Full Day Private Tour of Australian Battlefields from Arras
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About the Activity
This tour will take you in the footsteps of the Diggers in Bullecourt, Peronne, and the St Quentin Canal. It completes the very popular "Full day Private Australian Battlefields Tour from Amiens" covering Villers-Bretonneux and Pozieres. This one-day Tour will focus on the years 1917 and 1918; the German Spring Offensive and the 100 days leading to the Armistice. We will also talk about the place of Australians in WW1, the effects this war had on the Diggers, and life afterward for them and the French civilians.8 hours
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Availability and Prices
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Transportation amenities : In-vehicle air conditioning. Air-conditioned vehicle
Food and drink : Lunch. Lunch will cost about 10 euros per person
The entrance at the Museum Historial in Peronne which is 10 euros per person
The entrance at "Letaille Museum" which is 5 €/adult, 3 €/students and free for under 12 years old.
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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 including the first world war. During these 20 minutes, your guide will take you on a journey through time.
34 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location2
London Cemetery
66 Rue D'arras, D5 Junto A Neuville-vitasse, Arras, France, 62217A visit to a CWGC cemetery is the occasion to find out how each country dealt with their dead when the war was over and to draw particular attention to the fantastic work of the CWGC.32 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location3
Musee Jean & Denise Letaille
1 B rue d Arras, Bullecourt, France, 62128This museum tells the story of thousands of soldiers who came to defend the Arras sector. It was created by Jean and Denise Letaille, a farmer couple, from objects that witnessed the fighting of the Great War, found in the fields around Bullecourt after the two battles of Bullecourt in April and May 1917.
Hundreds of artifacts tell the story of the "Diggers" on one of the most deadly but often overlooked episodes of the Great War.31 minutes • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location4
Slouch Hat Memorial
Rue de Douai, Impasse N° 1, Bullecourt, France, 62128A Bullecourt school teacher, Claude Durand, began to translate Charles Bean’s account of the battles, partly for his own interest, partly for the benefit of his students. He was struck by the scale of the British and Australian casualties and realised that they had no local memorial. He and the mayor Jean Letaille started a campaign to build one. The funds were raised locally and the memorial was unveiled outside the village church on 24 May 1981.
6 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location5
The Bullecourt Digger
10 rue des Australiens, Bullecourt, France, 62128This monument commemorates the two Battles of Bullecourt in April - May 1917 which will be described to you in detail whilst on the site.36 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location6
Hotel de Ville
36 Place Faidherbe, Bapaume, France, 62450In Bapaume, the Germans had set up a mine in the Town Hall which would explode 9 days later. Australian soldiers started using the recently vacant building as a billet when the mine exploded killing them all as well as two French members of Parliament who were visiting the newly liberated area.38 minutes • Admission Ticket Free7
2nd Australian Division Memorial
123 avenue des Australiens, Peronne, France, 80200The 2nd Australian Division took the strongly defended, Mont Saint Quentin by storm in one of the finest feats of fighting of the war. This Memorial was erected in 1925 to remember the 3000 Diggers who lost their lives during this battle. Your guide will describe and put this amazing event into context.1 hour 6 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location8
After a busy morning, we will have an hour for lunch at this restaurant or an Eating Place of your choice (Lunch Break can be less than an hour)1 hour 1 minutes • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location
Meeting and Pickup
Starting point
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For people arriving by train, please let me know the time of arrival of your train beforehand and I will meet you on your platform.
Note: total tour duration includes travel time View Location
End point
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For people arriving by train, please let me know the time of arrival of your train beforehand and I will meet you on your platform.
Note: total tour duration includes travel time View Location
Pickup details
Tour operator will pick up all customers from their respective locations; or, customers can make their own way to the start point- Travelers can choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
- please let me know the name of your hotel or time of arrival of your train at Arras Station.
- Travelers will be picked up 15 minutes before departure time
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Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- 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.
Operated by WW1 Battlefields guided tours: Brigitte De Cuyper from Get a GuideCreated on 22 Jan 2024Created on 06 Aug 2024
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