World War 1 Tours in France?

Browne21 · 16-01-2011 3:19pm #1

In May there is a group of 4 adults heading to France to visit the World War 1 Memorials, as some of our relatives died over there. We are wondering if anyone has been there and if so if they could give us any advice? We will be flying into Brussels and staying in Lille. We are looking for a tour guide (either a group tour / individual tour) to bring us to Pozieres Memorial (near Albert), Le Touret Memorial and the Site of the battle of Las Bassee, as a day tour only. Any advice would be welcomed

Fratton Fred · 16-01-2011 8:58pm

You might get some advice on the WW1 forum.

It is a sub forum of military.

Good luck, I haven't been to the places you mention, but I have been to Arras and Vimy and I would recommend a visit there.

You might also want to get in touch with the commonwealth wargraves commission, they give a lot of advice on where to go.

Ponster · 17-01-2011 10:39am

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Browne21 · 17-01-2011 5:16pm

Many thanks for your reply Fratton Fred will check that out.

dubtom · 18-01-2011 12:14pm

Here's a link from the CWGC site on battlefield tour companies http://www.cwgc.org./faqs_answer.asp?faqid=38&menuid=14&submenuid=18&menu=sub
I've been over a couple of times although never used a guide,regretfully.

Browne21 · 18-01-2011 4:19pm

Many thanks for the link dubtom, and hopefully they will assist us in organising a day tour for us.

kildarecommuter · 20-01-2011 10:36pm

Get a copy of 'Major&Mrs Holts Battlefield Guide to the Somme' and also the same authors guide to Ypres Salient, hire a car and youll be fine.
If your looking for a guide the tourist offices locally should have info but youll do quite well if you get Major Holts books.
Enjoy your trip

goldie fish · 21-01-2011 1:06am

You are covering a lot of distance there! Lille is quite a trek from Albert(and Pozieres). About 2 hours busy motorway drive at least. Brussels is a good hours drive from Lille also.
There are a number of tour groups specialising in battlefield tours in the area. Leger being the most popular for British Forces.

Browne21 · 21-01-2011 11:32am

Mank thanks to all who posted a reply to my thread, has been of great assistance.

dubtom · 04-05-2011 12:33am

Would love to know how you got on Browne21. I'm getting the goo to return to France, sadly won't happen this year though. I'll have to make do with your adventures;)

RIRI · 12-08-2011 8:38pm

Any chance of a few pictures of your visit Browne21? I recently visited france & flanders & will show mine if you show yours

arnhem44 · 12-08-2011 9:04pm

I've just recently come back from the Verdun area and will post some photo's up once there sorted.So much to see in these places.

enfield · 12-08-2011 9:10pm

Let me know who you are going to see and I will put up whatever I have on them.
The South Tipperary Historical Society organises battlefield tours.
Cheers.
Tom

pirharun · 28-12-2011 12:01pm

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World War 1 Tours in France?

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