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France's D-Day Beaches Inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List

UNESCO has added the iconic D-Day landing beaches in Normandy to its World Heritage List following a project launched nearly two decades ago.

By Europa Express 26 Jul 2026 · 10:30 CET Updated 26 Jul 2026 · 10:30 CET

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Core Briefing: France's D-Day Beaches Inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List
Strategic Context: UNESCO has added the iconic D-Day landing beaches in Normandy to its World Heritage List following a project launched nearly two decades ago.
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According to The Local, UNESCO officially added the historic D-Day landing beaches in Normandy to its prestigious World Heritage List on Sunday.

The decision marks the successful culmination of an inscription project that was first launched almost twenty years ago.

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