Discover Damloup, Meuse, Lorraine and its attractions

From the Tourist Office, join the walking and cycling path by Japiot Parc. 2 km • Go in the direction of BELLEVILLE-SUR-MEUSE. Arrived on the square, turn right after the Community youth club and arts Center (MJC for french people) to reach the main road. Take the road opposite and go past the pizzeria. 2,52 km • Take the direction of Commandant Drouot and go up to the street of the quarry to reach the cemetery. Going up the quarry path, you will begin to see the city of Verdun. Further, at the roundabout, turn right towards rue du fort. The very steep coast can be climbed easily with an electric bike. It’s a real pleasure. 4,4 km • You arrive in front of Fort Belleville, one of the first works built in Verdun. It was used to observe the road coming from Montmédy. It was considered a redoubt but quickly took the name of Fort because it becomes a second line work since it is placed too close to the central core. 4,65 km • At the end of the dirt road, you can enjoy an overview of VERDUN. Take the opportunity to do a landscape reading ! You will recognize certain monuments : in the center, the upper town and the 2 towers of Notre-Dame Cathedral, just to the right the very verdurous Citadel, then even more to the right, you will see the modern bell tower of the Jeanne D’Arc church. 6,65 km • Continue your visit and enter the National Forest of Verdun. At the intersection, turn left and continue until Fort St-Michel. It allowed to watch the means of communication coming from Metz and to protect the intervals with the works of Belrupt, Souville and Belleville. Access to this fort is restricted to the military men. 9,07 km • Take the path on the right and stay on the dirt road to the path of the Valtoline (D112), turn left on the road and change direction on the right on «path of Souville» to discover the fortified Massif of Souville. Take the opportunity to visit, you‘ll find a gun-turret, unique in France: the turret «Bussière». Follow your path to D913 where you will turn right in a few meters and join another path on your right 120 meters further. Once on the road, keep right along the railway. At the cobbled bridge, continue straight ahead to Verdun. At the crossroads, take in front. 15,51 km • At the bottom of the cemetery, turn right and then left, Commandant Raynal Street. You will then pass in front of the BRAQUIER Dragées factory, a gourmet specialty of Verdun. Verdun has been making this delicacy since 1783, knowing that the Dragee was born in this city in 1220. Always go straight and at the first roundabout take on your right. On the left is the Park of London. At the roundabout turn left to join the tourist office.

This tour is perfect for a first trip uncovering of Verdun city. This route invites cyclists to discover over the many centuries, from 10th to today; the lively city of Verdun with its docks; Medieval period but also the late modern period of Verdun with its facades and its Art deco. An episcopal city, Verdun has a rich religious heritage since the 16th century, it forms with the cities of TOUL and METZ the province of the «Trois Évêchés» (Three Bishops). From the St-Baptiste Church or St-Victor via the St Nicolas chapel, simply walk the streets of the upper town and stroll along the river Meuse to be convinced. Verdun has an episcopal palace (now the World Peace Center), a cathedral, two old abbeys, seven churches and chapels ... 200 m • From the Tourist Office, take the direction of the Pont chaussée. Before the bridge on the right you can see the Children’s Monument. On the other side is the Porte Chaussée, official entrance of the city in the 14th century, and defensive element of the Grand Rempart. 300 m • Go to the right and follow the road to the roundabout. You will pass in front of the « Défense de Rodin » (19th century) the « Monument to women of the rural world » (monument aux femme du monde rural) 650 m • Turn left and pass in front of the subprefecture and Porte St-Paul (19th century). 1 km • Continue on Mazel Street. You can raise to eyes and contemplate the architecture and Art deco of this street (20th century) 1,3 km • At the end of the street, turn left on the bridge, and take the roundabout and the exit on the right to the City Hall then take the first street on the right (17th century). 4.1 km • Continue your tour to Pré l’Evêque Leisure Center. Enjoy this green area to go around the water. You’ll appreciate the calm and the tranquility. Exit the leisure center and take to the left the Pont Ecluse St-Amand (17th century). It allowed the upstream flooding that keep the city out of reach of enemy cannons then head yourself towards your the left to the Underground Citadel. 6,2 km • At the end, stop yourself at the Carrefour des Maréchaux (16 statutes that represent Generals and Marshals of the First and Second Empire). Go around the ramparts of the Underground Citadel and climb the hill to the right to reach the place de l’étoile. Turn left to reach Porte Châtel, the oldest gate of Verdun (18th century). 6,8 km • Go down to the Monument de la Victoire (Victory Monument) to enjoy the view. Retrace your steps and pedal to Notre-Dame of Verdun Cathedral (10th century) and the World Center For Peace (Centre mondiale de la paix), the former episcopal palace (18th century). 7,4 km • Follow the road and go down to the city center. Pass the Princerie Museum (14th century), then turn right to face 200m lower, the Chapelle Buvignier (Buvignier Chapel, 18th century), place of many exhibitions. Continue straight on the sidewalk and pass the Tour chaussée (Pavement Tower) to reach the Tourist Office.

This tour allows you to discover the Left Bank and the beauty of the landscapes of the Meuse Valley along the canal. Dead man’s hill (Le Homme-mort) has suffered some of the most deadliest combats just as much as those on the right bank. Today, it is a pleasant wooded mound that you can enjoy visiting. This course is perfect for a first try of the electric bike. Easy and with little difference in altitude, it will be perfect for a nice stroll with family or friends ! Limited in supply and manpower, the Kronprinz army cannot attack simultaneously on both banks of the Meuse. In order to obtain better results on the right bank, C.Q.G. German prepared the second phase of its offensive whose main objective was to take control of the hills of Mort-Homme (Dead man’s hill) and the Côte 304. These two natural observatories regulated the fires of the French artillery; it is in fact a crucial stake for the offensive continuation. The fighting raged on there for weeks, destroying villages of Esnes-EN-ARGONNE and Chattancourt. Rapidly, the battle peaks became untenable volcanoes; suicidal assaults fade to move on to countless murderous gunshots . To protect themselves from bombing, both sides took refuge on the hillside, digging tunnels. On August 20, 1917, the generals Guillaumat and Pétain begin a to put victorious offensive which has the effect four German divisions attached to the sector Mort-Homme-cote 304 to flight. To the thousands of prisoners, material and armaments captured, must also be added more than twenty thousand victims whose units appear on the current monuments. In this inferno, the village of Cumières will disappear completely and will never be rebuilt.

This tour is the perfect way to discover Verdun for the first time. It invites cyclists to explore the city's history through the centuries, from the 10th century to the present day. You'll discover lively Verdun with its quays, medieval Verdun and contemporary Verdun with its art deco facades. Pedal to the rhythm of the Meuse on the Véloroute voie verte, enjoy the peace and quiet of the canal banks and explore Verdun's "Little Venice". The city boasts no fewer than five canals and twenty bridges. Originally, these canals were used by the many mills, tanneries and for navigation. Although some have been buried, you can still admire the Canal St-Airy, with its stone bridge and 16th-century house, the Canal du Puty, which runs alongside the ramparts, the Pont-écluse St-Amand and its Canal St-Vanne, and the discreet Canal de Minimes, which winds its way through the houses of Verdun.

Pedal through the rhythm of the river meuse on our green long distance cycling route to enjoy the peace of the canal and discover the «Little Venice» of Verdun no fewer than 5 canals and 20 bridges exist here in the city. Originally used by many windmills, tanneries and for navigation, some canals were buried. Today, we can admire the St-Airy canal, with its stone bridge and 16th century house, the Puty canal along the ramparts,the St-Amand bridge lock and its St-Vanne canal and the Minimes canal. discreet, making his way through the dwellings of Verdun. From the Tourist Office, cross the road and walk in the Parc Japiot, the green lung of the city center. Return to the Tourist Office along the Meuse. Take the road «Quai de la République» and take the Chaussée bridge on your left. 1 km • On the other side of the bridge is Porte Chaussée, official entrance of the city in the 14th century, and defensive element of the Grand Rempart. Turn right to take Avenue des Frères Boulhaut, then in the middle of the buildings, in the center, take the lane to reach the City Center. Continue straight on Mazel Street and look up. Contemplate the architecture and decorative arts. 2,16 km • Walk to the covered Market and turn left. Pass the Vanne Canal and then turn right. 2,75 km • Pedal to the Pré l’Evêque leisure center and turn right to pass the St-Amand Lock Bridge. It belongs to the three lock bridges designed by Marshal Vauban at the end of the 17th century to reinforce the defense of the south-east front of the city. The bridge allowed flooding of the upstream sector to keep the city out of reach of enemy cannons. Completed in 1687, it is the only one to have resisted the events related to the history of the city. Very well preserved, its maneuvering building is still in working order. 3.3 km • Turn right into Covered Market (marché Couvert) and Mazel street. Facing the do not enter, take the bridge Fernand Legay on the right. A stunning view opens up to you, on one side the Quai de Londres and its marina, and on the other side, the junction of the canal St-Vanne and the river Meuse. Go straight ahead, pass in front of the Town Hall on the left and turn right. Before the bridge, turn left. Further on, get close to the right and walk along La Digue Park. 4,25 km • Then join the banks of the river Meuse and go to the Tunnel de l’écluse. 4,66 km • Pass the tunnel and ride on the cycling path. Further on, you will see on your right, the « Grand Gueulard », spillway that divides the course of the river into two branches. 7,31 km • Pedal to l’écluse de Belleray, turn left and climb the the road. At the top, at the roundabout continue straight ahead to reach 2 roundabouts next to each other. 9,81 km • Turn left and go down the St-Sauveur road to come out on the St-Airy canal. It enters the lower town by passing under the lock bridge of St-Airy (on right), one of the 3 lock bridges designed by Vauban to ensure the defense of the place by upstream floodings. The House located at 12 rue des Remparts, half-timbered with stucco is probably and is the oldest in Verdun (15th or 16th century). Turn right, walk along the St-Airy canal and pass the lock bridge. At the Tour des Champs Gate roundabout, take the road of the left and then turn right 10,37 km • Walk along the Puty Canal (canal du Puty) and its ramparts. Pass the Tour de l’Islot (Islot Tower), an integral part of the ancient walls of the city, dating back to the 13th century. 10,5 km • At the end of the road, gaze at the Tour des Plaids (Plaids Tower) Built in the 14th century. In the shape of horseshoe, it is also known as the Puty Tower. The name of «Plaids» comes from the judicial hearings held there in the Middle Ages. 10,65 km • Cross the road and go straight. Pass the Canal des Minimes, place of the old tanneries and return to the Quai de la République. Before the roundabout, turn right and walk along the Puty Canal. Turn left and left again to find the Tourist Office.

In 1920 the Government decided to create a Red Zone at Verdun, to mark the soil rendered sterile by shell fragments and polluting chemicals. Ten years later, it received its first covering of some 10 million black pines, sent from Austria. The nine destroyed villages included in this Red Zone will never again see the light of day, but the Prefect of the Meuse assures they will be maintained as memorials, by continuing to nominate a mayor to each one. Starting from the Tourism Office, join the Green Way Cycle Path in the Parc Japiot opposite. 4.5 miles. Continue straight on, as far as the Canal Lock at BRAS-SUR-MEUSE. Cross the bridge to reach the opposite bank and follow the canal as far as the next bridge. Leave the Cycle Path, join the road and turn left, to reach the Stop sign opposite the Boulangerie. Turn right onto the main road, then left opposite the restaurant 8.2 miles. Follow the main road and climb up to the Tranchée des Baïonnettes. 8.75 miles. Continue to climb, then after passing the restaurant, turn right and arrive at the Ossuaire de Douaumont. If you climb on foot the 204 steps inside the tower, you will have a 360 degree panoramic view of the entire battlefield 9.25 miles. Retrace your route to the Stop sign. To visit the disappeared village of Douaumont, go left and then immediately right and take the dead-end road to the disappeared village of Douaumont, then return to the main road. Alternatively, to go direct to the Fort de Douaumont, at the Stop sign turn right and descend to the next turning. At the Monument to the Unknown Soldier, turn left, towards the Fort de Douaumont. 9.7 miles. On the road to the Fort de Douaumont, you will cross over the Boyau de Londres. 10 miles. On reaching the Fort de Douaumont, dismount and climb on foot onto the roof of the Fort, where you will have a panorama view of the horizon which in 1916 marked the German frontier. You can also take the path on the left between the shell craters, which in 300 yards leads you to the lookout point. 10.3 miles. Return back to the Monument to the Unknown Soldier and turn left. On your left you will pass Abri (Shelter) 320 and on your right the National Cemetery. 11.8 miles. At the crossroads, turn left and pedal as far as the disappeared village of Fleury-devant-Douaumont. 12.2 miles. Continue straight on and pass the Mémorial de Verdun, dedicated to the Great War 1914-1918. 12.4 miles. Carry on to the Souville Lion, the monument which marks the nearest point to Verdun reached by the Germans in 1916, and where they were finally stopped. 12.75 miles. At the crossroads turn right and descend towards Verdun. You can visit the Souville fortified plateau by taking the small path on the left. There you can visit the unique Bussière twin turret, the Pamart machine gun casemates, and the ammunition shelters. 12.9 miles. On the road descending to Verdun, stop to admire the Maginot Monument on the left. A little further along there is a picnic area in the forest where you can rest. 15.3 miles. After crossing the railway bridge, at the Stop sign, cross over and pass by the Faubourg Cemetery. At the next Stop sign turn right, then immediately left, and pass the Braquier Dragée factory. At the roundabout, turn right and pass the Parc de Londres. Then at the next roundabout, turn left towards the Tourism Office.

Famous for the Battle which took place in 1916, the history of the city of Verdun goes back 30 centuries. Verdun has preserved for us many traces of its part in history. It is worth taking the time to stroll round the historic heart of the city and discover what it has to offer.

This ride takes in some beautiful countryside in the Gaume region and leads at the summit of a gentle slope to the site of Montquintin, a veritable eagle’s nest overlooking the valley of the River Ton. Cheerful, charming villages such as Torgny, one of the “Most Beautiful Villages in Wallonia”, echo the mildness of the Gaume climate. Signposting: signposting of marker points: follow PN 49, 42, 41, 40, 11, 16, 23, 24, 50, 41, 42 and 49 Departure: At Place de Torgny (PN 49) Km: 20.8 km Time required: 1 hour 50 minutes Parking: at the entrance to the village of Torgny. Difficulty: medium Change in elevation: 235 metres Type of bike: road bike, E-bike Handy tips: make the time to take a stroll through Torgny to admire this beautiful village and meet the winegrowers.

The fort was one of series of fortifications constructed after the Franco-Prussian war by the French military engineer, Raymond Séré de Rivière. It fell after 7 days of intense bombardment on all sides by the German artillery, leaving the besieged garrison without food, supplies and ammunition. Eventually taken by German troops in June 1916, French courage and remarkable resistance were honoured by the German command on the 7th June 1916. Its name is a byword for French heroism during the 1916 battle, evoking the valour of Commandant Raynal and his last carrier pigeon. Sites to visit include the Commander’s post, the medical centre, telecommunications post, a pigeon loft and the Bourges casemate (bunker) holding two 75mm guns.

Magnificent views - to the south, a juxtaposition of spruce stands, shrubbery and deciduous vegetation; to the north, stands of black pine. To the west, in the distance, the hillock of Fort Souville.

Vaux-devant-Damloup is a unique destroyed village since, being at the edge of the "red zone," it has managed to gradually rebuild a new small village close to the old destroyed village, which shares the same characteristics as its eight unfortunate companions. Belonging to the Chapter of Verdun before the Revolution, it has always been a prosperous village throughout its history. The presence of Fort Vaux nearby has always somewhat disrupted the village's history. Indeed, from its construction between 1881 and 1884, the village was heavily involved in accommodating the numerous workers rotating through; similarly during the significant reinforcement works undertaken on the Fort from 1888 to 1912. In 1915, the decision by the general staff to partially disarm all the forts transferred the defensive effort particularly to the villages. Thus, Vaux, located to the north of its Fort and in contact with the Woëvre plain, naturally became an important point in the defense system of the Verdun entrenched camp. During the great German offensive launched at the end of February 1916, it became one of the major German objectives after the capture of Douaumont, which fell on March 2, and before the capture of Fort Vaux. After fierce fighting within its walls, the village fell into German hands on March 31, 1916. The French bombardments of April then followed the German bombardments of March, only intensifying the complete annihilation of the village. After the village fell, the 50th German division hastened to seize Fort Vaux, which heroically resisted from June 2 to 7, 1916, under the command of Commander Raynal. This tragic episode became a forever famous feat of arms, as the garrison, running out of drinking water and fighting in the fort's galleries for days, eventually surrendered to the Germans, who, admiring the bravery of the surviving soldiers, decided to grant them military honors upon their exit from the Fort. In 1918, the village of Vaux-devant-Damloup found itself within the limits of the infamous "red zone," prohibiting any reconstruction. In 1919, it was also listed among the destroyed villages and, during the interwar period, its war memorial and the Saint Philippe and Saint Jacques shelter chapel were built, similar to the other eight destroyed villages. However, its location at the edge of the zone and the presence of the Eastern Railway Company's railway, which obtained permission to house its ten service agents on the site of Vaux-devant-Damloup, allowed the village to gradually regain new life over the years, starting from the interwar period. It now has a very active life oriented towards the future, especially the Internet, while not denying the tragic past of the old destroyed village, still present at its doorstep and in the memory of its 70 inhabitants. To see: The Saint Philippe and Saint Jacques shelter chapel; The war memorial in honor of the soldiers who died in Vaux (it bears the inscription: "They shall not pass"); Fort Vaux; The Vaux pond; The war memorial of the 1st Battalion of Foot Chasseurs near the pond; The memorial stone for the aviator Dussumier-Latour, shot down on June 2, 1916, on the pond's dam.

Small pond near the destroyed village of Vaux in front of Damloup, at the confluence of the ravines of the False Coast, Bazil and Fountains.Il is the heart of the fighting in March and April 1916. nearby, a monument in memory at the aviator Guy Dussumier-Latour, shot on June 2, 1916

Discover a historic monument marking the extreme advance and defeat of German troops during the Battle of Verdun. This site commemorates the crucial moments of 1916: the occupation of Fort Douaumont on February 25 and Fort de Vaux on June 7, followed by the German attempt to break through the French defensive curtain and reach Verdun. On July 12, German forces launched an attack on Fort Souville, the last rampart of the fortified line surrounding the town, but were repulsed by a valiant French garrison. Inaugurated on October 1, 1922, this monument pays tribute to the 130th Infantry Division. Created by animal sculptor René Paris (1881-1970), a member of this unit, the monument evokes the heroic resistance to the enemy attacks of June 23, 1916. It symbolizes the defeat of the German troops and honors the courage of the French soldiers. Come and explore this place steeped in history and emotion, a poignant testimony to the bravery and sacrifice of the defenders of Verdun.

Panoramic view of the entire fort and the Verdun national forest

The keystone and an integral part of the Verdun defences, Fort Douaumont was taken by surprise just 4 days after the start of the Battle of Verdun. It was occupied for 8 months by the German army who used it as a protective shelter for its men and a major operational base for offensive operations. Despite multiple attempts to recapture the fort, this did not take place until the 24th October 1916. With the aid of multimedia supports, visitors can watch films and see photographs from the period, listen to contemporary commentary and testimony, plus archival documentation about this vitally important fort. Visit barracks, the 155mm turreted gun and the German necropolis, resting place to more than 600 German soldiers.

Essentially rural, with a population of 149 inhabitants in 1913, mainly farmers, beekeepers, or small shopkeepers, the village of Bezonvaux still had a château at the outbreak of war in 1914. The German advance to the Meuse in 1914 initially led the population to desert the village. However, as the front stabilized further north, they returned at the end of 1914 and in 1915, despite some sporadic German shelling from Ornes. They were joined by numerous military personnel passing through or stationed there, such as Sergeant André Maginot, the famous Minister of War appointed in 1922 and again in 1929, who set up his patrols there. The villagers had to leave definitively shortly before the Battle of Verdun. After the massive German attack launched on February 21, 1916, the French troops fighting in Ornes retreated to Bezonvaux on February 24. The next day, on February 25, the 4th Battalion of Chasseurs à Pied and the 44th Infantry Regiment, tasked with its defense, desperately buckled under the violent assaults of German artillery and then infantry, which took possession of the devastated village while the French soldiers retreated to Fleury. The village remained under German control until mid-December 1916. Indeed, on December 15, 1916, a French attack by the 2nd and 3rd Zouaves and the 3rd Algerian Tirailleurs, advancing from the east of Fort Douaumont, assaulted Bezonvaux, where the front stabilized for the last two years of the war. The village continued to suffer from more or less intense bombardments during this final period, which saw the destruction of both its imposing château and its modest houses. In 1918, classified as a "red zone," it no longer allowed the reconstruction its inhabitants might have dreamed of after the war. Its specific status as a destroyed village, decreed in 1919, enabled a new beginning solely dedicated to memorial work, notably with the construction of its Saint Gilles shelter-chapel and its war memorial. During World War II, it once again witnessed violent battles on June 14, 1940, in its area where the 132nd RIF managed to halt the German invader's advance for a few hours, inflicting heavy losses. Today, the memorial work conducted there has established a very interesting historical trail presenting the village's life in the past. To see: The Saint Gilles shelter-chapel (commemorative stained glass windows by Gruber, immortalizing the liberation of Bezonvaux by the chasseurs of the 102nd BCP, later nicknamed "the glaziers of Bezonvaux," on December 16, 1916, and a fresco by painter Lucien Lantier) The destroyed village monument (obelisk engraved with the citation awarded to the martyred village. Bas-relief showing the village's main street before the war) The helmeted marker on the roadside through the village, marking the front line until the Armistice on November 11, 1918 The Maginot patrollers monument Historical trail showing the locations of old houses and past activities.

A major "first generation" fort built after the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71, Souville only received concrete protection for its powder magazine, with the rest of the structure being masonry covered with earth, making it terribly vulnerable to large German shells. Although Souville never received Bourges Casemates for flanking fire, it was reinforced in 1890 with the installation of the prototype Bussières retractable turret, armed with two long 155 mm cannons. Unfortunately, the explosion of one of them in April 1916 meant that the turret served only as an observation and command post for the rest of the battle. While possession of the fort was crucial for the French, its capture would also allow the forces of the Crown Prince to take advantage of a final opportunity to advance unopposed into the city. The center of Verdun. On the morning of July 11, the 3rd Company of the 7th Infantry Regiment, commanded by Second Lieutenant Dupuy, entered the fort and found the survivors of the garrison practically incapacitated. The arrival of fresh troops revived the spirits of those who had not been wounded, and the defenses were put back in order. On the slope outside the fort, other elements of the 7th Infantry Regiment gave way under the fierce assault of the Germans, but fortunately, the enemy did not make significant progress before being stopped by the machine guns of the 7th, firing from the roof of the fort. The next day, Souville remained under harassing fire from German artillery, but the crisis had passed and the defenders of Verdun were able to catch their breath. Accessible by gravel paths, the fortified site of Souville today allows visitors to examine remnants such as the Batterie de l'Hôpital, the Pamart Casemates, and the roof of the fort, not to mention the unique Bussières turret. More than just a fort, Souville corresponds to a true fortified massif comprising several elements: Fort: An organic garrison (2 infantry companies and 2 artillery sections) Shelter-cave for 300 men A retractable turret for two 155 mm cannons A terraced fortress battery of 155 mm, located 100 meters from the retractable turret Communication network via trenches. Practical Information: Pedestrian access to the fort Entry into the fort is prohibited

Located in the heart of the battlefield, the museum is designed to explain the Battle of Verdun and pass its history on to future generations. The Visitors Trail in the new museum focuses on those who fought in Verdun, whether French or German. 2,000 items and collections, a multitude of photos (many of them never before displayed), eyewitness accounts from French and German soldiers and outstanding audiovisual systems combine to recreate something of the battle experience of men who came from all over the world to fight here.

Right on the Battlefield of Verdun, L'abri des Pèlerins is situated between the Bayonet Trench and the Douaumont Ossuary. The fully-renovated restaurant can accommodate 60 diners. A private room is available for groups of up to 100.

Restaurant in "Les Orchidées", a hotel on the road to the Verdun battlefield, 3 km from the town centre and 18 km from Etain.

A restaurant open every lunchtime. Wide selection of dishes to eat in or take away. Booking required on the previous day. Couscous, tajines, pastilla, chicken and cakes / pastries.

Located in the Faubourg Pavé district 700 metres from the town centre and 700 metres from the Braquier sugared almond factory and the war graves in the Faubourg Pavé cemetery. Car park opposite the restaurant.

10-lane bowling alley, bar, restaurant, laser game, kids' play area, billiards, traditional game of "palets", driving simulators and meeting room. In all, 2000 sq. metres of multi-purpose space. Birthday parties, seminars, theme evenings. Air-conditioned.

10-lane bowling alley, bar, restaurant, laser skirmish, children's play area, billiards, traditional palets, driving simulators and a meeting room. In all, 2,000 sq. metres of multi-activity space. We can organise birthday parties, seminars and theme evenings.

Themed restaurant: "a la plancha" dishes.

A restaurant and grillroom 4 km from the town centre, in the Actipole shopping mall on the road to Nancy and Metz. Close to the quarry in Haudainville (summer spectacular "From Flames... to Light"). Enjoy the convivial decor and the French cuisine with the accent on local and traditional produce. All-you-can-eat buffet.

Bread, cakes, snacks, dish of the day and tearoom. In the Actipole shopping centre on the Nancy and Metz road. Hotel nearby.

Located in the town centre. A traditional brasserie specialising in fresh local produce.

Very close to Verdun and the Remembrance sites, 45 mins from the Benelux countries and 45mins form Metz, at the foot of the Côtes de Meuse hills, 2 unusual guest rooms in a dome-house made entirely of wood, bioclimatic and ecological. Entirely built by the owner, it is made of non-treated wood from sustainable forests and insulated with cork. It’s light and warm – come and get away from it all with us and enjoy a completely new concept, unique in the region! Our bedrooms are ideally situated on the first floor. Each has a double bed and an en-suite bathroom (shower, washbasin, wc). On request: child’s bedroom on the ground floor, free travel cot. The very comfortable mattresses are made of bamboo fibre and natural silk, the quilts and pillows are made of cotton and aloe vera, with greenfirst treatment, and the bedclothes are made of organic cotton. Breakfasts are also “natural”: home-made jams, home-made pastries, home-made yogurts and organic apple juice that we produce. Parking available on the property.

Etain 11km - Verdun 15km - Battlefields 12km - Metz 45km - near Luxembourg. One-storey gite on ground floor, next to the garage, located in a peaceful, green little village on the edge of the Côtes de Meuse area and the Woëvre plain, where you can gather mushrooms in the nearby forest. 2 bedrooms (1 double bed-2 single beds), including one with a lounge area (TV point). Kitchen: fridge-freezer, microwave, cooker hood. Bathroom, WC, washing machine. Oil-fired central heating. Garage, terrace, barbecue, garden furniture, partially-enclosed garden. Heating not included. Pets on request.

Gîte in an old farmhouse, combining comfort and modernity, in the heart of the Meuse countryside, for a 'nature' holiday.

Located at the foot of the Meuse Hills between mirabelle plum orchards and the Woëvre Plain, the campsite at Les Etangs de Mandre offers its guests a breath of fresh air. People come here to camp, fish or have a picnic with their family beside the lake. Ideal for caravans and tents. On this well-equipped site, amenities include wash blocks (showers and WC), running water and electricity. Open all year for motorhomes. 2.8 hectare lake.

Your stay in the heart of the Meuse, in the heart of history... The Logis Hôtel Les Orchidées is set in 2 hectares of beautiful wooded parkland, 2 km from Verdun town center and 4 km from the battlefields. This family-run hotel offers a refreshing change of scene and a warm welcome. There's no shortage of space or activities here! Whether you're on vacation or on an evening stopover, you'll be spoilt for choice: relax on one of our terraces or in our large, secure swimming pool, heated from June to August, enjoy our pétanque court or play a game of tennis. Younger guests will have plenty of time to let off steam in our large garden and play area with trampoline and swing.

Just a few metres from the fly fishing grounds in Sommedieue is the holiday apartment (sleeps 3 to 5) rented out by Benoît Haros, in the heart of the village of Sommedieue.

Verdun battlefield 10 km - Metz 50 km. Old house with character, situated amongst orchards, close to the Côtes de Meuse, at the entry to the Lorraine regional nature reserve. Close to the sports and recreation parks of Colvert and of the lake of Madine. 3 spacious rooms each with private facilities welcome you into their individual ambiences: music bedroom (twin beds), garden bedroom (1 double + 1 single bed), culture bedroom (1 double bed) with sofa bed (extra pers.). Lounge with fireplace and bookshelf. Dining room with view over the wooded floral park. Garden furniture available to guests. Table d’hôte (booking required).

Verdun and Battlefields 12km - Madine Lake 25km - Metz 50km. 130m² gite. Detached house in grounds with flowers and trees, surrounded by orchards and Mirabelle plum trees. On ground floor: 1 bdrm. (1 double bed) with bathroom and separate WC séparé. Fully-equipped, fitted kitchen with exposed beams and old bread oven. First floor: 1 bdrm. (1 double bed and 2 single beds) with retro-style bathroom and separate WC. Sitting room with settee, bureau and TV. Electric + wood-fired heating. South-facing terrace with garden furniture and view over grounds with children’s play equipment. The beds are made up for your arrival. On request: end-stay-cleaning: €50. Seasonal fruit available here. Marked nature trails nearby. Expenses not included.

This is the only B&B in Verdun itself. The “3 Rois” guest house is located in a quiet area a mere 3 minutes from the town centre. It has a lounge with a selection of books, a living room with music equipment and a garden where you can have breakfast. There is also an Internet connection and wifi – but no television. As to parking, you can leave your car or motorbike outside the house or put it in a garage. The guest bedrooms have been renovated in a rustic/romantic style. They can sleep 3 people, or 6 if 3 of them are children (high chair, baby bouncer and cot available if required).

Ideal for discovering our region and the 1914-1918 battlefields. La dragée hôte welcomes you 10 minutes' walk from the town center. The house has 5 bedrooms, each with a double bed and the possibility of adding an extra bed. There are 3 bathrooms for 5 bedrooms. A shared 80m² living room with kitchen, garden, wifi connection and tourist information are also available. Breakfast available at extra charge. You can park your car in front of the house and put your two wheels in the garage. We speak French, English and German.