Thiepval
in Somme of Hauts-de-France, France

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
50.055 and 2.690 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 50° 3' 16" and E 2° 41' 23"
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: 02:38 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: 2024-03-28 08:18:27

Discover Thiepval

Thiepval in Somme (Hauts-de-France) with it's 92 citizens is a town in France about 84 mi (or 136 km) north of Paris, the country's capital city.

Current time in Thiepval is now 02:38 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / Paris with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 13 airports near Thiepval, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in France is Albert-Bray Airport in a distance of 6 mi (or 9 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 16 mi (or 26 km), North. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Arras, Peronne, Lens, Amiens and Montdidier. 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
3,2 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


Hotel Royal Picardie

Address
4,6 mi
138 Avenue Du General Leclerc
80300 Albert
France

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


De la Basilique Logis

Address
4,0 mi
3 - 5 Rue Gambetta
80300 Albert
France

Time Information

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


de la Paix

Address
4,1 mi
43 rue Victor Hugo
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


Omerta multijoueur gamplay

Published: February 08, 2013
Length: 04:44 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: engelus br


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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.

Thiepval Memorial

The Thiepval Memorial to the Missing of the Somme is a major war memorial to 72,191 missing British and South African men who died in the Battles of the Somme of the First World War between 1915 and 1918 with no known grave. It is near the village of Thiepval, Picardie in France. A visitors' centre opened in 2004.

Located at 50.0506, 2.68583 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
World War I memorials in France, Battle of the Somme, Monuments and memorials in Somme, Commonwealth War Graves Commission cemeteries in France, Commonwealth War Graves Commission memorials, British military memorials and cemeteries, Works of Edwin Lutyens

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 Thiepval Ridge

The Battle of Thiepval Ridge was the first large offensive mounted by the Reserve Army of Lieutenant General Hubert Gough during the Battle of the Somme and was intended to benefit from the Fourth Army attack at Morval by starting 24 hours afterwards.

Located at 50.0545, 2.68839 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Battle of the Somme, Battles of World War I involving Canada, Battles of World War I involving Germany, Battles of World War I involving the United Kingdom, Battles of the Western Front (World War I), History of Somme, 1916 in France, Conflicts in 1916

Battle of the Ancre

The Battle of the Ancre 13–18 November, was the final large British attack of the Battle of the Somme in 1916, before the winter weather forced a pause in British attacks until the new year. It was fought by the Fifth Army, under the command of Lieutenant General Hubert Gough, against the German First Army under General von Below. The intent of the British attack was to fulfill complementary objectives.

Located at 50.0667, 2.7 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Battle of the Somme, Battles of World War I involving the United Kingdom, Battles of World War I involving Germany, Battles of the Western Front (World War I), 1916 in France, Conflicts in 1916, Battle honours of the Rifle Brigade, Battle honours of the King's Royal Rifle Corps

Ulster Tower

The Ulster Tower is a memorial to the men of the 36th (Ulster) Division. The memorial was officially opened on November 19, 1921 and is a very close copy of Helen's Tower which stands in the grounds of the Clandeboye Estate, near Bangor, County Down in Northern Ireland. Many of the men of the Ulster Division trained in the estate before moving to England and then France early in 1916. The tower (plus a small cafe nearby) is staffed by members of the Somme Association, which is based in Belfast.

Located at 50.0612, 2.68031 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Battle of the Somme, World War I memorials in France, Culture of Northern Ireland, Ulster, Monuments and memorials 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 2 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

Mill Road Cemetery

Mill Road Cemetery is a Commonwealth War Graves Commission burial ground for the dead of World War I situated near the French town of Thiepval. The cemetery was established as a battlefield cemetery for troops killed in the Battle of the Somme. Battlefield clearances of the surrounding area in 1919 significantly increased the size of the cemetery.

Located at 50.0608, 2.68389 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Commonwealth War Graves Commission cemeteries in France, Battle of the Somme, 1917 establishments in France, Cemeteries in Somme

Blighty Valley Cemetery

Blighty Valley Cemetery is a World War I cemetery located about 4 kilometres north-east of the town of Albert, Somme in northern France. It contains 1,027 burials and commemorations of Commonwealth soldiers who died in 1916 during the Battle of the Somme. Most of the burials are of soldiers who died on 1 July 1916, which was the first day of the Battle of Albert.

Located at 50.0333, 2.66917 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
World War I cemeteries in France, Battle of the Somme, Monuments and memorials in Somme, Commonwealth War Graves Commission cemeteries in France, British military memorials and cemeteries

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Thiepval, Tièbvo, Тьєпваль, 蒂耶普瓦勒