14-18 Meuse-Argonne

I have just returned from a super 4 days exploring the First World War battlefields in the Argonne, basing myself at 14-18 Meuse Argonne in Montfaucon. I was very well looked after by Didi - in particular the freshly cooked evening meals were lovely. Great value.

We did not stay at the hotel, but had Maarten recommended to us by our travel agent. He spent 3 1/2 hours with us as we tried to unravel some mysteries surrounding the death of my great uncle who was a member of the lost battalion back in 1918. Not only did we visit the cemetery, but also the battlefield sites as well as the spot where the lost battalion was actually lost. What was most appreciated was that Maarten was able to do lots of research before we arrived and determined that in fact, my great uncle is not buried in the cemetery but was missing an action. The last spot on the tour was the place, that according to his commanding officer, my uncle had been killed and eventually buried. This place is an amazing resource and we cannot wait to solve the rest of the mystery together.

A simple, no-frills, B&B, but an excellent place to stay. Our room was very comfortable and clean. Didi and Maarten are excellent hosts, and we were made to feel at home straightaway. We took advantage of their very reasonable "table d'hotes", and breakfast was nice too. A great location, with just a short walk up to the American Monument. Ours was only a short stay, and we didn't have chance to look around the museum, but everything in the building has a sense of history. For those who don't speak much French, there is no problem here. Thoroughly recommended.

Perfect place to stay if you are in the area or interested in WW1 history, especially the American Meuse-Argonne Offensive. Didi and Maarten are the perfect hosts, the food is amazing, the bedrooms are great, the town is charming, the building is historical, and the location is the best!!! Maarten has authored several books on WW1 and offers battlefield tours. They have a museum attached to their BNB that is a must see. And Didi offers delicious meals, breakfast and dinner! All the food is homemade and a lot of produce from their garden, don’t miss the homemade rhubarb compote! I didn’t know what to expect when my husband and I decided to visit the area and booked a room for a couple of nights. The historical sites we visited close to this BnB were mind-blowing and 14-18 Meuse -Argonne far exceeded our expectations!