8 km from Verdun Memorial and battle fields
A peaceful natural environment by the River Meuse
All shops and supermarkets 10 mins away, a bakery 5 mins walk from the site
Nearby
Point of interest
The Ossuary and Douaumont Fort
The Trenche of the Bayonets
Fort Vaux
Verdun Memorial
The green way which goes through Charny-sur-Meuse and links Samogneux to Haudenville
Events
May : Verdun Venitian Carnival
June / July : "Des flammes...à la lumière" (From flames to light) Europe's biggest sound and light show about the 14-18 war (reserve in advance)
Description
Stopover in a 3 hectares of peaceful woodland, by the River Meuse, right next to the key sites of the 14-18 War
50 grass pitches, 20 of them stabilised with electricity
By the River Meuse (fishing allowed), 8 km from Verdun Memorial and battle fields
10 minutes from Verdun, known as The World Capital of Peace, and the historical sites of the Great War
All shops and supermarkets 10 minutes away, 5 minutes walk to the closest bakery
100 m from the green way which links Charny-sur-Meuse to Verdun
Tourism / Discovery
Charny-sur-Meuse is the ideal stopover for a combination of nature and historical visits. Rediscover Verdun and the vital monuments which keep national memory alive, from war time combats to reconciliation and peace !
Let yourself be guided along the "Champ de bataille" (battlefield) itinerary, with stop offs at the essential 14-18 sites : Fort Douaumont, Douaumont Ossuary and its Necropolis, the destroyed village of Fleury-devant-Douaumont, and other war ruins.
For an outing in nature, why not take a canoe / kayak down the River Meuse and enjoy the local wildlife? Or you could explore the green way by bicycle ! The route follows the towpath along the River Meuse, taking you through meandering countryside and past the locks : there are 27 km between the villages of Samogneux and Haudainville !
With its plentiful forests and plains, this is a destination which will delight those who enjoy quiet and nature, as well as those who love history !
Don't forget to sample the local speciality: the Verdun sugared almonds!
Stay a little longer, and you can visit Argonne (30 min), the Haute Chevauchée site, the Americain Cemetary in Romagne-sous-Montfaucon, or the Mound of Vauquois, an old hot spot for mine warfare.
Additional information:
This area is subject to a plan for the prevention of flood risks (PPRI)
