Bras-sur-Meuse

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION		CLOSEST TOWNS
Town	Bras-sur-Meuse	Charny-sur-Meuse at 1.4 km (2 min)
Insee code	55073	Vacherauville at 2 km (2 min)
Postcode	55100	Louvemont-Côte-du-Poivre at 3.4 km (4 min)
Latitude	49.2100290	Belleville-sur-Meuse at 4.8 km (5 min)
Longitude	5.3769380	Thierville-sur-Meuse at 5.3 km (7 min)
Altitude	From 189 to 360 meters	Douaumont at 6.3 km (7 min)
Surface	13.69 km²	Marre at 6.3 km (7 min)
Population	686 inhabitants	Champneuville at 6.4 km (6 min)
Density	51 inhabitants/km²	Samogneux at 6.6 km (6 min)
National label		Verdun at 7.2 km (9 min)
Chief town	Bar-le-Duc (at 61 km, 66 min)	Fleury-devant-Douaumont at 7.4 km (8 min)
Department	Meuse	Regnéville-sur-Meuse at 7.6 km (7 min)
Region	Lorraine	Search another town

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TOWN PRESENTATION

The common Bras-sur-Meuse was predestined to experience a particular history is closely interwoven with the great history. Due to its geographical location, north of Verdun, it is clear that the town had an appointment with history this fall 1914. His remarkable site, wedged between the Meuse-lined canal to the east and the wooded shores of the Maas, now makes a point Bras-sur-Meuse home ideal for tourists in search of the past, but also in search of adventure and discovery in this region with a rich heritage.
History:

The Gallo-Roman occupation is probably the origin of the name of the village today, a derivative of Gauls "Bracium" which means "valley". The Romans established on the territory of the district track linking Verdun Mouzon. A human group is so sedentary, judging by the sarcophagus and the various items found throughout the 20th century.
In the Middle Ages, his name is mentioned for the first time by the Bishop of Verdun Dadon (880-923), arms belongs to a group born of the territorial division of Verdun (843): the future "Lorraine" or Lorraine. Since 1493, the village received its charter of emancipation as part of a complex administrative system continued under the Old Regime, which connects to Verdun or Charny for various cases which occupy.
In modern times, sees Bras-sur-Meuse is conquered by France with the diocese of Verdun. The situation of Arms, on the outskirts of the walled city is dramatic for the village who is looted every military operation aimed Verdun, especially during the Thirty Years War (1638 attack).
The French Revolution brought the war to arm. During the siege of Verdun in 1792, the village hosts the headquarters of the Prussian army, the Duke of Brunswick remained there until the surrender of Verdun September 2. History seems sadly repeating itself in 1870 when the Prussians besieged Verdun again. The Treaty of Versailles in February 1871 saw the border position of Verdun strengthened with the amputation of Alsace and Moselle in France. In the late 19th and early 20th century, arms open to progress and participates in policy of fortification of the eastern border.
Bras-sur-Meuse has a rich history to the year 1914, mainly due to the proximity of Verdun, the better or worse, the destinies of both municipalities are highly related. With the outbreak of fighting, waves of refugees pass Bras. Garrison Village, Bras Receives President Raymond Poincaré who reviewed the troops. Beginning 1916, the residents are evacuated Bras. In February, the German offensive began preceded by an artillery barrage which shaves the town. During the Battle of Verdun, the territory of the municipality is part of a line of defense. The village Bras-sur-Meuse not find life in 1919 with the return of the population. The human toll is tragic, 19 people died of Arms for France. The reconstruction is organized, the town welcomes foreign workers to help clean up the site or construction of buildings in the village.
Arm again to keep pace with the army during the "phony war". The attack began in May 1940, Arms was bombed several times. The evacuees fled to the Vosges and then intercepted by the Germans it must turn around, losing the way its mayor, G. Lecouturier illustrious recipient of the Legion of Honor. The Germans make their arms headquarters. The village was liberated on September 1, at the same time as Verdun by GI's. May 1945 sees the return of French prisoners in the village, and three names added to memorial.
After the war, life continues for the village Meuse. Agricultural activity is marked by the installation of instances of departmental rank.
The village has the honor of hosting important people for various reasons related to the economy or the ceremony: Jacques Chirac (1973), Valéry Giscard d'Estaing with Méhaignerie Pierre (1977), François Mitterrand (1981) and Philippe Vasseur (1996).
Education is also a key sector for the town. With regard to private education in 1966, the Family House, which will present the Rural Family House.

Bras is also a village which sees spending a lot of tourists who are seeking activities. The tourist offer of arms was therefore larger, there are planning Meuse-Maze, of course fishing, walking and mountain bikers, it is even possible to go canoeing.
Bras-sur-Meuse The village has a strong identity Meuse (important agricultural center and a place conducive to tourism) and is also an important transit point to Verdun. Currently, arms combines these strengths and tends to become "the city in the country. Or play activities centered on the memory are available to visitors came to discover this space will eventually become the "garden city".

SIGHTSEEING

Military Cemetery Bras-sur-Meuse:

Military Cemetery Bras-sur-Meuse among the most important Meuse, allowing the bodies of fallen soldiers for France at the Battle of Verdun, which were previously buried in military cemeteries located in communes of Canton, Vacherauville, Louvemont, Samogneux, and Beaumont-en-Verdun, or in cemeteries to Eparges Mouilly and Rupt-in-Woëvre. Among these remains divided, there are 4 386 bodies including 254 Muslims, 23 Jews and 146 unknown soldiers. Closer than 2 000 bodies are kept at the state of ossuary.
151 French soldiers of World War II lie with their elders, among them 2 are unknown. 3 Jewish soldiers were added during the renovation of the cemetery in 1990. Moreover, the civilian cemetery is home to her 8 military graves.
The monumental tribute paid to the fighters for France is pursued by building a monument to the dead impressive, inaugurated by President R. Poincaré himself (1925) located on Town Hall Square.

Corn Maze.
Course fishing.
Walking and mountain bikers.
Canoeing.

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS

On the last Sunday of August: garage sale.

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND

Bras-sur-Meuse The village is ideally situated for tourism history or memory, halfway between the battlefields of Verdun (right bank) and Argonne (Left Bank).

The Green Tourism is also in honor of the many opportunities for hiking and cycling around that can offer. The ponds are near the corner perfect for fishing. Diversity is the key word that summarizes the activities offered to tourists in the Canton of Charny.

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