Historical monument classification 22 décembre 1921 (≈ 1921)
Official date of classification by order.
1er quart XXe siècle
Construction of shelter
Construction of shelter 1er quart XXe siècle (≈ 2025)
Estimated period of construction of the monument.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Former German shelter, near the station: classification by order of 22 December 1921
Key figures
Guillaume II - German Emperor
Had stayed in that shelter.
Origin and history
The Kaiser shelter is a German military shelter built of reinforced concrete at the beginning of the 20th century, located in a field about 100 meters west of the former Bosmont-sur-Serre railway station in the department of Aisne. This monument, partially buried, was said to have served as a refuge for the German emperor William II while travelling by train in the area. Today, it is completely invaded by vegetation, making it almost invisible.
Ranked as historical monuments since 22 December 1921, this shelter is a testament to the German presence in the region during the First World War. Its strategic location, near a special railway line, provided quick and discreet access for military dignitaries. The structure, about three metres deep in the ground, reflects the military construction techniques of the time.
The municipality of Bosmont-sur-Serre, located in the Hauts-de-France, retains this vestige as a historical testimony of the war. Although the accuracy of its location is considered poor (level 6/10), it remains a point of interest for those passionate about military history. Owned by the municipality, its access and visibility are now limited due to its state and plant environment.
