Historic sites in Picardie
If you’re looking to explore Historic Sites in Picardie and the surrounding area then you can explore our interactive map above or navigate further by using the links below.
There’s a fantastic selection of Historic Sites in Picardie and you can plan some great things to see on your trips by browsing our selection. Once you’ve explored the Historic Sites in Picardie you can use our itinerary planner tool to plan out your trip and then print off a free pocket guidebook.
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Historical sites in Picardie : Site Index
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Aisne-Marne American Cemetery
The Aisne-Marne American Cemetery is a US World War I cemetery and the site of the Battle of Belleau Wood.
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Chateau-Thierry American Monument
The Chateau-Thierry American Monument is a World War I American memorial.
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Cimetière Chinois de Nolette
Cimetière Chinois de Nolette is a French World War One memorial site to the Chinese workers who contributed to the war effort.
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Historial de la Grande Guerre
Historial de la Grande Guerre is a museum near the site of the Battle of the Somme and focused on the social effects of World War I.
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Le P’tit Train de la Haute Somme
Le P’tit Train de la Haute Somme is a reconstruction of the supply line used by allied forces in France during World War I.
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Lochnagar Crater
The Lochnagar Crater is a large indentation in the earth in France where one of the explosions was set off which signalled the start of the Battle of the Somme.
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Newfoundland Memorial
The Newfoundland Memorial represents the best surviving trench system from World War One and commemorates the efforts of the 1st Battalion of the Canadian Newfoundland Regiment.
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Oise-Aisne American Cemetery
Oise-Aisne American Cemetery is a World War I cemetery and memorial containing the grave of 6,012 American soldiers who lost their lives in this conflict.
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Pozieres
Pozieres was the site of a major battle between Allied and German forces in 1916 during the First World War, forming the first part of the Battle of the Somme.
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Somme battlefields
The Somme battlefields in France are a series of sites where the Battle of the Somme was fought during World War I.
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The Chapel of the Souvenir Francais
The Chapel of the Souvenir Francais is a memorial to French soldiers who fought in the Battle of the Somme.
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The Franco Australian Museum
The Franco Australian Museum in the Picardie region of France explores the contributions and experiences of Australian troops during World War I.
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The Somme 1916 Museum
The Somme 1916 Museum explores the realities of the First World War Battle of the Somme.
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Thiepval Memorial
The Thiepval Memorial is a Commonwealth memorial dedicated to over 72,000 servicemen who died in the Somme region during WWI.
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Ulster Memorial Tower
The Ulster Memorial Tower in France is a memorial to the men of Ulster who fought and gave their lives during World War I.