Maginot Line

Discussion in 'WW2 Museums. Events, & places to see.' started by Wesley Wright, May 5, 2010.

  1. Wesley Wright

    Wesley Wright Member

    Anyone ever visited?
    We are visiting Verdun (staying in Metz) and was thinking maybe visiting the Maginot Line. Any advice would be useful.
    Wesley Wright
     
  2. Owen

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  3. Drew5233

    Drew5233 #FuturePilot 1940 Obsessive

  4. LesCM19

    LesCM19 "...lets rock!"

    I got a CD off a local historical group down there, might be a useful reference tool, many pictures & maps
    Atlas CORF
     
  5. MLW

    MLW Senior Member

    Hi Wesley,

    I am full of ideas, but may I suggest you read this page from my website first to get basic information. Then I will be glad to answer any specific questions you may have.

    Visiting The Maginot Line

    There are several nice Maginot Line sites near Metz depending on how "touristy" you want to be.

    Regards,
    Marc
     
  6. Wesley Wright

    Wesley Wright Member

    Thanks for all the information. As we are staying in Metz from Saturday and leaving Monday morning would it be possible to arrange a visit on Monday morning(28th June 2010) We are travelling back to St Omer so we could afford to spend 2-3 hrs on a visit.
    Wesley
     
  7. MLW

    MLW Senior Member

    Hi Wesley,

    Most fortifications that are open for visitation are only open on weekends, even in during tourist season. If they are open during the week, then it is normally in the afternoon. So, I am thinking that Monday morning is difficult. Your best best bet is either Gros Ouvrage Hackenberg near Metz (http://www.maginot-hackenberg.com) or Gros Ouvrage Fermont (Fort de Fermont) that could be along the way to St Omer.

    Regards,
    Marc
     

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