Opened in April 2023, this new museum is based in the very building General Joseph Lawton Collins - often known as ‘Lightning Joe’ - used as his VII Corps headquarters in July 1944.
New Orleans-born Collins was one of the most respected Allied Generals of the war and his VII Corps played a major role in the D-Day landings, battle and breakout of Normandy, liberation of Paris, the Battle of the Bulge, and the invasion of Germany.
Known as the Chateau de Franquetot and located near to Sainte Mere Eglise and Saint Marie du Mont, it was here that Collins met with General Omar Bradley, General George S Patton, and Supreme Allied Commander Dwight D Eisenhower to fine tune the plans for Operation Cobra, the Allied breakout of Normandy.
This is one of the most authentic and educational museum experiences we’ve enjoyed in Normandy and refreshingly different to the other D-Day landing and Airborne-related museums in the area. It’s owned by the same family who own the famous Le Holdy militaria shop in Saint Marie du Mont and their years of knowledge and collecting of authentic items shines through.
The multi-room chateau features an incredible number of exhibits promoting an immersive experience and each room gives you a snapshot of life at the time with a mixture of period photographs and well laid out original objects. The rooms are well lit so you can see the exhibits, and there are plenty of information boards delivering knowledge.
This is a museum which can be visited on many occasions, and we’ll guarantee you’ll spot something new each time you visit. It’s a must-see on any trip to Normandy.
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