Ginchy
in Somme of Hauts-de-France, France

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
50.023 and 2.832 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 50° 1' 24" and E 2° 49' 54"
Currency and Currency Code:
Euro - EUR
Spoken languages:
French, Breton, Corsican, Catalan, Basque, Occitan
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 12:17 AM (Wednesday)
Timezone: Europe/Paris
UTC/GMT offset: 1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:48 am and 5:16 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-44.033 and -176.367 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ouwenga
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for France in Western Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to France.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning France. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Ginchy

Ginchy in Somme (Hauts-de-France) with it's 58 habitants is located in France about 84 mi (or 135 km) north of Paris, the country's capital town.

Current time in Ginchy is now 12:17 AM (Wednesday). The local timezone is named Europe / Paris with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 13 airports close to Ginchy, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in France is Albert-Bray Airport in a distance of 7 mi (or 11 km), South-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in France is Fortifications of Vauban in a distance of 18 mi (or 29 km), North. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Peronne, Arras, Lens, Douai and Cambrai. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 12°C / 53 °F

Morning Temperature 6°C / 43 °F
Evening Temperature 9°C / 49 °F
Night Temperature 10°C / 50 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 71%
Air Pressure 1023 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 4 km/h (3 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 59% of sky
General Conditions Broken clouds

Wednesday, 6th of November 2024

14°C (57 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Few clouds, light breeze.

Thursday, 7th of November 2024

13°C (55 °F)
8°C (46 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Friday, 8th of November 2024

13°C (56 °F)
11°C (51 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Le Prieuré Logis

Address
3,8 mi
24, route Nationale (RN 17)
80360 Rancourt
France

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Eurostar in France

Published: August 29, 2013
Length: 20:37 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: ta400

Eurostar from London st. Pancras to Paris Gare du Nord at speed in northern France.


Téléthon 2014 - Collège Saint Jean-Baptiste - Bapaume

Published: December 05, 2014
Length: 10:01 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Antoine Vincent

Les élèves du Collège Saint Jean-Baptiste en activités pour le Téléthon 2014.


Modélisme ferroviaire à Bapaume. Exposition 2013

Published: August 18, 2014
Length: 38:51 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: TrainsTV

Un film de Laurent Ziéty de l'ATMG.


Croix-Rouge française de Paris 16 et Pompiers de Bapaume (62)

Published: January 18, 2013
Length: 03:00 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Croix-Rouge française - Unité locale de Paris

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Dimanche 05 Octobre 2014 - BAPAUME

Published: October 10, 2014
Length: 04:52 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Xavier Dias Dias-porama

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Published: April 03, 2012
Length: 00:00 min
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Témoignage de Madame Simonet lors du Téléthon 2014 au Collège Saint Jean-Baptiste Bapaume

Published: December 05, 2014
Length: 00:37 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Antoine Vincent

Témoignage de Madame Simonet réalisé par une élève de 5ème C du collège Saint Jean-Baptiste de Bapaume lors du téléthon 2014.


Vidéo 1 : présentation de l'ENT

Published: April 29, 2014
Length: 23:51 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: Collège CarlinLegrand - Bapaume

Première vidéo de prise en main de l'ENT savoirsnumeriques5962. Notre ENT se trouve à cette adresse http://carlin-legrand-bapaume.savoirsnumeriques5962.fr.


Vidéo 2 : l'ENT en mode connecté

Published: May 07, 2014
Length: 12:44 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Collège CarlinLegrand - Bapaume

2ème vidéo : cette fois, nous découvrons la partie connectée de l'ENT. L'ENT se trouve toujours à cette adresse http://carlin-legrand-bapaume.savoirsnumeriques5962.fr.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Battle of Delville Wood

The Battle of Delville Wood 14 July—3 September, was an engagement in the 1916 Battle of the Somme in the First World War. It took place between the armies of the German Empire and allied British and empire forces. Delville Wood is to the north east of the town of Longueval in the département of the Somme in northern France.

Located at 50.0278, 2.8099 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Conflicts in 1916, 1916 in France, Battles of the Western Front (World War I), Battles of World War I involving the United Kingdom, Battles of World War I involving Germany, Battles of World War I involving South Africa, Battle of the Somme, History of Somme, Battle honours of the Rifle Brigade, Battle honours of the King's Royal Rifle Corps

Battle of Pozières

The Battle of Pozières was a two week struggle for the French village of Pozières and the ridge on which it stands, during the middle stages of the 1916 Battle of the Somme. Though British divisions were involved in most phases of the fighting, Pozières is primarily remembered as an Australian battle. The fighting ended with the Allied forces in possession of the plateau north and east of the village, and in a position to menace the German bastion of Thiepval from the rear.

Located at 50.0167, 2.8 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Battle of the Somme, Battles of World War I involving Australia, Battles of World War I involving Germany, Battles of World War I involving the United Kingdom, Battles of the Western Front (World War I), 1916 in France, Conflicts in 1916, Battle honours of the King's Royal Rifle Corps

Battle of Guillemont

The Battle of Guillemont was a British assault on the German-held village of Guillemont during the 1916 Battle of the Somme. Guillemont lay on the right flank of the British sector where it linked with French forces and by holding it, the Germans prevented the Allied armies from operating in unison. Guillemont came in range of British forces following the Battle of Bazentin Ridge on 14 July and it was subjected to a number of costly attacks in late July and August.

Located at 50.0138, 2.82444 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Battle of the Somme, Battles of World War I involving France, Battles of World War I involving Germany, Battles of World War I involving the United Kingdom, Battles of the Western Front (World War I), History of Somme, 1916 in France, Conflicts in 1916, Battle honours of the Rifle Brigade, Battle honours of the King's Royal Rifle Corps

Battle of Ginchy

The Battle of Ginchy took place on 9 September 1916 during the Battle of the Somme when the 16th Division captured the German-held village of Ginchy. The Irish Royal Munster Fusiliers suffered heavy casualties in the process. Indeed of the two attacking brigades, the 47th Brigade (8th Battalion) failed completely, encountering enemy defences unaffected by the British bombardment whose shelling kept falling short into no-mans land.

Located at 50.0227, 2.83244 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Battle of the Somme, Battles of World War I involving the United Kingdom, Battles of World War I involving Germany, Battles of the Western Front (World War I), 1916 in France, Conflicts in 1916

Battle of Morval

The Battle of Morval, 25–28 September 1916, was an attack during the Battle of the Somme by the British Fourth Army on the villages of Morval, Gueudecourt and Lesboeufs held by the German 1st Army, which had been the final objectives of the Battle of Flers-Courcelette (15–22 September).

Located at 50.0316, 2.8424 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Battle of the Somme, 1916 in France, Battles of World War I involving France, Battles of World War I involving Germany, Battles of World War I involving the United Kingdom, Battles of the Western Front (World War I), Conflicts in 1916, Battle honours of the Rifle Brigade, Battle honours of the King's Royal Rifle Corps

Delville Wood Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemetery

Delville Wood Cemetery is a Commonwealth War Graves Commission cemetery located near Longueval, France and the third largest in the Somme battlefield area.

Located at 50.0253, 2.81278 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
World War I cemeteries in France, Commonwealth War Graves Commission cemeteries in France, Cemeteries in Somme, 1920 establishments in France, Herbert Baker buildings

Capture of Trônes Wood

Trônes Wood is located to the south east of the town of Longueval in the département of the Somme in northern France. The Capture of Trônes Wood was an action in the First World War between British and German forces as part of the larger Battle of the Somme. The wood formed part of the German second defence line and provided cover for German rifle, machine gun and artillery fire covering the southerly access routes to the fortified town of Longueval.

Located at 50.0114, 2.80701 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Battles of World War I involving Germany, Battle of the Somme, History of Somme, Conflicts in 1916, 1916 in France, Battles of World War I involving the United Kingdom, Battles of the Western Front (World War I)

Delville Wood South African National Memorial

The Delville Wood South African National Memorial is a World War I memorial, located in Delville Wood, near the commune of Longueval, in the Somme département of France. It is opposite the Delville Wood Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemetery, on the other side of the Longueval-Ginchy road.

Located at 50.0251, 2.8126 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Commonwealth War Graves Commission memorials, British military memorials and cemeteries, World War I memorials in France, Buildings and structures completed in 1926, Monuments and memorials in Somme, South African military memorials and cemeteries


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Ginchy