Musée du Blockhaus Hôpital
Les Sables-d'Olonne · Vendée · Pays de la Loire
The Blockhaus Hospital Museum is located in the heart of Les Sables-d'Olonne, in Vendée. It is housed in a German blockhouse built in 1943, which has remained intact and been converted into a museum dedicated to World War II. Over approximately 350 m², the site features twenty rooms equipped with period materials, complemented by reconstructed scenes with forty-five mannequins in uniform, illustrated panels and historical documents. The museum offers guided tours, individual or group, as well as a 360° virtual tour. Educational activities, including a free treasure hunt for children, complete the visitor experience.
Practical information
Opening hours
Today · 10:00–19:00
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- Monday
- 10:00–19:00
- Tuesday
- 10:00–19:00
- Wednesday
- 10:00–19:00
- Thursday
- 10:00–19:00
- Friday
- 10:00–19:00
- Saturday
- 10:00–19:00
Hours may vary by season. See current hours →
Address
Rue de Verdun
Phone number
+33 2 51 32 80 12Official website
blockhaus-sables.comGoogle Maps
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Getting there
Nearest station
La Mothe Achard, 15 km away. A car or taxi is essential.
Nearest station
La Mothe Achard, 15 km away. A car or taxi is essential.
Parking
On-site parking.
Distances and times calculated from © OpenStreetMap contributors data · calculated on 2 September 2026
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Galleries nearby: General Art Zone (Gaz) (269 m), Atelier/Galerie Bois des Sables - Joël Mouëllo (555 m), Le 36 Galerie d'Artistes (1.5 km).
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