Bordeaux: Private WWII Walking Tour
ID: GYG1503378-2296071
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Ülke: France
Ülke: France
Süre: 02:00 saatler
Açıklama
Explore Bordeaux's WWII history on a private walking tour. Learn about the 1940 exodus, the Atlantic Wall, and the city's role as a temporary government center.
Meet your guide and set off on a private walking tour through Bordeaux. Learn about the city's history during World War II, including the 1940 exodus, the Atlantic Wall, and the role of the Fort du Hâ.
Discover how Bordeaux became a major destination for refugees during the 1940 exodus. Learn how the city, with a population of roughly 300,000, suddenly had to accommodate hundreds of thousands of people who had arrived with very little preparation.
Find out how the French government moved to Bordeaux during the collapse of France in June 1940. Hear how the city temporarily became the center of government before the decision was taken to continue the war from North Africa or Britain.
Learn about the Atlantic Wall, a huge system of German coastal fortifications constructed from 1942 onward to defend the western European coastline against a possible Allied invasion. Find out how Bordeaux's port and access to the Gironde made it an important location.
Hear about the Bordeaux submarine bunker, one of five enormous German U-boat bases constructed along the French Atlantic coast. Learn how construction began in September 1941, and more than 6,500 workers were involved.
Discover how the Fort du Hâ was used as a prison during the Occupation, including for political prisoners and people persecuted by the German authorities and Vichy. Learn about the chain of persecution, including registration, arrest, imprisonment, internment, transfer to Mérignac or Drancy, and deportation.
Meet your guide and set off on a private walking tour through Bordeaux. Learn about the city's history during World War II, including the 1940 exodus, the Atlantic Wall, and the role of the Fort du Hâ.
Discover how Bordeaux became a major destination for refugees during the 1940 exodus. Learn how the city, with a population of roughly 300,000, suddenly had to accommodate hundreds of thousands of people who had arrived with very little preparation.
Find out how the French government moved to Bordeaux during the collapse of France in June 1940. Hear how the city temporarily became the center of government before the decision was taken to continue the war from North Africa or Britain.
Learn about the Atlantic Wall, a huge system of German coastal fortifications constructed from 1942 onward to defend the western European coastline against a possible Allied invasion. Find out how Bordeaux's port and access to the Gironde made it an important location.
Hear about the Bordeaux submarine bunker, one of five enormous German U-boat bases constructed along the French Atlantic coast. Learn how construction began in September 1941, and more than 6,500 workers were involved.
Discover how the Fort du Hâ was used as a prison during the Occupation, including for political prisoners and people persecuted by the German authorities and Vichy. Learn about the chain of persecution, including registration, arrest, imprisonment, internment, transfer to Mérignac or Drancy, and deportation.
Öne Çıkanlar
- Discover the history of Bordeaux during WWII on a private walking tour
- Learn about the 1940 exodus and the city's role as a temporary government center
- Hear about the Atlantic Wall and the massive submarine bunker in Bordeaux
- Visit the Fort du Hâ and learn about its role in the system of repression
- Hear the story of Boris Cyrulnik, a child who escaped deportation
Rehberlik dilleri
ÖNEMLİ BİLGİLER
The tour lasts 1 hour and 30 minutes
The tour covers significant historical events related to WWII in Bordeaux
Wear comfortable shoes for walking
The tour involves some walking, a good physical condition is recommended
Meeting point in front of the monument
The tour covers significant historical events related to WWII in Bordeaux
Wear comfortable shoes for walking
The tour involves some walking, a good physical condition is recommended
Meeting point in front of the monument
DAHİL
- Private walking tour
DAHİL DEĞİL
- Tips
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