RIGHT NOW
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...
Exposition Poilus : Histoire des chats et des chiens de la Grande Guerre
Du 26 septembre 2026 au 3 janvier 2027
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.
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.
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.
Events
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
HOURS
Du 1er avril au 10 novembre :
• 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.
Du 11 novembre au 31 mars :
• 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
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.
La réservation est obligatoire pour tout groupe (à partir de 10 pers.), même en visite libre.
Mail : groupes@tourisme-lens.fr
Téléphone : 03 21 74 83 17
ACCESSIBILITY
History Centre
Notre-Dame-De-Lorette Necropolis
