Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery and Montfaucon American Monument, two American Battle Monuments Commission historic sites dedicated to honoring the deeds of American service members who served and died in World War I, invite visitors to explore their rich history. In July and August 2025, their teams will offer free one-hour guided tours on specific days.

ABMC staff will provide the tours, giving a deeper understanding of the sites’ history, their significance, and share some stories of the service members buried or commemorated at those sites.

Guided tour details:

Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery: 

• Dates: Wednesdays from July 16 to Aug. 20, 2025
• Time of the guided tours: one-hour guided tours (no reservation required) at 3:15 p.m. CET
• Location: Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery, Rue du Général Pershing, 55110 Romagne-sous-Montfaucon, France
• Meeting point: Central basin

The tours will be followed by the lowering of the colors at 4:30 p.m. CET.

Montfaucon American Monument: 

• Dates: Saturdays from July 5 to Aug. 30, 2025
• Time of the guided tours: one-hour guided tours (no reservation required) at 3 p.m. CET
• Location: Montfaucon American Monument, Rue d’Amérique, 55270 Montfaucon d’Argonne, France
• Meeting point: at the foot of the monument

The American Battle Monuments Commission sites are a constant reminder of Gen. John J. Pershing’s promise that, “time will not dim the glory of their deeds.”