Discover Ozeville

Ozeville can be explored for your trip planning through several specific topics: two cultural heritage objects in different locations, the Les secrets de la Sinope route with views of the landscape and nearby coastline, and the history of HKB Ozeville.

Cultural heritage: altar and crossroads

The altar cross in the Église Saint-Martin in Ozeville is located on the altar and is made of silver-plated, engraved copper. The reference to silver-plated copper identifies the material and its described surface treatment; the engraving is another feature. Together with its placement on the altar, this clearly distinguishes the altar cross from another cross in Ozeville. Whether you can enter the church depends on the access arrangements in place. Check access before planning a visit to the altar cross.

The Croix de la Rue d’Ozeville is located at the intersection of rue d’Ozeville and chemin de l’Ebahi and is listed as a protected historic object. This clearly distinguishes the two cultural heritage objects: for the altar cross, the key details are the church interior, altar and material; for the Croix, they are the exact intersection and its protected status. This distinction helps you find your way between the object inside the church and the cross at the named street intersection.

Route and landscape

The Les secrets de la Sinope route runs from Quinéville via Lestre towards Ozeville and offers views of the landscape and nearby coastline. Yellow markers indicate the route; it can be shortened at the blue bridge. This provides both the direction of the route and a specific landmark for a shorter option. For your planning, the details answer different questions: Quinéville, Lestre and Ozeville describe the direction, while the markers and bridge offer guidance along the route itself. Check the current route page before hiking, as route details may change.

History of HKB Ozeville

According to a historical account, HKB Ozeville, also known as Batterie de Vaudival, was initially controlled by the 2nd German Artillery Regiment of the 320th Infantry Division. The Ozeville battery was built in summer 1942 for two 10 cm artillery guns made in Czechoslovakia. The period of control and the construction are two distinct historical points: “initially” refers to the control, while summer 1942 refers to the construction. The 10 cm measurement indicates the guns’ caliber.

The HKB Ozeville site is located on cultivated farmland and cannot be visited for safety reasons. Check this access notice again before travelling there. The battery’s history can therefore be understood as context, while the site itself is not a visitor destination.

Discover more destinations: Saint-Martin-De-Bréhal, Le Tanu, Parigny, Montgardon, La Vendelée, Beauficel, Sourdeval-Les-Bois, Marigny.

For the broader travel overview: Manche.