Fricourt

Fricourt is a northern French village with 498 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2011 ) by the Somme in the Picardie region. The municipality is part of the Canton of Albert and is part of the Communauté de communes du Pays du Coquelicot.

Geography

Fricourt is located around 4.5 kilometers east of Albert just north of the department of road D938 ( at the district of Saint -Quentin is located ). In the south, the municipality extends to beyond the Department road D329 and touches the Albert Picardie Airport.

History

From 1899 to 1948 Fricourt had a station on the narrow gauge branch line of the Chemins de fer de la Somme départementaux at which branched routes from Albert to Montdidier and after Ham. The community was hotly debated in the Battle of the Somme in July 1916, and was rebuilt after the First World War. She received the Croix de guerre as a distinction from 1914 to 1918.

Population

Management

Mayor ( maire ) since 2001 Jacky Tonnel.

Attractions

  • The church of Saint -Jean -Baptiste.
  • The German military cemetery at the northern edge of the village with over 17,000 burials.
  • Six British military cemeteries in the municipality.
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