Sainte-Mère-Église is a charming and historic town located in the Cotentin region of Lower Normandy, France. It is best known for its significant role in the D-Day landings during World War II, and is a popular destination for history enthusiasts and those interested in military history. The town is home to the famous Sainte-Mère-Église church, which became a symbol of the Allied invasion when American paratrooper John Steele famously became caught on its steeple during the airborne assault on June 6, 1944. Today, visitors can still see a replica of the paratrooper hanging from the church as a reminder of the town's wartime history.