Country
France
Locality
Rhone
Identified Casualties
117
Visiting Information
The cemetery is often locked between December and March. The key is obtainable from our gardener, Mr Lacroise, at: 4 Rue Raymond Mathieu, 69650 St Germain-au-Mont D'Or. Wheelchair access to site possible via main entrance. For further information regarding wheelchair access, please contact our Enquiries Section on 01628 507200.
Local Information
St Germain-au-Mont-d'Or is a village 14.5 kilometres north of Lyon. The Cemetery is situated to the east of the village on the Rue du Souvenir, on a hill overlooking the River Saone. The Extension is situated on the west side of the Communal Cemetery.
Historical Information
The cemetery was begun in October, 1917, and used by the Rest Camp and the small British Hospital until November, 1919. There are now over 100, 1914-18 and over 10, 1939-45 war casualties commemorated in this site. The cemetery covers an area of 1,169 square metres and is enclosed by a stone rubble wall.
Cemetery Photo
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CWGC Cemetery Photo: ST. GERMAIN-AU-MONT-D’OR COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION
Cemetery Plan
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CWGC Cemetery Plan: ST. GERMAIN-AU-MONT-D’OR COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION
