Pozières
in Somme of Hauts-de-France, France

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
50.040 and 2.729 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 50° 2' 25" and E 2° 43' 45"
Currency and Currency Code:
Euro - EUR
Spoken languages:
French, Breton, Corsican, Catalan, Basque, Occitan
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 10:07 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/Paris
UTC/GMT offset: 1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:29 am and 7:17 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-44.033 and -176.367 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ouwenga
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for France in Western Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to France.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning France. Last Update: 2024-03-29 07:25:35

Discover Pozières

Pozières in Somme (Hauts-de-France) with it's 250 citizens is a place in France about 84 mi (or 135 km) north of Paris, the country's capital city.

Current time in Pozières is now 10:07 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / Paris with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 13 airports near Pozières, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in France is Albert-Bray Airport in a distance of 5 mi (or 8 km), South. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in France is Fortifications of Vauban in a distance of 17 mi (or 27 km), North. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Peronne, Arras, Lens, Montdidier and Amiens. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 9°C / 48 °F

Morning Temperature 6°C / 44 °F
Evening Temperature 11°C / 52 °F
Night Temperature 8°C / 46 °F
Chance of rainfall 11%
Air Humidity 87%
Air Pressure 991 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 13 km/h (8 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

11°C (51 °F)
9°C (49 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

12°C (54 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 1st of April 2024

8°C (47 °F)
8°C (47 °F)
Moderate rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

ibis Albert

Address
3,3 mi
Parc d'Activité Henri Potez
80300 ALBERT
France

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


de la Paix

Address
4,5 mi
43 rue Victor Hugo
80300 Albert
France

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


De la Basilique Logis

Address
4,4 mi
3 - 5 Rue Gambetta
80300 Albert
France

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Harlem Shake 2013 - Tennis Stade Albert

Published: June 25, 2013
Length: 59:49 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: mth802

Un grand merci à tous les acteurs de cette vidéo pour la clôture de la saison 2012-2013! A bientôt au Tennis Stade d'Albert!


Coquelicot Informatique, Dépannage informatique, ALBERT 80300

Published: April 21, 2013
Length: 33:42 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: COQUELICOT IINFORMATIQUE

Dépannage informatique à ALBERT COQUELICOT INFORMATIQUE 56 rue de Birmingham, ALBERT (face à la bibliothèque) contact@coquelicot-informatique.fr www.coquelicot-informatique.fr.


Retouche peinture auto Albert

Published: July 02, 2014
Length: 43:26 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Tv des PME

Pour une retouche de peinture de votre auto à Albert : Carrosserie Tiron - http://www.garage-tiron.com/ - 11, rue Martin -- 80200, Péronne / Tél : 03 22 84 24 03 Vous êtes aux alentours...


APPEVA P'tit train de la Haute Somme - Commémoration de la mobilisation de 1914 -

Published: August 09, 2014
Length: 54:52 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: APPEVA VE

Les 2 et 3 août 2014, le P'tit train de la Haute Somme participait à la commémoration de la mobilisation d'août 1914 organisée par la ville d'Albert (Somme). Une voie temporaire avait...


Envoyé spécial au pays du coquelicot

Published: July 23, 2013
Length: 44:42 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Remi Bouthors

Film présentant la région d'Albert (Somme, France) et sa région. Ce petit documentaire a été réalisé par des élèves du collège Pierre et Marie Curie d'Albert.


Above The Battlefield: Ovillers Military Cemetery, Somme

Published: December 08, 2014
Length: 50:12 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: WW1 Revisited

Above The Battlefield is a project to film the WW1 Battlefields from above using a DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ Drone. All filming is done with permission and special thanks to Commonwealth War Graves...


Réaliser son isolation extérieure

Published: January 29, 2014
Length: 32:41 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Mes autoconstructions

Réaliser une isolation extérieure avec bardage PVC sans être un pro, c'est faisable. Les infos, les astuces et les prix sur: http://mesautoconstructions.fr/isolation-thermique-exterieure-ite/


Somme la boisel sous la neige

Published: December 19, 2010
Length: 45:51 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: samyn rue Watt


Le street Golf fait son trou sur France 3 - Golf de Rue.flv

Published: June 24, 2010
Length: 04:42 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: golfderue


Flitzer Type R a Méaulte

Published: August 06, 2012
Length: 26:57 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: hervé RIBET

plus vite et mieux.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Battle of Bazentin Ridge

The Battle of Bazentin Ridge, launched by the British Fourth Army at dawn on 14 July 1916, marked the start of the second phase of the Battle of the Somme. Dismissed beforehand by one French commander as "an attack organized for amateurs by amateurs", it turned out to be "hugely successful" for the British, in complete contrast to the disaster of the first day on the Somme.

Located at 50.0274, 2.75417 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Battle of the Somme, Battles of World War I involving Germany, Battles of World War I involving the United Kingdom, Battles of World War I involving South Africa, Battles of the Western Front (World War I), Conflicts in 1916, 1916 in France, Battle honours of the Rifle Brigade, Battle honours of the King's Royal Rifle Corps

Battle of Mouquet Farm

The Battle of Mouquet Farm, which began on 5 August 1916, was part of the Battle of the Somme and followed the Battle of Pozières. The farm was eventually captured on 26 September by No. 16 Section of the 6th East Yorkshire Pioneers.

Located at 50.0515, 2.71273 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Conflicts in 1916, 1916 in France, Battle of the Somme, Battles of World War I involving Australia

Battle of Flers-Courcelette

The Battle of Flers–Courcelette, was a battle within the Franco-British Somme Offensive which took place in the summer and autumn of 1916. Launched on the 15 September 1916 the battle went on for one week. Flers–Courcelette began with the objective of cutting a hole in the German line by using massed artillery and infantry attacks. This hole would then be exploited with the use of cavalry. It was the third and final general offensive mounted by the British Army during the Battle of the Somme.

Located at 50.0589, 2.74778 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Battle of the Somme, Battles of the Western Front (World War I), Battles of World War I involving the United Kingdom, Battles of World War I involving Canada, Battles of World War I involving New Zealand, Battles of World War I involving Germany, 1916 in France, Conflicts in 1916, Battle honours of the Rifle Brigade, Battle honours of the King's Royal Rifle Corps

1st Division (Australia)

The 1st Division is the main formation of the Australian Army and contains the majority of the army's regular forces. Its headquarters is in Enoggera, a suburb of Brisbane. At the request of HQJOC, First Division also has the role to stand up a Deployable Joint Force Headquarters (DJFHQ) for a Land based operation—this deployable HQ is a joint formation, comprising units of the RAN and the RAAF, as well as the army.

Located at 50.0382, 2.72144 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Infantry divisions of Australia, Divisions of Australia in World War I, Australian World War II divisions, Military units and formations established in 1914, 1914 establishments in Australia

Courcelette Memorial

The Courcelette Memorial is a Canadian war memorial that commemorates the actions of the Canadian Corps in the final two and a half months of the infamous four and a half month long Somme Offensive of the First World War.

Located at 50.0542, 2.75139 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Military history of Canada, Canadian military memorials and cemeteries, World War I memorials in France, Canada in World War I, Monuments and memorials in Somme

Pozières

Pozières is a commune in the Somme department in Picardie in northern France.

Located at 50.0412, 2.73311 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Communes of Somme, World War I sites in France

Adanac Military Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemetery

Adanac Military Cemetery is a Commonwealth War Graves Commission burial ground for the dead of World War I located near the French villages of Miraumont, Pys and Courcelette. The cemetery was formed after the war ended from the consolidation of existing burial sites, primarily the graves from the Canadian battlefields around Courcelette. The name is a reversal of "Canada".

Located at 50.0742, 2.74444 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Canadian military memorials and cemeteries, Commonwealth War Graves Commission cemeteries in France, World War I cemeteries in France, Cemeteries in Somme

Pozieres Memorial

The Pozieres Memorial is a World War I memorial, located near the commune of Pozieres, in the Somme département of France. The memorial lists 14,692 names of British and South African soldiers with no known grave who were killed between 21 March 1918 and 8 August 1918 during the Second Battle of the Somme, in the period known as the Spring Offensive. The cut-off date of 8 August 1918 refers to the start of the period known as the Advance to Victory.

Located at 50.0341, 2.71518 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
British military memorials and cemeteries, World War I memorials in France, Buildings and structures completed in 1930, Monuments and memorials in Somme

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Pozières, Pozière, Позьєр, 波济耶尔