Tranchée de Chattancourt, lieu de mémoire de la Première Guerre mondiale
The Tranchée de Chattancourt is a reconstructed trench system on the Verdun battlefield in northeastern France. The site stretches about 100 meters and includes communication trenches, small dugouts, and aid stations that reveal how soldiers lived and worked during the First World War.
The village of Chattancourt became a rear-line position from 1915 and served as a base for several military units. During the Battle of Verdun in 1916, fierce fighting erupted in the sector that lasted from March through July, resulting in heavy casualties before French and later American forces took control.
The site takes its name from the village of Chattancourt and serves as a place where people connect with their family history through a memorial wall. Visitors can attach photos or notes about ancestors who fought here, making it a space where personal memories meet collective remembrance.
The site is located on Rue de Baley and is easily accessible by car. Wear comfortable shoes as the ground is uneven, and be prepared for changing weather conditions since the trenches offer limited shelter.
The reconstruction used original war-era materials, including genuine steel sheets found on nearby farms, making it the only fully reconstructed section of the Verdun battlefield open to visitors. Local enthusiasts spent over two years carefully studying old maps and photographs to ensure historical accuracy.
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