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Écardines Bunkers – Observation point loop from Grand-Fort-Philippe

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Écardines Bunkers – Observation point loop from Grand-Fort-Philippe

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Écardines Bunkers – Observation point loop from Grand-Fort-Philippe

02:35

10.2km

10m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 27, 2026

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Réserve naturelle nationale du Platier d'Oye

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3.26 km

Platier d'Oye National Nature Reserve

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A paradise for ornithologists, the Oye Platier nature reserve is the first French stopover for many migratory birds. It has an area of 391 hectares. Shaped by the combined action of the sea, sand and wind, it is one of the must-see attractions on the Opal Coast.

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3.66 km

Dune passage

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3.66 km

Écardines Bunkers

Highlight • Historical Site

On the beach to the North of Les Ecardines there are some bunkers which belong to the Infantry Stützpunkt Martha. This strongpoint with 2 bunkers laying on the beach was part of the coastal defence and observation. One of the bunkers on the beach is a Regelbau R120 observation bunker with a 21P7 metal cupola on top. It has three entrances and a armoured close defence opening for a MG. A flanking wall lies next to it in the sand.
Next to the observation bunker is a Regelbau R630 type bunker. It housed a gun behind a big armoured plate. The armament of Strongpoint Martha consisted of MG’s in the R630 (MG stand for Machine Gewehr – machine guns), a 5cm M19 mortar, a 5cm gun, a 3,7cm Anti Tank gun, a MG-cupola, 2 Mortars and 5 MG’s.
This heavily defended strongpoint housed the observation bunker of HKB Murane, as well as the headquarters of the 8th kompagnie.
These bunkers, are part of a Luftwaffe Field Division instead of the Kriegsmarine.
InfStp. Martha has eight bunkers in total. The other bunkers of this strongpoint can be found further up the dunes.

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3.76 km

Bunker turret - Atlantic Wall

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Here on the Opal Coast in France at Oye Plage near Grand Fort Philippe are the historical remains of the German positions from World War II.

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4.24 km

Galloway Cattle Observation Hide

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A somewhat simpler observation post. No benches and semi-open. The emphasis here is on Galloways and smaller four-legged animals, such as rabbits.

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5.14 km

Maison de Platier d'Oye

Highlight • Rest Area

Maison du Platier d'Oye is an information centre and starting point for guided tours of the Réserve Naturelle Nationale du Platier d'Oye. The centre provides visitors with information about the biodiversity of the area, including the birds, plants and other animals that can be found there. It also organises educational activities and workshops to help visitors better understand and appreciate nature.
The centre is open from April to October and also offers reservations for excursions and stays in the area. It is a great place to learn more about nature and enjoy the beauty of the area.
There is also a car park here.

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5.23 km

Observation point

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The R219 casemate at Oye-Plage is a double embrasure gun casemate that was built as part of the Atlantic Wall during the Second World War. This casemate is located on the edge of the marsh and has now been converted into a birdwatching hut, which is a unique combination of history and nature. The R219 casemate originally had two embrasures for guns and was designed to defend the coastline from enemy attacks. The casemate is part of a larger defence complex that also includes other bunkers and ammunition bunkers, such as the nearby R134 ammunition bunker.

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10.0 km

Grand-Fort-Philippe Beach

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The calvary is located facing the sea. Access to the terrace is free, with a panorama of the Aa channel and its jetties. On August 15, a procession stops there for the traditional blessing of the sea.
Here is the text of the commemorative plaque affixed to this Calvary:
“On September 7, 1947 his Eminence Cardinal Lienart Bishop of Lille inaugurated and solemnly blessed this Calvary of the Sailors and this Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes erected by public subscription by the piety of the inhabitants of Grand-Fort-Philippe in memory of their dead and in recognition of the protection of their patroness Our Lady of Grace during the 1939-1944 war.
Architects M.M. Delcourt Bruyant Contractors M.M. A Cooks Sons »
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10.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.11 km

2.62 km

2.08 km

1.27 km

153 m

Surfaces

5.70 km

1.52 km

1.43 km

1.09 km

409 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Friday 17 July

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Écardines Bunkers – Observation point loop from Grand-Fort-Philippe

Platier d'Oye National Nature Reserve

Dune passage

Écardines Bunkers

Bunker turret - Atlantic Wall

Galloway Cattle Observation Hide

Maison de Platier d'Oye

Observation point

Grand-Fort-Philippe Beach

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