Nécropole Nationale Française de Notre-Dame de Lorette
Nécropole Nationale Française de Notre-Dame de Lorette
Nécropole Nationale Française de Notre-Dame de Lorette
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David A
Preston, UK517 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
Like many other military cemeteries, it’s the scale which takes your breath away. The inside of the church is so incongruous with what it represents. Unfortunately the Lantern Tower was being repaired. I have been before and inside rest coffins from every French military campaign. Next to it is the Anneau de la Memoire.
Written 15 October 2023
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Antony C
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May 2023 • Family
What can I say, I have been all over the western front about 21 times in total, my extended family lost ten men in ww1 5 of whom I have found and paid my respects. Notre Dame really is stunning, much respect to the French that fell, the Gold ring just left me speechless, I took my wife and my 14yr old daughter this year and whilst there we had dinner in the restaurant there just behind the memorial . I do wish we had not all times I have eaten in many restaurants in France this restaurant was the worst by far, the owner was rude and the staff were not much better, my daughter was nearly in tears my wife was on edge and I left feeling extremely angry one 1 hour 12 minutes between starters and main we waited. and the cleanliness left a lot to be desired, we left after the main course but were still charged for pudding. Please don't go to that restaurant, takes a lot to upset me but that was the worst experience I've had anywhere when visiting the western front this last 25yrs . The little museum there is very good, all in all a breath taking and very humbling place to visit .
Written 12 September 2023
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Maitlandboy
Maitland, Australia459 contributions
May 2019 • Friends
The scale of this French memorial demonstrates the enormity of the human loss that occurred those many many years ago.
To walk in the gates stirs deep emotion for both French and non-French.
Beautifully maintained this is a stunning reminder of the sacrifices that many people made in support of a just cause.
To walk in the gates stirs deep emotion for both French and non-French.
Beautifully maintained this is a stunning reminder of the sacrifices that many people made in support of a just cause.
Written 27 June 2019
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dierik
Lochristi, Belgium272 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
no, it is not fun to see and visit this monument, but the long rows of small crosses with thousands of names are just stunning and impress any visitors, knowing that a few thousands "unknown" rest under the tower in the middle just makes it even more impressive.
Written 28 May 2019
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Sailorsgirl
Springfield, MO5,816 contributions
Apr 2019 • Couples
The National Necropolis of Notre-Dame-de-Lorette is the largest French military cemetery where 42,000 French soldiers who were killed in the Artois and Flanders areas were laid to rest. The cemetery is massive. The Notre-Dame-de Lorette is incredibly beautiful.
Across the road is the relatively new Memorial, The Ring of Remembrance with the names of 580,000 men from around the world who fought and died on the Western Front from 1914-1918. The names are listed alphabetically on the ring that is made up of 500 plates of bronzed stainless steel. As I walked the circle and looked across at the other side, I felt like it was moving around me.
With the names listed alphabetically, it was easy to find the names of at least two famous individuals. Listed on the plates is John Kipling, the son of Rudyard Kipling. Also listed is Joseph Standing Buffalo, grandson of the native American leader Sitting Bull. No one received preferential treatment on this memorial. The names begin with a Nepalese sailor who served in the British Navy, and the very last name is a German soldier. The Ring of Remembrance was inaugurated on November 11, 2014.
There are actually three sites in this single location. The Interpretation Center is located on the foot of the hill. Here you will find a good introduction into the history of the Great War in Northern France, documents, and films.
There is plenty of parking, no WC's so plan ahead. It's a little bit of a walk to the Memorials and the Church, so wear comfortable shoes. There were French Guides at the gate to answer your questions. Don't miss this if you are visiting WWI sites in France. Close by is Vimy Ridge Canadian Memorial and it's new Visitor Center.
Across the road is the relatively new Memorial, The Ring of Remembrance with the names of 580,000 men from around the world who fought and died on the Western Front from 1914-1918. The names are listed alphabetically on the ring that is made up of 500 plates of bronzed stainless steel. As I walked the circle and looked across at the other side, I felt like it was moving around me.
With the names listed alphabetically, it was easy to find the names of at least two famous individuals. Listed on the plates is John Kipling, the son of Rudyard Kipling. Also listed is Joseph Standing Buffalo, grandson of the native American leader Sitting Bull. No one received preferential treatment on this memorial. The names begin with a Nepalese sailor who served in the British Navy, and the very last name is a German soldier. The Ring of Remembrance was inaugurated on November 11, 2014.
There are actually three sites in this single location. The Interpretation Center is located on the foot of the hill. Here you will find a good introduction into the history of the Great War in Northern France, documents, and films.
There is plenty of parking, no WC's so plan ahead. It's a little bit of a walk to the Memorials and the Church, so wear comfortable shoes. There were French Guides at the gate to answer your questions. Don't miss this if you are visiting WWI sites in France. Close by is Vimy Ridge Canadian Memorial and it's new Visitor Center.
Written 28 April 2019
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jh302018
Leeds, UK5 contributions
Apr 2019 • Friends
We visited this place recently, the church and memorial were beautiful and a fitting memorial to the fallen. However our visit was spoilt by the visit we made to the restaurant. our tour guide had e mailed to alert them of our visit and it was confirmed the cafe would be open. The male server was very rude and totally unwelcoming. We were told the cafe was shut and were met with a glare and shrug of the shoulders.As a result 16 hungry people . Not what one would expect at a tourist spot!
Written 18 April 2019
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sandra523
London, UK841 contributions
Jan 2019 • Family
So emotional to see the memorial to the dead soldiers from the First World War . Word to the Wise you can park almost outside if you are disabled ,as the disabled parking is about 1000 feet from the main entrance. Whole area is beautifully maintained . Its a stark reminder of how many families lost their loved ones
Written 12 January 2019
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TiburonTony
Tiburon, CA386 contributions
Nov 2018 • Friends
Besides the necropolis and cemetery which are peaceful and emotive there is a circular wall of remembrance containing around 600,000 names of soldiers from numerous countries who died in the surrounding battlefields. To my total surprise I found the name of an uncle who died at Beaurains.
Written 13 November 2018
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David C
United Kingdom374 contributions
Nov 2018 • Couples
What a moving experience to visit the largest cemetery of French fatalities during WW1. To see the rows of crosses is both sad and moving. A short steep climb up the steps of the tower to see artefacts from the war is well worth the effort. Just across the road from the entrance is the Ring of Remembrance with the names of all 576,606 combatants of all nationalities who died in Nord pas de Calais during the conflict. During our visit here a piper and drummer marched around the memorial. Again very moving. All this is free.
Written 7 November 2018
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j1954g
Tetbury, UK3,290 contributions
Oct 2018 • Couples
A very moving visit to this site, the world's largest French military cemetery, which contains the remains of over 40,000 soldiers both in the ossuary and in rows of graves marked by simple crosses. Here are also gathered the ashes of many concentration camp victims.
Nearby is a relatively new monument, the Anneau de la Mémoire (Ring of Memory) which I have reviewed elsewhere. The two memorials are completely different in character, but each stunning in its own way.
There is no admission charge or car parking charge and the site is staffed by very helpful volunteers who can speak some English. When we visited the basilica was closed for refurbishment but the ossuary was open.
We saw one small coach party but, for the size of this place, there were very few visitors, even on a lovely sunny morning. Notre Dame de Lorette is only an hour's drive from the Channel Tunnel at Coquelles but seems relatively unknown to English visitors to the battle sites of the First World War. Definitely worth a visit.
Nearby is a relatively new monument, the Anneau de la Mémoire (Ring of Memory) which I have reviewed elsewhere. The two memorials are completely different in character, but each stunning in its own way.
There is no admission charge or car parking charge and the site is staffed by very helpful volunteers who can speak some English. When we visited the basilica was closed for refurbishment but the ossuary was open.
We saw one small coach party but, for the size of this place, there were very few visitors, even on a lovely sunny morning. Notre Dame de Lorette is only an hour's drive from the Channel Tunnel at Coquelles but seems relatively unknown to English visitors to the battle sites of the First World War. Definitely worth a visit.
Written 3 November 2018
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Thibault W
Arras, France11 contributions
Peut-on rentrer avec un chien. Merci
martine@hesdinoise
20 contributions
Non , je suis désolée , les chiens sont interdits ! Bonsoir .
Marie-Pierre D
Bleiswijk, The Netherlands
Nous voudrions venir le jeudi de l'Ascension, le 13 mai 2015, le site est-il ouvert? Si oui quels sont les horaires? Merci de votre réponse, cordialement, Marie-Pierre
Claudine F
29 contributions
Nécropole nationale de Notre-Dame de Lorette
62153 ABLAIN ST NAZAIRE
t. 03 21 29 30 62
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Situé aux abords de la route reliant Arras à Béthune, la RD 153
Ce site, qui rassemble le plus grand nombre de tombes militaires individuelles en France, a été l’un des principaux champs de bataille de la Première Guerre mondiale en Artois.
Promontoire stratégique occupé par les Allemands dès le début du conflit, la colline de Notre-Dame de Lorette est marquée par de terribles combats jusqu’à sa reprise par les Français en mai 1915. Les pertes sont telles qu’elle est surnommée « la colline aux 100 000 morts ».
A l’issue du conflit, décision est prise d’y ériger un cimetière regroupant les soldats tués sur les fronts de Flandres et d’Artois. Inauguré en 1925, il rassemble 20 000 tombes individuelles et les restes de plus de 22 000 soldats inconnus dans 7 ossuaires. Au centre du cimetière sont élevés une basilique, qui remplace une petite chapelle détruite en 1914, et une tour de 52m en guise de « lanterne des morts ». Ces édifices d’inspiration romano-byzantine sont l’œuvre de l’architecte Louis-Marie Cordonnier. Le site offre un beau panorama sur le Bassin minier et les collines d’Artois.
Depuis le 11 novembre 2014, un Mémorial International fait face à la nécropole. Oeuvre de l'architecte Philippe Prost, il rend hommage à 580 000 soldats tombés dans le Nord-Pas-de-Calais, toutes nationalités confondues.
Découvrez ce site à l’occasion d’une visite guidée proposée par l’Office de Tourisme et du Patrimoine de Lens-Liévin : samedis 24 janvier, 14 février, 14 mars et 11 avril à14h30 et tous les dimanches à 15h de mai à septembre
Réservation : 03 21 67 66 66
Ouvert librement :
- d'octobre à mars de 8h30 à 16h15
- d'avril à mai de 9h à 17h30
- de juin à août de 9h à 18h30
- en septembre de 9h à 17h30
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