The road hereabouts is very picturesque, and one of the finest in the Argonne. It runs south of the woods of Gruerie, Bolante and Chalade, i.e., through that part of the forest where, in 1914-1915, the battles which have made the Argonne famous were fought. Of the many famous places in this forest those most accessible to tourists are mentioned and described in the order in which they may be visited without unduly prolonging the itinerary.
LA HARAZÉE. CHURCH BELL INSTALLED AS GAS ALARM SIGNAL
One kilometre from Vienne-le-Château, take on the left a road, made during the war, which crosses the Biesme, and then follow the right bank, past numerous constructions and shelters (photos above and below), to La Harazée.
In this village, completely ruined, near a French military cemetery, G.C. 67, coming from the left bank of the Biesme, is joined.
Take the small path which first runs alongside a stream, then climbs towards Gruerie Wood, for 500 yards, to see the battlefield. The wood, which was hacked to pieces by the shells, contains numerous defence-works of all kinds, and makes an impressive sight. Further along the road are the German front lines.