Montfaucon American Monument

An important WW1 site with a commanding view from the tower

Exhibits explain the strategic significance of Montfaucon to the Meuse-Argonne Offensive of 1918 and show how the town looked before the war. Climb the tower for a commanding view of the countryside f...

An important WW1 site with a commanding view from the tower

Exhibits explain the strategic significance of Montfaucon to the Meuse-Argonne Offensive of 1918 and show how the town looked before the war. Climb the tower for a commanding view of the countryside f...

fabulous view of the wide area

The remains of the former village and abbey is impressive. It gives you an idea of the impact of the world war. The american monument and tower is very neat and clean, it is worth to climb the stairs ...

fabulous view of the wide area

The remains of the former village and abbey is impressive. It gives you an idea of the impact of the world war. The american monument and tower is very neat and clean, it is worth to climb the stairs ...

A stunning monument!

Our great guide took us here though it was not on our itinerary. We wanted to climb all the stairs to the top but old knees being what they were, we passed. Still, the monument is remarkable and worth...