Espace Hamilton-Levaufre
History & Heritage

Espace Hamilton-Levaufre

Périers · Manche · Normandie

The Hamilton-Levaufre Space is a history museum dedicated to the liberation of Périers in Normandy, which took place on July 27, 1944 by the 90th American Infantry Division. Located in the Manche, it documents events related to this period and the bonds formed between the local population and American soldiers. The museum is supported by the Normandy44-90th Division US association, created in 1998 to preserve the memory of these battles and honor the liberators. The establishment is part of a larger ensemble comprising commemorative monuments and memorial routes in the region. The museum's collections and activities support genealogical and historical research as well as the regular welcoming of veterans and their families.

Practical information

Address

1 Bis Pl. du Général de Gaulle

Phone number

+33 6 88 04 27 41

Official website

normandy44.fr

Getting there

Nearest station

Coutances, 16 km away. A car or taxi is essential.

Parking

On-site parking.

Reference city

65 min by car from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin.

Distances and times calculated from © OpenStreetMap contributors data · calculated on 2 September 2026

Galleries nearby: Le Poirier Qui Penche (15.0 km).

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