fort de vaux

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  VeganABZ

  This fort is smaller than Douaumont but is still worth a visit as it is well preserved and situated to give a good idea of why it was built and what the conditions were for soldiers stationed there. There is a small shop and helpful staff - well worth a visit.

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  755simona

  Reasonably priced attraction - fascinating history which was told via audio guide (Included in the cost) the fort is a little spooky in places and the stories are heart rending - well worth the cost

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  AVG31

  This fortress is in better shape than the Douaumont one, yet smaller. But it carries a story of unbelievable bravery, which in itself is a good reason for a visit.

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  bontemps831

  Not as large as Douaumont, but also inspiring. We saw this first and couldn't believe the landscape. One would think that they had formed the ground for skiing moguls.

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  Tankie0

  After fort Dummound this is a must see. The multi media story allows you to get an understanding of what the men lived through.Make sure you pay the small fee to see inside and support the people preserving something well worth while

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  spacetourist

  shows battle scars from war, inside has exhibits & replica roomsshows extent how war was in area ThenMust see Musuem for all ages.French forts in area dated to 1870 after Franco Prussian war.Must see with other Verdun museums.

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  922PaulE

  Paired with Douaumont, these two forts epitomized the defenses east of Verdun. This is absolutely worth a stop and walk about, but it's interior tour is not as extensive as the one at Douaumont. I'd recommend visiting Vaux, then going inside Douaumont. Vaux was FULLY staffed in the battle and was not beaten so much as it was surrendered when the occupants ran out of food, water and ammo. In short, Vaux did its job. As a side note, some distance to the west is Fort Souville. It's only accessible by a rough dirt road through the forest. And it's a ruin. But you can climb on and scamper about it and, in its dilapidated state, it gives you a whole different feeling of the battlefield after the battle. Be careful, though. This place is crumbling and once upon a time was deemed off limits (which is why the road is poor and the tiny sign at the road junction the only sign you'll find). Note: Fort Souville was as far as the Germans got. They were actually ON TOP OF the fort, but were driven back by artillery and an infantry counterattack.

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  marvinf919

  One of the fascinating aspects of world war one that are described at this site are the role of animals including the carrier pigeon that was sent from this fortification in the middle of the battle in 1916.

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  JohnTSanAntone

  Another WWI fort on the Verdun battlefield. Another exceptional multimedia guide tells the history of the fort. The story of the German takeover of the fort, the desperate attempts by the fort's commander to communicate with leadership, and the eventual retaking of the fort by the French were very intriguing. If you only have time to tour one fort tour Fort Duoaumont.

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  SarahG602

  We visited this immediately after Douaumont with a joint ticket. Although smaller its story is no less interesting. Again the hand held audio and video guides are excellent. Well worth it.