Explore Nixeville-blercourt, Meuse, Lorraine

This tour allows you to discover the Left Bank and the beauty of the landscapes of the Meuse Valley along the canal. Dead man’s hill (Le Homme-mort) has suffered some of the most deadliest combats just as much as those on the right bank. Today, it is a pleasant wooded mound that you can enjoy visiting. This course is perfect for a first try of the electric bike. Easy and with little difference in altitude, it will be perfect for a nice stroll with family or friends ! Limited in supply and manpower, the Kronprinz army cannot attack simultaneously on both banks of the Meuse. In order to obtain better results on the right bank, C.Q.G. German prepared the second phase of its offensive whose main objective was to take control of the hills of Mort-Homme (Dead man’s hill) and the Côte 304. These two natural observatories regulated the fires of the French artillery; it is in fact a crucial stake for the offensive continuation. The fighting raged on there for weeks, destroying villages of Esnes-EN-ARGONNE and Chattancourt. Rapidly, the battle peaks became untenable volcanoes; suicidal assaults fade to move on to countless murderous gunshots . To protect themselves from bombing, both sides took refuge on the hillside, digging tunnels. On August 20, 1917, the generals Guillaumat and Pétain begin a to put victorious offensive which has the effect four German divisions attached to the sector Mort-Homme-cote 304 to flight. To the thousands of prisoners, material and armaments captured, must also be added more than twenty thousand victims whose units appear on the current monuments. In this inferno, the village of Cumières will disappear completely and will never be rebuilt.

This tour is the perfect way to discover Verdun for the first time. It invites cyclists to explore the city's history through the centuries, from the 10th century to the present day. You'll discover lively Verdun with its quays, medieval Verdun and contemporary Verdun with its art deco facades. Pedal to the rhythm of the Meuse on the Véloroute voie verte, enjoy the peace and quiet of the canal banks and explore Verdun's "Little Venice". The city boasts no fewer than five canals and twenty bridges. Originally, these canals were used by the many mills, tanneries and for navigation. Although some have been buried, you can still admire the Canal St-Airy, with its stone bridge and 16th-century house, the Canal du Puty, which runs alongside the ramparts, the Pont-écluse St-Amand and its Canal St-Vanne, and the discreet Canal de Minimes, which winds its way through the houses of Verdun.

This ride takes in some beautiful countryside in the Gaume region and leads at the summit of a gentle slope to the site of Montquintin, a veritable eagle’s nest overlooking the valley of the River Ton. Cheerful, charming villages such as Torgny, one of the “Most Beautiful Villages in Wallonia”, echo the mildness of the Gaume climate. Signposting: signposting of marker points: follow PN 49, 42, 41, 40, 11, 16, 23, 24, 50, 41, 42 and 49 Departure: At Place de Torgny (PN 49) Km: 20.8 km Time required: 1 hour 50 minutes Parking: at the entrance to the village of Torgny. Difficulty: medium Change in elevation: 235 metres Type of bike: road bike, E-bike Handy tips: make the time to take a stroll through Torgny to admire this beautiful village and meet the winegrowers.

The chapel of Jévaux (also spelled Gévaux) is located in a clearing in the middle of the Vieille Poirière forest, in the municipality of Jouy-sous-les-Côtes, which is where its name comes from. Indeed, before the construction of the chapel, there was the "Jouy Val farm", Jouy, of a Gallo-Romanic toponymic type "Godiacu", based on the Christian personal name Godius, so Jévaux means the "Val de la Joie". A first chapel was built in the 12th century by the Premonstratensian monks of the abbey of Rangéval (commune of Corniéville), near a spring reputed to be miraculous. In modern times (16th century), it was guarded by a hermit. It was destroyed during the Revolution (1791). The present chapel, in neo-Gothic style, was rebuilt on the site of the previous one and inaugurated in 1891. It is topped by a bell tower with a visible bell crowned by a small Celtic cross in stone. Every year a pilgrimage takes place, which traditionally took place on the feast of the Nativity of Our Lady on 8 September, with an open-air mass and procession in the clearing. For some years now, the pilgrimage has taken place on 15 August. Translated with www.deepl.com/translator (free version)

Welcome to the municipality of Rouvroy where we invite you to stroll along the RAVeL route linking the villages of Rouvroy, Harnoncourt and Lamorteau. Here there is no crazy scramble to the tourist attractions and no schedules to keep to. Enjoy the tranquillity and discover all the wonders around you in your own time. For your comfort and better accessibility, there are 12 benches along the way, adapted for those with reduced mobility. Take a break every 150 metres, discover a unique part of the local heritage and share nice moments with the few passers-by that you may meet along your way. Start from the ROX in Rouvroy with an information board as you enter the RAVeL.

Here you are in the heart of Provence… in Belgium! Torgny is one of the most beautiful villages in Wallonia and enjoys a microclimate that is good for growing grapevines. As you wander the sloping streets you will find a listed heritage site, 3 vineyards and also magnificent landscapes. Want more? Find this walk in our folder “ The Bucolic Walks” to be discovered in our GaumeShop!

Fabulous Vegan and gluten free B&B in the gorgeous countryside of the Champagne-Ardennes. All 5 rooms are fully equipped and furnished to a high standard with private en suite with shower, basin and WC. A homemade vegan and gluten free breakfast is included in the price, as well as tourist tax. The Rose room and Garden room are suitable to bring a dog, The Flamingo room and Leaf room are suitable for families and have space for a children's cot. On request you can join us every day for a three course meal, depending on availability. If you would like a picnic please ask about the options at the moment of booking. The property can also be rented as a self-catering holiday home per weekend, midweek or week.

This house is located in a quiet village in the South of the Ardennes, nearby historical sites (WWI and WW2) of the Argonne. Garden, swimming pool, games for children. 4 bedrooms (1 double bed, 4 single beds, 2 double beds). 2 shower rooms (1 is equiped with a washing machine), toilets. Fully equiped kitchen (ceramic hob, microwave oven, dish washer), large living room, TV, DVD player, hi-fi system, telephone, 2 single sofa beds. Terrace with BBQ and garden furniture.

Learn how to make your own cosmetics and household products during workshops (workshops can be done at home, on request) and how to take care of yourself through energy treatments with Karine (Natural creator). In turn, Barbara offers you the opportunity to discover laughter yoga and her individual and group meditation workshops. Registration and appointment required: Barbara 06 42 70 54 88 & Karine 06 75 81 60 53 Instagram @lesmeditationsdalisea @crea_au_naturel

At the heart of a garden, a quaint cottage opens its doors: "Au Balcon du Bonheur": a carefully decorated and furnished double room (with additional sleeping mezzanine) offers sweeping views over this natural setting. A setting that combines massive charm, unusual unearthed objects, atypical rest corners, beautiful ponds and a view of the castle Yvois... The hospitality of the owner will guarantee you a moment of happiness in this scenery and atmosphere. The location means you can enjoy the local heritage and tourist sites in France, Belgium and Luxembourg.

A 25 m swimming pool and a paddling pool with games for children. A fitness area (cardio training, muscle strengthening: rowers, elliptical bicycles, treadmills, classic bicycles, bicycles with back support). A wellness area with sauna, hammam and Jacuzzi.

The writer Maurice Barrès christened it the Voie Sacrée, or the Sacred Road, after the ancient Roman ‘Via Sacra’, the road leading to victory. It linked Bar-le-Duc with Verdun and was the main road artery used by the French Army. A continuous, congested stream of men and supplies used this road both day and night and it was estimated that there was a vehicle travelling through every thirteen seconds. In the summer of 1916, 90,000 troops, 50,000 tons of armaments and equipment travelled the road each week, all heading for the Verdun carnage. And the 45 mile long road was maintained and defended throughout. The road has been renamed RD1916, a reference to that critical year, and is a national monument, marked by way stones topped with a helmet and the inscription NVS (Nationale Voie Sacrée).

Verdun "Glorieux" National Cemetery holds the remains of soldiers who died for France during the battles in Verdun from 1916 to 1918. Established in 1916, the cemetery was redesigned in 1967 to accomodate the bodies of other soldiers who fell in the sector of Verdun, including those exhumed from Froméreville Cemetery in 1983. Covering 20,579 sqm, the bodies of ever 4,000 French soldiers and British soldiers killed between 1914 and 1918 are buried at the cemetery.

This church, designed in the Rhenish Romanesque style, was built near a stream in an old village. Between the 15th and 16th centuries, it was given a double system of defence, with a hoarding and slit windows at the top of the square bell tower. The attics and tower provided shelter for the local people in the case of attack. Damaged by fire in the 12th and early 19th centuries, the church was under threat of demolition at the end of the 19th century but was saved by the Historic Monuments Department and listed in 1904. During the Great War, it was used as a field hospital. Traditionally, it was the castles that provided protection for local people but, since they were relatively few in number, people had to fortify churches instead. The church was the hub of social life in a village and its only large building. It provided the locals with protection and was a place of safekeeping for their valuables. To ensure that it could fulfil the role efficiently, fortifications were added. On this building, you can see: - slit windows: narrow vertical openings that were widened to increase the firing angle. - a hoarding: upper floors built of wood. They were supported by corbelling or beams. Advance booking required outside the usual opening dates.

In 1959 Minister of Culture André Malraux offered to François Schleiter, Mayor of Verdun, a collection of 16 large statues representing Generals and Marshals of the First and Second Empires as well as the First World War. They had originally been intended to line the boulevards of Paris. Among the historical personages represented are Cambronne, Oudinot and Exelmans. See also The bastions dating from the 17th Century, the New Gate and its guardroom, the entry to the “Artillery” galleries leading to the powder magazines of the Underground Citadel.

This gate and the buildings forming the guardhouse were built in 1825 to prevent passers-by from crossing the Citadelle Haute. Hence the name Porte Neuve for this entrance to the fortress. The name was predestined, as this architectural ensemble has been completely restored in recent years. Since May 2023, the guardhouse has been transformed into a private museum where you can follow the First World War through sketches by Michel Dupré and photographs by Pierre Brancher, two poilus who fought on the battlefield. You'll also find a restaurant and an antique store inside.

Located in the former guardhouse just opposite the Citadelle Souterraine in Verdun, visitors discover a museography that bears witness to the soldiers' daily lives, following the careers of Michel Dupré, a Mayenne draughtsman who joined the army in August 1914, and Pierre Brancher, a photographer in the same regiment. Camille Tridon's private collection of drawings, photographs, objects and costumes by Poilus is on display. On-site militaria store and restaurant La Cantine des Poilus.

A former ballastière, the Pré l'Evêque lake is a real gem in the heart of the town. This magnificent stretch of water offers a multitude of activities for the whole family: fishing, swimming, beach sports and much more. Come and enjoy this haven of leisure and relaxation, where nature blends harmoniously with the pleasures of the water. Whether you're a fishing enthusiast, a keen swimmer or simply looking for a place to relax in the sun, the Pré l'Evêque lake promises unforgettable moments.

The Underground Citadel of Verdun: Discover a unique historical adventure through virtual reality. Experience a new kind of visit to the underground tunnels of the Citadel, carried in wire-guided cars. Wearing virtual reality masks, share the history of the Citadel and the lives of the soldiers stationed here, thanks to projected images and special effects. “It is 13 th September 1916, and day is breaking over the Citadel of Verdun, a grey dawn with rain showers. A small group of tired poilus, coming from Fleury, are making their way towards Verdun. Louis, Camille, Emile and Jean have been ordered to leave the front line and descend to the Citadel, to take part in a ceremony about which they know nothing…” Four men, four different destinies, four impressions of the war to describe, through their eyes and their emotions, the story of a conflict which will long haunt our collective memory… Imagine you are the soldier called Jean. Meet his comrades to share the experience of the Underground Citadel, and relive the events which have made this place so symbolic, such as the Choice of the Unknown Soldier. At Verdun, travel back through time and space.

Verdun's most modern church. Built between 1963 and 1965 to plans drawn up by architect Jean-Louis Fayeton, the Church of Sainte-Jeanne-d'Arc in Verdun represents the culmination of the construction of the Cité Verte, a district of multi-family housing built between 1957 and 1962. For this highly expressive project, both plastic and constructive, Jean-Louis Fayeton used bold forms made possible by the widespread use of reinforced concrete, left in its unfinished state.

Located on the banks of the Meuse River, this pleasant picnic area offers a peaceful and green setting, ideal for a break in the heart of nature. Several wooden picnic tables are harmoniously arranged on a carefully maintained lawn, inviting you to relax or enjoy a convivial meal outdoors. Large trees, including magnificent weeping willows, provide generous shade that tempers the summer heat. The overall atmosphere is very calm and welcoming, perfect for a moment of rest or sharing, lulled by the gentle murmur of the nearby river.

A teaching restaurant. Warm, personal welcome. Excellent value for money. Traditional cuisine. Lunch only during the week. Closed in August and during part of the school holidays. Located near the Saint Victor Bastion (Vauban fortifications), a 10-minute walk from Verdun town centre.

Meals for groups. Advance booking required. Thés dansants on Sunday afternoons. Catering service. The restaurant is 10 minutes from the town centre. Parking. On the banks of the Meuse.

Restaurant serving traditional cuisine in a family ambiance. 200 sq. metre alfresco dining area, 40 sq. metre veranda (air-conditioned or heated). Located close to the underground citadel, St Nicolas Hospital and the leisure complex at Le Pré l'Evêque, 700 metres from the town centre opposite the cinema.

A pub restaurant in magnificent surroundings on the river bank, near the underground citadel. There's something for everybody: salads, flammekueches, burgers, pizzas, mussels, meat etc. Several menus available.

Lunch menu: €11.50 (Mondays to Fridays). Student menu: €4.50 (Mondays to Fridays). Breakfast: €3. Theme evenings.

Traditional cuisine, regional dishes and local produce. Located in the town centre a short distance from the cathedral and the Upper Town. Only 2 mins from the theatre. "Local Fare" menu: €35.

Indian and Pakistani specialities. Chef's special at lunchtime: €9.90. Menus from €16.99 to €23.

Fresh bread, fast food, danish pastries, sandwiches. Located in the town centre near shopping streets and government offices.

Brasserie open daily. Located in the town centre on the banks of the Meuse. Alfresco area on Quai de Londres.

Bar open every day

Gîte located in the heart of the typical Meuse village of Sivry-la-Perche. It's an ideal base for visits to Verdun, the Great War memorial sites and other activities that will help you discover the charm of a little-known region. This individual, comfortable 70 m² apartment features a large mezzanine bedroom, a pleasant bathroom separate from the toilet, and a kitchen opening onto a living room for relaxing. A terrace with garden furniture and barbecue is also available, as well as an enclosed garage for bikes, motorcycles and/or personal vehicles. Sheet hire 10€/bed

Lovely little furnished apartment with all modern comforts, steeped in history. Sleeps 2 to 3 people. Separate bedroom, bathroom, WC, TV/dining area, kitchenette. Linen, sheets and bath towels provided, cleaning services on request. Breakfast on request with supplement.

Verdun 15km. Little Lorraine house on the edge of the Argonne region, with typical fireplace and alcove. Located in the heart of the village, in the peace and quiet, with antique furniture, this accommodation offers comprehensive equipment (library, 2 bikes) and quality facilities – you can enjoy recharging your batteries as you experience living in the country. On grd floor: fully-equipped kitchen, sitting room with alcove, TV and fireplace, dining room. First floor: 3 bedrooms, 1 separate WC and a bathroom with shower and bath. Garden with garden furniture.

Welcome to Béthelainville, in the Meuse region of Lorraine, where we welcome you to our large, peaceful house, nestled close to the forest and offering superb views of the surrounding countryside. Situated just 14 km from Verdun and the Argonne, two of France's most historic regions, our house is a haven of peace. Come and recharge your batteries in this green setting. Our house is ideally located, about an hour from Metz, Nancy, Luxembourg and Belgium, making it the perfect starting point for your sightseeing and escapades. On the first floor of our house, you'll find our guest rooms, which we've named "Les Coffinottes" (meaning baskets or baskets in Meuse dialect). You'll find these charming baskets scattered around the rooms, adding an authentic, local touch to your stay. We offer two guest rooms: La Seinotte & La Mandelette. With independent access, each room is designed with your comfort in mind. We've emphasized space and privacy, offering you: a kitchenette for light meals, a lounge with tourist information, reading material and games, and private parking and garage space for motorcycles or bicycles. To make your stay even more enjoyable, we include in our service: gourmet breakfast, bathroom linen and free Wi-Fi connection.

Less than 5 km from Verdun, Mme Collet offers a modern, high-end (5-star) home in Billemont. This 180m² gîte has 4 bedrooms and can accommodate a maximum of 8 people. High-quality amenities include air conditioning, gym, 2 bathrooms, sauna and heated pool (mid-May to mid-October). For sports enthusiasts: fishing or discovering the Côtes de Meuse through hiking and mountain-biking trails just outside the gîte.

Gîte La Chanteraine is situated in a calm neighborhood, in a green setting at 2 km from the center of Verdun. The cottage, accommodated in a half-timbered house of 1900, offers you the cosiness and the comfort you’re searching for. On the ground floor are located a livingroom with sofabed for 2 persons, kitchen/dining-room, a new bathroom with spacious shower, washbasin and toilet. On the first floor there are two attic rooms of 12m2 and 8m2 equipped with in total three single beds. Please note that the first floor is accessible through a rather steep staircase with railings on both sides and a safety barrier on top of the stairs. When the weather is nice you could take your breakfast or cup of coffee/tea on the terrace. You can park your car for free directly nearby the cottage on an enclosed site. Your bicycles can also be placed in a closed shed.

The 3-star Les Breuils campsite is in Verdun in Meuse. This area of Lorraine has been fashioned by History and the campsite welcomes visitors to a 5.5-hectare site dotted with trees on the shores of a lake. Whether you prefer a tent, camper van or mobile home, Les Breuils will extend a warm welcome and you’ll be sure of a holiday with all mod cons thanks to the site’s unrivalled amenities and services. Swimming pool with water slide and paddling pool, modern shower blocks, Internet terminal, kids’ playground, outdoor sports, angling etc. Holidays in Lorraine are a sheer delight!

A hotel in a 19th-century building with cellars that were used as a field hospital during the First World War. The hospital received a visit from the leading politician, Clémenceau, hence the name of the hotel (Clémenceau was referred to as "the Tiger"). It stands at the entrance to the town of Verdun if you come here from Paris (main road or motorway). 3 km from the town centre. Restaurant close by. Lock-up garages (charge). Pets accepted subject to certain conditions.

The Les Breuils service area is located in the Verdun campsite and offers: internet access, refueling and drinking water refills, sanitary facilities, electrical hookups, and gray water disposal.

The Gîte de Thierville – Fournilie, located in the heart of Thierville-sur-Meuse, is a charming three-bedroom accommodation nestled in a green and peaceful setting. It offers generous outdoor spaces, including a large fenced garden, a welcoming terrace, a garage for two-wheelers, and private parking—perfect for families, groups, or cycle tourists. Available year-round, this cottage combines comfort, tranquility, and proximity to the natural and historical riches of the Meuse.