Private Tour of Vimy Ridge & Arras battlefields from ARRAS
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About the Activity
A Private Tour is the best way to experience the battlefields with a knowledgeable and certified guide. We have 16 years of experience in organizing battlefield tours in France. Discover the Arras and Vimy Battlefields for a Day Trip in northern France, easy accessible coming from Paris or Lille by train for the day. Starting from ARRAS (other location possible on demand) this tour will allow you to discover the sites of the WW1 battles in northern France: the trenches at Vimy ridge, the monuments, memorials and bunkers... each tour is unique, if you want to follow in the footsteps of a relative or visit any specific site of interest to you we can build up a personalized tour and itinerary for you.8 hours
Private Tour
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Availability and Prices
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Adult : 1
Inclusions & Exclusions
Transportation amenities : Private transportation. Private transportation
Private Guide, WW1 expert
Fees : All fees and/or taxes. All Fees and Taxes
Access to all the sites and museum fees
Food and drink : Lunch. Lunch
Food and drink : Snacks. Snacks
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Locations in the itinerary
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Vimy
Vimy, FranceWe will start the tour visiting Vimy ridge, the largest Canadian Memorial on the Western Front which commemorates nearly 11.000 Canadian soldiers who died in France and have no known grave.
The capture of Vimy ridge was a great victory for the Canadian Corps and today it's one of the best preserved World War One battlefields with its preserved trenches, shell holes, mine craters and tunnels.
The new visitors centre will be visited as well as the tunnels (open to the public during the season). 2 hours • Admission Ticket FreeView Location2
Neuville-Saint-Vaast
Neuville-Saint-Vaast, FranceThe largest war cemetery in France is located at Neuville Saint Vaast, it is the resting place for 44.000 German soldiers who lost their lives in the region during the various battles of Artois.20 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location3
Grand'Place
Arras, France, 62000Free time for lunch on this very nice place. 1 hour • Admission Ticket FreeView Location4
The CWGC Visitor Centre
5 rue Angele Richard, Beaurains, France, 62217Visit to this unique new visitor attraction that shines a light on the work of the remarkable organisation at the heart of remembrance of the war dead.
The CWGC Experience was awarded the Best Tourism Project in Europe at the 2019 British Guild of Travel Writers’ International Tourism Awards.
1 hour • Admission Ticket FreeView LocationMont-Saint-Eloi(Pass By)
Mont-Saint-Eloi, FranceWe will pass the abbey of Mont Saint-Eloi, used as an observation post in the battles of Artois. View Location5
The new memorial, called "The Ring of Remembrance" commemorates the 600.000 soldiers from all nations who lost their lives in Northern France during the First World War.30 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location
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Necropole Nationale Francaise de Notre-Dame de Lorette
2 Place de Notre Dame de Lorette, Ablain-Saint-Nazaire, France, 62153After the First World War, the hill of Notre-Dame-de-Lorette was chosen by the French Government to receive the remains of French soldiers from over 150 cemeteries on the fronts of Artois, Flanders, Yser and the Belgian coast.
This site contains 20,000 graves and the remains of 22,000 unknown soldiers.
Notre-Dame-de-Lorette is France’s biggest national necropolis.30 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView LocationMeeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Tour operator will pick up all customers from their respective locations- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
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Additional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
- French
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Europe/Paris time to receive 100% refund.
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