L'Authion

  • alp
  • Mountain
  • Viewpoint
06380 Moulinet
The fortified massif of Authion is situated at 2000 meters of altitude. you will find military remains, forts, a World War II barracks...)
The M5A1 tank is an original tank of the mountain infantry bataillon of the 1st Free French Division. It was immobilised by an anti-tank mine on the Authion plateau on April 10th 1945. Pushed into a ravine on August 11th because it blocked the road, it was erected as a memorial in 2005 to celebrate he 60th anniversary of the liberation of the town of Moulinet. It is now a memorial to commemorate the liberation of the city of Moulinet.

guided tour in season departure from Menton

Openings

All year 2024 Open everyday

Subject to snow conditions

Location

L'Authion
06380 Moulinet

Spoken languages

  • French
Updated on 18 January 2024 at 15:26
by Office de Tourisme Menton, Riviera & Merveilles
(Offer identifier : 6062007)
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