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Longues-sur-Mer battery, France: what it is and when to go
Longues-sur-Mer battery is a WW2 German fortification between Gold and Omaha beaches, Normandy (Batterie d'artillerie de Longues) in France. Interests: History. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 16 h 01 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 59. It has articles in 5 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
- WW2 German fortification between Gold and Omaha beaches, Normandy · History
- Local name
- Batterie d'artillerie de Longues
- Where
- France
- Best time
- March to October.
- Nearest airport
- ORY Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne), 233 km as the crow flies
- Protection
- Protected heritage
- Coordinates
- 49.3441, -0.69465
What it is and where
Longues-sur-Mer battery is a WW2 German fortification between Gold and Omaha beaches, Normandy (Batterie d'artillerie de Longues) in France. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in France: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 49.3441, -0.69465; the nearest main airport is Paris-Orly Airport (ORY, Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne)), 233 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 Longues-sur-Mer battery is March to October.
- JanPossible8:24
- FebPossible9:52
- MarBest time11:34
- AprBest time13:29
- MayBest time15:07
- JunBest time16:01
- JulBest time15:39
- AugBest time14:13
- SepBest time12:21
- OctBest time10:29
- NovPossible8:49
- DecPossible7:59
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 01 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 59. 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
- Yacht Club Plongée Arromanches CourseullesDive site4.9 km
- Mulberry harboursType of portable temporary harbour6.0 km
- église Notre-Dame-des-Saintes-Reliques de NeuvilleChurch located in Calvados, in France6.0 km
- Brasserie BayaBrewery7.2 km
- Museum of Art and History Baron GérardMuseum in Bayeux, France7.6 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 Longues-sur-Mer battery?
It is a WW2 German fortification between Gold and Omaha beaches, Normandy (Batterie d'artillerie de Longues in the local language) in France. It has articles in 5 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 Longues-sur-Mer battery?
March to October. In June there are 16 h 01 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 59.
How do you get to Longues-sur-Mer battery?
The nearest main airport is Paris-Orly Airport (ORY), 233 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 Yacht Club Plongée Arromanches Courseulles, Mulberry harbours, église Notre-Dame-des-Saintes-Reliques de Neuville. The rest is in the France guide.
Keep reading
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- 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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