Somewhere to stay:

Some, though not all, Battleground Europe books have details of local hotels as well as B&B accommodation. I am keen to encourage visitors to try places on the Somme which I know will be welcoming and likely to provide the chance to meet with other people interested in the history of the Great War. The B&Bs and Camping Bellevue are always good value. Try:

Vic & Diane Piuk. B&B.
Tel: (0033) 322 85 14 56
Les Allouettes, 10 Rue Mantier,
Hardecourt aux Bois, 80360 Somme.

Camping Bellevue in Authuille (Tel: (0033) 322 74 59 29) is a fine and central point on the Somme battlefield. The site is quiet and often frequented by people who share an interest in the Great War. The owner, Monsieur Desailly, and his family are always welcoming. During 1998 Monsieur Desailly also opened a self catering facility on site in a well appointed cottage style flat which is fully equipped to cater for a number of people in comfort. Here you are within two minute's walk of the Authuille Military Cemetery and not far from the Auberge de la Vallee d'Ancre on the banks of the River Ancre. For many years this bar and restaurant has served decent food and drinks for as long as you cared to stay! The Auberge is owned by Denis Bourgoyne who has already established a fine reputation for the quality of his food amongst the local community.

Colin & Lisa Gillard. B&B.
Tel: (0033) 321 50 18 87.
54 Grand Rue,
Martinpuich,
62450 Bapaume.

Avril Williams. B&B.
Tel: (0033) 322 76 23 66.
10 Rue Delattre,
80560 Auchonvillers.
Somme.

Some hotels:

The Hotel de la Basilique **, 3 - 5 Rue Gambetta, 80300 Albert. Tel (0033)03.22.75.04.71.
The Relais Fleuri **, 56 Avenue Faidherbe, 80300 Albert. Tel (0033)03.22.75.08.11.
The Grande Hotel de la Paix *, 43 Rue Victor Hugo, 80300 Albert. Tel (0033)03.22.75.01.64.
Les Etangs du Levant *, Rue du 1er Septembre, 80340 Bray sur Somme. Tel (0033)03.22.76.70.00.
Auberge de Picquigny **, 112 Rue du 60 R.I., 80310 Picquigny. Tel (0033)03.22.51.20.53.
Hotel Le Prieure. 17 Route National, 80860 Rancourt. Tel (0033)03.22.85.04.43.


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