The Battle of Verdun, which was launched by the German High Command in order to bleed the French army to death, was the longest battle of the First World War. Lasting 300 days and nights from February - December 1916, the battle of Verdun took place along a 25 mile front and caused some 800,000 French and German casualties. The months of shelling turned the battlefield into a lunar landscape and much of it has never been reclaimed.

Fort Douaumont

A one-day tour would include a detailed presentation of the battle of Verdun, a visit to the main areas of fighting and principal sites such as the Ossuary, Forts Douaumont and Vaux, the Memorial Museum, Fleury and Froideterre. A short battlefield walk may also be possible if time allows and you wish it.

The Memorial Museum	The Ossuary in snow

If you have more time, we can offer you an extended visit which will introduce you to some lesser-known features of the battle of Verdun.

French infantry shelter	Machine gun turret	Ruined church at Ornes

This could include visits to sites of particular interest to you, as well as little-known sites in the rear that provided support for the battle such as heavy artillery, infantry camps, medical and transport services, etc.

German gun pit	German camp commandant’s house

Walking tours can also be arranged to cover all the main areas of the battle of Verdun or the actions of a particular unit.

Contact us to discuss your requirements - we'll build a tour to suit you.