Location: Ouistreham
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French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.
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1. Des Vagues Et des Mots Librairie
2. Le Grand Bunker Musee du Mur de l'Atlantique
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4.5 based on 878 reviews
The bunker was built in 1943/44, on a special design. I fact, as the coast was very low, the Organization Todt had to erect the 17 meters tower to increase the range finder’s range. This was the Fire Control post of the defenses of the river Orne estuary and the canal entrance. These consisted in six 150 mm french guns, on the beach of Riva-Bella, served by men of the 1st Battery, 1260th Coastal Artillery Batallion and four 150 mm french guns, near the water-tower, served by gunners of the 4th Battery, 1716th Artillery Regiment, 716th Infantry Division. On june, 6th , it received a lucky direct hit, fired from a 380 mm gun of the H.M.S. Frobisher battle cruiser which made the Bunker unoperational. During the morning, british troops of the n° 4 Commando were intrigued by this unforeseen concrete tower. They made two attempts to get inside without success. They were content to withdraw with their wounded men.The Bunker was finally captured by the lieutnant Bob Orrell who took 53 prisonners, on june, 9 th. He was promoted captain the next day.
Reviewed By Dibleygirl - Southampton, United Kingdom
We visited the Bunker not really knowing a great deal of its history, but enjoyed our visit enormously. We could only imagine how terrifying it must have been to be ther during WW2. This is an essential visit for anyone interested in military history.
3. Office de Tourisme de Ouistreham Riva-Bella
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4.5 based on 76 reviews
The team of the Tourist Office welcomes you and you will make sure to make your stay more enjoyable. Located at the entrance to the beach, the Tourist Office is classified Category 1 and got the mark Quality Tourism, Tourism & Disability and Home bike. Our services: advice, tourist guides, events, city map, transportation schedules, tide times, list of accommodations and restaurants, wifi (30 free minutes): A tablet available. You can also connect with your own computer, smartphone or tablet. Bicycle rental, ticketing, train and bus, shop space, children's area, convenient services (photocopies, accommodation bookings, press reviews, tours of Ouistreham on reservation for groups throughout the year and only in summer for individuals , booking of water and leisure activities.
4. Ouistreham Beach
5. Musee du Debarquement no. 4 Commando
6. La Flamme
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