Batterie d'Azeville, German artillery battery in Azeville, France.
Batterie d'Azeville is a coastal artillery installation in Normandy featuring four reinforced concrete casemates connected by an extensive network of underground passages and covered trenches. This underground system formed the operational core of the defensive position.
The battery was built in 1941 as part of the Atlantic Wall coastal defense system. It was eventually abandoned following combat operations in 1944.
The site shows how coastal defenses reshaped everyday landscapes and forced locals to live alongside military installations. The preserved structures tell of a time when Normandy was under foreign control.
The site is accessed by foot from the nearby village, and most areas are walkable on ground level paths. Visitors should wear sturdy shoes since the underground sections have damp and uneven surfaces.
The name comes from stone piles that once stood in this area as local landmarks. These cairns gave the place its name and reflect the rural landscape features of the region.
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