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Just a brief note to remind you all that the "guided" visit to see FOUR of the Verdun forts and attempt a Maginot Line gros ouvrage with us at the end of May IS going ahead despite a very lacklustre response. When I first posted this trip as a proposal I was inundated with requests for a place on the trip however now that it's gone firm people have taken a reality check and failed to get back to me. As a result there are still places available should anyone who did not see the original proposal fancy going.
Costs are dependent upon the type of accommodation you prefer - camping is viable and there are a variety of hotels available at reasonable prices. There are still some cheap offers on the ferries at the moment and by sharing transport you can reduce travel costs dramatically. Be aware though that hotel availability is getting tight now.
Contact me with a PM if you are interested.
Best wishes,
M and TJ
These forts, dating from WW1 in the case of Verdun, and WW2 in the case of the Maginot Line, are abandoned, however they are in incredibly good condition for the most part and make a fascinating exploration for anyone even remotely interested in military history.
Costs are dependent upon the type of accommodation you prefer - camping is viable and there are a variety of hotels available at reasonable prices. There are still some cheap offers on the ferries at the moment and by sharing transport you can reduce travel costs dramatically. Be aware though that hotel availability is getting tight now.
Contact me with a PM if you are interested.
Best wishes,
M and TJ
Here's a brief selection of pix of what you can expect to see.
A selection taken inside a Maginot Line gros ouvrage...
A couple taken inside Fort Rozellier...
...and in Fort Bois du Bourrus...
Fort du Regret where there is still what appears to be a Hotchkiss machine gun sitting in a mount in it's turret complete with ammo clip.
Fort Genicourt...
And finally, inside the twin 75mm artillery turret at Froideterre where both guns minus breach blocks are still in situ.
A couple taken inside Fort Rozellier...
...and in Fort Bois du Bourrus...
Fort du Regret where there is still what appears to be a Hotchkiss machine gun sitting in a mount in it's turret complete with ammo clip.
Fort Genicourt...
And finally, inside the twin 75mm artillery turret at Froideterre where both guns minus breach blocks are still in situ.
These forts, dating from WW1 in the case of Verdun, and WW2 in the case of the Maginot Line, are abandoned, however they are in incredibly good condition for the most part and make a fascinating exploration for anyone even remotely interested in military history.
