Bullecourt 1917, Jean and Denise Letaille museum
About This Museum
Tucked away on a quiet village street in northern France, the Bullecourt 1917 museum feels profoundly connected to the fields that surround it. This isn't a grand, impersonal institution but a deeply personal collection built from the ground up. You're immediately struck by the sheer density of artifacts, from rusted rifles and massive shell casings to the more intimate, heart-wrenching personal effects of the soldiers. It tells the raw, unfiltered story of the two brutal battles that ravaged this very soil in 1917.
Collection Highlights
The centerpiece is undoubtedly a salvaged section of a British Mark IV tank, its armored skin twisted and torn. Elsewhere, you'll find delicate porcelain plates from a German field kitchen and countless 'Rising Sun' badges from fallen Australian Diggers, whose sacrifice is honored here with immense respect.
Visitor Information
It's located right on the main road in Bullecourt—look for the tank out front. Check their Facebook page for seasonal opening times as they can vary. Wear a jacket; that old barn gets chilly even in summer.
Architecture & Building
Housed in a long, unassuming agricultural barn made of rustic brick and timber, its humble exterior perfectly matches the grassroots nature of the collection inside.
Contact & Location
Address: Rue d'Arras, Bullecourt, Arras, Pas-de-Calais, Hauts-de-France, France métropolitaine, 62128, France
Phone: +33 3 21 55 33 20
