La Coupole Centre D'histoire

One of the larger nazi bunkers in the world. It was constructed in only 10 months, but never became operational. After the allied forces destroyed most of it, some of it has been preserved and turned into this museum dedicated to the development of the V2 bomb. Interesting to visit for those who like rocket science and space and who want to learn more about the history of it.

Wonderful memorial and museum. V1 and V2 missiles on display as well as footage from the occupation. Thoughtfully laid out and hugely interesting. Shocked at how war criminals were pardoned after the conflict and set to work in American and Russian space programs.

Didn't have time (ferry to catch) to do the planetarium so can't comment on that but it did look cool.

What a fascinating museum to visit. I couldn't recommend this place enough if you love history. Not too far from Calais either.

Wow awesome find on the way to Lille. So much history and not for the feint hearted . Our kids who are eight years old liked the rockets didn’t understand the war history. Plenty of footage that runs for 20+ minutes all around the bunker - dozen or so videos is my guess. We had to miss so much history cause they were bored. Graphic photos and footage but the cafe at the end helped. Didn’t see the 3D cinema but looked great. We purchased the family pass plus 1 child. 28EU and well worth it.

Fantastic visit, great value at 10.50 euros each.
Incredible museum and display.
Thank you to the multi lingual staff.

Very interesting museum for all ages with some films, displays and original items to guide you through the museums. Not really under 5 yo friendly apart for the rockets and car hanging and the film / display on concentration camps are definitely not for them but they can sit next to the film projection and not see anything. I was warned by the friendly staff beforehand which was very helpful.
Highly recommend visiting this WWII memory site.

Never knew about this place until we saw it on the history show on Disney Plus. What an amazing experience. Make sure you catch the DDay show at the planetarium.

This centre is amazing, the French have done a fantastic job on this architecture of destruction. It's set on a few levels with a built in elevator that makes getting around easy. They have a doodlebug V1 full size a V2 full size, dicriptive videos and curators dotted about to answer any questions. The site is well worth a visit especially if your following the WWII scenes as we as a group are, and we were not disappointed with our findings. There was still the untouched damage that was left by the Brits in the bombing runs that cascaded down. Definitely a visiting center that shouldn't be missed. If you enjoyed this review then please give me a like. Many thanks Marcus 👍

This is a real hidden gem in the French countryside. We arrived not quite knowing what to expect but we're pleasantly surprised.! You can quite easily spend a full day there and they allow overnight stops with a motorhome, free of charge too..
The 360 Planétarium shows different films thouout the day say you do need to plan your day there..
I would suggest that some of the museum in not for small children.
A really Informative day out and I highly recommend it. Cafe area and shop are very well stocked. Overall, great value for money.

Excellent historical museum. Shows the development of the German WW2 rocket programme in a massive concrete bunker. Fascinating place would visit again. The audio visual tour was fantastic and good value for money

Superb museum. Loads of original artefacts. The museum just doesn't explain the history of the couple but also the brave French resistance and the exploration of the Jews. We paid €36 euros which included the 3D cinema.

Great find. Nestled in the French countryside this little gem. Be warned some of the videos and pictures are more graphic than perhaps we are used to in the UK. Very informative and at time very thought provoking.

This is a real eye-opener. Apart from the amazing building itself it is full of displays on WWI/II war history and space travel development.
Amazing.

German V2 rocket base, great museum! If u want to know about world war 2 and also the groundlayers of space travel.

Friendly, helpful Staff, interesting experience. Frightening how close Nazi Germany came to the mass production of the V3 using slave labour.

Fascinating and Impressive V3 launch bunker with 2 added WW2 museums. Really well preserved with enthralling audio visual presentations.

A very interesting place to visit, especially if you're looking at WW2 sites, the story behind this site is very sad but goes to demonstrate the German forces organisational skills and determination - absolutely loads to see and the museum includes several information videos, which we didn't have time to watch, but would definitely help to bring the story to life - definitely well worth a visit - a very well laid out and set up museum.

We are so happy with going to La Coupole.
It was the only world war museum we could find open in the south of France during our holiday in November and although the bunker was freezing, it was well worth it.
It comprises of a museum building, a walk through the lower bunker before a lift up to the dome with 3 floors of videos and audio tours to do with the building of the bunker and the south of France during world war two.
If you love museums and world war too, this is a must.
Not a good idea for younger children though. We saw a couple who were really bored.
There is a 3d space show too but we didn't see this.

Excellent place to visit at an affordable price with loads extra to see inside like planetarium, films and cafe

Good place to visit, I initially gone for the planetarium, but i was told it's too loud for baby's, so i ended up visiting the museum. Turned out pretty good .