Like many I was unaware of this Battery until very recently. I emailed the owner and asked for directions as there are none on the website. There are more signs and now the site is mentioned in the local tourist guides. Coming out of Grandcamp-Maisy (after a very good light lunch at the Cafe du Port!) head for the N13... More

Good place to understand the proficiency and advantages of Nazi positions. It is a bit off the beaten path. More

We visited the Grandcamp-Maisy outdoor museum and it was facinating. A really good display thanks to the owner. Trenches, weapons, bunkers, an amphibious landing craft, a clearly marked route to follow and information pages to help you find your way around. This museum was discovered by the owner who has left everything in tact as it was found and is... More

Lets get one thing out of the way - this gun battery is hard to find. Locals don't really know about it, and there are only two barely visible signposts pointing the way, and that's once you're really close, but if you persevere, you will be rewarded with a tour of the most interesting bunker complex in Normandy. You are... More

Couldnt believe it was there! My brother went a few years back with a school trip Now im only 20. But me and a few friends have had a love for WWII Since we were kids so this seemed like a great place to visit. We knew we were looking for it but the signs were hard to spot. Once... More

The German Maisy Battery: Last week, Gary Sterne (curator) took some time explaining how he found the site and what his search for answers revealed. I think most of his technical detail about the disparity of gun sizes at Pointe du Hoc and his curiousity over why Maisy Battery was covered over in the first place, likely went unappreciated by... More

Just opened in late May 2007 and something you should not miss in your D-Day history travels. Since it is new, it's a bit tough to find, but worth the effort. Exit the N13 at the D514 exit for Grandchamp-Maisy and take D514 toward Grandchamp-Maisy. Just after the Ford dealership before you get into Grandchamp-Maisy proper, take the somewhat hidden... More