Blockhaus d'Éperlecques, Éperlecques

Name: Blockhaus d'Éperlecques
Address: Rue des Sarts, Éperlecques, 62910, France
Telephone: +33 3 21 88 44 22

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The Blockhaus d'Éperlecques is a historical monument nestled in the city of Éperlecques, in the Hauts-de-France region of France. This massive concrete bunker, built by Nazi Germany during World War II, stands as a grim reminder of the war's dark history. It was initially constructed for the assembly and launch of V2 rockets, the world's first long-range guided ballistic missiles, which were intended to target London and southern England.

Today, the Blockhaus d'Éperlecques is a significant tourist attraction that draws visitors interested in military history and World War II. The site has been preserved as a museum and offers an educational journey through the past, providing insights into the wartime conditions and the technological advancements of the era.

Visitors can explore the bunker's interior, including its assembly rooms, launch facilities, and the damage inflicted by Allied bombings – a testament to the intense efforts to halt the German war machine. The site also features informative exhibits and displays that recount the history of the V2 rocket and the impact of the war on the region.

Alternative names: Built: 1943 (81 years ago)Coordinates: 50°49'44"N, 2°11'2"E

Address

Rue des SartsÉperlecques 62910 France

Contact

+33 3 21 88 44 22

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Day trips

Blockhaus d'Éperlecques – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Moulin de Watten, Rue Saint-Bertin, Tilques, Chapelle des Jésuites Wallons.

1.5 miE
50°49'43"N • 2°13'6"E
Moulin de Watten, Watten
39 min walk • Architecture, Windmill
6.4 miSE
Bridge, Historical place, Sacred and religious sites
Rue Saint-Bertin, Saint-Omer
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4 miSE
Locality
Tilques
103 min walk • One of the main attractions in Tilques is the stunning Château de Tilques, a historic castle that dates back to the 19th century. The castle is surrounded by lush greenery and offers visitors a glimpse into the region's aristocratic past.
6.4 miSE
Church
Chapelle des Jésuites Wallons, Saint-Omer
164 min walk • The chapel of the Jesuits of Saint-Omer, located in the rue du lycée in Saint-Omer, Pas-de-Calais, is a baroque church built by the Jesuit architect Jean Du Blocq from 1615 to 1640.
0.8 miNE
Canal
Canal de la Haute Colme, Marais Audomarois
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5.7 miSE
50°45'15"N • 2°14'19"E
Mairie de Saint-Martin-lez-Tatinghem, Saint-Martin-au-Laërt
145 min walk • City hall
4.2 miW
Locality
Recques-sur-Hem, Marais Audomarois
107 min walk • Recques-sur-Hem is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Hauts-de-France region of France.
6 miSE
Brewery, Nightlife
Brasserie de Saint-Omer, Saint-Omer
154 min walk • Brasserie de Saint-Omer is a French brewery in Saint-Omer, in the Pas-de-Calais department, situated in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region. It is one of the two big breweries left in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais.
1 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Forest
Forest of Éperlecques, Marais Audomarois
25 min walk • The Forest of Éperlecques is a large forest covering some 850 hectares in the commune of Éperlecques in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region of France. Trails through the forest provide leisure opportunities for walkers.
0.8 miNE
Canal
Canal de la Colme, Marais Audomarois
20 min walk • The Canal de la Colme is a canal in France and Belgium comprising the Canal de la Haute Colme and the Canal de la Basse Colme. It spans 25 kilometers and has three locks, of which only two remain. It was constructed as a flood way some time in the seventeenth century. It currently connects the river Colme to the Aa.
6.5 miSE
Locality
Clairmarais
166 min walk • One of the highlights of a visit to Clairmarais is a boat tour through the Audomarois marshes, where visitors can admire the rich biodiversity of the area and learn about the traditional methods of agriculture and fishing that have been practiced here for centuries.