Thiepval Memorial, War memorial in Somme, France
Thiepval Memorial is a war memorial in France's Somme region, featuring interlocking arch formations that dominate the landscape. The structure combines brick construction with stone cladding and rises significantly above the surrounding terrain.
The memorial was inaugurated in 1932, years after the fighting ended, to honor soldiers who died between 1915 and 1918. Its construction represented a commitment to remembering those losses for future generations.
The names of fallen soldiers are carved into the stone piers, serving as a place where visitors connect with the individual stories behind the monument. People walk through the structure to reflect on those who are remembered here.
The grounds are openly accessible, and there is an information center where visitors can learn about the battles that took place in the area. Visit during daylight hours to fully appreciate the monument's details and the surrounding landscape.
The memorial contains interior chambers that offer spaces for reflection and display additional historical details about those commemorated. These quiet spaces within the structure give visitors a deeper experience beyond simply viewing the monument from outside.
Location: Authuille
Inception: August 1, 1932
Architects: Edwin Lutyens
Architectural style: Art Deco
Height: 45 m
Part of: Funerary and memory sites of the First World War (Western Front)
Website: https://cwgc.org/find/find-cemeteries-and-memorials/80800/thiepval-memorial
GPS coordinates: 50.05056,2.68583
Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:00
Across France, you'll find places dedicated to World War I that tell the story of what happened between 1914 and 1918. These are not just buildings or collections—they are where the war actually took place. You can visit monuments that stand on former battlefields, walk through military cemeteries with thousands of graves, explore old forts that once defended towns, and descend into underground quarries where soldiers took shelter. Museums and information centers help you understand the major battles, including Verdun and the Somme, two of the deadliest confrontations of the war. Through objects, photographs, letters, and documents on display, you learn about the soldiers who fought there—French troops, Germans, British, Americans, and others who came from many countries. These sites preserve what remains from the battles themselves: the trenches, the fortifications, and the personal belongings left behind. Together, they create a portrait of what soldiers and civilians experienced during those four years of fighting.
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