About the Normandy Victory Museum
Discover the history of Normandy Victory Museum, his team and the commitments that structure his development.
Museum Overview
History of the museum
The team
Our values
Tourism partners
Institutional partners & labels
Museum presentation
Located in Carentan-les-Marais, in the heart of the D-Day landing beaches in Normandy, the Normandy Victory Museum is a private museum dedicated to the Second World War, and more specifically to the Battle of the Hedgerows.
Across more than 15 000 With authentic objects, period vehicles and an immersive scenography, the museum offers an embodied approach to the history of 1944, centered on the experiences of soldiers and civilians.
It is one of the places of memory in the territory, offering a reading of the events that is at once well-documented, accessible and profoundly human.
The history of the museum
Le Normandy Victory Museum It originates from a collection assembled by its founders, Patrick Fissot, Christophe Beaussire and Nicolas Bellée. Hailing from the region, the three men, passionate about history, wished to pass on the story of the Second World War, and in particular that of the Battle of the Hedgerows, which profoundly marked the region and its inhabitants.
Their personal collections, built up over a long period and already presented in exhibitions, are at the origin of the museum project, made possible by the merging of these three paths and the provision of a space in Carentan-les-Marais.
Opened to the public in June 2017, the Normandy Victory MuseumThe Museum of the Battle of the Hedgerows is developing a museum project based on historical rigor, pedagogy and territorial roots in Normandy.
The team
Behind the Normandy Victory MuseumA small, dedicated team keeps the museum running smoothly on a daily basis. From welcoming visitors and giving guided tours to conservation and developing projects, everyone contributes at their own level to conveying history with rigor and commitment.
The museum is based on the involvement of its three founders, Patrick Fissot, Christophe Beaussire and Nicolas Bellée, surrounded by a team with complementary skills:
- Godefroy Beaussire, director of the museum
- Aurélien Baudouin, Development Manager and Store Manager
- Lucie Vimond, receptionist and store manager
- Jonathan Vigneron, reception agent and guide
- Cécile Jeanne, creator and manager of websites, in charge of digital and print projects
Throughout the year, the team is also enriched by interns and seasonal workers who actively participate in the life of the museum.
Our values
Several values structure the approach of Normandy Victory Museum and guide its development:
Historical rigor Under the guidance of Patrick Fissot, historian and professor of history, the museum pays particular attention to the accuracy of the facts, the contextualization of events, and the authenticity of the collections on display. Every detail counts, because behind the historical facts lie very real life stories.
Transmission Beyond simply displaying objects, the museum shares stories and life experiences to make history accessible and engaging for all audiences. The goal is not just to show, but to foster understanding and emotional connection.
Memo Nestled in the Normandy countryside, the museum contributes to the duty of remembrance by highlighting the memory of the combatants and civilians of the Battle of the Hedgerows. Each visit is also a way to pay tribute, with respect and simplicity, to those who lived through these events.
Education Thanks to attentive guidance, immersive scenography, and tailored tools, the museum makes a complex period of history accessible. Particular attention is paid to young audiences, school groups, and other groups, conveying this history in a clear, engaging, and accessible way.
Tourism partners
Le Normandy Victory Museum develops a network of tourism partners in the Normandy region, in connection with accommodation providers, cultural sites and local stakeholders.
These collaborations help to guide visitors in their discovery of the territory, to better coordinate the different stages of their visit and to contribute to the promotion of heritage tourism in Normandy.
Institutional partners & labels
Le Normandy Victory Museum It is part of a network of institutional and tourism stakeholders committed to promoting heritage and memory. These partners help to recognize the quality of the work carried out by the museum and to strengthen its ties to Normandy.
The museum works in particular with several tourist offices in the area, including the'Cotentin Bay Tourist Office', the Bayeux Intercom Tourist Office and the Isigny-Omaha Tourist Office.
