Passing the Memorial, to the left, you will find the town square. It is very difficult to imagine, the event that happened here in the early hours of D-Day. American Airborne troops of the 82nd. descending into the actual town which was strongly defended by Germans. The church steeple can be seen to the right. The effigy of Private John Steele can be seen hanging from the steeple.
Visitors are welcome inside the church and can light a candle of remembrance.
The main window of the church has been dedicated to the brave men who liberated the town, it is a masterpiece in stained glass. Uniforms at various prices, It is interesting to browse around and maybe see something that you would like to buy. The town itself is very much the same as it was in 1944. Fortunately it had not been destroyed like so many other parts of Normandy. There are several caf s and hotels in the town, also quaint little shops, selling most goods.