Bouconville - Vauclair, France, ruins of the Cistercian Abbey of Vauclair

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, Bouconville-Vauclair, Picardy, France - Kloster Vauclair (Vallis clara), Ruinen der 1134 gegruendeten Zisterzienserabtei, zerstoert durch Artellerie in der Schlacht an der Aisne mit Schwerpunkt beim naheliegenden Craonne. Die Franzosen versuchten zwischen April und August 1917 unter grossen Verlusten vergeblich einen Durchbruch durch die deutschen Stellungen entlang des Plateaus Le chemin des Dames im Departement Aisne. / Ruin of the abbey of Vauclair at the plateau Le chemin des Dames. The abbey was destroyed in the battle of the Aisne. Between April and August 1917 the French in vain tried to break through the German lines. GT

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Size: 3468px × 5300px
Location: Bouconville-Vauclair, Picardy, France
Photo credit: © Bastian / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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