Full Day Private Canadian Battlefields Tour from Arras
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The Canadian victory at Vimy Ridge has been known for being the marker of Canadian nationhood and identity; but what events led to this battle and what makes it such a special battle? Who were those soldiers and what was their daily lives like? In this 8 hours tour, we will talk about many aspects of WW1 and, in particular the CEF. This is a personalized tour where we accept only three people at a time. This allows for flexibility, should you need to pay your respect on your relative's grave or visit a particular place. Just let us know and we will do our best to assist you!8 hours
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Transportation amenities : In-vehicle air conditioning. Air-conditioned vehicle
Food and drink : Lunch. Lunch
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Arras
Arras, FranceArras is blessed with a very rich architectural heritage as its two Flemish Baroque style squares : « La Place des Heroes » and « La Grand Place » will confirm. It is also a place full of history going from Roman times and across the centuries. During the hour long visit the guide will tell you some of its story walking along its paved street1 hour • Admission Ticket FreeView Location2
Musee Militaire de la Targette
48 route Nationale, Neuville-Saint-Vaast, France, 62580With 4000 artifacts. this museum is one of the largest private collections in Europe. This is the 50 years' passion of one man: David Bardiaux who spent his childhood browsing the fields of Arras area for WW1 memorabilia. David will be happy to take you around to tell the stories behind some of those objects.45 minutes • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location3
Originally created by the French authority between 1919 and 1923, Neuville-Saint- Vaast is the largest German war cemetery in France. It is the final resting place for 44,833 casualties from the Battles of Artois, Vimy, and Lorette which took place between 1914 and 1917.
On this site, we will discuss how each country dealt with the aftermath of WW1 and organized the creation of cemeteries and memorials to honor their dead. 20 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location
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Cimetiere du Cabaret Rouge
D937, Souchez, France, 62153Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery was established near the site of a small café called Cabaret Rouge used by soldiers in the early days of the First World war. It contains 7,655 Commonwealth burials from WWI from 100 other cemeteries and WWII. On the 25th of May 2000, the CWGC exhumed the remains of an unidentified Canadian Soldier. His ashes were returned to Canada and laid to rest at the foot of the National War Memorial in Ottawa.20 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location5
Necropole Nationale Francaise de Notre-Dame de Lorette
2 Place de Notre Dame de Lorette, Ablain-Saint-Nazaire, France, 62153There is a legend that says that in any war whoever wins will be the army that captures the range of the hills where Notre Dame de Lorette stands.
At 165 meters high and overlooking the whole of the Douai plain, Notre Dame de Lorette is the largest French military cemetery in the world and is the resting place of over 40,000 soldiers who died in action in 1914 and 1915 in the battles of Artois.
This site also includes the beautiful Neo-Byzantine Basilica Notre Dame de Lorette, the lantern tower, and seven ossuaries.
45 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location6
Ablain-Saint-Nazaire
Ablain-Saint-Nazaire, FranceL'Estaminet de Lorette
We will have an hour for lunch in this very quirky place by Notre Dame de Lorette1 hour • Admission Ticket FreeView Location7
Canadian National Vimy Memorial
Chemin des Canadiens, Route D55, Givenchy-en-Gohelle, France, 62580The first Canadian troops arrived in France in December 1914 in the largest convoy ever to cross the Atlantic. Respected and feared by the ennemy their courage led to Victory in the Battle of Vimy Ridge which later became the marker of Canadian nationhood and identity.
In this tour we will visit the «Canadian National Vimy Memorial» and the battlefield on which it stands. Walk in the trenches, use one of the tunnels dug before the battle and see what happened here between the 9th and 12th of April 1917.1 hour 20 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location8
This is an optional stop and will depend on the weather.
We will go to Farbus wood, to have a look at German bunkers and look for WW1 memorabilia in the surrounding fields.20 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
Meeting and Pickup
Starting point
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Meeting points can either be at Arras Railway Station or at your hotel in Arras.
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End point
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Meeting points can either be at Arras Railway Station or at your hotel in Arras.
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Pickup details
Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
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.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Europe/Paris time to receive 100% refund.
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