Beaumont-en-Verdunois

Beaumont-en-Verdunois is an abandoned village in the Meuse region near the Belgian border. The former settlement now stands empty, with crumbling ruins and scattered remains of buildings dotting the landscape where residents once lived.

The village was destroyed during World War I and never rebuilt afterward. The landscape still bears the scars of this conflict, showing how the region endured the lasting impact of warfare.

Visiting this place requires caution since the ruins are in a dilapidated state and pose safety risks. It is advisable to explore the area during daylight and stay on paths to avoid potential hazards.

The site is one of several French settlements deliberately left abandoned after World War I rather than rebuilt. This choice made it a rare record of how warfare can permanently reshape a landscape.

Location: canton of Charny-sur-Meuse

Location: Meuse

Location: arrondissement of Verdun

Elevation above the sea: 313 m

Shares border with: Azannes-et-Soumazannes, Champneuville, Haumont-près-Samogneux, Louvemont-Côte-du-Poivre, Moirey-Flabas-Crépion, Ornes, Samogneux, Ville-devant-Chaumont

GPS coordinates: 49.25861,5.40778

Latest update: December 8, 2025 08:21