The American military cemetery of Thiaucourt lies almost at the center of the Saint-Mihiel Salient. Most of those buried there died during the offensive to reduce the salient in September 1918. Since December 28, 2017, the American cemetery of Thiaucourt-Regniéville has been listed in its entirety as a historic monument. The Saint-Mihiel American Cemetery contains 4,153 graves; it is considered the third-largest American World War I cemetery.
Those choosing Thiaucourt-Regniéville as a travel destination may wish to rent a holiday apartment.
Culture
The Musée La Baïonnette is located on the historic site of Regniéville, a village destroyed during World War I in the heart of the Saint-Mihiel Salient. It focuses on bladed weapons and bayonets, military objects from the two world wars, trench art, and the local history of the Saint-Mihiel Salient. By prior reservation, the museum offers guided tours and welcomes groups and school classes.
The German military cemetery of Thiaucourt is the resting place of 11,685 German war dead from World War I; German dead from the Franco-Prussian War of 1870–1871 are also buried there. The cemetery was established by their own troops in September 1914.
Walks and Routes
The Tour de Ville is a 6 km tourist walking tour in Thiaucourt. It includes the medieval chemin de ronde and other historic sites in the town.
The Route du Saillant de Saint-Mihiel is a tourist road that passes through Thiaucourt. It follows the former front line of World War I.
Landscape
Thiaucourt-Regniéville is mentioned as one of the localities on the slopes of the valleys of the Rupt-de-Mad and the Esch. These rural landscapes are considered to have remained relatively protected from development pressure and possess recognized landscape heritage value.
Sightseeing
The remains of the village of Regniéville, destroyed during World War I, can be freely visited outdoors; information panels provide details about the site.
The Saint-Mihiel American Cemetery can be visited individually during free visits, guided tours, guided tours organized on request, and educational visits. The Monument aux Morts can be visited free of charge and exclusively outdoors.
