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Moislains: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Accommodation in Moislains

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The Church of Saint-Pierre in Moislains combines architectural elements made of dressed stone with pillars and partitions made of bricks. The church features an altar and Stations of the Cross decorated with mosaics, a wrought-iron ambo, and stained-glass windows depicting saints.

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When planning a stay in Moislains, in addition to the local sights, you may also wish to rent a holiday apartment.

Culture and History

The Church of Saint-Pierre is located in Moislains at 35–39 Rue d’Evreux. After the First World War, it was rebuilt according to a design by architect Louis Faille; the construction work was finally accepted on 27 May 1932.

The Nécropole nationale de Moislains is located on the D43 north of Péronne. It is also called Cimetière des Charentais and commemorates soldiers who died on 28 August 1914 during the fighting around the village. The necropolis contains the remains of 465 soldiers, including 366 in an ossuary. It can be visited independently throughout the year.

Landscape and Surroundings

The Tortille is a watercourse that shapes the local landscape of Moislains.

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The Museum of the Great War, a museum, is located in the vicinity of Moislains. The Abbaye Notre-Dame de la Brelle, a monastery, is also nearby. In the wider regional area around Moislains are the Château de Beaurevoir, a castle, and the Abbaye de Vaucelles, a historic site.

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