Private Tour of the Verdun 1916 Battlefields from Reims
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.
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Verdun, Verdun, Meuse, Grand Est
We 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.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Haumont-pres-Samogneux, Haumont-pres-Samogneux, Meuse, Grand Est
You 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.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Froideterre, Froideterre, Haute-Saone, Bourgogne-Franche-Comte
The 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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: L'Ossuaire de Douaumont, 55100 Fleury-Devant-Douaumont France
Certainly 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...
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Le Memorial de Verdun, 1 avenue Corps Europeen, 55100 Fleury-Devant-Douaumont France
The 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.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Fleury-devant-Douaumont, avenue Corps Europeen, 55100 Fleury-Devant-Douaumont France
Fleury-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.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Tranchee des Baionnettes, Verdun-sur-Meuse, 55100 Verdun France
The "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 !
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Fort Douaumont, 55100 Douaumont France
The 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...
Duration: 45 minutes
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Horário de Início:
08:30 AM
Duração: 9 Hours
Ponto de partida: Traveler pickup is offered
Pick up time is the same as the start time.
Cancelamentos e reembolsos:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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