The Museum of Le Grand Blockhaus
Presentation
A unique site in Europe!
Come and visit a museum with your family in an authentic Atlantic Wall command post, one of the largest blockhouses ever built. Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of a bunker with its rooms, radio PC, armoury, engine room... on five levels and 300 m² of interior space, with a panoramic view of the sea and the coast. Discover also the incredible history of the pocket of Saint-Nazaire, the last liberated region of Europe, on 11th May 1945. A museum rich in emotions, installed in an authentic site with live reconstructions, models and a video room. A site acclaimed by more than 35,000 visitors every year!
For children from 5 to 12 years old, a new treasure hunt is on offer, for an active and fun visit.
Reward: a real diploma will be awarded at the end of the visit.
Available in French and English.
Since 2017, the museography has been renewed: more modern showcases and mannequins as close as possible to reality with a real work of personalisation.
In case of rain in summer, it is advisable to come and visit the museum during off-peak hours between 10:00 and 14:30 or between 16:30 and 19:00.
Come and visit a museum with your family in an authentic Atlantic Wall command post, one of the largest blockhouses ever built. Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of a bunker with its rooms, radio PC, armoury, engine room... on five levels and 300 m² of interior space, with a panoramic view of the sea and the coast. Discover also the incredible history of the pocket of Saint-Nazaire, the last liberated region of Europe, on 11th May 1945. A museum rich in emotions, installed in an authentic site with live reconstructions, models and a video room. A site acclaimed by more than 35,000 visitors every year!
For children from 5 to 12 years old, a new treasure hunt is on offer, for an active and fun visit.
Reward: a real diploma will be awarded at the end of the visit.
Available in French and English.
Since 2017, the museography has been renewed: more modern showcases and mannequins as close as possible to reality with a real work of personalisation.
In case of rain in summer, it is advisable to come and visit the museum during off-peak hours between 10:00 and 14:30 or between 16:30 and 19:00.
Opening day(s)
From Saturday 01 February to Monday 31 March 2025
Every day
10:00 to 18:00
From Tuesday 01 April to Tuesday 30 September 2025
Every day
10:00 to 19:00
From Wednesday 01 October to Tuesday 11 November 2025
Every day
10:00 to 18:00
From Saturday 20 December 2025 to Sunday 04 January 2026
Every day
10:00 to 18:00
Information
- Visit/Heritage :
- Museum
- Kind of visits :
- Guided visit
- Visit at your leisure
- Average duration of the guided tour 1h15 à 1h30
- Group Reception :
- Maximum number of people/maximum capacity 100
- Coach parking
Equipment & Services
- On Site Services :
- Pic-nic area
- Free parking
- Baby/Child Equipment :
- Pushchair access
Destination
Musée du Grand Blockhaus
Route de la côte sauvage
La Dilane
44740
BATZ SUR MER
GPS coordinates
Latitude : 47.27055
Longitude : -2.46800
- Geographical Location :
- Distance from a bus stop 1 km (Batz-sur-Mer)
- Distance from the railway station 4 km (Le Pouliguen)
- Distance from the shops or city center 1 km (Batz-sur-Mer)
- Distance from the beaches or seaside 200 m
- Velocean bike path (5 km max)
- GR® 34 (2 km max from the track)
Tarifs
| Fares | Min | Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adulte | |||
| Ticket | 9.00€ | ||
| Tarif réduit | |||
| Ticket | 6.50€ |  Enfant 5-12 ans (avec jeu de piste offert), ancien combattant et handicapé | |
Contact
The Museum of Le Grand Blockhaus
Route de la côte sauvage
La Dilane
12 route du Dervin
44740
BATZ SUR MER
Phone : +33 2 40 23 88 29
- Languages Spoken :
- English
- German