Villers-Bretonneux, Commune in Somme, France.
The town occupies a strategic position near Amiens with the A29 motorway and railway connecting Amiens to Tergnier crossing through its territory.
The first documented mention of Villers-Bretonneux dates back to 1123, and during the 14th century, substantial defensive walls encircled the settlement.
The town maintains strong connections with Australia, commemorating the Australian troops through annual Anzac Day ceremonies at the National Memorial.
The municipality services office, located at Place du General de Gaulle, operates from Monday to Friday between 9:00 and 12:00, then 14:00 to 17:00.
The location of the first tank battle in military history occurred in Villers-Bretonneux during April 1918, marking a significant advancement in warfare.
Location: Somme
Location: arrondissement of Amiens
Elevation above the sea: 93 m
Shares border with: Fouilloy, Aubercourt, Aubigny, Cachy, Démuin, Hamelet, Hangard, Lamotte-Warfusée, Marcelcave
Phone: +33322963100
Email: mairie@villers-bretonneux.com
Website: https://villers-bretonneux.com
GPS coordinates: 49.86694,2.52000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:55
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Villers–Bretonneux Australian National Memorial
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Abbatiale Saint-Pierre de Corbie
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Église Notre-Dame de La Neuville de Corbie
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Église de Lamotte-en-Santerre
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Étangs de La Barette
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Église de l'Assomption-de-la-Sainte-Vierge de Cachy
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Église Saint-Médard du Hamel
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Église Saint-Marcel de Marcelcave
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Chapelle Sainte-Colette de Corbie
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Sir John Monash Centre
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Ancienne collégiale Saint-Étienne de Corbie
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