Casemate d'Esch
Small museum in a Maginot Line casemate at Hatten, devoted to the 1939–1940 campaign and the battle of January 1945.
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About the museum
The Casemate d’Esch is a fortress work of the Maginot Line on the edge of the village of Hatten. In 1939–1940 it was occupied by the 23rd Fortress Infantry Regiment.
In January 1945, the casemate was at the heart of the Battle of Hatten-Rittershoffen, in which German and then American troops attacked it. Bullet and shell impacts are still visible on the concrete.
The museum set up in the fortress work traces the casemate’s role within the Maginot Line, the 1939–1940 campaign and this battle, which is presented as one of the last major tank battles of the Second World War. It is run by the Association des Amis de la Ligne Maginot d’Alsace.
Highlights
- Maginot Line casemate with impacts from the 1945 battle
- Exhibition on the 1939–1940 campaign
- Account of the Battle of Hatten-Rittershoffen (January 1945)
- Self-guided visit, or guided tour for groups by reservation
- Founded
- 1986
- Operated by
- Association des Amis de la Ligne Maginot d'Alsace
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €4 |
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| Children & teens | €1free up to age 5 · Child rate for ages 6 to 18. |
| Groups | –Guided tour for groups of up to 30 people, by reservation. |
Payment by cheque or cash.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
By car
Free parking
Free private car park for cars and free parking for coaches.
The casemate is at the south-east exit of Hatten, on the road to Seltz (D26).
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Toilets on site. Animals are welcome under certain conditions.
Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Self-guided visit; guided tour in French or German for groups, by reservation (30 people maximum). |
