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The 24ha site with 18 blockhouses and underground tunnels built by the Germans between 1942 and 1944 was the command post for the Côte de Nacre coastal defence. Memorial for the 1st battalion of the Suffolk Regiment who captured this site on June 6th 1944.

Further information

  • Guided tour
  • Free tour

Proposed services

Equipments

  • Free parking