THE GREAT BUNKER - ATLANTIC WALL MUSEUM
A concrete tower in Ouistreham, recounting the various battles and the Pegasus Bridge, through its large fresco.
The Great Bunker of the Atlantic Wall is located in the former German headquarters that commanded the batteries on the Orne estuary. In this concrete tower, life-like scenes of daily life have been recreated. Outside, a large fresco explains the various battles and the PA 30-31 barge: before being restored for the film Saving Private Ryan, this rare vessel transported men to the D-Day beaches on June 6, 1944.
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Open all year round, except in January. February, March and October to December: daily from 10am to 6pm. April to September: daily, 9am to 7pm. Adults: €8.50. Children aged 6 to 12: €6.50. Groups (15 people): €6.30. Children's welcome (educational questionnaire downloadable from the site). Gift store.
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The Atlantic Wall Museum is located a few steps from the beach and the ferry terminal of Ouistreham. It is installed inside the former headquarters of the German army that commanded the batteries of the Orne estuary. Through the six floors of the Great Bunker, you will discover all the rooms that have been reconstructed in great detail: engine rooms, filter rooms, flanking casemates, barracks, infirmary, armory... The museum exhibits a large number of photos, documents and objects related to the construction of the Atlantic Wall, artillery, coastal defenses. It also allows to understand the tactics of the elite troops trained especially for the D-Day operations against the Atlantic Wall defenses, as well as the daily life of the soldiers of the German army. A must-see historical site!
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Il s'agit d'un bâtiment construit au milieu du quartier habité par la Wermarcht pendant la guerre. Tout en hauteur, en béton des plus robustes, d'une affligeante laideur, il était la pièce maitrresse du mur de l'Atlantique pendant la guerre.Ce musée nous permet de voir la guerre sous l'angle de vue de la Wermarcht, avec une riche exposition du matériel utilisé par l'ennemi,des techniques de repérage des forces alliées.Les commentaires sobres, mais pédagogiques suffisent à nous mettre en condition pour comprendre l'importance stratégique de ce bunker.c'est une visite indispensable. L'histoire de la reddition des occupants est étonnante, et laisse entrevoir le dénouement du conflit le plus terrible de tous les temps
Musée à visiter absolument.