Musée du Mur de l'Atlantique


WWII hardware including a massive, rail-borne German artillery piece with a range of 86km is displayed at this well-organised museum, housed in a colossal German pillbox. It's located 400m off the D940 from the Maison du Site des Deux Caps tourist office. Last admission is one hour before closing.


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