2024 : hosting of the 47th Royal Marine Commando

Like every year, more than 200 people, including the current 47th Royal Marine Commando, walk in the footsteps of the men of the same commando who landed in 1944 in Normandie, commemorating the journey of this British army unit. Starting the march from Gold beach, near Asnelles, to Port-en-Bessin, passing by the abbey for a giant picnic on June 6, 2024.

Historical overview of the Abbey by Isabelle d’Anglejan.

Everyone is heedful to the history of the 47th Royal Marine Commando and its landing 80 years ago.