🇫🇷 Sainte-Mère-Église, France

Sainte-Mère-Église is a small town located in Normandy, France. It has a population of around 1,500 people. This historic town is of interest to seafarers as it is located near the D-Day landing beaches and was one of the first towns liberated by Allied forces during World War II. It is known for its connection to the paratrooper John Steele, who famously got stuck on the church steeple during the invasion. The town has several memorials, museums, and events commemorating the D-Day landings.