Basques Memorial, Military memorial near Chemin des Dames, France
The Basques Memorial features a 14-meter high obelisk made of Souppes stone, decorated with laurel wreaths displaying names of involved departments.
Inaugurated on September 30, 1928, this monument commemorates the soldiers of the 36th Infantry Division who fought during World War I.
The monument depicts a Basque farmer in traditional clothing instead of a military figure, representing the civilian identity of the fallen soldiers.
Located along road D18 between Craonnelle and Oulches-la-Vallée-Foulon, the memorial offers free audio guides for both iPhone and Android devices.
The monument includes the names of contributing towns such as Mont-de-Marsan, Pau, Tarbes, Bayonne, Biarritz, and Dax on its lateral faces.
Location: Craonnelle
Inception: 1928
Architects: Mathieu Forest
Creator: Claude Grange, Mathieu Forest
Address: Plateau de Californie
GPS coordinates: 49.43010,3.75978
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:52
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