The church at
ALBERT
, 30km south of Arras - now, with the rest of the town, completely rebuilt - was one of the minor landmarks of World War I. Its tall tower was hit by German bombing early on in the campaign, leaving the statue of the Madonna on top leaning at a precarious angle. The British, entrenched over three years in the region, came to know it as the "Leaning Virgin". Army superstition had it that when she fell the war would end, a myth inspiring frequent ho... [More]
Discover the Best Western Hotel Royal Picardie, located in Picardie, the heart of the battlefields (war 1914). You will appreciate its welcoming and spacious lounge. The fine dining restaurant offers international and traditional French cuisine and is air-conditioned. The Best Western Royal Picardie... [More]
Year Built 1994 Year Remodeled 2000Discover The Best Western Hotel Royal Picardie, LocatedIn Picardie, The Heart Of The Battlefields. You WillAppreciate Its Welcoming And Spacious Lounge. TheAir conditioned Restaurant Offers Traditional FrenchCuisine. The Best Western Royal Picardie Is Well AdaptedF... [More]
Discover the Best Western Hotel Royal Picardie, located in the nice little town of Albert, close to the battlefields, not far from the historical towns Amiens and Arras. You will appreciate its welcoming and spacious lounge. The air-conditioned restaurant offers traditional French cuisine. The Be... [More]
Located in Picardie near the Bay of Somme and the First World War Battlefields, the Royal Picardie Hotel-Albert is a pretty, white stone building which is reminiscent of a castle. Close to the A1 and A16 motorways whilst the towns of Amiens and Péronne are only a short drive away. All the comfortabl... [More]