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Dragon's Cave

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Dragon's Cave

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    June 17, 2025

    Deep beneath the Chemin des Dames plateau lies the Caverne du Dragon, a former limestone quarry that was transformed into a strategic underground fortress during the First World War. From 1915, German troops took over the cave and built dormitories, a chapel, an aid station and even an electricity network. Later, the cave was partially retaken by the French, and both armies temporarily lived side by side, separated by walls in the darkness.
    The name “Caverne du Dragon” (Drachenhöhle) refers to the mythical dragon from Germanic legends, inspired by the smoke that rose from the loopholes as if from the mouth of a monster.
    Today, the cave is a museum and memorial site, where visitors can explore the underground passages and experience the traces of soldiers’ lives in the depths.

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      January 11, 2024

      The Dragon's Cave is a place for goosebumps. It's unbelievable how you dig in during war. An absolute highlight on the Chemin des Dames!

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        Location: Oulches-La-Vallée-Foulon, Laon, Hauts-De-France, France

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