La Tête des Faux

La Tête des Faux is an iconic site of the First World War, classified as a historic monument. Its name recalls the ancient beech forest that once covered it.

In August 1914, German observers settled there and directed artillery fire, notably causing the destruction of the French command camp at the end of November.

Traces of this conflict are still visible today, such as the barbed wire left abandoned at the top of the hill, poignant reminders of this dark period.

A challenging hike allows visitors to explore this battlefield and its remains, offering an immersion into the history of the French soldiers, nicknamed the Poilus.

The site also houses two major memorial sites of the Western Front, both listed as UNESCO World Heritage: the German military cemetery of Kahm and the Duchesne crossroads national necropolis.