Mont-de-Huisnes German war cemetery, German military mausoleum in Huisnes-sur-Mer, France
The circular structure contains 68 crypts across two levels, with bronze tablets displaying names of the deceased on the walls of each chamber.
The cemetery, inaugurated in 1963, holds the remains of 11,956 German military personnel and civilians gathered from various locations in western France.
International school students participate in maintaining the graves during summer months, contributing to preservation while learning about historical events.
Visitors can access the memorial through marked routes from nearby towns and climb to a viewpoint offering perspectives of Mont Saint-Michel Bay.
This mausoleum stands as the sole German military crypt construction in France, positioned on a 30-meter hill near Mont Saint-Michel.
Location: Huisnes-sur-Mer
Inception: September 14, 1963
GPS coordinates: 48.61660,-1.45380
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:46
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