Verdun

Turn back the time and discover "the hell of Verdun", one of the most important and terrifying battles of the first world war. Through this tour, thanks to your guide, you will understand the specificities of this battle, walking on the path of the soldiers, visiting the fortifications, the trenches, and the remaining shell holes. You will be impressed by the impressive Ossuary and this endless number of crosses… How not to be touch by the sacrifice of those brave young men (and women), whatever the country they were fighting for.

Experience the echoes of history with our 10-hour private Verdun tour, leaving Reims at 8 am. Designed for up to 8 people, this intimate journey takes you through key WWI sites. Start with the Verdun Memorial, honoring the fallen in one of history's fiercest battles. Witness the stark reminder of war at the Douaumont Ossuary and explore the emblematic Fort of Douaumont. After these moving visits, unwind with a lunch break along Verdun's picturesque canal, a peaceful contrast to the morning's solemnity. The afternoon adventure is at the Verdun Citadelle, where augmented reality brings history to life. Return to Reims by 6 pm, enriched by this profound experience.

A Private Tour is the best way to experience the battlefields with a knowledgeable and certified guide. We have 16 years of experience in organizing battlefield tours in France. Starting from REIMS (other location possible on demand) this tour will allow you to discover the sites of the 1916 battle of Verdun: trenches, monuments , memorials, bunkers… each tour is unique, if you want to follow in the footsteps of a relative or visit any specific site of interest to you we can build up a personalized tour and itinerary for you.

Embark on a gripping journey guided by a historian through Verdun, the site of one of WWI’s most intense battles. Walk the hallowed grounds where bravery and tragedy intertwined. Explore the eerie Fort Douaumont, stand amidst the ghostly ruins of the Douaumont Ossuary, and traverse the poignant trenches that tell tales of resilience. With expert guides, uncover the secrets of wartime strategies and hear the echoing stories of soldiers who fought valiantly. This immersive tour promises a profound connection to the past, making history come alive with every step. Join us for an unforgettable exploration of Verdun's heroic legacy.

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.

• Travel with your own group (7 participants maximum) and embark with your driver and guide "Régis" aboard a comfortable and air-conditioned Minivan. • In the hills and villages around Verdun, the scars of the battles of 1916 and 1917 (shell holes, destroyed villages, trenches and concrete casemates) are still visible and will plunge you into the hell of the fighting. • Discover this impressive 19th century fortified work "Le fort de Douamont" still housing its 155mm retractable cannon under an armored dome, then walk through the underground galleries of the fort • Pay homage to the 140,000 French soldiers who fell on the hills around Verdun in 1916 by visiting the National Military Necropolis and the Douamont ossuary. • Bathed in light, the terrace of the Museum of the Battle of Verdun opens onto the environment of the Memorial allowing visitors to discover the panorama of the battlefield.

HIGHTLIGHTS Travel with your own group of passengers (2/7 travellers) aboard a Private Air conditioned Minivan Day trip from Paris WW1 sites in the greater regions of Champagne and Meuse Argonne. Discover the 19th Century french bastion « Fort Douamont » and walk through the fort deeps underground galleries See traces of battle as you explore the WW1 spots of the deadly Battles fought by the « Doughboys » including : « Montfaucon en Argonne and Romagne». Pay your respects to fallen American Soldiers at the US Meuse Argonne American Military Cemetery Browse thousands of war-objects collected by « Jean Paul » at the ROMAGNE 14-18 Museum in Romagne

This private one-day tour will immerse you in the history of one of the bloodiest battles of the First World War, which culminated in the armistice of 1918. You will discover many vestiges, witnesses of these battles.

Turn back the time and discover "the hell of Verdun", one of the most important and terrifying battles of the first world war. Through this tour, thanks to your guide, you will understand the specificities of this battle, walking on the path of the soldiers, visiting the fortifications, the trenches, and the remaining shell holes. You will be impressed by the impressive Ossuary and this endless number of crosses… How not to be touch by the sacrifice of those brave young men (and women), whatever the country they were fighting for. Entry tickets of different places, like Fort Douaumont and The Memorial of Verdun are included!