Vimy

Rebuilt in the 1920s following the horrors of the First World War, the Saint-Martin church is a beautiful neo-Gothic style building entirely in reinforced concrete. It presents its visitors with an imitation stone spire, as well as a bell tower flanked by a hexagonal tower in the regionalist style.

Inaugurated in 1936, the Canadian national memorial of Vimy pays tribute to the 66,000 Canadian soldiers who died in France during the First World War. Installed on the ridge of Vimy, at the site of the eponymous battle during which many men lost their lives, this monument features the names of 11,285 missing Canadians. Very impressive, the concrete and white limestone memorial is in the form of two pylons twenty-seven meters high, representing France and Canada, and a very beautiful allegory of peace in the form of a woman mourning her fallen sons.

While strolling in the small town, you can also discover part of the trenches of the First World War which have been maintained. Do not miss either to go to observe the undergrounds or to go to the interpretation center to learn a little more about the impact of the two world wars on Vimy.

• A garage sale is offered in February.
• In June, it's time for the Canadian Race, which offers several types of running circuits for adults and children.
• A fireworks display and a popular ball are offered in mid-July on the occasion of the national holiday.
• In July, the summer ducasse is an opportunity to enjoy all the rides at the funfair.
• The Vimy cycling grand prix takes place every year in August.