Things to do in Verdun: the must-see sights

Guide · Meuse, Grand Est · 7 places to discover

A symbol of the First World War, Verdun preserves the memory of one of the deadliest battles in history through its ossuary and underground citadel.

Looking for things to do in Verdun, places to visit near Verdun or an idea for a day out this weekend? Here is a selection of the finest sights to see, all explorable directly on the interactive map.

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The 7 must-see places in Verdun

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Underground Citadel of Verdun Must-see

Nineteenth-century military underground galleries, now set up as a historical trail on the First World War.

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Douaumont Ossuary Must-see

Monumental memorial holding the remains of thousands of unidentified soldiers who fell during the Battle of Verdun.

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Verdun Memorial

Museum retracing the Battle of Verdun through objects, testimonies and immersive reconstructions, at the heart of the battlefield.

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Notre-Dame Cathedral of Verdun

Romanesque and Gothic cathedral at the heart of the upper town, rebuilt after the First World War bombardments.

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Victory Monument of Verdun

Monumental staircase topped by a stone warrior, overlooking the town in tribute to those who fought.

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Fort de Douaumont

A key, fiercely contested stronghold of the 1916 battle, now a major memorial site.

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World Centre for Peace

Former episcopal palace hosting exhibitions and reflections on peace, facing the cathedral.

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