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.
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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
11 November Remembrance Day Moment of Reflection at the Canadian National Vimy Memorial
11 November 2020 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
For information about the memorial and how to find its location you can see our webpage at:
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