Canadian National Vimy Memorial (Givenchy-en-Gohelle, France)

Particularly tall and large monument in memory of all Canadians killed in World War I. Nearby there are several other memory tourism related things to visit. Literally impressive. Did you know that you can just barely see this monument from the terraces of Hostellerie Kemmelberg **** : this is plus/minus about 40 km away. Talk about a view. You have a very good view of the Franco-Flemish plain with its mining basin (terrils), classified as World Heritage by UNESCO in 2012.

Tip: be sure to visit the Trenches: Vimy Trenches (one kilometer away).

GIVENCHY-EN-GOHELLE France

Visitor numbers: 174,200 (2018).
Designation of the site on the Top Flanders tourist map.
Designation of the site on Google Maps.
Info in Wikipedia: Dutch-language - French-language - English-language
Info on UNESCO 's World Heritage List about this mining basin.

• 360-180° panoramic photo of this Canadian memorial:

Photos at sunrise July 18, 2023:

• Other photos:

• Photos from previous visits: