Spanning the Caen Canal, previously known as Benoville Bridge - it was re-named Pegasus Bridge in honour of the British 6th Airbourne, who landed in the first few minutes of D-Day (6th of June 1944).

The name Pegasus derives from the division's shoulder patch - the flying horse.

The Café Gondree, at the opposite side of the bridge, was the first house to be liberated in Normandy. Today, the café is still there and run by the same family.

There is also an exceptional museum and monument across the road from the landing site.

FURTHER INFORMATION
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pegasus_Bridge