Grottes de Naours, Underground complex and museum in Naours, France.
The underground galleries of Naours form a network of 28 tunnels and 300 rooms carved into limestone, 72 feet below the surface.
This former 15th-century chalk quarry became a shelter for 3000 inhabitants during the 17th century, known locally as Muches.
World War I soldiers left inscriptions on the walls, providing evidence of their presence in these underground galleries.
The site offers guided tours in multiple languages, a museum of traditional trades, and a World War I interpretation center.
The chimneys from underground ovens connected to surface structures to conceal daily activities of the hidden inhabitants.
Location: Naours
Address: 5 Rue des Carrières, 80260 Naours, France 80260 Naours
Phone: +33322937178
Website: https://citesouterrainedenaours.fr
GPS coordinates: 50.03446,2.28139
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:40
The French memorial sites and museums of World War I bear witness to the events of 1914-1918. The monuments, military cemeteries, forts, underground quarries, and interpretation centers present major battles like Verdun and the Somme. These places preserve the remnants of the battles and document the history of French and allied soldiers through objects, photographs, and period documents.
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