Old Craonne, Archaeological site in Craonne, France
The remnants of Old Craonne stretch across the slopes of Chemin des Dames plateau, with foundations and street patterns now covered by natural vegetation.
French artillery completely destroyed the original village in 1917 during the Chemin des Dames offensives, leading to its reconstruction 800 meters away.
The site preserves the memory of the Song of Craonne, an anti-war anthem of French soldiers expressing their weariness during the 1917 battles.
The walking trail maintained by the National Forestry Office includes an arboretum and information panels explaining the history of different areas.
Author Yves Gibeau selected the old village cemetery as his final resting place, where he was buried in 1994 among the historical ruins.
Location: Craonne
Address: Chem. des Dames, 02160 Craonne, France 02160 Craonne 02160 Craonne
Phone: +33323226972
GPS coordinates: 49.44569,3.78961
Latest update: March 21, 2025 11:21
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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Basques Memorial
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Église Sainte-Benoite de Craonnelle
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Château de la Bôve
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Constellation de la douleur
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Pontavert National Cemetery
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Église Saint-Martin de Craonne
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Château d'Arrancy
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Église Saint-Crépin-et-Saint-Crépinien de Bouconville-Vauclair
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Prieuré Saint-Marcoul de Corbeny
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Craonnelle National Cemetery
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Église Saint-Quentin de Corbeny
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Arboretum de Craonne
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Église Saint-Jean-l'Évangéliste de La Ville-aux-Bois-lès-Pontavert
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Église Saint-Médard de Pontavert
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Oulches
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Vendresse
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Église Sainte-Geneviève de Vassogne
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Commanderie de Thony
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Église Saint-Pierre-aux-Liens de Ployart
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Chermizy
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Église Saint-Pierre d'Oulches-la-Vallée-Foulon
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Église Saint-Rémi d'Arrancy
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Église Saint-Quentin d'Aizelles
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Église Sainte-Croix de Sainte-Croix
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Monument aux morts des Marie-Louise et des Bleuets
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Pontavert National Cemetery, Commonwealth Plot
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