9 km east-northeast of Charny, 15 km north-northeast of Verdun.
This ancient village, Gallo-Roman origin and based in the Middle Ages to 324, has already endured several evacuations in history. Especially during the Germanic invasions. But the longest was made during the Thirty Years War, when the inhabitants took refuge for nearly two years, 1635 and 1636, the castle of Ornes, a few years before it is made by the Catholic troops of the Duke of Lorraine ...
This was followed in 1815, when the Prussians made their first invasion of Verdun, after the defeat of Napoleon.
Then, during the War of 1870, a German regiment of white cuirassiers entered August 24, 1870 ...
But in September 1914 that the inhabitants were evacuated not mobilized in the south of France, because of the position of the village too close to the frontline.
Until mid-October 1914, the village is found between the French and German lines in a no man's land stretching up to 6 or 7 km wide.
An offensive surge of the French army allows it to be in the area friend until February 1916.
On February 21, 1916, the outbreak of the great German offensive on Verdun, the violent struggle Wood Caures, where Colonel Driant died just after having ordered the survivors of the 56th and 59th battalions of Light Infantry under his command to retreat of Beaumont.
But the power of the German attack, strongly supported by a superior artillery, allows their foot to seize the town from February 24 ...
The resistance of Hairy who took refuge in the cellars is paying off with their machine guns, through the holes, sweep amount of German soldiers, forcing them to retreat. But this downturn will pay soon after by a continuous shelling for hours, gradually reducing resistance and above all transforming the village into a vast field of ruins.
From 20 to 26 August 1917, the French managed to regain part of the village. But the German infantry, cling firmly installed on defense and can not be dislodged despite constant bombardment of French shells that will just roll more unfortunate village.
SIGHTSEEING
The Chapel of Saint-Maurice shelter (fresco in the village before the war by the painter Lucien Lantier).
The old cemetery.
The war memorial.
The fountain restored.
The terminal marking the first French line in the summer of 1918.
Unusual home... Enter their dreams... In one village among many other, a man and a woman would pick up rocks in the fields to build huts topped. Lauze, planted, builded and dreamed...
Located 9.4 km from Beaumont-en-Verdunois
From 20 € to 30 € per person
L'auberge de marville
Marville
The hostel is a hotel marville restaurant two stars by Michelin Guide, the little smart, Routard, Located in the historic village listed Marville, Meuse.
Located 22 km from Beaumont-en-Verdunois
From 15 € to 35 € per person
Les Epices Curiens
Écouviez
Into a calm and contemporary, we offer delicious cuisine based on fresh products prepared exclusively in the house. Our cuisine, centered around herbs and spices will transport you...
At the gates of Verdun Christine Albert & welcome you to their home dome entirely of wood, ecological and bioclimatic. Scenery and pampering provided ! Surprising !
Located 11.6 km from Beaumont-en-Verdunois
70 € the double room
La métairie du Manoir
9.3
Watronville
Old house of character dating from 1851, having survived the Great War 1914/18. Located at the foot of the coasts of Meuse and surrounded by orchards. The owners will give you a charming...
Located 16.6 km from Beaumont-en-Verdunois
58 € the double room
Chateau de labessiere
9.7
Ancemont
Lovely XVIIIth century chateau near Verdun and famous battlefields WW1. Reservations with dinners and drinks. Park with private pool/Minimum 2 nights in summer try it and enjoy it....
Cottage pretty nice and bright on the Meuse river is the starting point for exploring the surrounding area of verdun and sites of memory of the Great War.
Located 14 km from Beaumont-en-Verdunois
From 300 € to 380 € per week
Gîte La ferme BRAQUIS
10
Verdun
Located in a small village Meuse in an old farmhouse, entirely renovated and inhabited by the owners, a stay of relaxation and calm you Braque. Near the Lorraine Regional Park and Sites...
Located 19.6 km from Beaumont-en-Verdunois
From 215 € to 280 € per week
Meublé de vacances Les hirondelles
Braquis
Located in a small village. Nearby historic sites. Verdun battlefields and in 1914/1918.
La Croix Blanche is located in the countryside, a few kilometres from Belgium and Verdun. It offers comfortable and affordable accommodation with satellite TV. Guests can enjoy traditional...
Located 9.1 km from Beaumont-en-Verdunois
Room from 40 €
Village Gaulois
7.2
Verdun
Village Gaulois is located in Marre, 12 km from Verdun. The hotel offers private parking and easy access to the Verdun battlefields and Douaumont ossuary. Each of Village Gaulois’ unique...
Located 9.4 km from Beaumont-en-Verdunois
Room from 70 €
Les Orchidees
8
Verdun
Les Orchidees is situated 2 km from the centre of Verdun, between Metz and Reims. It offers an outdoor swimming pool and en suite accommodation with free Wi-Fi and free private parking...
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