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German Bunkers of La Grande Côte

German Bunkers of La Grande Côte

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German Bunkers of La Grande Côte

Name: German Bunkers of La Grande Côte
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Location: Saint-Palais-Sur-Mer, Rochefort, New Aquitaine, France

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1. La Grande Côte — from Grande Côte

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2. La Grande Côte Beach – Fishing Huts on Stilts loop from Saint-Palais-sur-Mer

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3. La Grande Côte Beach – Fishing Huts on Stilts loop from La Grande Côte

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Paul_C

October 17, 2023

Discover the hidden history of the Second World War along the coast of Saint-Palais-sur-Mer. There you can explore the well-preserved German bunkers, nestled between the forest and the ocean. Don't miss the German Command Bunker, which served as headquarters for Abteilung 284 of the marine artillery. You will be able to enjoy breathtaking views of the ocean while discovering this fascinating historical site.

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Pussy et Gégé

October 3, 2024

The Grande Côte, a strategic point covering the entrance to the Gironde estuary, concentrated artillery batteries.
From mid-1943 and faced with the threat of an Anglo-Saxon landing, Saint-Palais-sur-Mer became part of the Atlantic Wall. While the Todt Organization built massive blockhouses and small concrete structures there, a multitude of anti-landing obstacles dotted the coastal front of St Palais. We can notably mention the fortified battery of the Grande Côte beach, that of the Grande Côte promontory and that of the Puits de l’AUture, as well as the bunker of the Kriegsmarine artillery headquarters.
Guided and commented tours of these bunkers are organized and offered on the WEB, among others blockhausstpalaissurmer.com/descriptif-visite

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Location: Saint-Palais-Sur-Mer, Rochefort, New Aquitaine, France

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German Bunkers of La Grande Côte

1. La Grande Côte — from Grande Côte

2. La Grande Côte Beach – Fishing Huts on Stilts loop from Saint-Palais-sur-Mer

3. La Grande Côte Beach – Fishing Huts on Stilts loop from La Grande Côte

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