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Etaples
Between 1915 and 1919, the British General Staff established its facilities behind the front lines, along the French coast. A massive military and hospital camp was established in Étaples-sur-Mer; today, its only visible remnant is the military cemetery, the largest of the Commonwealth forces in France. This camp required the deployment of extensive infrastructure to meet the needs of thousands of soldiers in transit, the wounded, and the camp personnel. The guide will introduce you to the history of the site, its architecture, and the layout of the 10,729 graves of soldiers from the British Empire, which overlook the Canche River…
Etaples
Suivez le guide pour découvrir comment la craie, invisible au premier coup d’œil, est bien présente à Etaples sur mer. → Présentation illustrée du contexte (diaporama) et balade commentée dans les rues de la ville. → Sortie en lien avec la sortie Eden62 qui a lieu le matin au départ du parking du cimetière de la CWGC. Durée : 1 h 30. Sur réservation à l'office de tourisme : 2 personnes min. et 35 personnes max.
Etaples
Guided tour organized by the Quentovic Museum’s cultural department, departing from the Tourist Office. → Illustrated presentation (slide show) and guided walk focusing on the city’s architecture. → Explore buildings and facades characteristic of a particular style or era (18th century, 1900s, 1930s, etc.) and learn how to identify them. Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes. Parking available nearby. Price: €5
