The Torch of Peace

The Torch of Peace is a memorial in , , . The Torch of Peace is situated nearby to the park , as well as near the social service facility .
  • Type: Memorial
  • Also known as: “Le « Flambeau de la Paix »”
  • Inscription: “‘O Vivants qui passez auprès de ce flambeau qui dresse son symbole aux champs des hécatombes attardez vos regards sur ce sol plein de tombes et songez à nos morts dont le cœur était beau’. Émile POITEAU”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include La Targette British Cemetery and La Targette French War Cemetery (WWI).

Cemetery
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is situated 440 metres south of The Torch of Peace.

Cemetery
Photo: Poudou99, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is situated 520 metres south of The Torch of Peace.

Photo: Daniel VILLAFRUELA, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is situated 1¼ km north of The Torch of Peace.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Arras and Liévin.

Photo: Mélanie Huguet, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is an attractive town in the region of . It was much fought-over in World War I and is mainly visited by tourists travelling from or to the nearby ports of and .

Town
Photo: JÄNNICK Jérémy, Public domain.
is a commune in the department in northern France. The inhabitants are called Liévinois in French. is situated 8 km north of The Torch of Peace.

Town
Photo: Maitre So, Public domain.
is a commune in the department in the region of . is situated 9 km northeast of The Torch of Peace.

The Torch of Peace

Latitude
50.35467° or 50° 21′ 17″ north
Longitude
2.74862° or 2° 44′ 55″ east
Open location code
9F249P3X+VC
Open­Street­Map ID
way 804078037
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­memorial
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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Parcette de la paix de Neuville and Maison d’Accueil Rurale destinée à des Personnes Agées Nova Villa.

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