Australian Battlefields Private Tour in Fromelles and Flanders from Lille
16 Reviews
Lille, France
Things to do hosted by Ploegsteert Sector Battlefield Experience
12 hours (approx.)
Up to 8 travelers
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in English
About
- Private transportation
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Driver/guide
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
What's not included
Pickup point
Multiple pickup locations offered. During checkout you will be able to select from the list.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop atMuseum of the Battle of Fromelles
The museum explains the battle and how the remains of these 250 soldiers were found and exhumed.
30 minutes (approx.)・Admission included
Stop atPheasant Wood Military Cemetery
Stand in the cemetery where the soldiers are now resting.
30 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Stop atAustralian Memorial Park
Stand on the German and look towards No Man's Land.
30 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Stop atVC Corner Australian Cemetery
The only exclusive Australian cemetery in FRance
30 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Pass byMademoiselle from Armentieres
Driving through the city and seeing the pub where Mlle was.
Stop atMessines Ridge
Stand on the battlefield where Australian troops were launched in the Battle in June 1917.
30 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Stop atHill 60
Stand on the Hill and see the memorial to the 1st Australian Tunneling Cie and the Caterpillar Mine Crater.
45 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Stop atBattle of Polygon Wood
Stand at Polygon Wood Memorial to the 5th Australian Division also the place where Dawn Service is held on ANZAC Day.
30 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Stop atPasschendaele Museum
Spend some time in the very best WW1 museum
1 hour (approx.)・Admission included
Stop atTyne Cot Cemetery
Stand in CWGC's largest cemetery
30 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Stop atYpres Cloth Hall
Stand onYpres square and see the Cloth Hall, the Cathedral and some of the nice buildings, you have some free time in town.
1 hour (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Stop atMenin Gate Memorial
Stand under the Menin Gate to attend the Last Post before heading back to your hotel
1 hour (approx.)・No admission tickets required
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A minimum of two people per booking is required
Cancellation Policy
Free Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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What a privilege.
Stewart_N, Dec 2024
11 out of 10, maybe 12 because we are Australian. Cannot sufficiently express the woww and sentiment of visiting the various cemeteries and memorials and seeing the locations of the battles. Our guide Claude was exceptional.
Responses from ClaudeV967
Hi Stewart,
thank you for the nice comment.
Claude
A very worthwhile day
Katrina_B, Dec 2024
Claude was a wonderful guide who explained clearly the events that took place around the area in WW1 with a focus on the soldiers from Australia and New Zealand.
Visiting the frontlines and cemeteries was very moving and a visit to the Passchendale Museum was most informative.
Memorable and Moving
simonjread16, Dec 2024
A memorable and moving experience for me, my wife and two teenage girls.
We had only limited time in Lille, but I was keen to see the WW1 battlefields where my great grandfather fought.
Claude’s tour was exactly what we needed. He is extremely knowledgeable on all things WW1 and has a well planned and paced tour.
The Fromelle’s and Passchendaele museums we visited exceeded expectations. Our girls loved the immersive experiences at both and the tunnels and trenches walk throughs (and the toasties for lunch!).
We have no hesitations recommending this tour - a must do for those with an interest in the Australian involvement in Flanders.
Thank you Claude
A memorable tour
Jenny_C, Dec 2024
The whole tour was amazing . The places we saw, the knowledge that Clayde shared with us. We could take as much time as we needed at each place. It is hard to put into words but a tour of a lifetime and a must for all
Responses from ClaudeV967
Dear Jenny,
thank you very much for the nice comment
Amazing overall experience
Robert_J, Dec 2024
The visit to all the sites were extremely memorable and moving. The last post at Menin Gate was something we will always remember and was very unexpected. Claude was an exceptional guide and his knowledge was beyond belief.. For anyone contemplating doing this tour please do as you won’t be disappointed and ask for Claude.
Responses from ClaudeV967
Thank you Robert for the nice comment.
Claude Verhaeghe.
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