Verdun (, also UK: , US: , French: [vɛʁdœ̃] ; official name before 1970: Verdun-sur-Meuse) is a city in the Meuse department in Grand Est, northeastern France. It is an arrondissement of the department.
Verdun is the biggest city in Meuse, although the capital of the department is Bar-le-Duc, which is slightly smaller than Verdun. It is well known for giving its name to a major battle of the First World War.
Known in ancient times as: Viriodunum
Periods/Settlements: roman, late-antique
Distance between:
Paris to Verdun139 Miles / 225 Kms Marseille to Verdun407 Miles / 654 Kms
Population: 210 inhabitants
Code of the commune:
09328 Postal Code:
09310
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