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Le belvédère du plateau de Californie

La tour-observatoire du Plateau de Californie à Craonne-38198
La tour-observatoire du Plateau de Californie à Craonne-38210
La tour-observatoire du Plateau de Californie à Craonne-38204

Description

At 6 a.m. on April 16, 1917, troops of the French 1st Corps launched an assault on what is undoubtedly
the most formidable position on the Chemin des Dames. Since the beginning of the war, the German
on a plateau overlooking the village of Craonne.
According to General Nivelle's plans, this position should have been retaken in a matter of hours. In fact, it was only partially recaptured during the attack of May 5 1917.

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Difficulty
Very easy
Duration
1h
Dist.
2.5 km
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Du parking du plateau de Californie à Craonne , 02160   CRAONNE
Lat : 49.44496Lng : 3.77951

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Caution!
We have no information on the difficulty of this circuit. You may encounter some surprises along the way. Before you go, please feel free to inquire more and take all necessary precautions. Have a good trip! 🌳🥾