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Villers–Bretonneux, Australian National Memorial

Maps and tips for visiting Villers-Bretonneux, Australian National Memorial

Location: Villers-Bretonneux is 16 kilometres east of Amiens. The Australian National Memorial stands in Villers-Bretonneux Military Cemetery, which is about 2 kilometres north of the village on the east side of the road to Fouilloy.
Latitude: 49.886948 (49°53'10"N)
Longitude: 2.510312 (2°30'40"E)

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Driving directions from Amiens to Villers-Bretonneux ViaMichelin.com
Get driving instructions to Villers Bretonneux from another location ViaMichelin.com
To reach Amiens from Paris, the simplest and most practical routes are:
Take the Al, toll motorway entering from the "Porte de la Chapelle" from the north circular road ("Boulevard périphérique") around the City. Exit at Roye for direct access to Villers-Bretonneux or Amiens Paris to RoyeAmiens = 150 km; Paris-Assevillers-Villers-Bretonneux = 140 km.

Trains from the "Gare du Nord" to Amiens or Longueau (shuttles operate from Longueau to Amiens). There are a few daily trains from Amiens to Villers-Bretonneux. (Note: check timetables, they change seasonally).
Flying
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Information: Nona.net
Airports close to Amiens and Villers-Bretonneux:
The closest airport is
BVA - Beauvais Tille, located 51.4 km south of Amiens.
More nearby airports include:
CSF - Creil 73.6 km south
LTQ - Le Tourquet Le Touquet Paris Plage 84.1 km north west
POX - Pontoise Cormeilles En Vexin 91.3 km south
LIL - Lille Lesquin 92.7 km north east
Accommodation
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Hotel accommodation nearby: Booking.com
Current weather in Villers-Bretonneux
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Embassy of France in Australia
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Fact sheet about Villers-Bretonneux
Wikimapia
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Villers-Bretonneux Australian National Memorial
Sightseeing - Sunrise and Sunset times
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Want to take photographs around this area? Find the sunrise and sunset times for the day you will be visiting:
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Reviews and photos of Villers-Bretonneux attractions and tips for sightseeing posted by travellers and locals.
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Villers-Bretonneux Australian National Memorial
Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC)
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Cemetery details
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More links
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The Villers Bretonneux website
The Somme's Anzac 2008 official website
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The Battlefields of the Somme Official Site
While in Villers-Bretonneux, visit the Franco-Australian Museum
Opening hours and contact details
A Department of Veterans' Affairs [DVA] brochure on the Villers-Bretonneux Australian National Memorial
Wikipedia
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Villers-Bretonneux


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© 2008 Department of Veterans' Affairs and Board of Studies NSW :: Last update - November 2008