Parachute workshop with the children of Cabourg primary school. Frédéric accompanies the pupils on this activity to reconstruct the parachute descent of the 9th Battalion. To do this, they use simple materials such as tennis balls, garbage bags, ropes and laces.
Schools and leisure centres wishing to sign up for this activity should let us know when booking : musee@batterie-merville.com
The Merville Battery is a formidable German Army fortification which was located on the Eastern flank of the Allied landings on 6 June 1944.
Bombed several times without success, it was neutralised by the 9th British Parachute Battalion after an assault of unbelievable ferocity.
On this completely preserved historical site, an educational trail takes you on a voyage of discovery of the Battery’s history as you walk between the various blockhouses.
The Merville Battery is a formidable German Army fortification which was located on the Eastern flank of the Allied landings on 6 June 1944.
Bombed several times without success, it was neutralised by the 9th British Parachute Battalion after an assault of unbelievable ferocity.
On this completely preserved historical site, an educational trail takes you on a voyage of discovery of the Battery’s history as you walk between the various blockhouses.
