Domart-en-Ponthieu

Domart-en-Ponthieu (, literally Domart in Ponthieu; Picard: Donmart-in-Pontiu) is a commune in the Somme department in Hauts-de-France in northern France.

Geography
The commune is situated on the D216 road, some 14 mi southeast of Abbeville.

History
After the Armistice following World War I, British troops from the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry were stationed at Domart-en-Ponthieu under the command of a Colonel Flanagan. Awaiting demobilisation, they were able to relax for a time. Private Arthur Bullock recalled this stay, including a memorable occasion on which he heard a talk by the renowned Woodbine Willie.

Places of interest

 * The Templars house
 * The round tower (remains of the château)
 * Church
 * The war memorial