Free visit of the Villa Kerlilon, in Larmor-Plage
Villa Kerlilon in Larmor-Plage (Kernével - 56260)
Built in 1899 by architect Armand Charier, this villa served as a holiday residence for the Ouizille family until 1940 (owner of a sardine conservation plant until 1924). At the end of 1940, the Kerlilon villa was requisitioned by the Germans. On June 23, 1940, the CA Doënitz of the German Navy installed its PC in the Kerlilon villa. Marine charts covered the walls and small flags indicated the position of submarines, convoys and other key points. The command bunker is still intact to this day. The last Senior Command Staff meeting was held on 9 May 1945. After the war, the 3 nearby villas are rented to the National Navy, which houses its staff. Since 1945, Villa Kerlilon has been the exclusive residence of the Admiral Commandant of the Navy in Lorient.