6 Multi-day Tours in Pas-de-Calais That You Shouldn't Miss

March 27, 2022 Elouise Mccaul

Discover the best top things to do in Pas-de-Calais, France including Full week inclusive tour of Cathar Country in the French Languedoc, 2 day Canadian Somme and Flanders Fields battlefield tour from Ypres or Bruges, Canadian Somme and Flanders battlefield tour 2 days starting from Lille or Arras, 3 days on Australian WW1 battlefields starting from Ypres or Lille, 3 day tour Canadians in WW1 starting from Lille or Ypres, 4-Day RFC and RAF First World War Tour .
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1. Full week inclusive tour of Cathar Country in the French Languedoc

Basilique Saint-Sernin de Toulouse, Place Saint-Sernin, 31000 Toulouse, France Cathar Country Tours
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Small groups led by a Cathar expert - historian and author James McDonald. You will visit sites associated with the Cathars and learn about their origins, beliefs and history. One minute you will be noting the spot where a Crusade leader fell, and the next immersed in the grand sweep of European history. James brings to life the medieval personalities - Saint Dominic, the man behind the founding of the first papal Inquisition; the ambitious Simon de Montfort; the tragic Raymond-Roger Trencavel; the irrepressible Count of Foix, and many others.    You simply will not find either this depth of knowledge or this breadth of knowledge about Catharism anywhere else. Our tours are all in English. They are not scripted and unlimited time is always allowed for questions.

Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Accommodation and breakfast x 5, Local taxes, Historical expert, dedicated driver and air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Supper each day

Reviewed By mariathatsveryfussy

We spent a week with James McDonald and 6 other travellers exploring the Cathar Country and learning about who these incredible people were. James is an absolute font of knowledge about everything to do with the life and demise of these fascinating people. We travelled to Toulouse where we started off on an incredible adventure. A city tour for introduction a fabulous lunch in the old square. From here we met Alison our driver / guide and travelled to Quillan in a very nice bus. A charming little town full of nice restaurants to Hotel La Chaumiere. Lovely rooms excellent restaurant very friendly staff. We averaged 3/4 sites of interest a day interspersed with tutorials from James delicious lunches in small local cafes with excellent food and wine. Day 3 we also went on a wine tour to La Louviere a beautiful vineyard and to Limoux to taste Blanquette de Limoux. The sites of Montsegur, The Abbey of Fontfroide, Puivert, Arques, were compelling even more so with James commentary on every aspect of their place in this Cathar story. We spent a day free in Carcassonne to explore the Cite, Bastide and the beautiful Canal de Midi. We had such a good informative fun trip. Many thanks also for the dinners in Chateau St Ferriol with the McDonald family. I am so pleased that the Story and History of The Cathar people will be carried forward in the safe hands of James McDonald and Cathar Country Tours. Many Thanks James

2. 2 day Canadian Somme and Flanders Fields battlefield tour from Ypres or Bruges

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The first day you will stand at Tyne Cot Military Cemetery, Passendale, Crest Farm, Essex Farm and at the Menin Gate. The second day you will stand in one of the Tunnels at Vimy Ridge, see the Memorial, in Courcelette and Thiepval At Lochnagar Crater and you will visit the battlefield and the Beaumont Hamel Memorial Park.

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

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks, Hotel

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.

3. Canadian Somme and Flanders battlefield tour 2 days starting from Lille or Arras

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Stand on the places where Canadians made History ! The first day you will stand at Tyne Cot Military Cemetery, Passendale, Crest Farm, Essex Farm and at the Menin Gate. The second day you will stand in the Tunnel at Vimy Ridge, near the Memorial, in Courcelette and Thiepval, at Lochnagar Crater and you will visit the battlefield at Beaumont Hamel.

Inclusions: Local taxes, Bottled water, Lunch, Professional guide, Hotel drop-off, Hotel pickup, Private transportation

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks, Hotel

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. 3 days on Australian WW1 battlefields starting from Ypres or Lille

Battlefield Experience

I am very flexible tours can be amended to go to visit some graves of your relatives. All tours are private. For transport I use a comfortable Mercedes Vito Tourer fully equiped for tours. I spent my life on these battlefields and I am guiding people since 20 years. I can provide a walker or a wheelchair.

Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Bottled water, A booklet recording the event, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Souvenirs and drinks out of the lunches

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. 3 day tour Canadians in WW1 starting from Lille or Ypres

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I am very flexible, it is possible to make a detour to go to visit the grave of one of your relatives. You will visit the battlefields on an easy way, I provide a personalized service. For transport I use a Mercedes Vito Tourer fully equiped for tours. I can provide a walker or a wheelchair.

Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Bottled water, A booklet recording the event, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Souvenirs and drinks out of the lunches

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. 4-Day RFC and RAF First World War Tour

Ashford International, Ashford TN23 1EZ, UK Classic Battlefield Tours

This is an extensive tour covering the men, airplanes and tactics of air warfare in the First World War. You will be taken back in time to visit unique airfields and see how these knights of the sky fought and died over 100 years ago. The history of this era is vividly brought to life with a first class guide in Andrew White who is ex RAF.

Inclusions: Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Private transportation, Accommodation , Entrance fees to Museums, Guide costs

Exclusions: Acholic drinks

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