Musée rochelais de la Dernière Guerre, World War II museum in La Rochelle, France
The museum exhibits an extensive collection of wartime artifacts, photographs, documents, and videos related to the German occupation of La Rochelle between 1939 and 1945.
The building originated as a German bunker constructed in 1941 to house submarine commanders stationed at the La Rochelle submarine base during World War II.
The museum contributes to preserving local memory by presenting chronologically organized reconstructed scenes that detail the impact of war on La Rochelle residents.
Located at 8 Rue des Dames in La Rochelle, the museum welcomes visitors every day from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM without prior reservation.
This former military bunker, discovered in 1982 during hotel demolition works, maintained its original structure and could accommodate 62 German naval officers.
Location: La Rochelle
Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access
Address: Rue des Dames
Opening Hours: April-September Monday-Sunday 10:00-19:00; February-March,October-December Monday-Saturday 10:00-18:00
Phone: +33546425289
Email: bunkerlarochelle@orange.fr
Website: https://bunkerlarochelle.com
GPS coordinates: 46.16100,-1.14909
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:44
La Rochelle and its surroundings offer families a range of activities along the French Atlantic coast. The city itself holds several attractions, including the aquarium with over 12,000 marine animals, medieval towers at the Old Port, and various museums such as the Maritime Museum and the New World Museum. Visitors can walk through the historic center with its Grosse Horloge and Saint-Louis Cathedral or explore the beaches at La Concurrence and Minimes. Port des Minimes provides access to boat trips, while parks like Charruyer Park offer green spaces for relaxation. The region extends to the offshore islands of Île de Ré and Île d'Oléron with their beaches and the Phare des Baleines lighthouse. Inland, attractions include La Palmyre Zoo with over 1,600 animals, Zoodyssée in Chizé, and Court d'Aron floral park in Saint-Cyr-en-Talmondais. History enthusiasts can visit the Corderie Royale and naval museum in Rochefort, while Fort Boyard stands as a recognizable landmark off the coast. Natural areas like Pierre Brune park near Mervent and the Rompsay Canal round out the offerings with walking trails and water activities.
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