Vauquois: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Culture and History

The Butte de Vauquois is classified as a historic monument of the First World War. On the surface, it preserves French and German trenches as well as underground networks that are being renovated and preserved in their original condition. The Butte de Vauquois also preserves large mine craters from the battles of 1914 to 1918.

Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Vauquois has the village in mind as a travel destination.

The Butte de Vauquois features a permanent exhibition on prefabricated concrete blocks. It also includes the “Ouvrage commémoratif” (museum). At an elevation of 290 metres, the Butte de Vauquois offers a panoramic view.

Sightseeing and Tours

Visits to the surface of the Butte de Vauquois are free of charge and possible year-round. The Circuit des entonnoirs is a route for independent visits to the surface of the Butte de Vauquois.

The underground tour on the Butte de Vauquois is illuminated. Its main section takes no longer than 30 minutes. During a guided underground visit, the routes pass through galleries with former barracks.

The French military cemetery “La Maize” is permanently accessible south of the new village.

Further Discoveries

La Hardonnerie is a rescue and educational farm extending over several hectares in Vauquois.

Further destinations: Fresnes-Au-Mont, Val-D'ornain, Saint-Maurice-Sous-Les-Côtes, Moirey-Flabas-Crépion, Saint-Aubin-Sur-Aire, Naix-aux-Forges, Hannonville-Sous-Les-Côtes, Sommeilles.

To the higher-level travel overview: Meuse.