Private Tour of the Verdun 1916 Battlefields from Reims
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Private Tour of the Verdun 1916 Battlefields from Reims
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Dec 19
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Dec 23
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Dec 24
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Private Tour of the Verdun 1916 Battlefields from Reims
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A Private Tour is the best way to experience the battlefields with a knowledgeable and certified guide. We have 16 years of experience in organizing battlefield tours in France.
Starting from REIMS (other location possible on demand) this tour will allow you to discover the sites of the 1916 battle of Verdun: trenches, monuments , memorials, bunkers... each tour is unique, if you want to follow in the footsteps of a relative or visit any specific site of interest to you we can build up a personalized tour and itinerary for you.
Itinerary
Verdun
2 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeWe will pick you up at your hotel in REIMS then drive to Verdun. We will head north of the town to the French frontline: from there our guide will explain you how the battle of Verdun started in February 1916.Haumont-pres-Samogneux
45 minsAdmission Ticket FreeYou will be able to walk in the Bois des Caures (Caures wood) where was the command post of the Colonel Driant. He was one of the heroes of Verdun, and his grave lies not far from the spot where he was killed.Froideterre
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThe area of Verdun is known for its numerous forts defending the town. The "ouvrage de Froideterre" was one of them. This fortress, now abandoned in the forest, has resisted to multiple assaults in 1916. Not visited by many visitors, you will have the privilege to explore it with our guide.L'Ossuaire de Douaumont
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedCertainly the most sacred place in France, the Douaumont ossuary contains the remains of 130.000 unknown French and German combatants who fell in the battle of Verdun. A place that you will never forget...Le Memorial de Verdun
1 hours 30 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedThe Verdun museum has been completely redone in 2016, it presents a large collection of items, maps, and interactive materials. A very well done presentation that we won't miss to visit. All the museum fees are included on our tours.Fleury-devant-Douaumont
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeFleury-devant-Douaumont was one of the entirely destroyed village during the Verdun battle. None of the buildings has been rebuilt, but the village officially still exists... without any inhabitants.Tranchee des Baionnettes
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThe "Trench of the bayonets" tells the story of French soldiers buried alive in a trench and only their bayonets were standing above the ground: myth or reality ? You will know the truth by exploring it !Fort Douaumont
45 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedThe Douaumont fort fell into German hands 4 days after the start of the battle. It took the French troops nearly 8 month and very heavy losses to retake the position. The fort is now open to the visit, a unique way to discover the fortress from inside...
What's included
INCLUDED
Private transportation
all museums fees
All Fees and Taxes
NOT INCLUDED
Lunch
Snacks
Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Location
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Verdun, France
Provider
Terres de Mémoire
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