00:01These beaches in northwestern France are a site of global historical significance.
00:07That is why this stretch, just over 80 kilometers long,
00:11could be inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in the coming days.
00:16It was here that more than 150,000 men from some 15 countries landed on June 6, 1944.
00:24More than 4,000 soldiers lost their lives that day, but the Allied landings represented a decisive battle
00:32in the liberation of Europe from Nazism.
00:34The nomination covers the five D-Day beaches, Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno, Sword,
00:41as well as La Pointe du Hoc and the artificial harbor at Aromanche-les-Bains.
00:45So this site, with its artificial port, is on the list proposed for UNESCO sites.
00:55In addition to the landing sites, because we consider that, with the role that he played,
00:59is very important.
01:01We can consider that it is the equivalent of a landing site,
01:05even if the troops did not directly beach on the beach,
01:08but have traveled through this port.
01:10This project, launched in 2008, could also generate significant economic benefits for the Normandie region.
01:19A 15% increase in tourism is expected if the designation is awarded.
01:25Nearly 1.8 million visitors traveled to the D-Day beaches last year.
01:30UNESCO will meet from July 24 to 27 in South Korea to reach its decision.
01:38UNESCO is to be open to the
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