Visit to the Fort of Douaumont

Discover the Fort of Douaumont, the most powerful fortification of the Verdun fortress, during a 1-hour visit at the heart of the history of World War I. Located near Verdun in the Meuse, this iconic site invites you to relive the key events of the Battle of Verdun and discover a place rich in history and memory.

Captured by surprise just four days after the start of the Battle of Verdun, Fort Douaumont was occupied by the German army for eight months, which used it as a shelter for its troops and a crucial support point to continue its offensive. Despite several attempts to retake it, it was not until October 24, 1916, that the fort was reclaimed. Today, visiting this military installation helps better understand its strategic role and the battles that marked its history.

During your 1-hour visit to Fort Douaumont, immerse yourself in the daily life of the soldiers through vintage films and photographs, archival documents, commentary, and testimonies accessible via the multimedia guide. These various resources accompany you in discovering the fort and help you understand the living conditions of the troops, as well as the events that took place within this fort during the Battle of Verdun.

As you explore the fort, discover its various spaces and the remnants of its military past. Notably, explore a barracks where you can imagine the daily life of the soldiers who occupied the site. Continue your discovery with the 155 mm turret, an iconic element of the fort’s defensive setup. The visit will also take you to the German cemetery, where over 600 German soldiers rest, bearing witness to the confrontations and the site’s memorial significance.

Passionate about history or simply curious to explore the heritage of the Meuse? Take advantage of this 1-hour visit to Fort Douaumont, near Verdun, to explore an essential site of World War I. Book your visit now and embark on the discovery of this key memory site of the Battle of Verdun!