Historical Monument 16 février 1930 (≈ 1930)
Official list protection.
1er quart du XXe siècle
Construction of cemetery
Construction of cemetery 1er quart du XXe siècle (≈ 2025)
Period of establishment of the military cemetery.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The Military Cemetery at the Duchêne Crossroad (partly located in the already classified area of the battlefield of the battle of the falseheads): ranking by list of 16 February 1930
Key figures
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Sources insufficient to identify.
Origin and history
The Duchêne Cemetery, located in Orbey in the East, is a military cemetery built during the 1st quarter of the 20th century. It has been classified as a Historical Monument since 16 February 1930, partly integrated into the protected area of the Battlefield of the Tête des Faux. This memorial bears witness to the armed conflicts that marked this border region, particularly during the First World War.
The cemetery is located precisely at the Duchêne crossroads, with an official address on the road to Orbey, although GPS coordinates suggest a proximity to the Old Pre street. The exact location remains approximate according to available sources, with an accuracy considered very insufficient. This monument, managed by the municipality of Orbey (code Insee 68249), is part of the Alsatian memorial landscape, recalling the sacrifices linked to the local battles.
Available data from Monumentum and the Merimée archives highlight its status as a protected site, without further specifying architectural details or associated personalities. No information is provided on the modalities of visits, access to the public or any services (rent, accommodation).
