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A tall, narrow building with a pointed top and arched windows. 1
A tall, beige tower with a pointed top and patterned windows against a clear blue sky. 2
A road with a stone wall and a clear sky. 3
A weathered concrete wall with holes, a small door, and grass in the foreground. 4
A concrete bunker-like structure on a gravel surface with a grassy field and trees in the background. 5
By Via Memoria
Free cancellation available
Price is $398 per traveler* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travelers
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • This tour stands out for its deeply historical, accessible, and immersive approach. There's no sensationalism or simplistic narrative here: the goal is to understand Verdun. Through the landscapes, forts, trenches, and original positions, I place each location within the military, human, and strategic context of 1916. The tour draws on historical sources, eyewitness accounts, and a precise analysis of the terrain to explain how and why this battle became a global symbol. The tour is designed as a true immersion in history, suitable for both enthusiasts and first-time visitors to Verdun.

Activity location

  • Fort Douaumont
    • 55100, Douaumont, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Parc de stationnement du 8 mai 1945
    • 1945 Rue du Huit Mai 1945
    • 55100, Verdun, Grand Est, France

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See and Understand the Battle of Verdun

  • Earn $11.94
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Drinks
Pickup included

Price details
$398.00 x 1 Traveler$398.00
Total
Price is $398.00
Until Thu, Oct 8

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Private transportation
  • Inclusions
    Soda/Pop
  • Inclusions
    Bottled water

Know before you book

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Fort Douaumont

  • 1h
Visit to the exterior and surroundings of the fort

L'Ossuaire de Douaumont

  • 30m
Visit the surrounding area

Location

Activity location

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    Fort Douaumont
    • 55100, Douaumont, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Parc de stationnement du 8 mai 1945
    • 1945 Rue du Huit Mai 1945
    • 55100, Verdun, Grand Est, France

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