Varennes-en-Argonne, Rural commune in Meuse department, France.
Description
Varennes-en-Argonne is a rural commune in the Meuse department in northeastern France, situated along the Aire River. The settlement features typical village architecture scattered across a countryside landscape of fields and woodlands.
History
The commune became famous in 1791 when King Louis XVI and his family were stopped during their escape attempt, recognized by local postmaster Jean-Baptiste Drouet. Later, it was completely destroyed during World War I and had to be rebuilt from scratch afterward.
Culture
The Pennsylvania Memorial commemorates American soldiers from the 28th Division who fought in World War I. Visitors come to remember the sacrifice and the war's impact on this region.
Practical
The village is accessible by car and public transportation and offers basic services for visitors. Wear sturdy shoes when exploring the local paths, especially when visiting the memorials and historical sites in the area.
Did you know?
The commune received the Croix de Guerre 1914-1918 for its complete destruction and subsequent reconstruction. This distinction honors the resilience of local residents who rebuilt their village from ruins.
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Kaiser-Tunnel
5.3 km
Pennsylvania Memorial
395 m
Haute-Chevauchée ossuary
5.3 km
Tour de l'Horloge
204 m
Église Notre-Dame de Varennes-en-Argonne
21 m
Église Saint-Martin de Cheppy
1.5 km
Église Saint-Martin de Boureuilles
3.6 km
Église Saint-Quentin de Baulny
4.1 km
Église Saint-Martin d'Apremont
5.8 km
Monument aux morts de Cheppy
1.6 kmArboretum De Varennes-En-Argonne
395 m
Monument of Missouri
1.5 kmApremont German military cemetery
5.9 km
Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-la-Salette de Véry
3.4 kmMusée d'Argonne
300 mAbris du prince Ruprecht de Bavière
3.6 kmWayside cross
5 kmArboretum de Varennes-en-Argonne
2.8 kmMemorial
5.2 kmKaisertunnel
5.3 kmMonument Louis XVI - La Maison Sauce
184 mMemorial, war memorial
5.7 kmMemorial, commemorative plaque
201 mObelisk, memorial
151 mMemorial
5.1 kmMemorial
5.1 kmMemorial
5.1 kmMemorial
5.2 km
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