Caverne du dragon

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The Caverne du Dragon is located on the Chemin des Dames, on the territory of the commune of Oulches-la-Vallée-Foulon, in the department of Aisne, in the Hauts-de-France region. It is a strategic place during the First World War and more precisely during the Nivelle offensive, during the battle of the observatories.

It was the Germans who, during their occupation of the cave, nicknamed it the Dragon Cave. The flames and sparks from the machine guns coming out of the entrances of the cave during the fighting reminded them of the flames spewed by the dragons from their caves.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 49°26'29"N, 3°43'57"E

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Hauts-de-FranceFrance

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Caverne du dragon – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Vauclair Abbey, St. Martin's Church, Nécropole nationale de Cerny-en-Laonnois, St. Martin's Church.

1 miNE
Monastery, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Vauclair Abbey
26 min walk • Vauclair Abbey, nestled in the serene landscapes of France, stands as a testament to the country's rich monastic history. Founded in 1134 by Saint Bernard of Clairvaux, this Cistercian monastery is a symbol of the religious fervor and architectural prowess of the...
4.1 miNW
Church
St. Martin's Church, Martigny-Courpierre
104 min walk • The Saint-Martin church is a Catholic church located in the commune of Martigny-Courpierre, in the Aisne department in France.
3 miW
Cemetery
Nécropole nationale de Cerny-en-Laonnois, Cerny-en-Laonnois
76 min walk • The Cerny-en-Laonnois National Necropolis is a French World War I war cemetery located in the commune of Cerny-en-Laonnois in the French department of Aisne. The cemetery is located near the Chemin des Dames Memorial.
4.3 miNW
Church
St. Martin's Church, Martigny-Courpierre
110 min walk • The church of Saint-Martin is a church located in the municipality of Monthenault, in the department of Aisne, France.
4.3 miSE
Cemetery
Nécropole nationale de Pontavert, Pontavert
111 min walk • The Pontavert National Necropolis is a World War I military cemetery located on the territory of the commune of Pontavert, on the edge of the D925, at the exit of Pontavert in the direction of Beaurieux, in the Aisne department.
1.9 miE
Cemetery
Nécropole nationale de Craonnelle
50 min walk • The Craonnelle National Necropolis is a World War I military cemetery located on the territory of the commune of Craonnelle in the Aisne department on a slope along the RD 18 between Craonnelle and Craonne.
4.1 miNW
Church
St. John the Baptist Church, Chamouille
106 min walk • The Saint-Jean-Baptiste church is a church located in Pancy-Courton, in France.
6.3 miNW
Church
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Vorges, Bruyères-et-Montbérault
162 min walk • The Saint-Jean-Baptiste church is a church located in Vorges, in France.
4.4 miSE
Church
St. John the Baptist Church
112 min walk • The Saint-Jean-Baptiste church is a church located in Chaudardes, France.
6.9 miNW
Church
St. Martin's Church
176 min walk • The Saint-Martin church is a church located in Nouvion-le-Vineux, in France.
6.7 miNW
Church
Église Saint-Georges-et-Saint-Quirin
171 min walk • The Saint-Georges-et-Saint-Quirin church is a church located in Presles-et-Thierny, France.