V-3 cannon, Marais Audomarois

Name: V-3 cannon
Address: Marais Audomarois, France

#1 among attractions in Marais Audomarois

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The V-3 (German: Vergeltungswaffe 3, was a German World War II large-caliber gun working on the multi-charge principle whereby secondary propellant charges are fired to add velocity to a projectile. ()

Local name: V3 Coordinates: 50°51'15"N, 1°45'30"E

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V-3 cannon – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cité Europe, Fortress of Mimoyecques, Wissant, Channel Outlet.

5.9 miN
Shopping centre, Shopping
Cité Europe, Coquelles
152 min walk • Cité Europe is a shopping centre located next to the French terminal of the Channel Tunnel at Coquelles. Inaugurated on March 21, 1995, approximately 10 months after the Tunnel opened, Cité Europe has over 140 shops, a hypermarket, a 12-screen cinema complex and around twenty restaurants.
~620 ftS
Museum
Fortress of Mimoyecques, Landrethun-le-Nord
3 min walk • The Fortress of Mimoyecques is the modern name for a Second World War underground military complex built by the forces of Nazi Germany between 1943 and 1944. It was intended to house a battery of V-3 cannons aimed at London, 165 kilometres away.
4.7 miNW
Locality
Wissant
120 min walk • Wissant is a seaside commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Hauts-de-France region of France.
5.5 miN
50°55'42"N • 1°48'25"E
Channel Outlet, Coquelles
142 min walk • Shopping centre, Shopping
1.7 miNW
Church
Église Saint-Barnabé, Saint-Inglevert
43 min walk • The Saint-Barnabé church is located in Saint-Inglever in Pas-de-Calais.
4.9 miE
Locality
Guînes
126 min walk • History enthusiasts will be delighted by the rich heritage of Guînes, which dates back to medieval times. The imposing ruins of the historic Château de Guînes, once a formidable fortress, stand as a testament to the town's storied past.
4.5 miN
50°54'57"N • 1°43'28"E
Moulin d'Escalles, Escalles
115 min walk • Windmill
5.3 miS
Locality
Wierre-Effroy, Marais Audomarois
135 min walk • Wierre-Effroy is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Hauts-de-France region of France.
3.4 miSW
Locality
Marquise
88 min walk • One of the must-see attractions in Marquise is the Château de la Ralle, a magnificent 18th-century castle that exudes grandeur and elegance. Visitors can explore the beautifully landscaped gardens, wander through the opulent interior, and learn about the fascinating...
5.6 miW
Locality
Tardinghen, Marais Audomarois
144 min walk • Tardinghen is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Hauts-de-France region of France.
4.2 miN
Locality
Peuplingues
108 min walk • Peuplingues is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Hauts-de-France region of France.

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How to get to V-3 cannon by public transport?

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Hauteville • Lines: 426 (33 min walk)