Remembrance Tour : Vimy and Arras
Overview
WW1 : 9 April 1917 5:30AM : 15 000 Canadians attacked Vimy Ridge and take it after 3 days after heavy fighting. Starting from Lille, with a local, this day tour will allow you to better understand this battle and the involvement of the Canadians in WW1. The time spent in Arras is all about the life of the locals during the fightings and the rebuilding of the town. Authenticity and history
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What's Included
✓ Included
- Private transportation
- Visite guidée privée de Arras
- Prise en charge au départ de Lille
- Accompagnement par un chauffeur-guide
✗ Not Included
- Lunch
Itinerary
1
Stop 1
Go by the grange tunnel where Canadians waited fot the attack of 9 April 1917, explore teh remains of the German and Canadian trenches. Overlooking Lens landscape at 145 m high, the Memorial commerataes all the Canadian who served in France in WW1. More than 11,000 names are engraved on it, these are the names of the Canadians who died in France without known grave.
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Stop 2
Discover the city of Arras rebuilt after WW1 in its historical style. Stop at the citadella , the RAF memorial. Walking city tour and time at leisure.
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Good to Know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Special Instructions
Rendez-vous au au dépose minute de la gare Lille Flandres (Rue Charles St Venant) où vous serez accueilli par notre guide.