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Le Trou Aid Post Cemetery: A Serene Memorial
A tranquil WWI cemetery in Fleurbaix, France, designed by Sir Herbert Baker, offering a serene and reflective experience for visitors.
Le Trou Aid Post Cemetery in Fleurbaix, France, is a poignant World War I cemetery. Designed by Sir Herbert Baker, it holds over 350 graves, many unidentified, in a tranquil setting marked by weeping willows and a small moat.
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18 Rue du Petillon, Fleurbaix, 62840, FR
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Le Trou Aid Post Cemetery, located in Fleurbaix, France, offers a peaceful and reflective experience. This World War I cemetery, designed by the renowned Sir Herbert Baker, is set within a grove of weeping willows and encircled by a narrow moat, creating a deeply sentimental atmosphere. A footbridge leads to a charming cottage-style entrance.The cemetery originated in October 1914 when British soldiers began burying their fallen comrades near a regimental aid post. It was used until July 1915, initially containing 123 graves. After the war, the cemetery was expanded to include remains from other battlefields in the region. Today, it holds over 350 Commonwealth soldiers, with over 200 unidentified.The cemetery commemorates those who fought in significant battles such as Le Maisnil (October 1914), Aubers Ridge (May 1915), Loos (September-October 1915), and Fromelles (July 1916). The headstones bear witness to the intense fighting that occurred in this sector of the Western Front. Le Trou Aid Post Cemetery stands as a testament to the sacrifices made during the Great War.
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Getting There
Walking
Le Trou Aid Post Cemetery is located approximately 3 kilometers (1.9 miles) south of the village of Fleurbaix on the D175 road (Rue du Petillon). From the center of Fleurbaix, walk south on Rue de l'Eglise, which becomes Rue du Petillon. The cemetery will be on your left, set back from the road.
Public Transport
From Lille, take a train to Armentières. From the Armentières train station, walk to the bus stop at ARMENTIERES - Gare - Poteau and take line 419 bus to FLEURBAIX - Place - F Abri. From there, it is approximately a 3 kilometer walk south on Rue du Petillon to the cemetery. Bus fare is approximately €2.
Taxi
Taxis are available in Lille and Armentières. A taxi from Lille to Fleurbaix will cost approximately €45-€55 and take about 20 minutes. From Armentières, a taxi to Le Trou Aid Post Cemetery will be less expensive. Uber is also an option in this region.
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