World War II-Era German Bunker in France Listed for €266,000

The historic bunker in Tourcoing, once a German listening post, has drawn interest for potential modern uses, including a data center and physiotherapy clinic.

• The 400m² bunker, built as a German 15th Army listening post during World War II, is located in Tourcoing, France.
• Listed on Leboncoin on March 18, 2025, the bunker remains for sale at €266,000 as of March 30, 2025.
• Sylvie Ballereau, the current owner, purchased the property in 2018 with plans to create an art gallery but abandoned the project due to financial and logistical hurdles.
• The bunker’s unique features include thick walls that block signals and a constant internal temperature of 13°C, making it suitable for specialized uses.
• Potential buyers have proposed repurposing the site as a data center, a physiotherapy clinic, or a secure storage facility.

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