The Musée Romagne 14-18 features a permanent exhibition and also organises temporary exhibitions on various topics. It presents the war through tangible objects and sees itself as a place for reflection, conveying the personal message that war is always and everywhere human.
Anyone considering Romagne-Sous-Montfaucon as a holiday destination may wish to rent a holiday apartment here.
Culture
The German military cemetery of Romagne-sous-Montfaucon is located on Rue de l'Europe. It was established by the German army in September 1914 and is the final resting place of 1,407 German and eight French casualties of the First World War. The cemetery has a natural-stone memorial; one of its walls is decorated with a handmade mosaic Pietà .
The Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery is located 800 metres from the village of Romagne-sous-Montfaucon. It covers 52 hectares and is the largest American necropolis in Europe. From a historical, artistic and architectural perspective, it features a cohesive and rich decorative design that illustrates the way the American state deals with the deaths of soldiers.
The Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery and its chapel were listed as historic monuments by a decree dated 28 December 2017. Through its presentation, the visitor centre offers an immersive experience. The outdoor areas are freely accessible all year round, except on 25 December and 1 January. The visitor centre is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; last admission is at 4:45 p.m.
History
The Church of Saint-Michel de Romagne-sous-Montfaucon was completely destroyed during the American Meuse-Argonne Offensive in October 1918 and rebuilt between 1925 and 1927 in the neo-Romanesque style. Its stained-glass windows, paintings and ceramic Stations of the Cross represent a unique modern style. L. Barillet, J. Le Chevallier and T. Hanssen are named as stained-glass artists and mosaic artists.
Geographical location
The ancient site of Le Chateau and the historic site of Abbaye Notre-Dame de Chéhéry are located in the vicinity of Romagne-sous-Montfaucon. The historic site of Abbaye de Belval-Bois-des-Dames and the historic site of Abbaye de Lachalade are located in the wider regional surroundings of Romagne-sous-Montfaucon.
Nature
The Côte de Châtillon hill is located in the immediate vicinity of Romagne-sous-Montfaucon. The hills of Le Paradis, Montécouvée and Saint-Hippolyte are located in the vicinity of Romagne-sous-Montfaucon.
Other places: Bislée, Buxières-Sous-Les-Côtes, Les Trois-Domaines, Naix-aux-Forges, Lahayville, Commercy, Mauvages, Quincy-Landzécourt
