Remembrance tourism near Arras, immerse yourself in history!
The Arras region still bears the deep scars of the First World War.
Here are a few not-to-be-missed sites to immerse yourself in this tumultuous past:
This network of tunnels dug by British soldiers before the Battle of Arras in 1917 is a poignant testimony to the living conditions of soldiers at the front.
Guided tours are available to explore this underground world.
Online booking recommended.
📍Adress: Rue Arthur Delétoille, 62000 Arras
🚗 Access: 15 min from the Pavilion
This imposing monument pays tribute to the Canadian soldiers who fell in the Battle of Vimy Ridge, a decisive victory for the Allies.
📍Adress: Route départementale 55, Chem. des Canadiens, 62580 Givenchy-en-Gohelle
🚗 Access: 15 min from the Pavillon
Numerous British, Canadian and Australian military cemeteries dot the region. Each tells a story and pays tribute to fallen soldiers.
The Faubourg d'Amiens Military Cemetery contains 2,651 graves and a memorial bearing the names of the 35,942 soldiers who went missing in the Battles of Arras.
📍 Address: Boulevard du général de Gaulle 62100 Arras
🚗 Access: 9 min from the Pavillon
Located just a few minutes from the emblematic sites of the Battle of Arras, the Pavillon du Golf offers you an ideal base from which to explore these places of remembrance.
The Pavillon has 5 spacious and comfortable rooms. The entire building and rooms can be made private for groups.
Here are a few not-to-be-missed sites to immerse yourself in this tumultuous past:
Wellington Quarry - Battle of Arras Memorial
This network of tunnels dug by British soldiers before the Battle of Arras in 1917 is a poignant testimony to the living conditions of soldiers at the front.
Guided tours are available to explore this underground world.
Online booking recommended.
Practical information
📍Adress: Rue Arthur Delétoille, 62000 Arras
🚗 Access: 15 min from the Pavilion
Canadian National Vimy Memorial / Le Mémorial national du Canada à Vimy
This imposing monument pays tribute to the Canadian soldiers who fell in the Battle of Vimy Ridge, a decisive victory for the Allies.
Practical information
📍Adress: Route départementale 55, Chem. des Canadiens, 62580 Givenchy-en-Gohelle
🚗 Access: 15 min from the Pavillon
Faubourg d'Amiens Military Cemetery
Numerous British, Canadian and Australian military cemeteries dot the region. Each tells a story and pays tribute to fallen soldiers.
The Faubourg d'Amiens Military Cemetery contains 2,651 graves and a memorial bearing the names of the 35,942 soldiers who went missing in the Battles of Arras.
Practical information
📍 Address: Boulevard du général de Gaulle 62100 Arras
🚗 Access: 9 min from the Pavillon
Located just a few minutes from the emblematic sites of the Battle of Arras, the Pavillon du Golf offers you an ideal base from which to explore these places of remembrance.
The Pavillon has 5 spacious and comfortable rooms. The entire building and rooms can be made private for groups.
