Things to see and do Verdun

Would you like to discover the battlefield accompanied by a guide? This circuit is for you! On board a bus, a guide of the Tourist Office will guide you through this Red Zone. Punctuated by stops on essential sites 14-18 (Fort de Douaumont, Ossuaire de Douaumont and its necropolis, the destroyed village of Fleury-front-Douaumont and some remnants of war), this "turnkey" visit is a great starting point for discovering and understanding the battle of Verdun.

Verdun was not born in 1916. While the terrible battle that took place in the First World War marked the minds forever, the city has a long-built, and (too) often forgotten heritage. From June to September, the tourist office offers you a number of hiking tours. Accompanied by a keynote guide, explore the important monuments of the city: all testify to a rich religious, military and merchant past. In an hour and a half, you will also understand Verdun's place in the history of Europe.

Tariff: € 8, € 4 for children aged 8 to 16; free for people under 8 years of age.

Duration: 1 p. m.

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Opposite the Citadelle, the former guardhouse, abandoned for years, now houses a museum. Opening in May 2023, it traces the career of Michel Dupré, a Mayenne draughtsman who was swept up in the war in 1914 thanks to his many drawings, but also thanks to Pierre Brancher, a photographer in the same regiment. A faithful reconstruction with an exceptional collection of objects that belonged to the poilus. A 3-in-1 venue, the museum also includes a bar/restaurant and a store.