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MERVILLE REDOUBT

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Chemin de la Baie, 14810Merville-Franceville-Plage, France
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2024
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2024

A small fortress steeped in history, converted into a museum space, offering exhibitions, concerts, and theatre.

Built in 1760 under Louis XVI, based on Vauban’s plans, the Redoubt of Merville, a small horseshoe-shaped fortress, was initially an effective rampart against maritime invaders. Abandoned at the peril of nature and vandals, through events and history, it was mainly occupied in 1940 by the Germans. Included as part of the Atlantic Wall, it received its share of concrete fortification. It was abandoned without a fight on 18 August 1944. After the war, some inhabitants found refuge there. In the following years, it fell into oblivion and soon disappeared amidst dunes, vegetation, and brambles. Thanks to a handful of volunteers, a restoration work camp has been taking place for over thirty years. Once the work is completed, the Redoubt will be converted into a museum space where you can visit exhibitions, attend concerts and theatre, and finally, enjoy this beautiful place steeped in history, listed in the supplementary inventory of Historic Monuments and owned by the Conservatoire du Littoral. During the summer period and on Heritage Days, it opens its doors to the public free of charge.

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En Famille
Visited in july 2019
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Historique et humain
l'hisoire et l'humain se retrouve dans les murs de ce monument conçu par Vauban, édifié par Louis XVI, transformé par Napoléon et utilisé par les occupants de la Batterie de Merville. Les explications données par le guide bénévole sont vivantes et complètes. Merci ! et c'est gratuit !
elsahm
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It is a beautiful historic place that is unfortunately too rarely open to the public. It is possible to visit it on reservation, but I see it only open 2 times a year in the summer. However, these visits are free, with my great delight.
You can still come to tour of the building in any season but that brings little precise details when you does not have the explanations...
A place to visit if you sometimes happen to have the opportunity...

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