Breville ridge
​​This area of the French coastline to the west of Merville-Franceville-Plage, leading south and onto the Breville ridge, became crucial to the battlefield for Operation Overlord in June 1944.
​Throughout the 8km walk, you can see many historical points of interest from the German ‘Atlantic Wall’ defences through to memorials of allied nations who took part in the battles around this area.​

Breville-les-Monts church and battle of 12 June 1944
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Chateau St Come & Bois des Monts
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​​Steiner’s ‘Bike Shed’ Observation Bunker and WN05.​
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No.3 Commando and the Post office

​Wiederstandnest 06 (WN06) ‘Moulin du Buisson’​

Length: 1.07 km
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Breville Ridge
Length: 4.0 km
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Breville Ridge
Length: 1.68 km
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