Le Linge

The scene of bloody fighting

"Le Linge" was one of the bloodiest battles of the First World War. Between July 20 and October 15, 1915, the Germans organised their defence here in order to prevent French troops advancing on Colmar. The fighting was extremely violent with 17,000 victims on the French and German sides. Gas-filled shells and flame throwers were used here.

Le Linge today

The battlefield is situated at the top of a rocky hillock, dotted with a few trees and lined with trenches dug out of the sandstone. The bunkers and barbed wire which crisscrossed the area have been retained. A very moving memorial site, the battlefield contains numerous black-and-white crosses marking the final resting place of French and German troops. A museum includes numerous items found on the site including weapons, personal belongings, munitions and other relics. Models of the battlefield, video clips and photos further add to the experience.

info :

Musée mémorial du Linge
Collet du Linge
68370 Orbey
Tél : 03 89 77 29 97
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Ouverture :

Open from 06/04/2012
Horaires d'accueil: Ouvert tous les jours du 6 avril (vendredi saint) au 11 novembre, de 9 h à 12 h 30 et de 14 h à 18 h

Price :

	Price euros
Adulte	3
Enfants	gratuit jusqu'à 16 ans
Groupes	2,50

Gratuité (age limite) : 16 ans
Groupe (nb de personnes mini) : 2,50 € (10 personnes)

Services:

Animaux acceptés: Non

Description de la visite:

Formule de visite proposées: Visite guidée pour groupes sur RDV, Visite libre
Langues parlées: Français uniquement

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