Arras Flying Services Memorial, Arras

Name: Arras Flying Services Memorial
Address: Arras, France

#5 among attractions in Arras

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The Arras Flying Services Memorial Commonwealth War Graves Commission war memorial in the Faubourg d'Amiens Cemetery, Arras, France. The memorial commemorates nearly 1,000 airmen from forces of the Commonwealth who were killed on the Western Front during World War I and who have no known grave. The memorial was designed by Edwin Lutyens, sculpted by William Reid Dick and unveiled by Hugh Trenchard, 1st Viscount Trenchard, Marshal of the Royal Air Force on 31 July 1932. ()

Alternative names: Unveiled: 31 July 1932Coordinates: 50°17'13"N, 2°45'38"E

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Arras Flying Services Memorial – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Musée des beaux-arts d'Arras, Carrière Wellington, City Hall, Arras Memorial.

0.7 miNE
Museum, Art museum
Musée des beaux-arts d'Arras, Arras
18 min walk • Nestled in the historic heart of Arras, France, the Musée des beaux-arts d'Arras is a cultural treasure trove for art enthusiasts and history buffs alike. Housed in the magnificent former Benedictine Saint-Vaast abbey, this fine arts museum offers a rich collection...
1.1 miSE
Museum, Cave, Military museum
Carrière Wellington, Arras
28 min walk • The Carrière Wellington is a museum in Arras, northern France. It is named after a former underground quarry which was part of a network of tunnels used by forces of the British Empire and Commonwealth during the First World War.
0.8 miE
City hall
City Hall, Arras
21 min walk • The Hôtel de Ville is a historic building in Arras, Pas-de-Calais, northern France. It was built in the sixteenth century, and completed in 1517. It was restored in the nineteenth century, and re-dedicated on August 26, 1867 by Emperor Napoleon III.
~210 ftNW
Cemetery, Memorial
Arras Memorial, Arras
2 min walk • The Arras Memorial is a World War I memorial in France, located in the Faubourg d'Amiens British Cemetery, in the western part of the town of Arras.
0.8 miNE
Church, Historical place
Arras Cathedral, Arras
20 min walk • Arras Cathedral is the Roman Catholic church in the city of Arras, France. The cathedral is the seat of the Bishops of Arras. The original cathedral of Arras, constructed between 1030 and 1396, was one of the most beautiful Gothic structures in northern France, until it was destroyed in the French Revolution.
1.1 miSE
50°16'41"N • 2°46'56"E
Wellington Quarry Museum WW1, Arras
30 min walk • Museum
1.4 miNE
Area
Saint-Nicolas, Arras
36 min walk • Saint-Nicolas or Saint-Nicolas-lez-Arras is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Hauts-de-France region of France.
1.2 miN
Area
Sainte-Catherine, Arras
32 min walk • Sainte-Catherine is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Hauts-de-France region of France.
~1680 ftS
Fortifications of Vauban
Fortifications of Vauban UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Arras
9 min walk • The Fortifications of Vauban is a UNESCO World Heritage Site made up of 12 groups of fortified buildings and sites along the borders of France. They were designed by renowned military architect Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban during the reign of King Louis XIV.
0.8 miE
Historical place
Beffroi, Arras
20 min walk • The belfry of Arras is a structural work of the town of Arras, in the French department of Pas-de-Calais. Like the town hall to which it is attached, it is a historical monument.
~870 ftSW
Botanical garden
Jardin botanique Floralpina, Arras
5 min walk • The Jardin botanique Floralpina is a private botanical garden specializing in alpine plants. It is located at 59, Avenue du Mémorial des Fusillés, Arras, Pas de Calais, Nord-Pas de Calais, France. It is open on the last Sunday in May and by appointment. The garden was established in 1953 by Jean-Michel Spas.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Arras Flying Services Memorial?

Nearby attractions include Arras Memorial, Arras (2 min walk), Jardin botanique Floralpina, Arras (5 min walk), Fortifications of Vauban UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Arras (9 min walk), Musée des beaux-arts d'Arras, Arras (18 min walk).

How to get to Arras Flying Services Memorial by public transport?

The nearest stations to Arras Flying Services Memorial:

Bus

Parking de la Citadelle • Lines: Ma Citadine (3 min walk)
Citadelle • Lines: Ma Citadine (6 min walk)

Train

Arras (24 min walk)