Our Story
We wanted to open the door to this historical battlefield, while providing our guests with the experience of a relaxing, inviting vacation.
You, our guests, are at the heart of all our decision-making.
The Guest House
A place where modern comfort meets history.
The stone house directly on the river Merderet was built in the 11th century next to an old Viking settlement and this inconspicuous place has become one of the most important places in modern European history. From June 6th to 9th 1944 the way for democracy and freedom in Europe was paved at this bridge.
La Fière was one of the very first bridges that the 82nd Airborne division had to capture during Mission Boston - a parachute combat assault at night, five hours ahead of the D-Day landings. 6,420 paratroopers jumped from nearly 370 C-47 Skytrain troop carrier aircraft. Their main objectives were to capture the town of Sainte Mère Église and to seize causeways and bridges over the Merderet river.
The house was acquired by Patton Patrimony (SCI) and renewed in 2022. The owners are an international group of dedicated people from the United States, the Netherlands and Germany. Dive into history at our Guesthouse, enjoy the hospitality of our English staff and discover Normandy from this enchanting place.
A message from Helen Patton, Granddaughter of General Patton, one of our guesthouse patrons:
My Grandfather, Major General George S. Patton, brought me to the Merderet River. We stood together at the water's edge, and he turned to me and said:
“It wasn't this peaceful on D-Day, Helen. This water ran with blood.”
I have never forgotten those words. Nor have I forgotten what was purchased here — by young men who jumped into the dark, held this bridge for four days and made possible everything that followed.
That is why, when the opportunity came to become a co-owner of La Fière Bridge Guest House, I did not hesitate. My grandfather believed in the courage of ordinary people placed in extraordinary circumstances. This place is their monument. I am honored to be its guardian.
I hope you will stay with us at the bridge to freedom and be as genuinely moved as I was — and still am.