Full-Day Verdun Battlefield Tour with Major WWI Memorials

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Understand Colonel Driant's sacrifice at the command post where the offensive battle began
• 02 Pay respectful tribute at the Ossuary, where French and German soldiers rest together
• 03 Explore Les 4 cheminées, an underground casemate on the Verdun battlefield
• 04 See the remains of Fleury, the former village that was never rebuilt
• 05 Visit the Bayonet Trench Monument and its mass grave
• 06 Take in a panoramic view of the battlefield from outside Fort of Douaumont
• 07 Travel through the historic Ouvrage de Froideterre

Sign up for an excursion to explore the Battlefield of Verdun, the greatest and lengthiest battle in world history, which caused over 700000 casualties (dead, wounded, and missing). See the highlights of the battle by visiting the Colonel Driant Command Post, the Bayonet Trench Monument, Fort of Douaumont, and the Ossuary, where French and German soldiers were buried together.

Explore Les 4 cheminées, an underground casemate.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Verdun Battlefield Highlights Tour

• Connect with your tour guide to begin the tour at the Colonel Driant Command Post, where the offensive battle began. Understand the sacrifice of the Colonel and his "Chasseurs" as they tried to slow down the German attack.
• Then, go to the Ossuary, where French and German soldiers are buried together.
• Explore Les 4 cheminées, an underground casemate.
• See the remains of the former village of Fleury, which was never rebuilt.
• Travel to the Bayonet Trench Monument and the mass grave.
• After that, look outside the Fort of Douaumont and witness a panoramic view of the battlefield.
• Lastly, stroll through Ouvrage de Froideterre, a historic area of the fort.

Tour ends.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• English-speaking French tour guide
• Private transportation
• Bottled water in the vehicle for customers

What's Not Included

• Personal expenses
• Fees to access the Ossuary and/or fort(s)
• Food, drinks, and snacks

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

55100 Verdun, France

Tour start

55100 Verdun, France

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.