*VIRTUAL TOUR - The Somme Offensive Continues*

SITE 1 THIEPVAL



Site Address
Thiepval,
Rue de l'Ancre,
80300 Thiepval, France

Opening Hours
Daily 1st March to 31st October: 09:30 to 18:00hrs - Daily 1st November to end February: 09:30 to 17:00hrs

Admission
Visitor centre and Memorial are Free; for the museum: Adults 6€ / children 3€

Facilities
Toilets, Vending machines for hot and cold drinks, Free parking for cars and coaches

Contact Information
Telephone: +33 (0)3 22 74 65 44

Directions You should Begin your tour by following your SatNav to: 80300 Thiepval, France. However, should you decide to use one of our recommended hotels in Amiens (they were used on the original Michelin tours in 1919), and prefer not to use modern technology, follow our route, using the road signs from your start point, and on to the D929, towards Albert. From the centre of Albert, head towards the village of Aveluy, along Route d’Aveluy (D50). Once you arrive at Aveluy, turn right on the D20 towards the middle of the village; continue along the main road through the village, until you arrive at the junction on the left for Thiepval. Follow the signpost towards the Thiepval Memorial, along the road D151, through the village of Authuille and continue until you arrive at the location of the Thiepval Monument. You shouldn’t have any concerns about the route; the location is well signposted.

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