Excursion to WWI Battle of Arras and Vimy Ridge sites from Paris
Attractions & guided tours

Excursion to WWI Battle of Arras and Vimy Ridge sites from Paris

Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: up to 11 hours
Do this because
  • A convenient departure point in central Paris
  • Discover memorial WWI Canadian sites
  • See for yourself the trenches, tunnels and craters
  • Stroll through the Flemish baroque architecture of Arras
What to expect

To all Canadians, the battle for Vimy Ridge in 1917 was the one that forged the identity of their young nation, and for the British it was their first major success of the First World War.

During this tour you will follow in the footsteps of the brave soldiers who fought and died on the Artois battlefields. You will visit the Cabaret Rouge Cemetery, the largest in the area and see the tombs of Commonwealth units from all over the world. In May 2000 the remains of an unknown Canadian soldier was taken from cemetery to be laid in the National War Memorial in Ottawa.

You will then explore the Canadian Commemorative Park, a parcel of land granted by France to Canada in recognition of the country’s contribution and sacrifice during the war. See for yourself the trenches, tunnels and craters that still scar the landscape a century later. The Memorial is a majestic and inspiring monument which overlooks the Douai Plain and stands as a tribute to all who served their country in battle, particularly the 60,000 Canadian soldiers who were killed in France.

Finish the day in the beautiful town of Arras. Restored following the war in its original style, the town has two historic cobbled squares which boast unique examples of Flemish baroque architecture.

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What's included
  • check Transport by air-conditionned minibus
  • check Guided tour of Vimy Ridge site
  • check Free time in Arras
What's not included
  • x_not_included Hotel pick-up/drop-off
  • x_not_included Lunch
Where

PARIS TOURIST OFFICE

Meeting point:
Meet us 15 minutes before departure time at the PARIS TOURIST OFFICE, near the Opéra. Metro stop: Pyramides (line 7 or 14). Until the 27th of June 2018, the Paris Tourism Office is located at 25 rue des Pyramides, 75001 Paris. From 28th of June 2018, the Tourism Office of Paris located at 29, rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris.
What to remember
  • We recommend to wear confortable shoes
  • Maximum group size: 18 persons

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Provider
Paris' Trip
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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