Bunkers de Pignerolle, Military history museum in Saint-Barthélemy-d'Anjou, France
The Pignerolle bunkers are reinforced concrete underground structures with multiple interconnected chambers and passageways located beneath the surface of the town. The rooms were originally designed for radio transmission and command operations.
The facility was developed during the Second World War as a response to military operations in the region. After the war ended, the complex was preserved and later opened for public education about the period.
The memorial association organizes educational programs about World War II, including morse code demonstrations and exhibitions about submarine warfare.
Entry is only possible with prior reservation since the underground chambers must be supervised for safety reasons. Sturdy footwear and warm clothing are recommended as the temperature remains cool below ground.
The bunkers served as a monitoring station for radio communications and contained equipment for processing messages. Visitors can still see original devices and records today that show how information was managed during operations.
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