Vast concentration of
blockhaus around a
fire direction post M157. The
batterie des Arros is a former French position armed with 164.7 mm tank guns, reused and modernized by the
Germans to protect the entrance to the
Gironde. It is located at a place called "Les Huttes" north of Soulac and includes a whole array of
bunkersincluding M151, R622, M145, R621, M159 shelters and bunkers and 4
casematesM270 to house former French cannons.
Three associations manage the site and it's well worth a visit for fortification enthusiasts.
Mémorial du Front du Médoc , guided tours with multimedia support on reservation, discovery of the German Fortress in a period vehicle on reservation, historical re-enactment .
Mémorial de la Forteresse du Nord Médoc .
Association Historique de la Poche du Nord Médoc .
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