Vimy
France · Hauts-de-FranceFR
Commune in Hauts-de-France, France
Vimy is a commune in the French department of Pas-de-Calais. Located 3.8 kilometers (2.4 mi) west of Vimy is the Canadian National Vimy Memorial dedicated to the Battle of Vimy Ridge and the Canadian soldiers who were killed during the First World War. The Memorial is also the site of two Canadian cemeteries.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 4,270
- Coordinates
- 50.372, 2.810
- Timezone
- Europe/Paris
- Elevation
- 74 m
Overview of Vimy
Vimy is the kind of village you find in Hauts-de-France, France. It counts about 4,270 residents. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. What stands out most: culture. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Vimy
Culture in Vimy
(2)Looking for culture? Vimy has Mines and Statues. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Vimy.
Getting there & around
Vimy is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in Hauts-de-France and continue by car or bike. Time zone: Europe/Paris.
Similar destinations
Places near Vimy that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vimy known for?
- Vimy, in Hauts-de-France, France, is best known for culture. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 4,270 residents.
- What can you do in Vimy?
- Recorded activities in Vimy include Mines and Statues. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- Where is Vimy located?
- Vimy is located in Hauts-de-France, France. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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