Sommedieue

Sommedieue is a commune in northeastern Meuse and sits between 194 and 393 meters in elevation across rolling terrain. The village spreads across several levels with a church at its center and connects to neighboring communities by regional roads.

The commune was heavily affected during World War I and later received the Croix de Guerre medal for its contributions during the conflict. This decoration marks the hardship that local residents experienced during those years.

The Church of Saint-Jean-Baptiste marks the center of the village and shows how the community has maintained its religious traditions over time. It reflects the way local life has been organized around spiritual practices for generations.

Visitors reach the place by regional roads that connect to Verdun and neighboring communes, providing access to services in the larger town. The varied terrain means some walking uphill, but all areas are accessible for exploration.

Administrative restructuring in 2015 transformed the way the commune is governed within a new municipal framework. This change reshaped how the village relates to surrounding areas today.

Location: canton of Verdun-Est

Location: Meuse

Location: arrondissement of Verdun

Elevation above the sea: 324 m

Shares border with: Belrupt-en-Verdunois, Châtillon-sous-les-Côtes, Dieue-sur-Meuse, Génicourt-sur-Meuse, Haudainville, Haudiomont, Rupt-en-Woëvre

Address: 55320 Sommedieue, France

Phone: +33329876146

Email: mairie.sommedieue@wanadoo.fr

GPS coordinates: 49.08500,5.46333

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:46