The network of underground tunnels known as Carriere Wellington played a major role in taking enemy lines in the Battle of Arras in 1917, and helped save the lives of many soldiers. Miles of tunnels dug beneath the Arras countryside became command posts, kitchens, sleeping quarters, and even a hospital, protecting around 24,000 Allied troops. Start your trip to Arras by creating a personalized itinerary on Inspirock.
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The excellent guides take you on a bilingual journey down 20m (by lift) to the tunnels bored into the chalk below Arras, miles of them dug out by soldiers in WWI. New Zealand tunnellers were brought..... more
The excellent guides take you on a bilingual journey down 20m (by lift) to the tunnels bored into the chalk below Arras, miles of them dug out by soldiers in WWI. New Zealand tunnellers were brought..... more »
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Excellent museum- very well done, interesting. Excellent guide and audio in French or English. Close to pretty Arras.
Excellent museum- very well done, interesting. Excellent guide and audio in French or English. Close to pretty Arras. more »
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If you are interested in history and good place to visit in Arras. They will take you into the tunnels underground in a comfortable lift and they path underground is fully packed with wood so no inconvenience at all. They explain the complete story with audio and visuals.
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A fantastic museum with an excellent audio visual experience. Our wonderful guide, Mathias, brought the experience of the soldiers of WW1 vividly to life for us. I would recommend this ‘experience’ 100% to anyone visiting the region and wanting to learn about WW1. Thank you for a wonderful experience for the whole family.
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