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World War I memorial – Courson Shelter loop from Sainte-Menehould

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World War I memorial – Courson Shelter loop from Sainte-Menehould

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World War I memorial – Courson Shelter loop from Sainte-Menehould

03:54

62.1km

620m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6 m

City center with historic cinema

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The old building, which now houses a cinema and a brasserie, used to be the city's festival hall. On old postcards (web search: ancienne salle des fetes) you can see the original condition.

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124 m

Sainte-Menehould Town Hall and Museum of Art and History

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The town hall and museum were rebuilt after the fire of 1719 in the typical 18th century style by Philippe de La Force. The museum has a fine collection of artworks from the 17th and 18th centuries. Worth seeing!

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24.9 km

Chapelle Saint-Roch

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The Saint-Roch chapel appeared in the 17th century, well before the La Harazée national necropolis next to which it is located. The latter contains the remains of 1,672 soldiers who fell during the Battle of Argonne.

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39.9 km

World War I memorial

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A silent tribute in the heart of the Argonne
Inaugurated in 1922, this impressive monument commemorates the thousands of fallen soldiers of the Argonne during WWI. The ossuary contains the remains of approximately 10,000 unknown soldiers of various nationalities. The obelisk-shaped structure, topped with a soldier's head and sword, is a powerful symbol of sacrifice. In 2023, the monument was included on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

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41.3 km

Ravin du Génie Open-Air World War I Museum

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Ravin du Génie: Located in the woods of Lachalade, less than 1.2 km from the front line, this ravine was an important logistical camp for the French engineers during WWI. Soldiers found rest there, and equipment was stored for mine warfare in the Argonne. Today it is an open-air museum with the remains of barracks, warehouses and trenches – a tangible reminder of daily life behind the front. Free access with information panels.

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42.9 km

Cimetière foret de la Haute Chevauchée

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Cemetery dedicated to soldiers who died during the First World War. 2,000 soldiers rest in this cemetery in the heart of the Argonne forest, located 2.5 km from the Haute Chevauchée ossuary.

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42.9 km

Nécropole Nationale de la Forestière

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The Nécropole Nationale de la Forestière in Lachalade is a military cemetery that keeps alive the memory of the soldiers who died in the First World War. This serene memorial was created in 1915 and later expanded to collect the remains of soldiers who fought in the Argonne region between 1914 and 1918. Today, 2,005 soldiers rest there, and the cemetery is famous for its blue, pink and white hydrangeas, planted by the Comtesse de Martimprey in tribute to her missing husband. The site has been classified as a World Heritage Site since September 2023, and nearby is a monument to the Italian volunteers who fought in the Argonne, including the grandsons of Giuseppe Garibaldi

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45.1 km

Courson Shelter

Highlight • Historical Site

This concrete bunker was built in 1915 to protect the strategic crossroads Croix de Pierre. It is named after Lieutenant Robert de Courson de la Villeneuve, who was killed in the Argonne in 1914. The shelter is a silent witness to the fierce fighting in this wooded front area during WWI. The bunker is located near the road and is freely accessible.

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62.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.7 km

18.1 km

13.6 km

2.95 km

2.76 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.1 km

14.0 km

10.1 km

9.31 km

8.75 km

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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World War I memorial – Courson Shelter loop from Sainte-Menehould

City center with historic cinema

Sainte-Menehould Town Hall and Museum of Art and History

Chapelle Saint-Roch

World War I memorial

Ravin du Génie Open-Air World War I Museum

Cimetière foret de la Haute Chevauchée

Nécropole Nationale de la Forestière

Courson Shelter

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