Place to visit
Blockhaus d'Éperlecques, France: what it is and when to go
Blockhaus d'Éperlecques is a Second World War bunker complex in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France, built by Nazi Germany between March 1943 and July 1944 to serve as a launch base for V-2 rockets directed against Lo (Éperlecques). Interests: History. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 16 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 44. It has articles in 10 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in France: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Second World War bunker complex in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France, built by Nazi Germany between March 1943 and July 1944 to serve as a launch base for V-2 rockets directed against Lo · History
- Where
- France · Rue des Sarts, 62910, Éperlecques
- Best time
- March to October.
- Nearest airport
- CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise), 204 km as the crow flies
- Website
- leblockhaus.com
- Protection
- Protected heritage
- Coordinates
- 50.8288, 2.18379
What it is and where
Blockhaus d'Éperlecques is a Second World War bunker complex in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France, built by Nazi Germany between March 1943 and July 1944 to serve as a launch base for V-2 rockets directed against Lo (Éperlecques). It has articles in 10 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in France: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Éperlecques, where this site lists 15 more places to see, 1 m from the centre.
Its coordinates are 50.8288, 2.18379; the nearest main airport is Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG, Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise)), 204 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Protection
- Protected heritage
It is one of the History places in France. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Blockhaus d'Éperlecques is March to October.
- JanPossible8:12
- FebPossible9:45
- MarBest time11:32
- AprBest time13:34
- MayBest time15:17
- JunBest time16:15
- JulBest time15:51
- AugBest time14:20
- SepBest time12:22
- OctBest time10:24
- NovPossible8:38
- DecPossible7:44
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 44. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to France in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to France
To enter France there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the France checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and E · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112 · 15 ambulance (SAMU) · 17 police · 18 fire brigade.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- GR 128Long distance hiking route in France and Belgium1.2 km
- De Watten à BourbourgHiking6.8 km
- Tour de l'AudomaroisHiking route in France8.3 km
- Réserve naturelle nationale des étangs du RomelaëreProtected area in France9.0 km
- Gare de Saint-OmerRailway station10 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the France guide.
More in France: History
- Eiffel Tower: tower located on the Champ de Mars in Paris, France
- Besançon
- Musée d'Orsay: art museum in Paris, France
- Notre-Dame de Paris: cathedral in Paris
- Château de Montsoreau: castle in the Loire valley France and location of château de montsoreau-museum of contemporary art
- Vichy
Every France place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Blockhaus d'Éperlecques?
It is a Second World War bunker complex in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France, built by Nazi Germany between March 1943 and July 1944 to serve as a launch base for V-2 rockets directed against Lo. It has articles in 10 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in France: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Blockhaus d'Éperlecques?
March to October. In June there are 16 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 44.
How do you get to Blockhaus d'Éperlecques?
The nearest main airport is Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG), 204 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around France is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the France map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have GR 128, De Watten à Bourbourg, Tour de l'Audomarois. The rest is in the France guide.
Keep reading
- Éperlecques15 places to see in and around Éperlecques, France: La Coupole, Blockhaus d'Éperlecques, Abbey of Saint Bertin. Best time: March to October.
- History5933 places for history in France, from Eiffel Tower to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: March to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- FranceBefore travelling to France: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, entry only takes an ID card (DNI).
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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