Things to do in Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Hauts-de-France: The Best Day Trips from

February 15, 2022 Claudia Navarrete

Discover the best top things to do in Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France including Private Canadian WW1 Vimy & Somme Battlefield Tour from Arras or Lille, Australian and New Zealand Battlefield Day Tour in the Somme from Lille or Arras, Full-Day Private Tour of World War 2 in Northern France, Vimy and Flanders Fields Canadian Battlefield Tour from Lille, Full-Day Canadian WW1 Vimy and Somme Battlefield Tour from Arras, Australian Battlefields Private Tour in Fromelles and Flanders from Lille, Full day Tour of WW2 in Northern France the Atlantic Wall, V1 and V2 Launching Sites From Bruges, Australian Battlefields Private Tour in Flanders and Fromelles from Arras, Dunkirk Operation Dynamo Battlefield tour from Ypres,Arras, Bruges or Lille, Lille - Private Trip.
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1. Private Canadian WW1 Vimy & Somme Battlefield Tour from Arras or Lille

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5.0 based on 7 reviews

Stand in the tunnels where Canadian troops stood before the assault on Vimy Ridge, visit the Canadian and German trenches. You will see the scattered landscape of the Newfoundland Memorial Park in Beaumont Hamel. Thiepval Memorial, Courcelette Canadian Memorial will also been visited.

Inclusions: Private tour, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Lunch, A booklet recording the event, Bottled water

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Reviewed By greyfatman

Claude was prompt in picking us up from our hotel in Lille and then took us to see the final resting places of two of our family members, who were both killed in 1918. He was very flexible and worked in with our plans to visit these two graves at two different war cemeteries. He then took us around numerous battlefield sites and war cemeteries, involving New Zealanders, and his knowledge was first class. For that special day in connecting with those special soldiers, contact Claude and he will make it happen.

2. Australian and New Zealand Battlefield Day Tour in the Somme from Lille or Arras

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5.0 based on 6 reviews

Le Hamel where Sir John Monash used for the 1st time tanks and infantry on a modern way, Albert and Thiepval Memorial and Pozières, the Windmill  are the other places you will also visit that day.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees, and handling charges, Lunch, Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks, Souvenirs, photos

Reviewed By Anthony S

Where do I start?! As my husband and I were starting to plan our vacation to Europe one of my must do's was to go and see the Canadian monument, Vimy Ridge. Although I have no present knowledge of relatives who were a part of WW1, as a Canadian, as a child of a serviceman from WW2, a brother, a nephew and my husband have or still do serve, my interest in of taking up the torch to remember and honour those who gave so much. I searched online for tours, months before we left Canada, and came across this tour company "Battlefield Tours". I am unable to say enough wonderful things about this tour company, Claude and his knowledge, kindness, and patience with me as I was becoming more and more interested with each gravesite and monument. I started to look for my family name on graves and found many. Claude obviously had a schedule and I am sure I tested his time but he understood how this was becoming more and more important than even I had imagined. We opted for the private tour and found that it was worth every nickel. Claude has amazing knowledge, passion and obvious great interest in these sites and the history of the European "War To End All Wars". You will NOT be disappointed in this tour company, Battlefield Tours, and I HIGHLY recommend it!

3. Full-Day Private Tour of World War 2 in Northern France

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You will stand on the Atlantic with a stunning view on England if the weather is clear. You will visit a Todt Battery Bunker transformed in a very nice museum and see some others who were destroyed. You will go into Northern France largest bunker in Eperlecques, the Nazis built it to be a V2 launching site. You will visit the V1 launching site of the "Bois des Huit Rues" seeing the famous ski shaped buildings.

Inclusions: Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points, Lunch, Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks, Souvenirs and photos

Reviewed By greyfatman

Claude was prompt in picking us up from our hotel in Lille and then took us to see the final resting places of two of our family members, who were both killed in 1918. He was very flexible and worked in with our plans to visit these two graves at two different war cemeteries. He then took us around numerous battlefield sites and war cemeteries, involving New Zealanders, and his knowledge was first class. For that special day in connecting with those special soldiers, contact Claude and he will make it happen.

4. Vimy and Flanders Fields Canadian Battlefield Tour from Lille

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Explore Canadian World War I history in Vimy and Belgium on this battlefield tour from Lille or Arras. Follow a guide through Vimy’s WW1 trenches and discover sites of interest including Hill 145, the Canadian Passchendaele Memorial, the St. Julien Memorial, and the Tyne Cot Military Cemetery. See where John McRae wrote his famous poem ‘In Flanders Fields’. Then, finish your tour at the Last Post ceremony in Ypres. This tour of Canada’s WW1 sites includes round-trip travel from Lille or Arras.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off in Lille or Arras, Guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Lunch, Bottled water, Private transportation

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Reviewed By greyfatman

Claude was prompt in picking us up from our hotel in Lille and then took us to see the final resting places of two of our family members, who were both killed in 1918. He was very flexible and worked in with our plans to visit these two graves at two different war cemeteries. He then took us around numerous battlefield sites and war cemeteries, involving New Zealanders, and his knowledge was first class. For that special day in connecting with those special soldiers, contact Claude and he will make it happen.

5. Full-Day Canadian WW1 Vimy and Somme Battlefield Tour from Arras

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Explore Canada’s role in World War I on this full-day Somme battlefield tour from Arras. Explore tunnels and trenches used by Canadian forces during the Battle of Vimy Ridge in 1917 with a guide. Visit the Courcelette Canadian Memorial, Neuville St. Vaast Canadian N°2 Cemetery, and Thiepval Memorial to the Missing of the Somme, and learn of the many lives laid down in battle. After lunch, visit WWI battle trenches at the Beaumont Hamel New Foundland Memorial Park. Tour includes round-trip travel from your Arras hotel.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Guide, Transport, Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks

Reviewed By greyfatman

Claude was prompt in picking us up from our hotel in Lille and then took us to see the final resting places of two of our family members, who were both killed in 1918. He was very flexible and worked in with our plans to visit these two graves at two different war cemeteries. He then took us around numerous battlefield sites and war cemeteries, involving New Zealanders, and his knowledge was first class. For that special day in connecting with those special soldiers, contact Claude and he will make it happen.

6. Australian Battlefields Private Tour in Fromelles and Flanders from Lille

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4.8 based on 6 reviews

Explore Flanders and Fromelles, and delve into Australia’s World War I history on this 9-hour small-group battlefield tour from Lille. Travel through Flanders and Fromelles with a guide, and discover key sites of interest including the Cobbers’ Memorial, the Tyne Cot Cemetery in Passchendaele, and the VC Corner Cemetery — France’s only exclusively Australian WWI cemetery. Learn of the thousands of Australian soldiers who laid down their lives, and see the many ways in which the Commonwealth War Graves Commission mark their sacrifice. This tour includes round-trip travel from your Lille hotel.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Driver/guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Lunch, Bottled water, Private transportation

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Reviewed By greyfatman

Claude was prompt in picking us up from our hotel in Lille and then took us to see the final resting places of two of our family members, who were both killed in 1918. He was very flexible and worked in with our plans to visit these two graves at two different war cemeteries. He then took us around numerous battlefield sites and war cemeteries, involving New Zealanders, and his knowledge was first class. For that special day in connecting with those special soldiers, contact Claude and he will make it happen.

7. Full day Tour of WW2 in Northern France the Atlantic Wall, V1 and V2 Launching Sites From Bruges

Battlefield Experience

Stand overlooking the Atlantic with a stunning view of England. Visit a Todt Battery Bunker transformed into a very nice museum and see some others that were destroyed. Go into Northern France's largest bunker in Eperlecques, built to be a V2 launching site. Also see the V1 launching site of the "Bois des Huit Rues" and see the famous ski shaped buildings.

Inclusions: Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Private transportation, Lunch, Bottled water

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks, Souvenir photos

Reviewed By TheNewWorldExplorer

My wife and I did this tour with Claude. Two points to put peoples minds at ease. First, is that he was on time and his vehicle was very safe, comfortable and reliable. He went through great lengths to keep us on time to what was a very full-day schedule. Second, is his knowledge about the region and the war itself. He knows the full-background and history of the great war and his knowledge of the military regiments is outstanding (Canadian, British, German, Australian, French, etc). In particular, I was interested in the history of the PPCLI in the region and was not disappointed. His family has lived in the region for generations and this brings a personal touch to the the tour. We were not disappointed.

8. Australian Battlefields Private Tour in Flanders and Fromelles from Arras

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Explore Australia’s World War I history in Flanders and Fromelles on this 9-hour small-group battlefield tour from Arras. Travel through Flanders and Fromelles with a guide, and take in key sites of interest including the Cobbers’ Memorial, the Tyne Cot Cemetery in Passchendaele, and the VC Corner Cemetery — France’s only exclusively Australian WWI cemetery. Learn of the thousands of Australian soldiers who laid down their lives, and see the many ways in which the Commonwealth War Graves Commission mark their sacrifice. This tour includes round-trip travel from your Arras hotel.

Inclusions: Hotel pick-up and drop-off, Driver/guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Lunch, Private transportation, Bottled water

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Reviewed By greyfatman

Claude was prompt in picking us up from our hotel in Lille and then took us to see the final resting places of two of our family members, who were both killed in 1918. He was very flexible and worked in with our plans to visit these two graves at two different war cemeteries. He then took us around numerous battlefield sites and war cemeteries, involving New Zealanders, and his knowledge was first class. For that special day in connecting with those special soldiers, contact Claude and he will make it happen.

9. Dunkirk Operation Dynamo Battlefield tour from Ypres,Arras, Bruges or Lille

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Have a look at the beaches from where 336 000 soldiers were evacuated in 1940. See the Fort des Dunes and the Operation Dynamo Museum. You will spend a day on the historic beaches and will see the places where history was written.

Inclusions: Local taxes, Bottled water, Lunch, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Port pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks, Souvenir photos

Reviewed By TheNewWorldExplorer

My wife and I did this tour with Claude. Two points to put peoples minds at ease. First, is that he was on time and his vehicle was very safe, comfortable and reliable. He went through great lengths to keep us on time to what was a very full-day schedule. Second, is his knowledge about the region and the war itself. He knows the full-background and history of the great war and his knowledge of the military regiments is outstanding (Canadian, British, German, Australian, French, etc). In particular, I was interested in the history of the PPCLI in the region and was not disappointed. His family has lived in the region for generations and this brings a personal touch to the the tour. We were not disappointed.

10. Lille - Private Trip

EIFFEL-MONCEAU TRANSPORTS

Spend your day in Lille with a bilingual driver at your disposal all the day. Hot Spots : Palace of Beaux-Arts, Place Charles de Gaulle, Vieille Bourse, etc... The driver will pick you from your place to bring you to Lille and the returning to your place is included. Of course, you can move to any place from the local point (Restaurant, Shopping, etc...). Our driver will take you there, everything is included in the Package. Enjoy your day! Premium vehicle. (BMW, Mercedes, Jaguar, etc...) For any information or customization of your Tour, don't hesitate to contact us.

Inclusions: Bottled water

Exclusions: Lunch

Reviewed By closfleuri12

Everything in this zoo is just fantastic. Get there when it opens and you have the privilege of watching the animals being let out and doing what comes naturally to them. I can see why this is one of the top 5 zoos in the world. Their conservation and breeding programmes are superb, the animals are all very healthy, fit and look happy. Those that need room to roam have it in abundance. The penguins and sea lions have the cleanest pools I have ever seen with lots of places to view them underwater. Well done Beauval, you have got everything right. Thank you for the experience.

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