Verdun
in Meuse of Grand-Est, France

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
49.167 and 5.383 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 49° 10' 0" and E 5° 22' 59"
Currency and Currency Code:
Euro - EUR
Spoken languages:
French, Breton, Corsican, Catalan, Basque, Occitan
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 04:14 AM (Thursday)
Timezone: Europe/Paris
UTC/GMT offset: 1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:25 am and 8:46 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-44.033 and -176.367 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ouwenga
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for France in Western Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to France.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning France. Last Update: 2024-04-24 08:14:40

Delve into Verdun

Verdun in Meuse (Grand-Est) with it's 21,798 habitants is a town located in France about 139 mi (or 224 km) east of Paris, the country's capital town.

Time in Verdun is now 04:14 AM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Europe / Paris with an UTC offset of 2 hours. We know of 12 airports closer to Verdun, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in France is Verdun-Le Rozelier Airport in a distance of 5 mi (or 8 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site is City of Luxembourg: its Old Quarters and Fortifications in Luxembourg at a distance of 46 mi (or 73 km). The closest in France is Place Stanislas, Place de la Carrière and Place d'Alliance in Nancy in a distance of 49 mi (or 73 km), North-East. Also, if you like the game of golf, there is an option about 28 mi (or 45 km). away. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Virton, Bar-le-Duc, Commercy, Sainte-Menehould and Briey. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 8°C / 46 °F

Morning Temperature -1°C / 31 °F
Evening Temperature 8°C / 46 °F
Night Temperature 4°C / 39 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 64%
Air Pressure 1009 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (4 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 90% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Friday, 26th of April 2024

11°C (53 °F)
6°C (43 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 27th of April 2024

15°C (58 °F)
10°C (51 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, scattered clouds.

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

13°C (55 °F)
11°C (52 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Check availability Photo of the hotel Orchidees Logis

Orchidees Logis

Address
1,4 mi
ZI de Tavannes, Rue Robert Schumann
55100 Verdun
France

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed

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Saint Paul

Address
0,2 mi
12, place Saint Paul
55100 Verdun
France

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed

Check availability Photo of the hotel Le Privilege

Le Privilege

Address
0,6 mi
Carrefour du Rozelier
55100 Verdun
France

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed

Check availability Photo of the hotel Citotel Du Tigre

Citotel Du Tigre

Address
1,2 mi
22 avenue de Paris
55100 Verdun
France

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 22:00
Weekend: 7:30 - 22:00

Check availability Photo of the hotel Hotel le Relais

Hotel le Relais

Address
4,0 mi
rue du Colonel Driant
55100 Vacherauville
France

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 20:00 (lunchbreak: 12:00 - 16:00)
Weekend: closed

Check availability Photo of the hotel Le village gaulois Logis

Le village gaulois Logis

Address
4,9 mi
Rue Parge 11
55100 Marre
France

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed

Check availability Photo of the hotel Les Colombes Logis

Les Colombes Logis

Address
0,1 mi
Avenue Garibaldi 9
55100 Verdun
France

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 8:00 - 21:00 (lunchbreak: 12:00 - 15:00)
Weekend: closed

Videos from this area

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[GoPro-MX] Verdun - La Valtoline

Published: November 19, 2013
Length: 34:14 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Franck Charlier

Reprise après 6 mois d'arrêt suite à de multiples fractures... Pilotage assez catastrophique... Je me traîne :p.

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The Citadel (Citadelle Souterraine de Verdun), Verdun, France

Published: April 15, 2014
Length: 43:44 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: VideoHistoryToday

La Citadelle Souterraine de Verdun or the Citadel is, fromt he outside an amzing fortified structure on the western side of Verdun. Visitors enter the Citadell expecting to see the Citadel...

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Zombies in Verdun Full movie HD 1080P

Published: November 04, 2014
Length: 51:53 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Bryan G

Un film réalisé sur la ville de Verdun par QCHfilm ( https://www.youtube.com/user/QCHFilm ) Figurant / acteur bénévoles *************************************************** French short...

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Carnaval Vénitien 2013 Verdun(55) - QCH FILM

Published: April 28, 2013
Length: 18:15 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: QCHFilm

Carnaval Vénitien du 27 Avril 2013 à Verdun.

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verdun vu du ciel

Published: September 27, 2012
Length: 41:20 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Nicolas Baillet

Prise de vue par drone au dessus des champs de batailles de Verdun...

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SNN - régate verdun 05 10 2014

Published: October 11, 2014
Length: 35:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: rayfast

Manifestation du 05 octobre 2014, régate de Verdun, dommage que le temps n'était pas de la partie.

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A tour of Verdun, France.

Published: April 16, 2014
Length: 50:31 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: VideoHistoryToday

A tour of the town Verdun, France focussijng on the main World War One related memorials including the Victory Memorial & the Five Defenders of Verdun. I must confess that Verdun is not...

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Battlefield Tour: Verdun

Published: August 20, 2014
Length: 06:21 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: daharda

Eindrücke die Nachwirken - Besuch des Schlachtfelds bei Verdun. Fort Douaumont, Fort Vaux, Musik: Motörhead: 1916.

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The Hell of Verdun

Published: August 08, 2013
Length: 47:57 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Rick Steves Europe

Next year will mark the centennial of the start of World War I. And 2016 will be the centennial of the Battle of Verdun. I visited the Verdun battlefield site (in France) with an excellent...

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Louis-Jean Cormier - Complot d'enfants [Verdun]

Published: October 12, 2013
Length: 51:25 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: caro8680

Louis-Jean Cormier - Complot d'enfants (reprise de Félix Leclerc) Centre Communautaire Elgar, Île des Sœurs, Verdun 11 octobre 2013.

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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Battle of Verdun

The Battle of Verdun was one of the major battles during the First World War on the Western Front. It was fought between the German and French armies, from 21 February to 18 December 1916, on hilly terrain north of the city of Verdun-sur-Meuse in north-eastern France. It ended with a French tactical victory since, by December 1916, they had recaptured most of the lost ground including the centerpiece of Verdun's defensive system: Fort Douaumont.

Located at 49.208, 5.422 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Battle of Verdun, Conflicts in 1916, Battles of World War I involving France, Battles of World War I involving Germany, Battles of the Western Front (World War I), 1916 in France, Battles involving the French Foreign Legion

Douaumont ossuary

The Douaumont ossuary is a memorial containing the remains of soldiers who died on the battlefield during the Battle of Verdun in World War I. It is located in Douaumont, France, within the Verdun battlefield. It has been designated a "nécropole nationale", or "national cemetery".

Located at 49.2075, 5.42417 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Battle of Verdun, Military monuments and memorials, Ossuaries, World War I cemeteries in France, World War I memorials in France, Cemeteries in Lorraine, Buildings and structures in Meuse, Visitor attractions in Meuse, National cemeteries, Art Deco architecture in France

Verdun Cathedral

Verdun Cathedral (Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Verdun) is a Roman Catholic cathedral, and national monument of France, in Verdun in Lorraine. It is the seat of the Bishop of Verdun.

Located at 49.1594, 5.38222 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cathedrals in France, Churches in Meuse, Basilica churches in France

Roman Catholic Diocese of Verdun

Diocese of VerdunDioecesis VirodunensisLocationCountry FranceMetropolitan BesançonStatisticsArea 6,216 km Population- Total- Catholics 192,000170,000 InformationRite LatinCathedral Notre-Dame Cathedral, VerdunCurrent leadershipBishop François Paul Marie Maupu The Roman Catholic Diocese of Verdun is a diocese of the Latin Rite of the Roman Catholic church, in France.

Located at 49.1594, 5.38222 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Roman Catholic dioceses in France, Roman Catholic dioceses in the Holy Roman Empire, Dioceses established in the 4th century

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Verdun-sur-Meuse, فردان, Горад Вердэн, Вердюн, Verduno, Verdún, وردون, Ferdun, ורדן, Վերդեն, ヴェルダン, ვერდენი, Верден, 베르됭, Virodunum, Verdenas, Verdena, Вердан, 凡尔登