Top Nord-Pas de Calais Tours by Duration - page 2

If you’re a history buff visiting France, this guided tour from Lille is the perfect way to immerse yourself in World War I history and landmarks. This two day tour takes you to pay your respects at Europe’s largest World War I cemetery and several memorials. Visit the Passendale 1917 Museum, located on a major battlefield site and see the actual trenches and no-man’s land where the soldiers fought.  Leave transportation and navigation to your professional guide.

This 3-hour walking tour of Lille combines the festive magic of the Christmas Market with the charm of the city’s historical landmarks. Starting at Place Rihour, you’ll immerse yourself in holiday cheer while browsing market stalls filled with local crafts and seasonal treats. The tour then leads you to the stunning Grand Place, with its illuminated architecture, and continues through the elegant streets of Vieux-Lille, showcasing centuries-old buildings. You’ll also admire the magnificent exterior of the Palais des Beaux-Arts and the imposing Lille Citadel, both beautifully lit at night. This tour uniquely blends Lille’s rich history, festive atmosphere, and architectural beauty, all experienced in the cozy glow of Christmas lights.

From the beautiful towns of Arras or Albert we head out to the war scarred landscape of this region. Your experienced guide will tell you the history of these sites and how the war unfolded over these sections of the Western Front. We only operate private tours, this will be your tour and adapted as necessary to meet your needs during the time. If you have any special sites, such as areas that involved your relatives, please ask as we are keen to adapt the tour specifically for you. With our years of living and working on these iconic sites we aim to ensure you leave with memories of the sacrifice of a generation. Given suitable notice time and the availability of records we are able to research and prepare a bespoke tour to cover an individual soldier or unit.

The Palace of Versailles is one of the top day trips from Paris, but arranging the logistics on your own can be a hassle. Enjoy a stress-free day on this day trip that includes convenient round-trip transportation from your Paris accommodation and pre-booked tickets to avoid a wait at the entrance. Enjoy free time inside the palace and gardens to explore on your own, ideal for independent travelers.

This tour will take you in the footsteps of the New Zealanders on the paved streets of Arras, down 20 meters deep tunnels beneath its magnificent squares; walking in trenches, and visiting moving WW1 sites in the Somme whilst learning all about the experience of the Kiwis on the Western Front.