From Flames to Light: The Sound and Light of the Battle of Verdun
The famous Son & Lumière « From Flames to Light » returns to Verdun in 2023. Be ready to be amazed by the largest sound and light show in Europe dedicated to the First World War. A unique event not to be missed under any circumstances.
Set up each year by the association Connaissance de la Meuse and thanks to the unfailing commitment of volunteers, the show illuminates the memory of the Great War. Not far from 60 pictures in 17 scenes are represented in 1h20 of show for your greatest pleasure. You will not want the show to end!
For this year 2023, the show offers a new scenario, a visual and sound immersion in the heart of the battles with huge projections in relief on the whole scenic space. Thanks to new special effects, colossal technical means, immerse yourself in the heart of this unique period and discover scenes as close to reality as possible.
A unique moment to live in Verdun in June & July.
- Average duration 2 hours
- Languages spoken French, English, German
- Difficulty Suitable for all
From 06.04.2022 to 28.07.2023
NORMAL TRIBUNE * (preferential rates until May 1st)
- Adults: 16 € instead of 22
- Young people from 7 to 15 years old : 12 € instead of 14
- Students/unemployed: 14 € instead of 17
- Children under 7 years old free
- Family package (2 adults + 2 young people): 53 €.
CENTRAL TRIBUNE * (preferential rates until May 1st)
- Adult: 22 € instead of 30
- Young people from 7 to 15 years old : 15 € instead of 18
- Students/unemployed: 20 € instead of 22
- Children under 7 years old : free instead of 7 €.
- Family package (2 adults + 2 young people): 73 €.
* Seated stand. The stand is fully equipped with shell seats. In the normal stand the seats are numbered by rows. In the central stand each seat is individually numbered.
Young people and children: The show is not recommended for children under 5 years old. Reservation of children’s tickets, even free, is mandatory.
Catering on site (dinner under the big top):
- Belle Époque menu (adult menu – drinks included): 25 €.
- Menu du Poilu (drink included) (up to 15 years old) : 12 €.
- Prestige menu (drink not included): 37 €.
- The ticket for the show
Dates 2023:
- June 23/24/30
- July 1/7/8/15/21/22 and 28
Doors open at 7:00 pm. Doors close, public entrance, at 10:00 pm.
Show begins at dark.
Catering on site:
Dinner under the big top from 7:00 pm on reservation at 03.29.84.50.00.
Fast food on site, from 8:00 pm.
Parking :
Free parking near the stands. site map
Camping-car :
Free parking from 7.15 pm to 9 am the next day. Registration at 03.29.84.50.00.
- A unique show
- An immersion in the heart of history
- An ideal memorial for a family outing
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Association Connaissance de la Meuse
″ Connaissance de la Meuse ″, a cultural association, composed of a thousand volunteers, serving the animation and the development of the Meuse heritage.
To make known the Meuse, to contribute to the protection and the development of its heritage are the main guidelines of the association.
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