Mont Canisy battery, Military fortification in Benerville-sur-Mer, France.
The complex contains six casemates, bunkers, and shelters connected through a 250-meter underground gallery situated 15 meters beneath the surface.
From 1935 to 1940, the French Navy installed artillery at Mont Canisy until German forces captured it and integrated it into the Atlantic Wall.
The site demonstrates the evolution of coastal defense architecture, from French naval installations to German military engineering during World War II.
The surface area remains open year-round as a nature reserve, while underground sections are accessible through guided tours by Les Amis du Mont-Canisy.
The battery stands at 110 meters above sea level, providing direct views of the Seine estuary and the port of Le Havre across a radius of 150 kilometers.
Location: Normandy
GPS coordinates: 49.34083,0.04000
Latest update: June 6, 2025 03:26
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