Butte de Vauquois, World War I memorial site in Vauquois, France
The Mound of Vauquois rises above the French countryside, featuring a network of tunnels and trenches that stretch beneath its surface.
Between 1914 and 1918, French and German forces engaged in underground warfare at this location, resulting in over 14,000 soldier casualties.
The Lantern Tower memorial at the summit contains carvings depicting French soldiers and serves as a testament to the military engineering of World War I.
Visitors can explore the preserved tunnel systems and fortifications through guided tours scheduled on the first Sunday of each month.
The intense mining operations during the war period transformed the original village hill into a crater-filled landscape resembling lunar terrain.
Location: Vauquois
Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible
GPS coordinates: 49.20570,5.06958
Latest update: June 29, 2025 10:33
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