Feel ready for a quiet visit to Ouistreham
Discover how to find La Flamme, understand what you will see there, and use a few simple French words and phrases to pay your respects. Take it at your own pace, with no long speech to prepare and nothing to get right.
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WHAT'S INSIDE
Find La Flamme. Learn how to locate the Mémorial La Flamme in Ouistreham, on the heights above Sword Beach.
Understand what you will see. Discover the central monument, the names of the 177 French commandos, the memorial steles, and the tribute to Philippe Kieffer.
French remembrance vocabulary. Learn the words se recueillir, un hommage, la mémoire, le courage, and le sacrifice.
Two simple phrases. Use "Je suis ici pour me souvenir." or "Je n’oublie pas leur courage et leur sacrifice." if you want to express your respect in French.
A quiet moment of reflection. Remember the difference between simply returning to France and, for Léon Gautier, finally coming home.
A simple way to be present. You do not need to be a D-Day specialist or find impressive words. A little time, presence, and memory are enough.
