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 IN 2011, THE LILLE TOURIST OFFICE PRESENTS:
FLANDERS BATTLEFIELDS TOUR
Some of the most important battles of the WWI took place around Ypres. This tour gives you an overview of the Ypres Salient 1914-18. You will discover the main sites surrounding Ypres: Boezinghe, Langemark, Tyne Cot Cemetery...
Every Saturday from April 2 to December 10, 2011 (except on September 3 and 17): 1 pm - 5 pm.
Price: €39
 

FROMELLES
A tour from Lille to explore the Weppes area, including the new Commonwealth military cemetery at Fromelles. This village is the site of the discovery of mass graves holding the remains of Australian and British soldiers who fell during the battle of July 19, 1916.
On Saturdays: April 16 - May 7 & 28 - June 4 & 11 & 25 - July 16 & 23 & 30 - August 6 & 13 & 20 & 27 - September 10 & 17 & 24
From
  9 am to 12 pm
Price: €45

 
 

For all these excursions, booking in advance is required directly at the Lille tourist office, on the spot (Place Rihour) or by phone (payement by credit card: Visa or Mastercard):
0891 56 2004 from France (
0,225€ TTC /mn)
+33 359 579 400 from abroad
An insufficient number of participants may constitute grounds for cancellation (decision of cancellation taken 3 days before the departure).
Ask the Lille tourist office for more information.

 
 GUIDED TOURS ON DEMAND
Trott\'in Nord

Fromelles, Ypres, Vimy, Arras, Bruges, The coal mining Basin are only a few among the 13 destinations created with the Lille Tourist Office.
Your experienced guide, Aurore Rouffelaers, holds an official certification delivered by the French Ministry of Tourism (professional car number: 09 62 008P). Sitting at the wheel, she will lead you to the best places of the region in a comfortable car (umbrellas are at your disposal, just in case...) and will make it a point of honour to share her passion for the region, her deep knowledge of the sites of Memory.

If you want to pay tribute to one of your relatives buried in a cemetery of the region or the neighbouring sites of Belgium, or if you want tot visit a specific memorial, tell us. We will do the research and accompany you.

Your advantages:
You have the possibility to book immediately at the Lille Tourist Office or by phone.
Meeting point at your convenience, either in front of the Lille Tourist Office, place Rihour, or directly at your hotel, at the railway stations...

A few hits to discover in the Region:
Fromelles and the land of remembrance
Ypres Salient and neighbouring sites (Messines Ridge, Tine Cot, Hill 60...)
The Battlefields of Arras and Vimy Ridge
A visit the main cities of the region: Arras, Lens, Douai, Valenciennes...
Bruges: discover a fairy tale city
Circuits with a specific purpose: Lille Metropolis
Coal Mine Basin
Flanders

More info:
+33 (0)6 82 87 78 89
aurore@trottinnord.com
www.trottinnord.com

 
 FROMELLES AND FLANDERS BATTLEFIELD TOURS
Fromelles

Greg Celerse brings you to the most important battlefields of WW1 and  WW2 in Northern France and Belgium.
Travel with an expert and passionnate either to Fromelles or Flanders or simply request a tour to locale the grave of a relative or simply show respect in a memorial.

Ask the information desk for availability. Greg is usually available within 20 minutes.
More information:
06 65 43 69 26
www.fromellesandflandersbattlefieldtours.com
rememberfromelles@gmail.com