Caverne du Dragon, Military museum in Oulches-la-Vallée-Foulon, France.
The Caverne du Dragon extends through underground quarries featuring numerous chambers, tunnels, and military artifacts from World War I.
German and French forces alternately occupied this former limestone quarry between 1915 and 1918 during the Battle of Chemin des Dames.
The museum displays personal objects, weapons, and everyday items that belonged to French and German soldiers during their occupation.
The museum provides guided tours in multiple languages, with specialized programs for school groups and researchers studying World War I.
Underground chambers maintain constant temperatures of 12 degrees Celsius and contain German military inscriptions carved into limestone walls.
Location: Oulches-la-Vallée-Foulon
Official opening: 1969
Address: Chem. des Dames, 02860 Oulches-la-Vallée-Foulon, France 02860 Oulches-la-Vallée-Foulon
Website: http://caverne-du-dragon.com/de/default.aspx
GPS coordinates: 49.44150,3.73241
Latest update: March 3, 2025 16:17
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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