Remains of War 14-18 in the Meuse

War vestiges 14-18
55270 Vauquois

The Red Zone terrain in Vauquois, Meuse, is a historic site of the First World War, marked by fierce fighting and a mine war that destroyed the village in 1914-1918.

Collegiate
55270 Montfaucon-d'Argonne

The ruins of the Collège Saint-Germain in Montfaucon-d'Argonne, Meuse, are the remains of a religious building destroyed during the First World War, surrounded by German blockhouses and an American memorial site.

Memorial 14-18
55100 Verdun

The Monument to the Victory and Soldiers of Verdun, built in the 2nd quarter of the 20th century, is a tribute to the First World War fighters. Located in Place de la Libération in Verdun (Great East), it incorporates a crypt and a 30 metre tower decorated with sculptures.

Strong
55100 Fleury-devant-Douaumont

Souville Fort, built in 1876 near Fleury-devant-Douaumont (Great East), is a key military work of the Battle of Verdun in 1916, a symbol of French resistance during the First World War.

Fortified enclosure
55100 Verdun

The fortified Verdun compound, built in the 13th century in the Meuse, is a medieval vestige strengthened in the 17th and 19th centuries, playing a key role in modern conflicts, especially during the First World War.

War Museum 14-18
55100 Verdun

The World Peace Centre, located in the former 18th-century Episcopal Palace in Verdun (Great East), is a place dedicated to the promotion of human rights and historical memory, combining architectural heritage and contemporary missions.

War vestiges 14-18
55100 Bras-sur-Meuse

The work of Froideterre is a monument located in Bras-sur-Meuse, in the Grand Est region. Its exact period remains undetermined, but it marks the local heritage.

Citadels
55600 Montmédy

The Citadelle de Montmédy, built in the 16th, 17th and 19th centuries, dominates the city of Montmédy en Meuse (Grand Est). Ranked a Historic Monument in 1991, it embodies Vaubanian military architecture and the turbulent history of this ancient capital of Chiny County.