallowed place. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Directions

Before You Visit

Related World War II Locations

ABMC.gov

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