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I had the chance to come here with a Marine and visit the fountain - it is a magical place tucked away in the hills and I can only encourage everyone to make the pilgrimage here. The museum is open from May 8th to November 11th and there you can ask for the key to the fountain. The museum also has a small gift shop where they sell small bottles to take water home with you. Semper fi to all the Devil Dogs out there :)

Visited here early October 2023, a must for all Marines! Here’s the deal: 1) Museum is closed a few days a week, and the fountain is kept behind a locked gate. No problem. Just walk to the American cemetery, see the caretaker or any of the security members and they will give you the key. 2) The road is narrow, and people live nearby. It’s a decent walk, maybe 500m from the road, so older persons and those with limitations may have difficulty with that. Hope all current and past Marines are able to make this pilgrimage with their families. Semper Fidelis.

When visiting, check to see if the museum across the street is open for the season yet. The gate to the fountain will be locked if the museum isn't open yet, but all you have to do is to go to the visitor center at the Aisne-Marne American Cemetary and they will give the key to you to use and you just return after you're done. Yes, realistically this is just a fountain for Joe Schmo....but for a jarhead, this is a must. Drink to the former Marines and drink for the future Marines.

Beautiful Place to honor history. Ask for the Key from across the Street at the Museum.... If Closed go to the guard shack at the American cemetery and request the key.

The Museum is open from May 8 through November 11th this year (2023). If you arrive before or after these dates, go to the Aisne-Marne American Cemetary (aka Cimetière américan du bois Belleau) visitors center (less than a 5 minute drive south from the fountain). They will loan you the gate key to visit the fountain.

It is in private property so make sure to be respectful if open. The people at the American Cemetery have the keys, and they will open the property for marines to drink the water as is tradition.

Beautiful!! IF you are in the area please stop and visit this place. It is the place of a big battle with the Marines. This is where Devil Dog became the Marines nickname.

I was caught off guard to discover the fountain was not accessible unless the museum is open. The buildings and property are not well maintained. You can get an obstructed view through the fence, though. There is a beautiful, mature tree between the fountain and the road.