Douaumont

Douaumont is a small village in northeastern France, most famous for its large World War I battlefield and the historic Fort Douaumont. The fort was built in the 19th century and became the site of intense fighting during the Battle of Verdun in 1916, one of the war's longest and bloodiest battles. Today, Douaumont is part of the Verdun Memorial area, serving as a somber reminder of the war’s devastation and international effort to remember those who fought and died there. The site attracts visitors interested in history and military significance.