Beaumont-Hamel, commune in Somme, France
Beaumont-Hamel is a small commune in the Somme, northern France, with around 215 residents. The settlement consists of three parts: Beaumont, the Beaucourt-Hamel railway station, and Hamel, each with its own facilities.
The commune was almost completely destroyed during the First World War and rebuilt during the interwar years. This reconstruction shaped the modern appearance of the settlement.
The name comes from its two original parts: Beaumont and Hamel. The rebuilt houses show simple rural architecture that reflects postwar life and still shapes the village character today.
The settlement has a railway station called Beaucourt-Hamel, which makes it easy to reach and connects it with nearby towns. The commune is part of the Pays du Coquelicot, a grouping of surrounding villages that share local services.
The place sits on the Circuit of Remembrance, a heritage route linking First World War sites in the region. Visitors often come specifically to explore the history of that period and nearby memorial landmarks.
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