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French Monument (Den Engel) — Kemmelberg

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French Monument (Den Engel) — Kemmelberg

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    October 26, 2022

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    French Monument 'The Angel'
    The memorial column on top of the Kemmelberg is one of the most important French monuments in the Westhoek. It reminds us of the many French …
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    June 23, 2020

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    Commemorative monument for the French fallen who died on the Kemmelberg during the last German spring offensive in April 1918.
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    October 19, 2023

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    The Monument Aux Soldats Français is a white cement war memorial on the Kemmelberg. It was placed in commemoration of the French soldiers who died there in April 1918 during the Battle of Kemmelberg. It is located near a French mass grave (western flank) containing more than 5,000 French soldiers. The 17 meter high monument was inaugurated on September 18, 1932.

    A Greek goddess of victory with wings stands against the column on the pedestal. The monument is therefore popularly called Den Engel. The column itself mentions the name of the French units that fought here.
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    1. Pont Rouge – Mesen loop from La Madeleine

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    Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Location: Heuvelland, Ieper, West Flanders, Flanders, Belgium

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