Vaucouleurs takes its name from this part of the Meuse river, called Val des Couleurs. This Joan of Arc town (dedicated to Joan of Arc) was located a few kilometers from the front during the First World War. Today, it is a charming village with many streams and beautiful forests.

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June 26, 2025

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We particularly enjoyed the history of the town, situated on the Meuse River. The beautiful town hall was built in 1847/48 on the site of a monastery in the Italian Renaissance style. In front of the town hall stands the gigantic equestrian statue of Joan of Arc, revered by the French. This cast-iron monument weighs 2.5 tons. Joan is said to have conquered the city. There is also a Joan of Arc Museum in the town.

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December 2, 2017

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"Vaucouleurs gained notoriety above all through the French national saint Joan of Arc. She came from neighboring Domrémy to the south and asked for an audience for the first time …

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3. Bois-Chenu Basilica – Vaucouleurs loop from Pagny-la-Blanche-Côte

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Location: Vaucouleurs, Commercy, Great East, France

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