Conférence - Les jeudis de l’histoire
Conference
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Heritage
in L' Île-d'Yeu
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Lecture – History Thursdays:
“A History of the Defence of the Île d’Yeu, from Fort Pierre-Levée to the Second World War”
As late as the mid-19th century, the strategic position of the Île d’Yeu led the Military Engineers to build a new fort on the heights of Les Deux Moulins. This citadel served successively as barracks and then as a state prison. In 1940, German forces seized it and incorporated the island into their coastal defence system, many remains of which can still be seen...Lecture – History Thursdays:
“A History of the Defence of the Île d’Yeu, from Fort Pierre-Levée to the Second World War”
As late as the mid-19th century, the strategic position of the Île d’Yeu led the Military Engineers to build a new fort on the heights of Les Deux Moulins. This citadel served successively as barracks and then as a state prison. In 1940, German forces seized it and incorporated the island into their coastal defence system, many remains of which can still be seen today.
By Annabelle Chauviteau
At 6.30 pm, auditorium of the Petit Chiron cultural centre, duration 1 hour
Town Hall – Heritage Department – [email protected]
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Environment
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Schedules
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Schedules
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- On August 6, 2026 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
