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Subprefecture and commune in Hauts-de-France, France
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Montreuil-sur-Mer (or Montreuil until 31 December 2022) is an historic walled town in Hauts-de-France in France. It is located on a hill, with the ramparts giving good views of the surrounding countryside. It is famous as the location that inspired Victor Hugo to write Les Miserables. Montreuil-sur-Mer was the headquarters (GHQ) for the British Army during the First World War from March 1916 to April 1919. A statue of Field-Marshal Sir Douglas Haig on horseback commemorating his stay in the town can be found outside the theatre in the Place Charles de Gaulle.
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16th century citadelle on the north-western side of the town. Best seen in good weather..
You can tour the artisanal chocolate workshop at Beussent and learn the secrets of chocolate-making in an entertaining presentation, with a free sample included, before purchasing (slightly pricey but delicious!) chocolates from the on-site shop.
Originally a stop on the main Paris to Calais road, the N1 now bypasses the town. If arriving via the A16, leave at exits 25 or 26.
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