Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery, in Romagne-sous-Montfaucon, France, and St. Mihiel American Cemetery, in Thiaucourt, France, are honored to announce their first participation in the Printemps des Poètes, a French national event celebrating poetry.

On this occasion, they will offer unique guided tours that provide a poetic perspective on the soldiers commemorated at these World War I commemorative sites.

Visitors will have the opportunity to discover these historically rich locations with our interpretive guides.

These one-hour poetic tours will combine personal soldier stories and readings of poems written by or for the American soldiers of World War I.

If you are interested in participating, please see the details below for each tour:

Poetic Tours at Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery 

• Saturday, March 22, 2025 – 3:15 p.m. (local time)
• Sunday, March 23, 2025 – 3:15 p.m. (local time)
• Meeting point: the central fountain of the cemetery
• Registration: not required
• Please note that the tours will be followed by the retiring of the colors at 4:30 p.m.

Poetic Tours at St. Mihiel American Cemetery

• Saturday, March 22, 2025 – 3 p.m. (local time)
• Sunday, March 23, 2025 – 3 p.m. (local time)
• Meeting point: reception
• Registration: required via email address [saint-mihiel@abmc.gov] or via phone +33 3 83 80 01 01.

We recommend wearing walking shoes for the comfort of our visitors and dressing warmly for the occasion.

To learn more about St. Mihiel American Cemetery, please visit this page: https://www.abmc.gov/cemeteries-memorials/about-st-mihiel-american-cemetery/

To learn more about Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery, please visit this page: https://www.abmc.gov/cemeteries-memorials/about-meuse-argonne-american-cemetery/