Glade of the Armistice, Historical memorial in Compiègne Forest, France
The Glade of the Armistice spans across a 250-meter pathway leading to a circular clearing of 100 meters in diameter within the Compiègne Forest.
On November 11, 1918, German and Allied representatives signed the World War I armistice agreement in railway car 2419D at this location.
The central memorial stone, monuments, and replica railway car serve as reminders of the peace negotiations that ended World War I.
The memorial site welcomes 100,000 visitors annually and features interpretive displays explaining the events of both 1918 and 1940 armistice signings.
The original railway car used for the 1918 armistice signing was later destroyed in 1945 after Hitler forced France to surrender in the same location.
Location: Compiègne
GPS coordinates: 49.42720,2.90639
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:38
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