Arromanches-les-Bains in Calvados, Normandy, France — Western Europe
Arromanches-les-Bains: La Bataille d’Arromanches
Arromanches-les-Bains: The Battle of Arromanches
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Photographed by Kevin W., July 3, 2015
1. Arromanches-les-Bains : La Bataille d’Arromanches Marker
La batterie d’Arromanches porta aide aux navires français qui remportèrent le combat le 8 septembre. Un monument au sommet de la falaise Est commémore cette victoire.
Arromanches had a battery with two pieces of artillery from 1793. The battery, which was situated at the base of the east cliff, won renown in the naval battle of 1811. Six gunboats from Boulogne were travelling to Cherbourg along the coast, each containing four cannons. They noticed three English ships, of larger size and strength, off Arromanches. They therefore approached Arromanches, which
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The Arromanches battery helped the French ships. They won the battle on 8 September. A monument at the top of the east cliff commemorates this victory.
Erected by habitants d'Arromanches. (Marker Number 3.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is September 8, 1793.
Location. 49° 20.395′ N, 0° 37.124′ W. Marker is in Arromanches-les-Bains, Normandie (Normandy), in Calvados. It is on Rue Charles Laurent just south of Rue Lucien Joly, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Arromanches-les-Bains, Normandie 14117, France. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, a coastal Mediterranean country, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a French colony and also the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Passerell de Route Flottante de Port Mulberry (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Allan Beckett Memorial (about 90 meters away); Mulberry Harbours Memorial (about 150 meters away); Royal Logistics Corps Memorial (about 150 meters away); L.S.T. & Landing Craft Association Memorial (about 150 meters away); Merchant Navy Seamen Memorial (about 150 meters away); Royal Air Force Beach Squadrons Memorial (about
Photographed by Kevin W., July 3, 2015
2. Arromanches-les-Bains : La Bataille d’Arromanches Marker
Regarding Arromanches-les-Bains: La Bataille d’Arromanches. There is a parking lot near the marker. Accessing the victory monument from here is a short, but steep hike. Vehicle access and parking near the monument is available.
Photographed by Kevin W., July 3, 2015
3. Arromanches-les-Bains : La Bataille d’Arromanches Marker
A Sherman tank from World War II is on static display near the marker.
Postcard by L.L., circa 1920
4. Arromanches - Monument commémoratif du Centenaire du Combat Naval (7 et 8 Septembre 1811)
Monument commemorating the centenary of the naval battle at Arromanches, installed 1911. (See marker text.)
Photographed by Joerg Hagedorn, September 2, 2025
5. Arromanches-les-Bains: La Bataille d’Arromanches Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 31, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 28, 2015, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,512 times since then and 77 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 28, 2015, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. 4. submitted on October 5, 2015. 5. submitted on March 26, 2026, by Joerg Hagedorn of Siegen, Germany. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
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