Bois-Bernard is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Hauts-de-France region in northern France.

Geography

The village is mainly a farming village located 10 miles (16 km) northeast of Arras on the D919 and D46 roads. It is located on the edge of First World War battlefields, and spent munitions are regularly uncovered by farmers.

History

The village has had various names over the centuries: During World War I, the village was destroyed. It was awarded the Croix de Guerre on the 25 September 1920.

Population

Sights

Twinning

The village is twinned with the village of Grendon in Northamptonshire, England.