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An opportunity to discover a World War II bunker, with its period equipment and technical rooms...
Discover this fully restored 15th German Army command bunker. It was here that the Radio-London message announcing the Normandy landings was received, so the museum naturally focused on the communication methods used during the war! Several rooms have been reconstructed with period documents and equipment, including the technical rooms, the kitchen, the sanitary facilities, the general's office and bedroom, and the telephone exchange. The immersion is total, and the guides are passionate and committed.
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Open on the first and third Sundays of each month from 9am to 6pm. Otherwise by reservation for groups of 10 or more. Free for children under 10. Adults: €6. Children (aged 11 to 15): €4. Explanatory tour €8. Guided tour (duration approx. 1h30. Visits are guided, but visitors can take the tour on their own). Please bring warm clothing, as the temperature in the bunker is low.
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Also known as the "Message Verlaine", the Musée du 5 juin 1944 is a not-to-be-missed historical site in Tourcoing. It is housed in a fully restored 15th German Army bunker, which played a crucial role in the Normandy landings. Here, you'll discover the history and workings of a site once off-limits to civilians. You're sure to marvel at the various rooms, including the technical rooms, the kitchen and the general's office, which have been recreated as they were in the past. The museum also features a number of re-enactments featuring mannequins in full period dress, complete with equipment and weaponry. Through its collections of objects and documents, the museum offers a glimpse into the daily lives of the former inhabitants of Greater Lille during the forced cohabitation with the German army. The site also evokes other aspects of the Second World War, notably the War of the Airwaves, with German, Vichy French and British radio direction-finding equipment. The D-Day landings of June 6, 1944, a symbol of freedom regained for the whole of Europe, are also among the themes covered during a visit to this address. An escape game is also available on site. A good idea for an immersive and enriching trip!
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