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...

Looming up out of the green hill, the spacious memorial building with its glass front dominates the Bruche valley and seems to be reaching out proudly to the sky. In its interior the upheavals of...

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...