Canadian Vimy Memorial Half day Private trip from Paris
8 hours (ID: 167758)
Live Guided Half day Private trip to Canadian Vimy Memorial by comfortable Mercedes. The itinerary is customisable. Tired pricing, Pick up and Drop off included.
Travelling in Europe, you'll come across numerous monuments dedicated to World War I—referred to in France as La Grande Guerre. The total number of military and civilian casualties during the war is estimated at around 40 million, including between 15 to 22 million deaths and approximately 23 million wounded soldiers, making it one of the deadliest conflicts in human history.
Countless memorials, museums, cemeteries and historic sites are scattered across former WWI battlefields, and visiting them all in a single day is impossible.
However, it is possible to focus on key sites where Canadians, Australians, Americans, New Zealanders, and South Africans fought. We've prepared a basic itinerary for you, which can be customized to suit your interests.
07:30 Hotel Pick up and Departure
7.30 Hotel Pick up. Departure to Vimy. It takes 2,5 hours (195 km). One stop at a rest area will be made.
09:00 - 12:00 The Canadian National Vimy Memorial visit
09:00 - 12:00 The Canadian National Vimy Memorial includes the historic site of the Battle of Vimy Ridge. During our visit, we will also explore the nearby Canadian Cemetery No. 2, Zivy Crater Cemetery, and the Canadian Artillery Memorial.
The Canadian National Vimy Memorial is dedicated to the memory of members of the Canadian Expeditionary Force who were killed during the First World War. It also serves as a place of remembrance for Canadian soldiers who died or were presumed dead in France during the war and have no known grave.
The monument stands at the heart of a 100-hectare (250-acre) preserved battlefield park, covering part of the ground over which the Canadian Corps launched their assault during the Battle of Vimy Ridge.
On April 12, 1917, the battle marked the first time all four divisions of the Canadian Expeditionary Force fought together. This moment became a powerful symbol of Canadian unity, achievement, and sacrifice.
12:00 - 13:00 Lunch break
12:00 - 13:00 Lunch break. We recommend You a good local restaurant.
16:00 Departure to Paris. It takes 2,5 hours (195 km)
15:30 Coming back to Paris
15:30 Arrival in Paris. Drop off at Your hotel
- The Canadian National Vimy Memorial visit
- Mercedes E220 or Mercedes Minivan
- Live Guided if Option booked
- All Fees and Taxes
- Bottled water
Exclusions
- Gratuities and Souvenirs
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Meals and Drinks