The best cycling routes around Tilloy-Lès-Mofflaines

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Hibers Trench Cemetery, situated just north-west of Wancourt near Arras, was begun in April 1917 by the 50th (Northumbrian) Division shortly after the area was captured by British forces at the Battle of Arras. The cemetery contains 136 graves, six of which are unidentified, and also includes three Canadian graves added later in 1918. The simple design is by G.H. Goldsmith and reflects the understated dignity of this memorial. Its position on the Wancourt-Arras road makes it a silent witness to the fierce fighting that took place here, and the presence of personal inscriptions on some of the headstones emphasises the human story behind the numbers. A place of peace, remembrance and reflection.

Tigris Lane Cemetery is located in Wancourt, near Arras, and was named after a nearby trench. The cemetery was established in May 1917 by the 14th (Light) Division, shortly after the village was captured on 12 April 1917, and reused during its recapture by the Canadian Corps in August 1918. It contains the graves of 119 First World War soldiers, nine of whom are unidentified. Most of the graves belong to British (86) and Canadian (33) soldiers, underlining the international commitment to the region. The sober design is by G.H. Goldsmith and its location close to the TGV railway line emphasises the contrasts between past and present in this quiet place of remembrance.

The Tilloy British Cemetery, located in Tilloy-lès-Mofflaines near Arras, is a military cemetery from the First World War with the burials of 1,644 soldiers, mainly from the British Commonwealth. The cemetery was created in April 1917, shortly after the capture of the village by Allied troops during the Battle of Arras, and was used again in August 1918 during the final liberation of the area. The site is characterized by a pentagonal shape and a brick perimeter wall. In addition to British soldiers, soldiers from Australia, Canada, South Africa and even two German soldiers are buried there, underlining the international dimension of the conflict.

The Maroeuil Marsh natural area offers a pleasant walk along the Scarpe River, with interesting flora and fauna. The signposting is illustrated by the small Vertigo de Des Moulins snail, which you can try to spot on the marsh plants.

Le Jardin Minelle is fed by spring water and has a central water feature which is a meeting place for various birds such as moorhens, ducks and swans. It is a beautiful place to walk or enjoy nature.

The Fontaine du Pont-de-Cité or Fontaine de Neptune is a fountain in Arras, France, located on the Place du Pont-de-Cité, on the corner of Rue du 29-Juillet and Rue Saint-Aubert. The fountain was built between 1864 and 1865 and was designed by François Constant Bourgois. The sculpture that adorns the fountain, called “Fleuve”, was made by Vital-Dubray and was cast by the fonderie Ducel in Pocé-sur-Cisse. The fountain is a major landmark in Arras and has been a historic monument since 1988.

The Marais de Maroeuil is a swamp area of approximately 20 hectares in the municipality of Maroeuil. It is a protected natural area managed by the Conservatoire d'espaces naturels des Hauts-de-France. The swamp is home to a rich and varied flora and fauna, including the fumeterre, a rare species of orchid.