Guided tour of the Battlefields of Verdun and Argonne

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7 to 9 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

This tour is distinguished by a comprehensive and human-sized approach to the battlefields. Beyond the emblematic sites of Verdun, you will also discover Argonne, its trenches, its mine craters and its German remains. Each stage is put into context through observation of the terrain, maps and stories of the fighters, to understand the war beyond monuments.

What's Included

Fresh drinks

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).

Itinerary

Duration: 7 to 9 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery

    Discover the Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery in Romagna-sous-Montfaucon, the largest American military cemetery in Europe. More than 14,000 American soldiers were laid to rest there, mostly killed during the 1918 Meuse-Argonne offensive. An impressive and essential place to understand the United States commitment during World War I.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Butte de Vauquois

    Discover the Butte de Vauquois, one of the most spectacular sites of the First World War in Argonne. French and Germans fought there for several years in a particularly intense mine war. Craters, trenches and galleries still bear witness to the violence of the fighting and the radical transformation of the landscape.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Discover the Upper Ride and the shelter of the Kronprinz, in the heart of Argonne. Trenches, mine craters and military remains testify to the intensity of the fighting between French and Germans. The shelter of the Kronprinz also allows a better understanding of the organization of the German front and the living conditions in this strategic sector of the First World War.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Fort Douaumont

    Discover the fort of Douaumont, one of the most emblematic sites of the Battle of Verdun. It was captured by the Germans in February 1916 and recaptured by the French in October, and became one of the symbols of the fierce fighting that marked Verdun. The visit allows us to understand the strategic role of the fort, its organization and the living conditions of the soldiers who occupied it.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    L'Ossuaire de Douaumont

    Discover the Ossuary of Douaumont, high place of memory of the Battle of Verdun. It houses the remains of more than 130,000 unidentified French and German soldiers. Facing the immense national necropolis, this monument recalls the magnitude of the losses of 1916 and offers an essential moment of memory and reflection.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Via Memoria

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Full-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Classic Car Tours

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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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