Côte 108 Berry-au-Bac, Military memorial site in Berry-au-Bac, France
The Côte 108 features a massive crater measuring 40 meters in diameter and 80 meters deep, created during World War I mining operations.
On June 23, 1915, French forces detonated five tons of explosives beneath German positions, permanently altering the landscape of this strategic hill.
The site serves as a memorial to underground warfare tactics, displaying preserved mine galleries and combat trenches from the First World War period.
Visitors can now join guided tours organized through the Dragon's Cave Museum, exploring the formerly restricted military grounds and information panels.
The crater at Côte 108 ranks among France's largest preserved mine explosion sites, comparable to the Lochnagar Crater in the Somme region.
Location: Berry-au-Bac
GPS coordinates: 49.39870,3.90990
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:53
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