Étaples Military Cemetery

THE LARGEST MILITARY CEMETERY OF THE COMMONWEALTH FORCES IS IN ÉTAPLES

Cimetière militaire

At the northern exit of Étaples, between the road leading to Boulogne-sur-mer and Canche Bay, the cemetery is managed by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission

This place of remembrance is the largest Commonwealth cemetery in France. Twelve thousand male and female soldiers, of all nationalities, have been buried here since the end of the First World War. A sign at the entrance summarises in English the history of the cemetery and a QR code provides access to additional content.

THE COMMONWEALTH MILITARY CEMETERY IS A UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE

“The town of Etaples sur mer is pleased to welcome this prestigious recognition from UNESCO, for the memory of the soldiers who came to defend our freedoms and who are buried here. It is a beautiful tribute which should accentuate the impact of memorial tourism on our territory. » specifies Franck Tindiller, Mayor of Etaples sur mer.

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Cimetière militaire d'Étaples

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Cimetière militaire d\'Étaples 50.535226, 1.624560

Dive into history during a guided tour. After an introduction to the Tourist Office with our guide, we offer you a special tour “on the way of the first war”: presentation of the context of the Great War (1914-1918) in Étaples then commented walk to the cemetery British: history of the place, architecture, construction, settlement and distribution of graves. Provide a vehicle for on-site transportation (2 km). Places limited to 35 people maximum.

Calendar 2024: 

  • Saturday February 14 : 2:30 p.m.
  • Saturday march 2 : 2:30 p.m.
  • Saturday march 9 : 2:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday april 17 : 2:30 p.m.
  • Saturday april 27 : 2:30 p.m.
  • Saturday may 4 : 2:30 p.m.
  • Saturday june 15 : 2:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday july 3 : 10:00 a.m.
  • Saturday july 20 : 10:00 a.m.
  • Saturday july 27 : 10:00 a.m.
  • Wednesday august 7 : 10:00 a.m.
  • Saturday august 10 : 10:00 a.m.
  • Wednesday august 14 : 10:00 a.m.
  • Wednesday august 21 : 10:00 a.m.
  • Saturday august 31 : 10:00 a.m.
  • Saturday september 14 : 10:00 a.m.
  • Saturday september 28 : 10:00 a.m.
  • Wednesday octobrer 26 : 2:30 p.m.

The tours are open to all and last approximately 1 hour 30 minutes. Adult: €5. Child (4 to 12 years): €4 > These rates only concern the guide’s fees, access to the site is free.

Reservations: Tourist Office

03 21 09 56 94 or by mail contact@etaples-tourisme.com

You are part of an association, a club, a school … for an adapted offer, do not hesitate to consult the Groups service.


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