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Meuse
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With places like the Argonne, Montmédy (and its military works from Vauban to the Maginot Line) and especially Verdun, the Meuse is a destination for History and Remembrance, particularly, of course, for everything related to the First World War. This is indeed its main tourist attraction.
Overview
Key facts
- Type of place: department.
- Location:
- Department code: 55.
- Bordering departments:
- Prefecture: Bar-le-Duc.
- Sub-prefectures: Commercy, Verdun.
- Number of municipalities: 501.
- Population: 191,530 inhabitants (2014).
- Area: 6,211 km².
- Density: 31 inhabitants/km².
- Highest point:
- Lowest point:
- Coastline: 0 km; no maritime access.
- Highlights (out of ): Nature ; Culture ; Relaxation-holidays /
- Website: http://www.tourisme-meuse.com
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Tourism
With places like the Argonne, Montmédy (and its military works from Vauban to the Maginot Line) and especially Verdun, the Meuse is a destination for History and Remembrance, particularly, of course, for everything related to the First World War. This is indeed its main tourist attraction.