Courcelette Memorial

Courcelette Memorial is a granite monument set on a circular stone terrace surrounded by maple trees and hedge gardens arranged along Y-shaped pathways. The site sits beside the D929 road just south of Courcelette village in northern France.

The memorial marks the Battle of Flers-Courcelette in September 1916, when Canadian troops advanced approximately two kilometers from where they started. This offensive became a turning point for the campaign along the Western Front.

The site marks where Canadian soldiers of four divisions fought together for the first time during a major offensive in 1916. Visitors come to remember this shared moment in military history and the sacrifice of those units.

The site sits beside the D929 road south of Courcelette village and is easily accessible by car. The location is roughly 30 kilometers from Amiens and features developed pathways for visitors to explore the grounds.

Stone benches positioned along the pathways offer visitors direct views toward the former battlefield landscape. From these spots, people can sit and observe the terrain where the fighting took place.

Location: Courcelette

Website: https://veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/memorials/overseas/first-world-war/france/Courcelette

GPS coordinates: 50.05417,2.75139

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:21