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History & HeritageForteresse de Mimoyecques
Landrethun-le-Nord · Pas-de-Calais · Hauts-de-France
European Heritage Days 2026
1 animation free on 19-20 September
Visite guidée de la Forteresse de Mimoyecques base V3 de la seconde guerre mondiale
Free
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 34Official website
mimoyecques.frGoogle Maps
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Getting there
Nearest station
Pihen, 4.0 km away. A car or taxi is essential.
City
25 min by car from Calais.
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
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