Military heritage

CASEMATES DU BOIS DE KANFEN

KANFEN
CASEMATES DU BOIS DE KANFEN
CASEMATES DU BOIS DE KANFEN
CASEMATES DU BOIS DE KANFEN
CASEMATES DU BOIS DE KANFEN
CASEMATES DU BOIS DE KANFEN
CASEMATES DU BOIS DE KANFEN
CASEMATES DU BOIS DE KANFEN
CASEMATES DU BOIS DE KANFEN
CASEMATES DU BOIS DE KANFEN
CASEMATES DU BOIS DE KANFEN
CASEMATES DU BOIS DE KANFEN

The casemates were the very first built on the Maginot Line and the first to enter active service (casemate test December 24, 1931) put into service in January 1934. They saw combat on June 14, 1940. The crew surrendered to the Germans on orders and were considered undefeated on June 30, 1940.
The visit to the work takes the visitor on a journey to 1940 where he discovers the life of the soldier thanks to a rich historical reconstruction.

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Historic monument or place to visit in KANFEN, on the theme(s) Military interest.
The casemates were the very first built on the Maginot Line and the first to enter active service (casemate test December 24, 1931) put into service in January 1934. They saw combat on June 14, 1940. The crew surrendered to the Germans on orders and were considered undefeated on June 30, 1940. The visit to the work takes the visitor on a journey to 1940 where he discovers the life of the soldier thanks to a rich historical reconstruction.

Languages spoken

English, German, Dutch

Activities

On site

Entertainment on a theme Workshop (adults) Workshop (children)

Facilities and services

Comfort

Toilets

Visit conditions

Visits

Guided tours at all times Guided tours with advanced booking Educational tours
Groups accepted on reservation Coach parking available
Duration of the visit : 00:45

Prices

Free for children under 12 years

Timetable

From 27/01/2025 to 02/02/2025
Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday Closed
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
CASEMATES DU BOIS DE KANFEN

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CASEMATES DU BOIS DE KANFEN