Butte de Vauquois
Butte de Vauquois
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Quentin L
Bedfordshire, UK224 contributions
Sept 2022 • Couples
Village totally destroyed and site turned into a huge crater showing the effects of explosives. You can walk round the perimeter of the site on your own. Walking shoes required, up and down terrain. Do not miss the German trenches as they are better preserved. Tours are run by volunteers on particular days but you can also hire your own guide for the day.
Written 4 October 2022
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Vissing
Stenloese, Denmark887 contributions
Sept 2022
Frightening place to visit. But go see. Its a very nicely preserved battlefield, that shows the visitors what explosives can do.
Written 5 September 2022
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iWiebe
Utrecht, The Netherlands1,102 contributions
Aug 2019
One of the most striking places of the WW1 battleground to visit. The hill where the village of Vauquois used to be was turned into huge craters by mine warfare. Between 1915 and 1918 over 500 mines have been detonated by both sides without resulting in any significant advance.
Written 3 February 2020
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Weyes1
Bloomington, IN429 contributions
Oct 2019
This site was recommended to us by Dutch WWI history buffs who visit the area every year. While it is possible to walk around the area to see the trenches and craters on your own, we were advised to take the tour. It is extremely important to know that the tour is only in French. We do not speak French but decided to take the tour anyway because it was the only way to get into the tunnels dug by the soldiers. This is what we wanted to see so we took a chance. The tours are run by dedicated volunteers. They seemed to think it odd that we chose to join one of their tours (true!) but they gamely took our 10 euros and handed over hard hats and flashlights for our use. The tour took over 90 minutes and was comprehensive. All of the French-speaking members of the tour seemed to really enjoy the commentary. We very much appreciated the opportunity to see living quarters in the tunnels, ammunition tunnels, and tunnel-digging equipment. We missed out on a lot, though, since we do not speak a word of French. Unfortunately, one of our flashlights did not work which made it extremely difficult to safely navigate the tunnels. The stone steps are jagged and slippery. The head space is limited and the lighting is sparse. However, the history of the place is undeniable and the opportunity to see the conditions the soldiers endured was one we could not pass up. If you choose to do the tour, be aware that you will spend a lot of time standing around listening to a French description with French Q&A so patience is required. Read up on the history beforehand and you will at least understand what you are seeing even if you don't understand the tour guide.
Written 20 January 2020
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Barry J
125 contributions
Sept 2019
Includes trails to top of hill where great mine craters are visible along with a memorial. From the top of thehill, you can see all the way to Montfaucon. Tours of the underground tunnels can be arranged. There is also a small museum with artifacts from the site.
Written 24 September 2019
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chamdexor
Chesterfield, VA1,562 contributions
Jul 2019 • Family
On the way to the airport, I wanted to spend the morning visiting a couple of WWI sights, but to do so, we had to walk around by ourselves in the early morning and before we could arrange any tour. I chose 3 sites and this was the third. I wanted to show my 12 and 14 year old in person so that hopefully, when they take European/World History in high school, they will have some personal experiences visiting that will resonate with them; a eureka moment if you will.
What was more unexpected was my own eureka moment. I'm a history fan, but not an expert. I knew/remembered very little of WWI. But as I visited these places, I started googling like crazy learning so much. I read some first hand accounts from the Verdun bombings and after a half dozen quotes, I had to stop reading. My soul just couldn't take it. But I think it's very important to remember, to learn, to memorialize what happened.
This area has parking and a slight hill heading up the hill. I can't remember all of the specifics and I wish I had more time to explore, but we had to catch a plane. That said, this area is a somber reminder of what happened. Just standing on what is now slopes and craters permanently reflecting continuous bombing raids is heart wrenching. To learn about mine warfare because neither side could advance above ground is soul crushing. Like I said, a museum can't capture this like being here in person. It's a must see.
What was more unexpected was my own eureka moment. I'm a history fan, but not an expert. I knew/remembered very little of WWI. But as I visited these places, I started googling like crazy learning so much. I read some first hand accounts from the Verdun bombings and after a half dozen quotes, I had to stop reading. My soul just couldn't take it. But I think it's very important to remember, to learn, to memorialize what happened.
This area has parking and a slight hill heading up the hill. I can't remember all of the specifics and I wish I had more time to explore, but we had to catch a plane. That said, this area is a somber reminder of what happened. Just standing on what is now slopes and craters permanently reflecting continuous bombing raids is heart wrenching. To learn about mine warfare because neither side could advance above ground is soul crushing. Like I said, a museum can't capture this like being here in person. It's a must see.
Written 27 July 2019
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bLiselotte
Palatine, IL601 contributions
May 2018 • Family
This place looks like a pretty valley. Then you think about the history of what happened here. Trenches, tunnels, mines, and shells took out entire village and lost hundreds of lives. It is now a pretty reminder of a horrible battle. Take a moment and really visualize it and you will walk away with a different perspective of the World today.
Written 24 August 2018
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robertmbb
Magnolia, TX843 contributions
May 2018 • Couples
The Germans were approaching this strategic hill and the French took note and rushed to defend it, however they only controlled one half as the Germans did. They fought each other for nearly four years and the town was utterly destroyed. All that time both sides would dig tunnels to the other sides lines, set charges and try to blow a hole in the resistance. There was limited short term success. The French tunnelers would stay underground for six days and then would have 10 days in the open to recuperate. Both sides had listeners to hear the enemy tunnelers, and when they heard nothing that meant a charge was being set, so they ordered all there men out to avoid the explosion. After four years and many lives lost no side had taken control and the Americans came and thought it was ludicrous that no advancement was made. The next day they flanked both side of the hill in two hours and took control, however that is only because the Germans had pulled out and left 20 wounded men in hopes they would get medical treatment. With a sanctioned guide you can get into the underground areas. However there is much to see otherwise....well preserved German trenches, sharp steel Xes, German barb wire, mine explosion areas 30-40 feet deep, many tunnel entrances with narrow mine tracks to haul off the excavated materials. This a great area to see many elements of a WWI battlefield.
Written 27 July 2018
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mamacita65
Dumfries, VA52 contributions
Mar 2018 • Family
We visited here when it was very cold and raining. It was very muddy and slippery. But it was fantastic. The whole area is craters and trenches. You could even see the tunnels where they fought underground. I highly recommend stopping here. It would be great to have a guide but I don't know how you would arrange for that.
Written 6 April 2018
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David
Lille, France1,593 contributions
Nov 2017 • Business
There are very interesting ruins, with an excellent example of a WW1 battlefield. There are many tunnels which must lead to some fascinating subterranean areas, but unfortunately they are closed off to the casual visitor.
Hence I would absolutely recommend trying to arrange for some kind of professional guided tour so you can look at what must be some really interesting examples of how solders of the time lived.
Hence I would absolutely recommend trying to arrange for some kind of professional guided tour so you can look at what must be some really interesting examples of how solders of the time lived.
Written 11 November 2017
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Good afternoon,
For next sunday, 4th August 2019, I would like to book a ticket for the guided tour through the underground tunnels of Vauquois. Where can I go to tor tickets? The phonenumber on he website is unreachable.
Regards,
Fiana
Written 30 July 2019
This is too late but the only way to tour those tunnels is with a local certified guide who has the keys to unlocking the doors. I went through them last summer with a guide by the name of Ingrid Ferrand. She was amazing.
Written 22 August 2019
Bonjour,
Les chiens sont-ils autorisés sur le site ?
Merci d’avance.
Written 1 November 2017
L'accès à la butte étant libre je ne pense pas qu'il y ait d'interdiction pour les chiens. Par contre, pour toute la partie souterraine, comme pour la plupart des monuments, les chiens ne doivent pas être acceptés. Et que diable viendraient-ils faire ici ?
Written 1 November 2017
I would like to arrange an English guided tour for a high school group on 8 July 2016. I have sent away many emails but have had no replies at yet. Any advice on how to arrange this visit?
Written 22 February 2016
I have a 2nd question as well please and would like to have advice. Where can i take this group of 50 people for lunch in the area of Butte Vauquois?
Written 22 February 2016
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