Verdun WWI Battle Site Region Full Day Private Tour
Description
Start the day with a stop at the ossuary “La ferme de Navarin”, monument inaugurated by General Gouraud in 1924, in memory of French soldiers who died during the Great war. Your guide will then drive you to the Meuse region, in the heart of the forest where the “Kronprinz” shelter is located, one of the German soldiers camp. Explore the famous hillock of Vauquois, full of galleries, where 14,000 soldiers lost their lives along a tiny portion of the Western front. Be driven to the historic site of Varennes-en-Argonne, at the Pennsylvania American war memorial and admire the magnificent panorama of the valley of the Aire. Hear a fascinating aside about the king Louis XVI who got arrested there in 1791. Discover the most well-known American cemetery of the World War I in Romagne sous Montfaucon. Come across the impressive ossuary in Douaumont, where unidentified French and German soldiers rest. End this trip with a visit of the “Fort de Douaumont”, iconic fortress of the Verdun battle.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Stop at the ossuary “La ferme de Navarin”
German soldiers camp
Explore the sadly famous hillock of Vauquois
Historic site of Varennes-en-Argonne
American cemetery of the World War I
Ossuary in Douaumont
Visit of the “Fort de Douaumont”
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Your place of stay or arrival in Champagne or Meuse region. For people coming from Paris, we can pick-up at Reims train station or Meuse TGV.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(4)
We had a private guide pick us up at our hotel in Reims for a full day tour which included a tasty restaurant lunch. Thé guide was extremely knowledgeable and had university degrees in history snd philosophy. As he drove, he provided a wealth information about the area as well as a the sites. We are fascinated by history and we couldn’t have been more pleased by the tour or our guide. We would highly recommend this tour!!! We were in the area to tour champagne houses as well as to bike through the Champagne and Alsace regions and this was a nice accompaniment to that trip.
Bonjour Mary, Thank you so much for your kind words and lovely feedback! We are delighted to read that you enjoyed your private tour and that Jérôme helped bring the region's rich history to life. We are glad the day complemented your biking and champagne house visits so well! We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again, on your next experience in France! Merci ! :) A la Française team
This tour was absolutely amazing with the best tour guide! Jerome was so knowledgeable about French history and all of our stops along the way. He even made lunch reservations for us at a local restaurant. The people there were so warm and welcoming, wonderful food and company. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone even remotely interested in history.
Bonjour, Thank you so much for your lovely review! We are so happy to read that your spent a great historical tour! Jérôme is a passionate guide and we are so happy to read that you enjoyed his company ! We want our guests to spent a smooth tour and making a lunch reservation is very important for us to make sure that you can rest ! Best regards, A LA FRANCAISE CHAMPAGNE TEAM
Jerome was great. He was knowledgeable, friendly and a great host. The tour was excellent and well worth the money. Make sure he takes you by Hotel Le Grand Monarque. I highly recommend this.
Bonjour, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're very happy to hear that you spent a great tour in Verdun ! Jérôme is a great guide and has his adresses to share ! It is great that you enjoyed the lunch at Le Grand Monarque as it is one of our hidden gem. Your recommendation means a lot to us and we hope to welcoming you back very soon! Best regards, A LA FRANCAISE CHAMPAGNE TEAM
Jerome was amazing! We had such an educational experience with him seeing the forts. He gave so much other background information. He kept the perfect pace, and showed us very cool spots. It was the perfect experience and I would recommend to anyone who is interested in history, or really anyone to experience these places. They were so interesting!
Bonjour, We want to thank you for this 5-star review on our Verdun WWI Private tour. Jérôme is very passionate and we are happy to read that he shared hiw knowledge with you ! Best regards, A LA FRANCAISE CHAMPAGNE TEAM
