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Flanders Field American Cemetery

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Getting There

Flanders Field American Cemetery lies on the southeast edge of the town of Waregem, Belgium, along the Lille-Gent Autoroute E-17.

The cemetery is within 44 miles of Brugge, Belgium and 22 miles of Gent, Belgium. The Visitor Center designed by Nicolas Kelemen Architecture, opened in 2017, and is located 175 miles north of Paris and 52 miles west of Brussels. Since its opening this nearly 2800-square-foot visitor center, has provided interpretive exhibits that incorporate personal stories, photographs, films, and interactive displays, to assist visitors with gaining a better understanding of the Ypres-Lys campaign that contributed to the Allied victory in Europe during World War I. Interactive displays in the visitor center include the testimonies of grave adopters and pictures of various buildings during World War I and today.

Directions

The cemetery is open daily to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., except December 25 and January 1. It is open on host country holidays. When the cemetery is open to the public, a staff member is on duty in the visitor building to answer questions and escort relatives to grave and memorial sites. Please note, admission to the cemetery ends 15 minutes before closing time.

Admission is FREE and does not require booking in advance.
Wortegemseweg 117
8790
Waregem
Belgium

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The cemetery lies on the southeast edge of the town of Waregem, Belgium, along the Lille-Gent Autoroute E-17.

Waregem may be reached by train from Brussels via Gent in approximately one hour; from Paris via Rijsel and Kortrijk in about five hours, and via Brussels and Gent in about five and a half hours.

Paris is about 175 miles south of the cemetery, and Brussels is located about 50 miles east of the cemetery.

Taxis are available from the train station in Waregem.

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Adm. James G. Foggo III
Adm. James G. Foggo III
Adm. James G. Foggo III
Adm. James G. Foggo III
Adm. James G. Foggo III
Adm. James G. Foggo III
Memorial Day 2020 Official Party at Flanders Field American Cemetery
Memorial Day 2020 Official Party at Flanders Field American Cemetery
Wreaths laid at Flanders Field American Cemetery
Wreaths laid at Flanders Field American Cemetery
Attendees stood at the beginning of the WWI centennial ceremony at Flanders Field American Cemetery to mark American operations in Belgium.
Attendees stood at the beginning of the WWI centennial ceremony at Flanders Field American Cemetery to mark American operations in Belgium.
Floral wreaths were laid as a sign of honor and remembrance during the WWI centennial ceremony at Flanders Field American Cemetery to mark American operations in Belgium.
Floral wreaths were laid as a sign of honor and remembrance during the WWI centennial ceremony at Flanders Field American Cemetery to mark American operations in Belgium.
Local children sang the American national anthem during the 2018 Memorial Day Ceremony at Flanders Field American Cemetery in Belgium. Image courtesy of U.S. Embassy Belgium.
Local children sang the American national anthem during the 2018 Memorial Day Ceremony at Flanders Field American Cemetery in Belgium. Image courtesy of U.S. Embassy Belgium.
An American Honor Guard participated in the 2018 Memorial Day Ceremony at Flanders Field American Cemetery in Belgium. Image courtesy of U.S. Embassy Belgium.
An American Honor Guard participated in the 2018 Memorial Day Ceremony at Flanders Field American Cemetery in Belgium. Image courtesy of U.S. Embassy Belgium.
A large crowd gathered for the 2018 Memorial Day Ceremony at Flanders Field American Cemetery in Belgium. Image courtesy of U.S. Embassy Belgium.
A large crowd gathered for the 2018 Memorial Day Ceremony at Flanders Field American Cemetery in Belgium. Image courtesy of U.S. Embassy Belgium.
The Nassau County Pipes & Drums participated in the 2018 Memorial Day Ceremony at Flanders Field American Cemetery in Belgium. Image courtesy of U.S. Embassy Belgium.
The Nassau County Pipes & Drums participated in the 2018 Memorial Day Ceremony at Flanders Field American Cemetery in Belgium. Image courtesy of U.S. Embassy Belgium.
Superintendent Richard Arseneault delivers remarks during the 2018 Memorial Day Ceremony at Flanders Field American Cemetery in Belgium. Image courtesy of U.S. Embassy Belgium.
Superintendent Richard Arseneault delivers remarks during the 2018 Memorial Day Ceremony at Flanders Field American Cemetery in Belgium. Image courtesy of U.S. Embassy Belgium.

Contact Us

Flanders Field American Cemetery
Wortegemseweg 117
8790
Waregem
Belgium
50° 52' 26" N , 3° 27' 13" E
+32 (0)5 660 11 22
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