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    Location: Oye-Plage, Saint-Omer, Hauts-De-France, France

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    April 15, 2024

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    The Leaning Tower of Oye-Plage is a German blockhouse from the Second World War, designed to imitate a church steeple and mislead British aviators. Located a few kilometers north of the real bell tower, it resisted post-war demolition attempts, remaining tilted about twenty degrees, hence its nickname.
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    November 4, 2024

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    The remaining bunker Wn MKB Oye Plage is an impressive remnant of the Second World War and is part of the Atlantic Wall. This bunker is a slanted observation tower …
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    April 30, 2018

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    Former aerial observation tower of the western wall. The tower was deliberately executed church-like so as to avoid bombardment and shelling.
    After the war, the tower was to be blown up - but that did not work. He tilted into inclination and so he still stands today.
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    1. Circuit des Moulins et Secheries — loop from Oye-Plage

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

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

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

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