© Aymeric Picot"Seeadler" (La Batterie du Brulay)
About
The Brulay or "Seeadler" battery is located 7 km east of Cherbourg harbor, in the commune of Fermanville. Built in 1936, it was taken over by the German army during the Occupation and integrated into the Atlantic Wall. Comprising an observation post and a three-level fire control station, it was equipped with 4 x 1902 model 194-mm guns in tanks on mountings. It was designed to counter any naval attack and defend the Maupertus airfield. Decommissioned in the '90s, it is now an artistic medium for amateur and experienced graffiti artists. The 7 km "Les Landes" walk (available on Cirkwi) takes you to the heights of Fermanville and the Brulay battery, revealing a breathtaking landscape.
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 "Seeadler" (La Batterie du Brulay)?
- Probably. 2 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 "Seeadler" (La Batterie du Brulay)?
- Yes: Le Safran (13 km, dogs allowed), Le Plouc 2 (15 km, dogs allowed), Au Coin du Feu (17 km, dogs allowed).
- Are there any dog-friendly beaches near "Seeadler" (La Batterie du Brulay)?
- Yes: Plage de Collignon à Tourlaville (10 km, summer dog ban), Plage de l'Église (13 km, dogs on a lead), Plage de la Sambrière (13 km, dogs on a lead).
- Where is "Seeadler" (La Batterie du Brulay)?
- 50840 Fermanville, in the Manche department of Normandy, France.
Dog-friendly places nearby
Data: DATAtourisme / OT Cotentin, Licence Ouverte (Etalab 2.0). Source record