The Parc Mémorial de Thiepval is an impressive war memorial that commemorates the 72,337 missing British and South African soldiers who died during the Battle of the Somme in World War I. Designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens, the memorial is considered one of the greatest British monumental works of the twentieth century. The park also includes a visitor centre, opened in 2004, and the Jardins de la Paix, where visitors can reflect and enjoy the serene surroundings. Every year on 1 July, remembrance ceremonies are held to honour the victims of the Battle of the Somme.

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May 10, 2025

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An interesting anecdote is that the monument was inaugurated in 1932 by the Prince of Wales and the French President Albert Lebrun. The monument consists of a series of arches supported by sixteen massive square pillars, on which the names of the missing soldiers are engraved. At the foot of the monument is a Franco-British military cemetery with 600 graves: 300 French and 300 British soldiers.

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Officially part of the Historial de la Grande Guerre, the Thiepval Museum is located near the impressive Thiepval Memorial and offers an in-depth look at the Battle of the Somme …

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1. Around the Thiepval Memorial Trail

8.37km

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Hike a moderate 5.2-mile (8.4 km) loop from Thiepval, exploring the poignant Thiepval Memorial and historic WWI battlefields.

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2. Somme Trench Museum – Thiepval Memorial loop from Albert

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Thiepval Memorial – Thiepval Memorial Park loop from Thiepval

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Thiepval, Péronne, Hauts-De-France, France

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1. Around the Thiepval Memorial Trail

2. Somme Trench Museum – Thiepval Memorial loop from Albert

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