Montsec American Monument
Montsec, France
A round colonnade on an isolated hill honouring the 1918 Saint-Mihiel offensive. The view reaches across the Woëvre plain to the Lac de Madine.
- Nearest town
- Montsec, France
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 48.8886, 5.7156
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- France: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autoroutes; the limit drops to 110 km/h in rain. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Aire camping-car NonsardMotorhome stopover5 km from Montsec American Monument · 23 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
- Aire classique de HeudicourtMotorhome stopover6 km from Montsec American Monument · 30 pitchesMotorhomesShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Camping d'HeudicourtCampsite6 km from Montsec American MonumentElectricityShowersToiletsDogs allowed
- L'Orée de la ReineCampsite9 km from Montsec American MonumentTentsCaravansDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Camping de la PelouseCampsite15 km from Montsec American Monument · 80 pitchesTentsCaravansToiletsDogs allowed
- Aire de service CommercyMotorhome stopover16 km from Montsec American Monument · 4 pitchesTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalFree
All campsites in France · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Montsec American Monument?
Montsec American Monument is in Montsec, France, at GPS 48.8886, 5.7156. It is about 39 km from Verdun.
Can you camp near Montsec American Monument?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Aire camping-car Nonsard, about 5 km away; within 25 km there are 17 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Montsec American Monument?
Montsec American Monument is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Lorraine: Metz, Nancy and Verdun.
What is there to see near Montsec American Monument?
Places worth a stop nearby: Place Stanislas (41 km), Douaumont Ossuary (41 km), Metz Cathedral (42 km) and European Museum Schengen (80 km).
When is the best time to visit Montsec American Monument?
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)