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From Lille: WWI Battlefields Day Trip (France or Belgium)

Lille, France

9 to 10 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Discover the history of the First World War on a full-day battlefield tour from Lille. This flexible experience allows you to choose between two carefully designed itineraries at the time of booking: a France-only tour focusing on the French front, or an extended France & Belgium tour exploring both sides of the Western Front.

Please select your preferred itinerary when booking:

*Option 1: France & Belgium Battlefields
*Option 2: Northern France Battlefields
*Option 1 bis: France & Belgium Battlefields + The Last Post Ceremony in Menin Gate (+30 MN of tour)

Highlights:

-Choose between French or French-Belgian battlefields
-Visit the largest French World War I cemetery, Notre-Dame-de-Lorette
-Visit major WWI memorials and military cemeteries
-Explore the underground Wellington Quarry tunnels
-Follow the footsteps of soldiers from many nations

What's Included

  • Visit and entrances tickets to the mentioned sites of the option you have chosen
  • Pickup from your accomodation
  • Private guide
  • Meals Food fees
  • Tips
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Meeting and Pickup

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We will pick you up at the accomodation hall. The driver will be waiting for you with a sign with the lead travelers name.

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Option 1: France & Belgium BattlefieldsBegin at the remarkable Wellington Quarry in Arras, where thousands of Allied soldiers prepared underground for the Battle of Arras in 1917.Continue to Notre-Dame-de-Lorette, the largest French military cemetery of the First World War.After lunch, continue into Belgian Flanders to explore some of the most iconic sites of the Great War. Visit Hill 62, discover the battlefields surrounding Ypres, pay tribute at Tyne Cot Cemetery, the largest Commonwealth military cemetery in the world, and conclude the day at the famous Menin Gate Memorial.This itinerary provides a broader international perspective on the war, combining French, British, Commonwealth and Belgian experiences into a single journey through the Western Front.Note that we also offer this option with an additional 30 mn in Ypres that allows you to assist to the bugle ceremony of "The Last Post" in Menin Gate to pay a vibrant hommage to the fallen of the WW1 (Tour Option 1 bis).
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Lille (pass by)

Option 2: Northern France BattlefieldsBegin at the remarkable Wellington Quarry in Arras, where thousands of Allied soldiers prepared underground for the Battle of Arras in 1917.Continue to Notre-Dame-de-Lorette, the largest French military cemetery of the First World War. Walk among the graves and memorials dedicated to the soldiers who fought on the Western Front and gain insight into how France remembers the conflict today.After lunch, remain in France to explore additional battlefield and memorial sites linked to the French experience of the war. Visit the Canadian National Memorial at Vimy Ridge, discover preserved trenches and battlefield remains, and deepen your understanding of trench warfare, military strategy and remembrance culture in northern France.This itinerary offers a more in-depth exploration of the French front and the stories of the soldiers who fought there.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the From Lille: WWI Battlefields Day Trip (France or Belgium)?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Visit and entrances tickets to the mentioned sites of the option you have chosen
  • Pickup from your accomodation
  • Private guide
  • MealsFood fees
  • Tips

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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