Last updated · Beaumont-en-Verdunois (Grand Est, 326 m elevation) commune guide reviewed by the FranceStarter editorial team
What to See & Do in Beaumont-en-Verdunois (Grand Est)
Served by Gare de Verdun (10.6 km) in the Meuse department of Grand Est, Beaumont-en-Verdunois (INSEE 55039; pop. 21,798) offers easy access to Tranchée des Baïonnettes and Fort de Douaumont at 326 m altitude. Visitors use Beaumont-en-Verdunois as a walkable base for tasting Choucroute garnie d'Alsace & Baeckeoffe and Kougelhopf, bretzels & pain d'épices across Grand Est.
In Beaumont-en-Verdunois (Beaumont-en-Verdunois (55039), 326 m elevation, pop. 21,798), top sights and local landmarks include Tranchée des Baïonnettes (5.1 km) · Fort de Douaumont (5.2 km) · Fort de Vacherauville (7.4 km) · Fort de Vaux (7.9 km) · Fort de Souville (8.2 km), alongside surrounding quartiers and hameaux such as Flabas (3.6 km), Crépion (5.8 km), Gibercy (7.1 km), Vaux-devant-Damloup (7.1 km). Within Grand Est (Meuse), Beaumont-en-Verdunois serves as a commune in grand est (Regional km², Urban/Town residents/km²) that pairs well with wider regional highlights including Strasbourg Grande Île & Petite France, Colmar, Riquewihr & Eguisheim on the Alsace Wine Route, Reims Cathedral & Épernay Avenue de Champagne, Nancy Place Stanislas & Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle.
- Nearby Landmarks & Monuments in Beaumont-en-Verdunois: Tranchée des Baïonnettes (5.1 km) · Fort de Douaumont (5.2 km) · Fort de Vacherauville (7.4 km) · Fort de Vaux (7.9 km) · Fort de Souville (8.2 km)
- Local Quartiers, Villages & Lieux-dits (Beaumont-en-Verdunois): Flabas (3.6 km), Crépion (5.8 km), Gibercy (7.1 km), Vaux-devant-Damloup (7.1 km)
- Historic Core & Weekly Marché of Beaumont-en-Verdunois: Stroll the central square around the Mairie, parish church, and morning market stalls in Beaumont-en-Verdunois.
How to Get to Beaumont-en-Verdunois: Nearest SNCF Station & Rail Access
Rail & road access for Beaumont-en-Verdunois (49.2588°N, 5.408°E): Nearest station is Gare de Verdun (10.6 km), connecting via the regional hub of Gare de Strasbourg-Ville & Gare de Reims (SNCF TGV INOUI, ICE & TER Fluo). TGV Est from Paris Est to Reims (45m), Nancy (1h30), Metz (1h25) and Strasbourg (1h46); frequent TER Fluo Alsace wine-route trains to Sélestat and Colmar.
- SNCF TER & transit cards for Beaumont-en-Verdunois: Once in Grand Est, SNCF TER regional trains and departmental coaches link Strasbourg with Beaumont-en-Verdunois (Gare de Verdun (10.6 km)). Urban trams and buses accept contactless bank cards and regional passes (Navigo Easy in Paris, TCL in Lyon, Lignes d'Azur in Nice).
- Luggage & station storage near Beaumont-en-Verdunois: Major SNCF hubs in Grand Est offer consignes (left-luggage lockers). If stopping in Beaumont-en-Verdunois between bases, verify bag dimensions in our SNCF & Airline Luggage Checker.
- Driving & car rental around Beaumont-en-Verdunois: While Beaumont-en-Verdunois centre-ville is accessible by rail and local bus, picking up a rental car at Gare de Strasbourg-Ville & Gare de Reims (SNCF TGV INOUI, ICE & TER Fluo) makes it easy to explore rural vineyards, châteaux, and scenic passes across Grand Est. See our Driving in France, Autoroute Tolls & Crit'Air Guide.
What Locals Eat in Beaumont-en-Verdunois (Grand Est Specialties)
1. Signature Dish in Beaumont-en-Verdunois (Entrée & Plat)
In Beaumont-en-Verdunois (Meuse), traditional tables feature: Alsatian winstub and Lorraine brasserie fare—wood-fired Tarte flambée (Flammekueche), Choucroute garnie d'Alsace, slow-simmered Baeckeoffe, Quiche Lorraine, Coq au Riesling, and Potée Champenoise. Across the Meuse department, Beaumont-en-Verdunois showcases seasonal market produce, artisanal boulangeries, and AOC wines from Grand Est.
2. Wine & Cellar Pairings Around Beaumont-en-Verdunois
Around Beaumont-en-Verdunois and across Meuse, local wine lists and cellar pairings highlight: Grand Cru Alsace whites (Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris), Crémant d'Alsace, Côtes de Toul, and legendary Champagne houses across Reims, Épernay, and the Côte des Blancs.
3. AOC / AOP Cheeses & Boulangerie in Beaumont-en-Verdunois
At the weekly market and fromageries of Beaumont-en-Verdunois (Meuse), look for: Munster AOP cheese with caraway, Brie de Meaux, Kougelhopf yeasted cake, soft Alsace bretzels, Mirabelle de Lorraine tarts, Reims pink biscuits (Biscuits Roses), and Mulhouse/Strasbourg bredle.
4. Dining Rhythm & Market Hours in Beaumont-en-Verdunois
Cozy wood-paneled winstub dinners along the Alsace Wine Route, cellar tours in Champagne chalk crayères, and December Christkindelsmärik stalls steaming with mulled white wine (vin chaud blanc). In a mid-sized French town like Beaumont-en-Verdunois (pop. 21,798), travelers will find multiple artisan bakeries, fromageries, brasseries around the main square and SNCF station, and a lively weekly open-air market showcasing Meuse producers.
Across Beaumont-en-Verdunois (Beaumont-en-Verdunois (55039)) and the wider Grand Est region, look for bistro chalkboards featuring Tarte flambée (Flammekueche) baked in wood-fired ovens, Choucroute garnie d'Alsace & Baeckeoffe, Kougelhopf, bretzels & pain d'épices, Quiche Lorraine & Mirabelle plum tart, Champagne Grands Crus & Alsace Riesling, Gewürztraminer and Crémant. For allergy cards or restaurant phrases in Beaumont-en-Verdunois, use our French Phrasebook & Show-to-Staff Cards or practice speaking in Learn French for Travelers.
5 Nearest Neighboring Communes & Day Trips from Beaumont-en-Verdunois
The 5 closest neighboring French communes (communes limitrophes) to Beaumont-en-Verdunois (49.2588°N, 5.408°E, 326 m elevation) for local day trips across Grand Est are:
- Louvemont-Côte-du-Poivre (2.4 km from Beaumont-en-Verdunois)
- Ville-devant-Chaumont (4.1 km from Beaumont-en-Verdunois)
- Haumont-près-Samogneux (4.3 km from Beaumont-en-Verdunois)
- Ornes (4.7 km from Beaumont-en-Verdunois)
- Bezonvaux (5.0 km from Beaumont-en-Verdunois)
Commune Facts, Elevation & Best Time to Visit Beaumont-en-Verdunois
Seasonal advice for Beaumont-en-Verdunois (Grand Est, 326 m elevation): Best time to visit Grand Est: May–Oct (harvest & wine route), late Nov–Dec (Alsace Christmas markets). Pair your visit to Beaumont-en-Verdunois with regional highlights across Grand Est: Strasbourg Grande Île & Petite France, Colmar, Riquewihr & Eguisheim on the Alsace Wine Route, Reims Cathedral & Épernay Avenue de Champagne, Nancy Place Stanislas & Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle.
| Commune Fact | Details for Beaumont-en-Verdunois (Beaumont-en-Verdunois (55039)) |
|---|---|
| Official Commune Name | Beaumont-en-Verdunois (55039) (Beaumont-en-Verdunois) |
| Administrative Role | Commune in Grand Est |
| Region & Prefecture Capital | Grand Est (Capital: Strasbourg) |
| Geographic Zone | Meuse |
| Population | 21,798 residents |
| Surface Area / Density | Regional km² · Urban/Town residents per km² |
| GeoNames Elevation | 326 m elevation |
| Nearest Rail Station | Gare de Verdun (10.6 km) |
| Municipal Heritage | Official Municipality |
| GPS Coordinates | 49.2588°N, 5.408°E |
Practical Travel Tips for Beaumont-en-Verdunois
- Office de Tourisme in Beaumont-en-Verdunois: Visit the local Office de Tourisme near the historic center of Beaumont-en-Verdunois (or at Gare de Strasbourg-Ville & Gare de Reims (SNCF TGV INOUI, ICE & TER Fluo)) for walking maps, market days, and seasonal château or museum hours.
- Cards, Euros & ATMs in Beaumont-en-Verdunois: Bistros, bakeries, and shops in Beaumont-en-Verdunois accept Visa and Mastercard (contactless sans contact up to €50), though keeping €10–€20 in coins and small notes is helpful for open-air market stalls and village bakeries. BNP Paribas, Crédit Agricole, Société Générale, and La Banque Postale ATMs operate across Grand Est.
- French dining hours in Beaumont-en-Verdunois: Outside nonstop brasseries near major stations, kitchens in Beaumont-en-Verdunois serve lunch strictly from 12:00 to 13:45 and dinner from 19:15 to 21:30.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Beaumont-en-Verdunois (Beaumont-en-Verdunois (55039)) located in France?
Beaumont-en-Verdunois (Beaumont-en-Verdunois (55039)) is a commune located in Grand Est in the Meuse region of France (coordinates: 49.2588°N, 5.408°E, 326 m elevation). It has a population of 21,798 across Regional km² (Urban/Town/km²).
How do I get to Beaumont-en-Verdunois by SNCF train?
Travelers reach Beaumont-en-Verdunois via Gare de Verdun (10.6 km) and the main regional gateway of Gare de Strasbourg-Ville & Gare de Reims (SNCF TGV INOUI, ICE & TER Fluo). TGV Est from Paris Est to Reims (45m), Nancy (1h30), Metz (1h25) and Strasbourg (1h46); frequent TER Fluo Alsace wine-route trains to Sélestat and Colmar. Compare fares and travel times in our SNCF TGV INOUI, Ouigo & TER Fare Calculator.
What local food is Beaumont-en-Verdunois (Grand Est) known for?
In Beaumont-en-Verdunois and across Grand Est, signature regional dishes include Tarte flambée (Flammekueche) baked in wood-fired ovens, Choucroute garnie d'Alsace & Baeckeoffe, Kougelhopf, bretzels & pain d'épices, plus Quiche Lorraine & Mirabelle plum tart and Champagne Grands Crus & Alsace Riesling, Gewürztraminer and Crémant. Look for artisan boulangeries, weekly open-air marchés, and bistros offering a weekday Formule du Midi.
When is the best time of year to visit Beaumont-en-Verdunois?
For Beaumont-en-Verdunois (Grand Est, 326 m elevation): Best time to visit Grand Est: May–Oct (harvest & wine route), late Nov–Dec (Alsace Christmas markets). Check our France Seasonal Calendar for month-by-month weather and festival highlights.
Official Sources & References for Beaumont-en-Verdunois
- Atout France (Official France Tourism Agency)
- SNCF Connect — Train Schedules & Fares
- Wikipedia: Beaumont-en-Verdunois
Official commune, rail, and tourism references for Beaumont-en-Verdunois (Grand Est, 49.2588°N, 5.408°E) verified against Atout France, SNCF Connect, and INSEE / GeoNames data.