Private Tour of the Meuse-Argonne 1918 Battlefields from Reims

Overview

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.

Itinerary

1. Butte de Vauquois

   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...

   · 2 h

2. Varennes-en-Argonne

   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.

   · 1 h

3. Montfaucon Monument

   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.

   · 45 min

4. Romagne-sous-Montfaucon

   The Meuse-Argonne American cemetery is the largest U.S cemetery in Europe, within this sacred ground lies 14.246 American Military dead.

   · 2 h

5. Chatel-Chehery

   This pittoresque village is the place where Sgt. Alvin York earned his Medal of Honor. A never forgotten hero...

   · 30 min

6. Apremont

   In the Argonne forest is a beautiful WW1 German cemetery, a peaceful resting place not visited very often...

   · 30 min

7. Lost Batallion Memorial

   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...

   · 45 min

8. Ravin du Genie

   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.

   · 2 h

Pickup

Pickup included.

How to use your ticket

What to know before you go

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

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