Modern Era
- Seaside resort
Barneville and Carteret evolved into resorts during the Belle Epoque when seaside holidays came into vogue. In 1921 the area was classified as a "tourist town", now an official designation in France. Since 1995 it has been recognized as a Blue Flag beach, a designation awarded to seaside areas that adhere to specific, environmental standards. The towns of Barneville-sur-mer and Carteret were combined into one municipality in 1965.
- Second World War
From June 1940 Carteret and Barneville were occupied by the German army. Carteret became an important point on the Atlantic Wall. The fortifications of Barneville-sur-mer, Hatainville, Beaubigny and Carteret carried the codes "Wn 329", "Wn 326", "Wn 325", "Wn324d" and "R 612". Most of the reinforced concrete structures are still visible.
The city was liberated during the invasion of Normandy. On June 18, 1944, an armored column of the 69th Regiment of the US 9th Infantry Division entered Barneville and, after ten days of fighting, the city was freed. US troops remained until fall of 1945.
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