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THE CAVERNE DU DRAGON

Interactive museum of the Caverne du Dragon ©JP.Gilson
Interactive museum of the Caverne du Dragon
Outside the Caverne du Dragon
Underground tunnels of the museum
Visiting the museum

02160 - OULCHES-LA-VALLEE-FOULON

On the Chemin des Dames, the Dragon’s Lair, a former limestone quarry located nearly 50 feet below ground, offers a poignant insight into the lives of soldiers during the Great War. Through sound, image and archive documents, visitors discover far below the front line what daily life must have been like for the troops.



Fun for all the family :

The quest for the dragon
During World War I, German soldiers occupied a former limestone quarry nearly 50 feet below ground and called it the Drachenhöhle (the Dragon’s Lair). Why this name? Did a dragon once live here? Come and do your own enquiry into the mysterious traces discovered in this strange den!
Between reality and imagination, this enjoyable visit is an original way to find out about the Great War (1914-1918) and the lives of the soldiers.


Every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m.



Events :

La journée du poilu (A remembrance day) – April
To commemorate the fighting on the Chemin des Dames and pay a tribute to the millions of men from every continent that fought in World War I, the Aisne department each year organises the ‘La journée du poilu’ (The “poilus” is the familiar term used to refer the soldiers of WWI). This takes place on the anniversary of the tragic attack orchestrated by French General Nivelle. The programme includes walks to historic sites, concerts, poetry readings and exhibitions…



Useful information :

Opening dates and times:
Guided tours only - Period 01:30 - Visits limited to 49 people
Daily from 15/01 to 30/06 and from 01/09 to 15/12
Departure visits from 10:00 a.m. to the miday and from 13:00 p.m. to 16:30 p.m.
Daily in July and August
Departure visits from 10:00 a.m. to the miday and from 13:00 p.m. to 17:30 p.m.


Closed on:
Monday from December to March, unless Monday holiday


Prices:
Adult: 6€
Children (6-18): 3€
Family pass: 15€
Prix malin card* : 4€


*(Prix malin card: available for families with children, ask for your card from the Aisne Tourist Board).

Information and reservation :

THE CAVERNE DU DRAGON
Chemin des Dames
02160 - OULCHES-LA-VALLEE-FOULON
Tel.: 03 23 25 14 18
E-mail: caverne@cg02.fr
Web site: Click here

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THE CAVERNE DU DRAGON
Chemin des Dames
02160 OULCHES-LA-VALLEE-FOULON

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