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Azzeville Battery

Azzeville Battery

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Azzeville Battery

Recommended by 54 cyclists out of 55

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Location: Azeville, Cherbourg, Manche, France

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4.0

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1. Le Havre de Quinéville et la batterie d'Azzeville — boucle depuis la batterie Crisbecq

31.0km

01:54

160m

150m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.4

(34)

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2. Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue – Fort de la Hougue loop from Beuzeville-au-Plain

60.2km

03:35

250m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.2

(26)

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3. Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue – Canal de Carentan loop from Beuzeville-au-Plain

94.5km

05:38

340m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Willem VS

October 29, 2021

This battery was further from the coast and less visible than that of Crisbecq and was built a short distance from the village because of the possibility of disguising the casemates as houses. The battery was equipped with 105mm guns, with no sea sight. The soldiers had a good time in the bunker that was furnished with a casino with bar, stage and girls of fun. The water reservoir served as a swimming pool. The complex is very well preserved, especially the underground passages are almost completely intact. Apart from the design, you can also see what effect the impact of a 356mm shell from the Nevada had on the battery.

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philippeF

October 4, 2023

you can see blockhouses even without entering the museum

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Alexander

May 9, 2024

Anyone interested in the Second World War can get a very interesting insight into the structure, function and life in a coastal defense battery.
Tours can be taken here with an audio guide in various languages (including German).
It's worth it and the entrance fee of €8 per person (as of May 2024) is absolutely fair.

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Elevation 80 m

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Location: Azeville, Cherbourg, Manche, France

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Azzeville Battery

1. Le Havre de Quinéville et la batterie d'Azzeville — boucle depuis la batterie Crisbecq

2. Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue – Fort de la Hougue loop from Beuzeville-au-Plain

3. Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue – Canal de Carentan loop from Beuzeville-au-Plain

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