French Flanders & Artois WW1 Events
This page provides information about events related to the First World War taking place on and around the French Flanders and Artois battlefields. Index to the listings:
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Remembrance Ceremony
Weekly Act of Remembrance: Souvenir Flame
Sundays (Palm Sunday to 11 November inclusive) at 11.45 hours
Ablain St-Nazaire French Military Cemetery (Notre Dame de Lorette), Souchez
Free
Each Sunday from Palm Sunday to 11 November at 11.45 hours the “Souvenir Flame” in the centre of the cemetery is rekindled by the leader of the Honour Guards on duty that day.
Ablain St-Nazaire French Military Cemetery (Notre Dame de Lorette), Souchez
ANZAC Day Wreath Laying Ceremony, Bullecourt
25 April 2020, at 15.00 hours and 16.00 hours
Location: Bullecourt 62128
- Event One: 15.00 hours ANZAC Day Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Commonwealth and the French monuments in Bullecourt village centre, the Square du Souvenir Français
- Event Two: 16:00 hours ANZAC Day Commemorative Service at the Australian “Digger” Memorial on the outskirts of the village.
For information about these and other ANZAC Day Services in France and Belgium you can visit the Australian Government Department of Veterans' Affairs:
Website: www.dva.gov.au Anzac Day in France 2020
Or make an enquiry at the Musée Jean et Denise Letaille - Bullecourt 1917
Email (Musée Bullecourt 1917): musee-bullecourt1917@cc-sudartois.fr
Telephone: +33 3 21 55 33 20
For information about the Australian Memorial Park Bullecourt see our page:
10 November Annual Ceremony of Remembrance at the Canadian National Vimy Memorial
10 November, 2019 at 11.00-12.00 hours
Location: Canadian National Vimy Memorial, Chemin des canadiens, 62580 Givenchy-en-Gohelle
Free
Details of the Ceremony of Remembrance can be requested from the Veterans Affairs Canada/Anciens Combattants Canada website:
Website: www.veterans.gc.ca Canadian National Vimy Memorial 10 November 2019
11 November Remembrance Day Moment of Reflection at the Canadian National Vimy Memorial
11 November 2019 at 11.00 hours
Location: Canadian National Vimy Memorial, Chemin des canadiens, 62580 Givenchy-en-Gohelle
Free
Members of the public are welcome to attend. No invitation is required. Please arrive before 10.30 hours.
Canadian student guides will hold a 'Moment of Reflection' at the Canadian National Vimy Memorial.
Details are available on the on the Veterans Affairs Canada/Anciens Combattants Canada website:
Website: www.veterans.gc.ca Canadian National Vimy Memorial 11 November 2019
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