Musée Le Blockhaus des Sables d'Olonne

The Second World War in the Vendée. Take a unique, immersive tour of an authentic 350m² blockhouse for a thrilling journey back in time!

Discover the history of Les Sables d'Olonne from 1939 to 1945 through illustrated explanatory panels, an educational film and life-size scenes with mannequins all dressed in period costume.

Visit this authentic hospital bunker with its operating theatre in action in August 1944, following a naval and air battle off the port of Les Sables d'Olonne, until the arrival of the French Resistance forces.

The 20 rooms of this rare 350 m² hospital blockhouse, which have remained in their exceptional original condition since 1943, have been carefully refurbished with objects from daily life under the Occupation.

Guided tour: during school holidays from April to November, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 10am, +1€.
Guided Tour : during french school holidays from April to November, on tuesday and thursday at 10 am, 1€ more per person.

Free treasure hunt for children aged 5/12.
Length of visit: 1 hour.
Last admission 1 hour before closing time.