Private Tour of the Meuse-Argonne 1918 Battlefields from Reims
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 1918 Meuse-Argonne offensive: 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.
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Butte de Vauquois, Le Village, Vauquois France
We will pick you up at your hotel at 8.30am. Driving from REIMS our first stop will be at the hill of Vauquois: it's one of the best preserved and original WW1 battlefields in France. In September 1918 the 1st U.S Corps started its offensive from there...
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Varennes-en-Argonne, Varennes-en-Argonne, Meuse, Grand Est
In the town of Varennes en Argonne stands the impressive Pennsylvania monument, a tribute to all those who gave their lives in France in WW1.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Montfaucon Monument, Rue d_Amerique, 55270 Montfaucon d'Argonne France
The village of Montfaucon was a German stronghold stormed by the 79th American division during the Meuse-Argonne offensive. Many bunkers and fortifications can be seen, as well as the ruins of the abbey on the summit of the hill. The American monument, a massive column, commemorates all the units which took part in the battle.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Romagne-sous-Montfaucon, Romagne-sous-Montfaucon, Meuse, Grand Est
The Meuse-Argonne American cemetery is the largest U.S cemetery in Europe, within this sacred ground lies 14.246 American Military dead.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Chatel-Chehery, Chatel-Chehery, Ardennes, Grand Est
This pittoresque village is the place where Sgt. Alvin York earned his Medal of Honor. A never forgotten hero...
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Apremont, Apremont, Ardennes, Grand Est
In the Argonne forest is a beautiful WW1 German cemetery, a peaceful resting place not visited very often...
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Lost Batallion Memorial, D66 Charlevaux Ravine, Binarville France
The ravine of the Lost Battalion is near Binarville: in October 1918 companies of the 77Th Division found themselves surrounded by German forces in the Argonne forest. After six days of heavy fighting only 194 men were rescued...
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Ravin du Genie, Route de la Haute-Chevauchee, 55120 Lachalade France
The monument to the Argonne battle stand on a ground scarred with multiple shell holes and mine craters.
We will then leave the Argonne region and drive back to REIMS.
Duration: 2 hours
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Infant seats available"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Hora de Inicio:
08:30 AM
Duración: 9 Hours
Lugar de comienzo: Traveler pickup is offered
Cancelaciones y devoluciones:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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