Bullecourt 1917, Jean and Denise Letaille museum

Bullecourt 1917, Jean and Denise Letaille Museum is a history museum focused on World War I in a small French village. The collection includes weapons, military equipment, and medical instruments found in the surrounding fields where major battles occurred.

The museum documents two major offensives in 1917 when British and Australian forces attempted to break through the Hindenburg Line. These battles resulted in tens of thousands of casualties on the allied side and rank among the bloodiest moments of the war in this region.

The exhibits feature soldiers' personal letters and photographs that reveal what daily life was like during wartime. Visitors gain insight into the human stories behind the massive battles.

The museum is housed in a regular village building and is accessible most days of the week to visitors. It is easy to reach on foot from central Bullecourt, and admission is affordable.

The collection began when a local farmer and former mayor named Jean Letaille spent decades gathering remnants from the surrounding fields. These items were battlefield relics gradually uncovered as he worked the land after the war ended.

Location: Bullecourt

Inception: April 25, 2012

Official opening: April 25, 2012

GPS coordinates: 50.19180,2.92723

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:27