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Fort Douaumont, Douaumont

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FROM $411 BOOK WITH VIATOR VERDUN battlefield tour, guide & entry tickets included VERDUN battlefield tour, guide & entry tickets included

4.9

Duration: 6 hours

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FROM $496 BOOK WITH VIATOR Verdun 1916 and AEF Meuse Argonne offensive 1918 - Private tour (2,7 pax) Verdun 1916 and AEF Meuse Argonne offensive 1918 - Private tour (2,7 pax)

5.0

Duration: 13 to 14 hours

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FROM $441 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private tour of the battlefields of Verdun from Paris in Van (2/7 travelers) Private tour of the battlefields of Verdun from Paris in Van (2/7 travelers)

5.0

Duration: 13 to 14 hours

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FROM $606 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Tour of the Verdun 1916 battlefields from PARIS Private Tour of the Verdun 1916 battlefields from PARIS

Duration: 1 day

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FROM $496 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Tour of the Verdun 1916 Battlefields from Reims Private Tour of the Verdun 1916 Battlefields from Reims

Duration: 9 hours

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FROM $1,520 BOOK WITH VIATOR Full-Day Private Verdun Battlefield Tour from Paris (group price) Full-Day Private Verdun Battlefield Tour from Paris (group price)

Duration: 10 hours

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By Annabellacottonsocks

I can only echo what others have written; this place is worth visiting to remind us of the reality of the horrors of war for those employed in the business of warfare. If anywhere can serve to...

I can only echo what others have written; this place is worth visiting to remind us of the reality of the horrors of war for those employed in the business of warfare. If anywhere can serve to... more »
By Wiebe v

Must see part of the Verdun battle grounds. The fort was taken virtually intact by the German army and subsequently has sufferded severe shelling by the allied forces. It's huge and when walking the..... more

Must see part of the Verdun battle grounds. The fort was taken virtually intact by the German army and subsequently has sufferded severe shelling by the allied forces. It's huge and when walking the..... more »
By wazza2222

It's all been said before for sure, I just want to say that on a personal level, this place moved me deeply. As you travel through the tunnels and read the numbers that represent human lives lost...

It's all been said before for sure, I just want to say that on a personal level, this place moved me deeply. As you travel through the tunnels and read the numbers that represent human lives lost... more »

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By Danny Proko

Gwendal of Verdun Battlefield Tour (Royal Journey France), which booked through TripAdvisor, provided an outstanding WW1 overview, as well as comprehensive, in-depth details about the Verdun battlefield and forts. During the drive to the location, Gwendal also provided an overview of the Champagne Region of France. The Fort Douaumont visit gave keen insight into the static battle within, while also showing the terrain overview, trench warfare, and the moonscape the area became after the artillery shelling. Outstanding visit.

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By antonio herrera

If you like the History of the WW1 Era, Fort Douaumont is a must. I arrived 1 hour earlier as the opening time, so I was alone when I when over the super structure and take a walk (and pictures) without people. The 22nd of April 2022 was a glorious weather day. In 1 hour, you have time to go easy and "ruhig" to take fotographs, to walk quiet and so on. It opens at 10:00 and the 2 ladies there were very nice. I do not speak French, but they helped me in both English and German. Very nice people. Please take your time with the Fort. Get the Audio guide. Dont rush, have a look at the rooms, the guns, the shells, the HISTORY. It is worth it. There are plenty of closed areas (that is why I added not so common pictures), so you can leave your imagination do the rest. It is well worth a visit. I bought a ticket for 2 Forts and the Memorial and the price of it is just very low: 16 Euros!!! And in both of the forts you get a free Audio Guide (French, German and English languages), at lesast until April 2022. So, enjoy the visit... I really did it.

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By Sven Puite

Very impressive to see the Fort still stand after what happened to it during the World War.

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By Grant Pudlowski

Well worth a visit. Make sure to get the audio guide. Lots of choice for admissions, you can pay for 1 fort, 2 forts, 2 forts & memorial, ect. We did the exterior tour before the interior one.

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By Phil Bodycote

Beautifully preserved fortification with a great walk through tour of the various areas still accessible to the public. Be aware that it is also a war grave so you should enter with that in mind.

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