Rancourt Memorial Chapel

Rancourt Memorial Chapel is a monument in Bouchavesnes-Bergen, France, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The building features simple, dignified architecture and stands on cemetery grounds where soldiers' graves are located.

The chapel was built after the Battle of the Somme in 1916, one of the deadliest battles of World War I. The site was chosen to honor and remember the many deaths that occurred at this location.

The chapel is named after the 1916 battle that took place here and serves as a memorial to those who died. Visitors encounter a building designed specifically to honor fallen soldiers and continues to function as a place of remembrance.

The chapel sits in a quiet area of the battle memorial site and is easily accessible on foot. Visitors should wear appropriate clothing and allow time for a contemplative visit to appreciate the solemnity and significance of the location.

The chapel was built in a region that still contains remnants and evidence from the war period. Visitors can explore the surroundings and encounter traces showing how the landscape was shaped by the conflict.

Location: Bouchavesnes-Bergen

Part of: Funerary and memory sites of the First World War (Western Front)

GPS coordinates: 49.99780,2.91095

Latest update: December 6, 2025 19:07