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Explore Angres in France
Angres in the region of Nord-Pas-de-Calais with its 4,553 inhabitants is a town in France - some 109 mi or ( 175 km ) North of Paris , the country's capital city .
Current time in Angres is now 05:07 AM (Saturday) . The local timezone is named " Europe/Paris " with a UTC offset of 1 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: London, Haarlem, Amsterdam, Brussels, and Vendin-le-Vieil. Since you are here already, make sure to check out London . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Angres ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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VIMY RIDGE MEMORIAL - REMEMBRANCE DAY 2012
A BEAUTIFUL VIMY RIDGE VIDEO TRIBUTE with Students from Bear Creek Secondary School. They talk about their travels to Vimy Ridge to commemorate Canadian soldiers. They also visit Beny-Sur-Mer Canadian ..
Vimy Canadian World War 1 memorial
Vimy Canadian World War 1 memorial ..
Vimy 95th Anniversary Ceremony-Vimy Ridge Song
Lizzy Hoyt performs her song "Vimy Ridge" at the Vimy 95th Anniversary Ceremony, April 9, 2012. ..
Vimy 95th Anniversary Ceremony-Last Post
Performing of the Last Post, Rouse and Lament to the Fallen at the Vimy 95th Anniversary Ceremony, April 9, 2012. ..
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Stade Couvert Régional
Stade Couvert Régional is an indoor arena in Liévin, France. The arena holds 6,000 people. It is primarily used for indoor athletics and concerts.
Located at 50.41 2.77 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Notre Dame de Lorette
Notre Dame de Lorette, also known as Ablain St. -Nazaire French Military Cemetery, is the world's largest French military cemetery. It is the name of a ridge, basilica, and French national cemetery northwest of Arras at the village of Ablain-Saint-Nazaire. The high point of the hump-backed ridge stands 165 metres high and - with Vimy Ridge - utterly dominates the otherwise flat Douai plain and the town of Arras.
Located at 50.40 2.72 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
Agglomeration community of Lens – Liévin
The Communauté d'agglomération de Lens - Liévin was created on January 1, 2000.
Located at 50.42 2.80 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
Canadian National Vimy Memorial
The Canadian National Vimy Memorial is a memorial site in France dedicated to the memory of Canadian Expeditionary Force members killed during the First World War. It also serves as the place of commemoration for First World War Canadian soldiers killed or presumed dead in France who have no known grave.
Located at 50.38 2.77 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
Battle of Vimy Ridge
The Battle of Vimy Ridge was a military engagement fought primarily as part of the Battle of Arras, in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region of France, during the First World War. The main combatants were the Canadian Corps, of four divisions, against three divisions of the German Sixth Army. The battle, which took place from 9 to 12 April 1917, was part of the opening phase of the British-led Battle of Arras, a diversionary attack for the French Nivelle Offensive.
Located at 50.38 2.77 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
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