Musée Jean et Denise Letaille - Bullecourt 1917
Museum in Bullecourt dedicated to the battles of April and May 1917 and to Australian soldiers, built around the collection of a farming couple.
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About the museum
Throughout their lives, Jean and Denise Letaille, farmers in Bullecourt, gathered objects found in their fields and in the surrounding countryside. They include weapons, but also razors, combs, cigarette cases and other personal items from Australia, Germany and the United Kingdom. These objects were found on the former front line, near the men who fell during the two battles of Bullecourt, part of the Arras offensive in April and May 1917.
The museum occupies a former barn with a stable. It displays remains of trenches to tell the story of the “Diggers”, the Australian soldiers who came from the other side of the world. The route also covers the history of the First World War and the fighting at Bullecourt. The museum is run by the Communauté de communes du Sud-Artois.
Highlights
- Collection of objects belonging to Australian, German and British soldiers, found on the former front
- Weapons, uniforms and personal items recovered from the fields of Bullecourt
- History of the two battles of Bullecourt in 1917 and of the Australian “Diggers”
- Visit with audio guide in French and English
Permanent exhibition
- Collection Letaille : vestiges des batailles de Bullecourt – Weapons, personal items and equipment of Australian, German and British soldiers found on the former front, displayed in an old barn.
- Founded
- 2012
- Operated by
- Communauté de communes du Sud-Artois
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €3Young people aged 12 to 17, students and job seekers |
| Children & teens | €3free up to age 11 · Free for children under 12; reduced rate from age 12 to 17. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freeFree admission for people with disabilities |
| Students & apprentices | €3Reduced rate |
| Groups (11+ people) | €4 per personAdult groups of more than 10 people (maximum 25), audio guide or guided tour included: €4 per person. School groups and leisure centres (maximum 35): €2 per child. Booking mandatory at least three weeks in advance. |
| School or leisure centre group (per child) | €2 |
Individual tickets include the audio guide. Payment in cash or by cheque.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The museum states that it is fully accessible to visitors with reduced mobility. Animals are not allowed, except guide dogs for the blind.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Time needed | approx. 50 min |
|---|---|
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 11 |
- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
Activity booklet for children aged 9 to 11. Educational tours for school groups.
Getting there & parking
By car
Free parking · 100 m to the entrance
One free parking space in front of the museum and the church car park on Rue de Douai, 100 metres away.
Amenities & dining
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
|---|---|
| Audio guide | yes (FR, EN) |
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Visit with an audio guide of about 50 minutes. Visitor booklet in German and Dutch. Guided tours for adult groups and school classes on request and by reservation. Staff speak French and English. |
