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AT THE MEMORIAL


For total immersion in the First World War in Nord-Pas-de-Calais, visit the 3 sites at Mémorial’14-18 and take part in our events : exhibitions, workshops, meetings, shows...

Les vacances au Mémorial

Du 11 au 26 avril

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Exposition Silence après l'impact

Du 11 avril au 12 juillet 2026

MÉMORIAL' 14-18


3 unique sites for understanding the First World War in Nord-Pas-de-Calais and following the traces of our history to better understand the present.

Centre d'Histoire du Mémorial 14-18 Notre-Dame de Lorette à Souchez

UNDERSTAND

HISTORY CENTRE


In this block of black concrete and glass, the war is told in images. A unique immersion in the First World War.

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COMMEMORATE

RING OF REMEMBRANCE


This international memorial gathers the names of the 580,000 soldiers who fell in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais between 1914 and 1918. A powerful and moving place.

REFLECT

LORETTE NECROPOLIS


Here, the bodies of 42,000 soldiers sleep forever... The National Necropolis of Lorette is the largest French necropolis.

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Events


Les 9 et 10 mai 2026

Printemps des cimetières



Les explorateurs de l'Histoire au Mémorial 14-18 Notre-Dame de Lorette

Explore the 14-18 Notre-Dame de Lorette Memorial with your family


Visite guidée du centre d'histoire du Mémorial 14-18 Notre-Dame de Lorette ©Sarah Roynette

Each sunday

Essential Visit: World Heritage 'The First World War at Notre-Dame de Lorette


PRACTICAL INFORMATION


HOURS

From 1 April to 11 November :

• From Wednesday to Friday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. / 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.

• Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. / 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.

From 12 November to 31 March :

• From Wednesday to Sunday 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.


Closed Monday and Tuesday

Closed in January

Fermé le 1er mai, 14 juillet, 15 août, 1er novembre, 25 décembre et 1er janvier

ACCESS

102 Rue Pasteur,

62153 Souchez


Access the car park via Chemin de Lens


Follow directions for « Notre-Dame-de-Lorette » to arrive in Souchez

PRICES

Free entry,

all year except for special events.

Children’s guide available from reception for €3 (from 7-8 years old to 12-13 years old).

Audio guide available in four languages : French, English, German and Dutch for €3.

ACCESSIBILITY


History Centre

Notre-Dame-De-Lorette Necropolis

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102 Rue Pasteur, Parking par "Chemin de Lens", 62153 Souchez

From 1 April to 11 November

• from Wednesday to Friday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. / 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.

• Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. / 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.

From 12 November to 31 March

• from Wednesday to Sunday 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.


Closed Monday and Tuesday - Closed in January - Fermé le 1er mai, 14 juillet, 25 décembre et 1er janvier

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