i 🕊️ Remembrance & the Great War
Trench of Bayonets
A poignant memorial where soldiers were buried standing, rifle in hand, during the Battle of Verdun.
Where to do it
In Douaumont (Meuse (55)), in Lorraine. Best season: 🗓️ All year round.
Good to know
An emblematic place of remembrance of the Battle of Verdun, close to the Douaumont Ossuary.
Tips
Combine with the Verdun Memorial and Fort Douaumont over half a day.
Location
Nearby (within 20 km)
Douaumont Ossuary📍 Place · on site Fort Douaumont📍 Place · on site Verdun Memorial📍 Place · 1 km away Fort Vaux📍 Place · 2 km away Verdun📍 Place · 7 km away Verdun Underground Citadel📍 Place · 7 km away
Weekend idea around Douaumont
- 1Trench of BayonetsStarting point · Douaumont
- 2Verdun MemorialMust-see place · 1 km away
- 3VerdunMust-see place · 7 km away
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