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Almost 100 years ago, a series of political events combined with imperialistic foreign policies of the great powers of Europe resulted in the outbreak of what was to become one of the most tragic of wars of the 20th century. Tracing the extraordinary courage of notorious frontal attacks and the life of the trench soldier of World War I, this tour explores the battlefields and memorials in Artois and Flanders. We also discover local heritage and attractions, plus optional day trips to medieval Bruges or Ghent.
- Flanders BattlefieldsHalf Day
Take a tour of the Flanders Battlefields with stops at the Yorkshire Trench in Boezinge and a visit to the 'In Flanders Fields' interactive museum. - Artois BattlefieldsFull Day
Visit to the 'European Centre of Peace' at Souchez, situated on the Notre Dame de Lorette Hill. The scene of some of the most fierce fighting on the Artois front, this museum has over 2000 exhibits from bomb shelters to a bilingual laser show. Outside is the battlefield, a 3 hectare preserved sight of original trenches, canon, machine guns, shells, barbed wire and bomb shelters. Also on the site is the White Basilica and Tour-Lanterne with its crypt and a cemetery with 20,000 individual tombs. - Belgian BeerHalf Day
Have a leisurely morning to enjoy the hotel facilities or explore your base some more. Following this with a tour of the De Dolle Brouwers Brewery in Esen.
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Lille
This renovated hotel is situated in a fantastic location for touring Picardy, the north of France and across the border into Belgium, located near Lille and Tourcoing. Guests can unwind in the outdoor swimming pool, relax on the terrace or wander the 7.5 acre wooded garden. The restaurant serves a varied traditional French menu with a range of tasty regional dishes. Snacks and drinks are available at the bar. The 108 air-conditioned bedrooms have LCD TV, radio and en-suite bathroom. Lift to all floors.
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