The First World War and Franco-Prussian War
One of Vauban’s masterpieces registered as a UNESCO world heritage site, remarkable example of the 17th century military architecture covering nearly 12 hectares, the Citadel of Besançon is considered...
At the bend of the first hills of the Northern Vosges, one can see the monumental, even charming silhouette of the Citadel of Bitche. Whether it is a terrible stone guardian or a mysterious ship...
Anchored at the heart of the battlefield, the Verdun Memorial is an important place of history and memory. The museum offers an educational and emotional tour of the Battle of Verdun through the...
Douaumont Fort is the largest structure in the fortress of Verdun. Taken by surprise 4 days after the beginning of the battle of Verdun, it was occupied for 8 months by the German army, which used it...
In 1916, the fort of Vaux was bombarded by nearly 8,000 shells per day. Its garrison resisted and fought heroically before having to surrender due to the exhaustion of its armed forces. It then became...
The Franco-German Historial of the Great War at Hartmannswillerkopf is a historical, memorable and educational institution. It offers a global vision of the First World War by highlighting the...
In the shadow of its stone monuments, the city of Bitche conceals a green setting of light. The war is over! The former esplanade, once dedicated to military culture, is now home to the Garden for...
The Mémorial Alsace-Moselle, located in Schirmeck, in Alsace, is a cultural site that should be visited by anyone who wants to discover or better understand the particular history of Alsace and the...
The Museum of History is located in the former barracks of the castle. Several comprehensive collections showcase different eras in the history of Belfort and its surroundings. Hundreds of military...
The Pierre-Noël Museum invites visitors to explore the eventful past of Saint-Dié-des-Vosges and the surrounding region with its over thousand-year-old cultural heritage (4,000 years of history, art...
The Castle of Rastatt has been home to the Military Historical Museum since 1956. The Military Historical Museum is considered to be one of the most influential of its kind in Europe. It was founded...