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Noyelles-sur-Mer
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This town is home to France’s largest Chinese cemetery, where 849 Chinese nationals are buried after dying of disease during the First World War.
Overview of Noyelles-sur-Mer
This is the location of France’s largest Chinese cemetery. 849 Chinese nationals are buried here, having died of disease during the First World War.
Key details
- Type of place: village.
- Tourist interest: (worth a stop if you are in the area).
- Location: at the entrance to Bay of Somme, coming from Abbeville, in the department of the same name.
- Distances:
- Local time: .
- Population: 739 inhabitants (2014).
- Area: 20.01 km²
- Altitude: sea level.
- Website:
History of Noyelles-sur-Mer
What to see and do in Noyelles
Nolette Chinese Cemetery
The largest Chinese cemetery in France is located in this municipality. 849 are buried here, having died of disease during the 1914 War. At the time, the village hosted the main Chinese labourers' camp built by the British army (12,000 people).
The largest Chinese cemetery in France is located in this municipality. 849 are buried here, having died of disease during the 1914 War. At the time, the village hosted the main Chinese labourers' camp built by the British army (12,000 people).
In the surrounding area
Bay of Somme
This nature reserve offers stunning landscapes and a haven for numerous birds and even seals. The area is tourist-friendly, with activities like hiking and canoeing. In season, the site can be explored via the Bay of Somme tourist train, which runs from Le Crotoy to Cayeux. It’s also where the traditional "hut hunting" activity takes place.
This nature reserve offers stunning landscapes and a haven for numerous birds and even seals. The area is tourist-friendly, with activities like hiking and canoeing. In season, the site can be explored via the Bay of Somme tourist train, which runs from Le Crotoy to Cayeux. It’s also where the traditional "hut hunting" activity takes place.
Baie de Somme Steam Railway
This small tourist steam train runs seasonally between Le Crotoy and Cayeux via Saint-Valéry, offering a unique way to explore the Baie de Somme.
This small tourist steam train runs seasonally between Le Crotoy and Cayeux via Saint-Valéry, offering a unique way to explore the Baie de Somme.
Climate and weather in Noyelles
The town has a "changeable" oceanic climate, mild and humid, with relatively low temperature variation—neither too cold in winter nor too hot in summer. Rainfall is spread throughout the year. The best time to visit is from late May to mid-September.
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Bay of Somme
★★★★ This nature reserve offers stunning landscapes and a haven for numerous birds and even seals. The area is tourist-friendly, with activities…
Worth a look / Other
Baie de Somme Steam Railway
★★ This small tourist steam train runs seasonally between Le Crotoy and Cayeux via Saint-Valéry, offering a unique way to explore the Baie de…
Nolette Chinese Cemetery
★ The largest Chinese cemetery in France is located in this municipality. 849 are buried here, having died of disease during the 1914 War. At…