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Cemetery Alert

Temporary closure of all Normandy American Cemetery plot areas

Published July 28, 2026

Normandy American Cemetery is currently under a water restriction due to drought conditions. While ABMC is working to maintain these sacred grounds and balance responsible water usage in accordance with host nation regulations, some lawns and landscaping may appear less vibrant than guests typically expect. As a precaution, all plot areas at the site are temporarily closed to visitors to limit further damage to the grounds. Guests wishing to visit the graves of relatives buried at the cemetery should contact staff upon arrival or in advance through our Contact Us page.

Our staff will continue to conduct daily guided tours, and access to the visitor center, memorial, chapel, and Gardens of the Missing will remain open during this time. We appreciate the public’s understanding, and will provide updates on the reopening of the plots.

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About ABMC

The American Battle Monuments Commission operates and maintains 26 cemeteries and 31 federal memorials, monuments and commemorative plaques in 17 countries throughout the world, including the United States. 

Since March 4, 1923, the ABMC’s sacred mission remains to honor the service, achievements, and sacrifice of more than 200,000 U.S. service members buried and memorialized at our sites. 

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