© PROPRIETAIREBatterie d'Azeville
About
Built between 1942 and 1944 by the Todt organisation, located 4,35 miles north of Sainte-Mère-Eglise and 3.10 miles back from the beach, the Azeville battery is one of the main fortifications of the Atlantic Wall and was built inland, to protect beaches of the Eastern coast of the Cotentin Peninsula. Provided with an impressive complex of concrete underground (0.5 miles), 4 casemates with artillery guns of 4,13 inches and a German garrison with 170 men. It was one of the priority objectives of WWII allies on June 6th 1944. Taking part in the fights from the beginning of the Landing, the battery bombards all the area of Utah Beach during more than three and half days. Its action significantly held up the allied forces who ended up having to pass around the battery. The position finally fell on the 9th June after intense fighting and several counter attacks.
From the tourism feed, updated 6 Nov 2026 by OT Cotentin. Rules can differ by commune, so check the signs on site.
Questions dog owners ask
- Are dogs allowed at Batterie d'Azeville?
- Probably. 3 Google reviewers say they brought a dog, but the place has not confirmed it, so ask before you go.
- Are there any dog-friendly restaurants near Batterie d'Azeville?
- Yes: Crêperie Cauquigny (6 km, dogs allowed), Le Domaine de la Vallée (7 km, dogs allowed), Au Coin du Feu (13 km, dogs allowed).
- Are there any dog-friendly beaches near Batterie d'Azeville?
- Yes: Plage de Quinéville (6 km, dogs on a lead), Plage de la Hougue (13 km, summer dog ban), La petite Plage (15 km, summer dog ban).
- Where is Batterie d'Azeville?
- La Rue, 50310 Azeville, in the Manche department of Normandy, France.
Dog-friendly places nearby
- Crêperie CauquignySainte-Mère-Église · 6 kmDogs allowed
© Anne HARDY - Plage de QuinévilleQuinéville · 6 kmDogs on a lead
© (C)2013- Lerouge Marc Photographies, tous droits réservés - Le Domaine de la ValléeSaint-Martin-de-Varreville · 7 kmDogs allowed
© PROPRIETAIRE - Musée du Débarquement de Utah BeachSainte-Marie-du-Mont · 11 kmDogs allowed
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Data: DATAtourisme / OT Cotentin, Licence Ouverte (Etalab 2.0). Source record