Longues-sur-Mer, Coastal commune in Calvados, France.
Longues-sur-Mer is a small coastal commune located in the Calvados department of Normandy, covering 12.3 square kilometers with approximately 592 inhabitants living at an average elevation of 51 meters above sea level.
The commune gained international recognition during World War II when German forces constructed the Longues-sur-Mer battery as part of the Atlantic Wall, featuring reinforced concrete bunkers that played a strategic role during the D-Day landings in 1944.
The village preserves its Norman heritage through traditional stone architecture and the ruins of the 12th-century Sainte-Marie Abbey, while the Saint Laurent Church from the same period showcases Gothic architectural elements that reflect the region's ecclesiastical history.
The town hall is located at 3 Rue de la Mer and operates Monday through Thursday, providing administrative services including civil registration, building permits, and identity cards for residents and visitors.
Longues-sur-Mer is one of the few D-Day sites where original German artillery guns remain in their concrete emplacements, offering visitors an authentic glimpse into the wartime fortifications along the Norman coast.
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