Ouvrage de Fermont
Large Maginot Line work in Meurthe-et-Moselle, opened as a museum by volunteers, with underground galleries, turrets and a model electric train.
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About the museum
The Fermont work (ouvrage A2) was built from 1931 to 1935 in the Crusnes sector, to plans by the CORF. Designed as a large artillery work, it has seven combat blocks, although nine had been planned. Its galleries descend as deep as 30 meters underground.
In 1939–1940, more than 550 soldiers and 19 officers were stationed there. In June 1940, German forces bombarded the work several times; it held out until the armistice of June 22, 1940, and is considered undefeated. After the war, the army restored it and used it at the start of the Cold War, before gradually abandoning it.
Since 1977, the work has been open to the public thanks to volunteers from the Association des Amis de l’Ouvrage de Fermont et de la ligne Maginot. It has become one of the largest museums in France devoted to the Maginot Line and the Second World War. The visit combines an open-air museum, an equipment museum and a gallery route with barracks, a power plant, kitchens and a historic electric train.
Highlights
- More than 2.5 km of underground galleries, up to 30 m deep
- Historic electric train used in the galleries
- Five eclipse turrets (tourelles à éclipse) on display, presented as unique in France
- Open-air museum of more than 1,000 m² with military equipment
- Descent by the former military freight lift
- Shell impacts from the 1940 bombardments still visible on the blocks
Permanent exhibition
- Visite de l’ouvrage et du musée de la ligne Maginot – A tour through more than 2.5 km of galleries with barracks, power plant, electric train and combat blocks, complemented by a military equipment museum and an open-air museum.
- Founded
- 1977
- Operated by
- Association des Amis de l’Ouvrage de Fermont et de la ligne Maginot
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €15 |
|---|---|
| Children & teens | €8free up to age 6 · Free for children under 7; €8 for children aged 7 to 16. |
| Groups | –Group and school group rates on request. |
| Families | €36For 2 adults and 2 children: work + train + museum package. |
| Museum only (adult) | €6 |
| Barracks + station + museum (adult) | €13 |
| Family (2 adults + 2 children), barracks + station + museum | €32 |
The full price of €15 covers the complete package of work, train and museum. Combined reduced-rate tickets are available at some tourism partners upon presentation of a proof of purchase. Online ticketing via the website.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The site provides no information on accessibility; contacting them in advance is recommended. The galleries stay cool all year round.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 6 |
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| Family ticket | €36 · For 2 adults and 2 children: work + train + museum package. |
- Family tours & workshops
The fort is presented as suitable for young and old alike, with a family rate and free admission for children under 7.
Getting there & parking
By car
Free parking
Free, secure parking at the entrance to the site for cars, coaches and motorhomes; motorhomes are welcome.
The site lies on the D174 road between Beuveille and Fermont; the museum advises entering “Beuveille” in your GPS. Bike-friendly and horse-friendly facilities (Accueil Vélo and Accueil équestre) are available.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
Fort refreshment kiosk with light snacks (ice cream, chocolate bars, drinks). Dogs on a leash are welcome.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 2.5 hrs |
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| Audio guide | yes (EN) |
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Visit with the train: about 2 hours 30 minutes; without the train (when offered): about 1 hour 30 minutes; museum only: about 45 minutes. Individual visitors have audio guides and booklets in English; groups can book a tour in English. Bring warm clothing and sturdy shoes, even in summer, as the galleries are cool. Group visits and school trips by reservation; an “insolite” tour by headlamp is offered. |
