This Flak Tower formed part of the Widerstandsnest 10 (WN10) defences which surrounded the old fortified Casino at Ouistreham.
Today the flak tower is open to the public, the top can be reached by steps giving views over sword beach.
Flakturm Widerstandsnest 10, Riva Bella
Address
Place Alfred Thomas
Ouistreham, Calvados
14150
France
Coordinates
49.287601, -0.257538
Parking
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