Forteresse de Mimoyecques

Photo : Bodoklecksel (CC BY-SA 3.0)

History & Heritage

Forteresse de Mimoyecques

Landrethun-le-Nord · Pas-de-Calais · Hauts-de-France

European Heritage Days 2026

1 animation free on 19-20 September

Source: European Heritage Days programme / OpenAgenda · synced 28 August at 10:17

The Mimoyecques Fortress is a historical site of memory and interpretation located in Landrethun-le-Nord, in Pas-de-Calais. The site combines heritage interest linked to World War II with a remarkable natural dimension, constituting a recognized regional nature reserve. Visitors can explore underground galleries and exterior remains of bombing damage on limestone hills, guided by specialized tours. The museum also offers temporary exhibitions, notably "1940, De Gaulle, The Resistance in Nord-Pas-de-Calais," which documents through testimonies and period objects the events of the 1940 period in the region. Open from mid-April to October, the site offers an educational approach to heritage combining military history and environmental management.

Practical information

Opening hours

Today · 10:00–18:00

See the rest of the week
Monday
10:00–18:00
Tuesday
10:00–18:00
Wednesday
10:00–18:00
Thursday
10:00–18:00
Friday
10:00–18:00
Saturday
10:00–18:00

Hours may vary by season. See current hours →

Address

D249

Phone number

+33 3 21 87 10 34

Official website

mimoyecques.fr

Getting there

Nearest station

Pihen, 4.0 km away. A car or taxi is essential.

Parking

On-site parking.

Reference city

25 min by car from Calais.

Distances and times calculated from © OpenStreetMap contributors data · calculated on 2 September 2026

Galleries nearby: Caléidoscopes (13.5 km), Nordic Art by Women (14.4 km).

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