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Ytres

Field	Value
name	Ytres
commune status	Commune
image	Ytres monument-aux-morts 1.jpg
caption	The monument to the dead of Ytres
arrondissement	Arras
canton	Bapaume
INSEE	62909
postal code	62124
mayor	André-Marie Lecat
term	2020–2026
intercommunality	Sud-Artois
coordinates
elevation m	120
elevation min m	94
elevation max m	133
area km2	4.26
population
population date
population footnotes

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Rue de l’Eglise, Ytres, France (1914 postcard)

Ytres (; ) is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Hauts-de-France region of France.

Geography and History

Ytres is a farming village situated in the heart of the Pas-de-Calais department in northern France. Located 20 miles (32 km) southeast of Arras, the village is a popular tourist destination. The village is located at the junction of three main roads, namely the D7, D19, and D18E roads, which provide access to nearby towns and villages.

Ytres has a rich history that dates back to the early 14th century. During the Hundred Years' War, the village was an important stronghold for the French army, and it played a crucial role in the Battle of Crecy in 1346. However, Ytres is known for its role in World War I, when it was completely destroyed during the Battle of the Somme in 1916.

Despite the devastation wrought upon the village during the war, Ytres was rebuilt and restored in the years that followed. Many of its buildings date back to the 18th and 19th centuries.

Ytres is located near the A2 autoroute, which passes by to the north of the commune. This major highway provides access to the village from nearby cities like Lille and Paris.

Another notable feature of Ytres is its location along the Canal du Nord, a major shipping canal that was built between 1911 and 1914. The canal passes by to the south of the village, and it is a popular spot for boating and fishing enthusiasts.

The village's museum, located in the town hall, houses a collection of artifacts and documents related to the village's history.

Ytres is also home to several churches and chapels. The Église Saint-Martin, located in the heart of the village, is an example of Gothic architecture and features intricate stained glass windows and a bell tower. The Chapelle Sainte-Barbe, located just outside the village, is a smaller chapel that dates back to the 16th century and is known for its ornate carvings and frescoes.

Population

|1968 |442 |1975 |396 |1982 |354 |1990 |361 |1999 |393 |2007 |417 |2012 |437 |2017 |435

References

(2 December 2020). "Répertoire national des élus: les maires".
[https://www.insee.fr/fr/metadonnees/geographie/commune/62909-ytres Commune d'Ytres (62909)], INSEE.
[https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/4515315?geo=COM-62909#ancre-POP_T1 Population en historique depuis 1968], INSEE

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