Fort of Douaumont

Visit of the fort of Douaumont

The fort of Douaumont is the largest fortification in the fortified town of Verdun. Occupied by the Germans for most of the battle, it was subjected to constant bombardment. A visit to this "giant" is an authentic immersion in the place where thousands of soldiers lived and fought. The fort of Douaumont is an emblematic site of the Battle of Verdun.

During European Heritage Days, the Verdun Memorial and Fort Douaumont will be open free of charge on 20 and 21 September 2025.

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Combined tickets

Combined tickets - Verdun Memorial + Fort of Douaumont

Discover 2 major sites on the Verdun battlefield at a special rate: the Verdun Memorial, Fort Douaumont or Fort de Vaux.

INFORMATION: In order to improve the comfort of your visit, Fort Vaux is closed for renovation. In the meantime, the Verdun Memorial and Fort Douaumont will remain open every day.

During European Heritage Days, the Verdun Memorial and Fort Douaumont will be open free of charge on 20 and 21 September 2025.

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These tickets are for individual visitors only. Would you like to come with a group of more than 20 people? Click here for our group rates: Group and school visits

INFORMATION: In order to improve the comfort of your visit, Fort Vaux is closed for renovation. In the meantime, the Verdun Memorial and Fort Douaumont will remain open every day.

Opening times of the Fort Douaumont and Verdun Memorial:
From 5 April 2025 to 21 September 2025: open every day from 9.30 am to 6.30 pm
From 22 September 2025 to 31 December 2025: open every day from 9.30 am to 5.30 pm

The three sites are closed 24 and 25 December 2025 and January 2026.
Only the Verdun Memorial will be closed on Wednesday, 19 November 2025.
Last admission 30 minutes before the closure of the Douaumont Fort and 45 minutes before the closure of the Verdun Memorial.