Nazi Submarine Base (La Rochelle)
Nazi Submarine Base (La Rochelle) in La Rochelle, France is a filming location for Indiana Jones (1981). It appears on screen as Nazi Island Base North of Crete.
Location Names
La Pallice Submarine Base
Nazi Island Base North of Crete
About This Location
The authentic WWII German U-boat base that served as the Nazi's Mediterranean island stronghold.
Featured In
Indiana Jones
Filming Details
Filming Period
Raiders of the Lost Ark (1980)
Areas Used
Historic German submarine bunkers, concrete fortifications, port facilities, WWII naval architecture
Detailed Scene Information
Production Notes & Behind-the-Scenes Details
Real Nazi submarine base during WWII, borrowed U-boat from Das Boot film, Atlantic Wall fortifications
• Director's commentary on location choice
• Cast interviews about filming here
• Technical challenges and solutions
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Location Details
Address
Base Sous-Marine La Pallice, La Rochelle, France
La Rochelle, France
Visiting Nazi Submarine Base (La Rochelle)
Opening Hours
Guided tours: Wed-Sun 10:00 AM-6:00 PM (seasonal)
Entry Fees
Base tour: €8-12, Combined museum ticket: €15, Children under 12: Free
Accessibility
Historic site with some stairs, most areas wheelchair accessible
Travel Information
La Rochelle train station 10km, TGV from Paris (3 hours), regional bus connections.
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Nazi Submarine Base (La Rochelle) Filming Locations
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