The observatory The construction of Fort Vaux took place from 1881 to 1884. It served as an observatory to monitor the plateau of the Vaux Ravine and the Woëvre Plain. Initially, the fort was part of the first sector of the stronghold of Verdun. Its garrison consisted of a half-company of infantry, two sections of […]
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In Verdun, the historical sites are open during the holidays. Many events are organised at the Verdun Memorial – Battlefield. Tuesday 22 December at 6pm: Lecture by Victor Claass A lecture by Victor Claass, doctor in art history at Sorbonne University and scientific coordinator at the National Institute of Art History. He looks at the […]
In 1916, the Germans launched a vast offensive on Verdun, intending to exhaust the French army. But the German hopes were quickly dashed by the French defense, which was stronger than expected. The battle lasted for almost a year and gave rise to bitter fighting, which, despite their intensity, did not move the lines. The […]
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During the Battle of Verdun, a conflict that was more symbolic than strategic, Fort Vaux was one of the most umportant locations of the fighting. Like Douaumont, the fort was disarmed and left defenseless when the German offensive was launched. French troops fought tirelessly in defense of Fort Vaux. Finally, after six days and five […]
The Éparges Ridge is located about twenty kilometers southeast of Verdun, on the edge of the Hauts-de-Meuse. It is one of the most advanced observatories on the Woëvre Plain, culminating at 350 meters. It offers an exceptional panorama that dominates the Quanottes Ravine to the west, controls the Crête de Combres Pass in the center-south, […]