Ouvrage de la Lauffée, Military fortification near Verdun, France

The Ouvrage de la Lauffée is a first-category intermediate work of the Fester Platz Verdun, built in 1887–1888 at 334 meters between Eix and Damloup. Its core consists of three masonry shelters within an earthen rampart; a concrete barracks and a 75 mm retractable gun turret were added in 1903–1904.

This fortification was built between 1887 and 1888 and was strategically positioned between Fort de Vaux and Fort de Tavannes. During World War I, it served as a key defensive location in the Verdun sector.

The fortification housed 258 military personnel at the start of World War I, including infantry, artillery, and engineering units working together.

Access is gained through paths linking the two villages, and the terrain is hilly requiring proper footwear. Plan extra time to explore the underground sections and come prepared for uneven surfaces throughout the site.

On 18 March 1916 around 15:00 the work was shelled with 420 mm rounds from the Jumelles d'Ornes; on 23 April a shell tore a Guérite blindée from its mounting and threw it through the air. Between 24 and 27 May 260 impacts of large calibre were counted, and 315 more between 28 and 30 May. After the 7–9 June fire the 75 mm turret was left unused so German fire would not target it.