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Omaha Beach near Colleville-sur-Mer in Normandy

Video. D-Day nears for UNESCO listing of Normandy landing beaches in France

Updated: 21/07/2026 - 20:08 GMT+2

The bid to have the D-Day landing beaches listed as UNESCO World Heritage site has entered a decisive phase, with a decision due between 24 and 27 July. Beyond its symbolic value, the status could boost tourism while helping to protect this endangered heritage.

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