Things to do in Pas-de-Calais, Hauts-de-France: The Best Historical & Heritage Tours

June 12, 2021 Veronika Gaddis

Discover the best top things to do in Pas-de-Calais, France including Private Canadian WW1 Vimy & Somme Battlefield Tour from Arras or Lille, Full-Day Private Tour of World War 2 in Northern France, Australian Battlefields Private Tour in Flanders from Bruges, 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 Flanders from Brussels, Private Full-Day Canadian WW1 Vimy and Somme Battlefield Tour from Bruges, Private Vimy and Belgium Canadian Battlefield Tour from Brussels, Full week inclusive tour of Cathar Country in the French Languedoc, Fromelles and Ypres Day Tour from Arras and Lille.
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1. Private Canadian WW1 Vimy & Somme Battlefield Tour from Arras or Lille

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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. 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.

3. Australian Battlefields Private Tour in Flanders from Bruges

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You will stand in the footsteps of the Australian soldiers in Fromelles, Ploegsteert and Messines. You will see some of the mine craters laid by the 1st Australian Tunneling Cie. Polygoon Wood, and Passendale will be visited. You will finish your day at the Last Post ceremony at the Menin Gate in Ypres

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

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

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.

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 Flanders from Brussels

Stationsplein, 8500 Kortrijk, Belgium Battlefield Experience
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You will stand in the footsteps of the Australian soldiers in Fromelles, Ploegsteert and Messines. You will see some of the mine craters laid by the 1st Australian Tunneling Cie. Polygoon Wood, and Passendale will be visited. You will finish your day at the Last Post ceremony at the Menin Gate in Ypres

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

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

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.

7. Private Full-Day Canadian WW1 Vimy and Somme Battlefield Tour from Bruges

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Stand in the tunnels where Canadian troops stood before the assault on Vimy Ridge and 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 be visited.

Inclusions: Lunch, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Bottled water

Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages, Souvenirs

Reviewed By MABOntario

Claude was excellent, picked the two of us up in Lille right on time. He his very knowledgeable and explained all facets and the sequence of the battles that took place. Had a very nice lunch and the entire day was so informative. I learned so much, it meant so much to us. I would recommend Claude anytime. We ended our day at the Menin gate and experienced the very moving daily remembrance ceremony there, in Ypres. Excellent.

8. Private Vimy and Belgium Canadian Battlefield Tour from Brussels

Stationsplein, 8500 Kortrijk, Belgium Battlefield Experience
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Stand in the tunnels in Vimy, walk in the trenches where Canadian troops stood in April 1917. See the CWGC's largest cemetery in Europe, come to see the Brooding Soldier where the first gas attack took place. Attend the Last Post Ceremony at the Menin Gate in Ypres. See the dressing station where John McRae wrote the poem "In Flanders Fields".

Inclusions: Lunch, Professional guide, Private tour, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Local taxes, Driver/guide, Hotel drop-off

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Hotel pickup

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.

9. 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

10. Fromelles and Ypres Day Tour from Arras and Lille

Gare d'Arras, Place du Maréchal Foch, 62000 Arras, France The Battlefields Experience
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Visit Fromelles and Ypres, and delve into Europe’s World War I history on this fully guided day tour from Arras. Explore famous WWI battle sites including Fromelles and the Pheasant Wood cemetery and Cobbers’ Memorial. We follow the path of the War through 1917, Messines Ridge and Hill 60, Polygon Wood, Passchendaele and the Tyne Cot Cemetery. Explore Ypres at your leisure, then take part in the Last Post ceremony at the Menin Gate before your onward travel to Lille or return to Arras. This is a long and emotional day and can be taken alone or added with another of our day tours. There is an opportunity to follow in a relatives footsteps or lay a wreath at the Menin Gate Ceremony in the evening.

Inclusions: Hotel pick-up (selected hotels only), Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Guide, Drop-off in Ypres, Lille, or Arras

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Reviewed By 619careyb

Hands down the BEST tour I have ever taken! An absolutely FANTASTIC day!! I’ve lived and travelled all over the globe (North America; Caribbean Europe; Africa; Middle East) and I can honestly say “The Battle of the Somme Guided Day Tour from Arras” was by far the best experience I have ever had. My guide for the day (Jackie) was a star! Knowledgeable; interesting; engaging; personable; Jackie demonstrated a genuine passion for the subject matter. Thank you for an unforgettably amazing day. Carey Barrett

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