WWII Heritage- The Atlantic Wall Bunkers

OVERVIEW

View concrete bunkers that were part of Germany’s coastal defense system known as the Atlantic Wall and come away with a deeper understanding of World War II, especially its effects on the Bordeaux region. The supposedly impenetrable Atlantic Wall was a 2,000-mile chain of fortresses and other defensive measures – including five million mines – that ran from the northern tip of Norway to the border that separates France from Spain. The wall was breached repeatedly and shortly after the war ended, many of the abandoned bunkers were removed as they were considered unpleasant symbols of occupation. Your guide will describe in fascinating detail how the bunkers were built, their various weaponry and the efforts to protect the remaining bunkers from being dismantled.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.