Monument commémoratif de la Première Victoire de la Marne

The Monument commemorating the First Battle of the Marne stands roughly 35 meters tall atop a hill and features relief sculptures depicting military commanders. The structure overlooks the surrounding landscape where the battle unfolded.

Construction started in 1931 under architect Paul Bigot and sculptor Henri Bouchard, but World War II delayed the inauguration until 1951. The project reflects efforts to commemorate the 1914 battle several decades after the fighting ended.

The monument features a winged Victory statue and honors the military commanders who led forces during the 1914 Battle of the Marne. Inscriptions around the structure tell the story of those who fought here.

The site is freely accessible and features an orientation table explaining the former battle lines across the surrounding terrain. Visitors can examine the landscape from the hilltop to understand where combatants were positioned.

The gates of a nearby castle and the church walls still display projectile marks from the September 1914 fighting. These traces show how intense the battles were across the local area.

Location: Mondement-Montgivroux

Address: 2 Rue Général Humbert, 51120 Mondement-Montgivroux, France

GPS coordinates: 48.78608,3.77574

Latest update: December 6, 2025 19:03