Longues-sur-Mer Battery, German artillery battery on coastal cliffs in Normandy, France
The military installation contains four concrete casemates with naval guns positioned on a 60-meter cliff overlooking the Baie de Seine.
German forces constructed the battery between September 1943 and April 1944 as part of the Atlantic Wall defensive system against Allied invasion forces.
The battery represents a preserved example of World War II military engineering, featuring original German naval guns and concrete fortification techniques.
Visitors can explore the casemates, ammunition bunkers, and firing command post while following educational panels that explain the battery's role during D-Day.
The Longues-sur-Mer Battery maintains four original 150mm naval guns in their concrete casemates, making it the only such complete installation in Normandy.
Location: Longues-sur-Mer
Inception: September 1943
Made from material: concrete
Part of: Atlantic Wall
Address: 39 Rue de la Mer, 14400 Longues-sur-Mer, France 14400 Longues-sur-Mer
Phone: +33231214687
GPS coordinates: 49.34340,-0.69423
Latest update: June 6, 2025 06:52
Normandy contains historical sites and natural areas away from main routes. The region features old abbeys, medieval castles, coastal villages and natural landscapes. The locations include the Benedictine Palace in Fécamp, Monet's Gardens in Giverny and the Seine Loop Natural Park.
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