Just 1 ¼ hours’ drive from Calais, the city of Arras is famous for the stunning architecture of its Grand Place & Place des Héros. Surrounded by houses built in the Flemish Baroque style, these squares are a stunning setting for the city’s bars, restaurants, cafés, shops and covered galleries, overlooked by the belfry of the town hall. As well as time spent browsing Arras’ markets, our tour includes a visit to the Carrière Wellington tunnels and a cruise through Amiens’ Floating Gardens.
Place des Heros, Arras
Les Hortillonnages
Itinerary
PACKAGED ITINERARY
Day 1 Arrival
We arrive at our hotel late afternoon, with time to explore this historic town.
Day 2 Arras & Carrière Wellington
We spend this morning in Arras, known for its two ornate squares. Today (Saturday) is market day in the architecturally beautiful Grand Place and Place des Héros. We then make the short journey to visit the Carrière Wellington museum, part of a network of tunnels used during World War I. Our guided tour takes us 20 metres underground via a lift shaft, where we learn more about their construction and the Battle of Arras.
Day 3 Amiens & Les Hortillonnages
We spend today in the city of Amiens, starting with a guided boat trip of Les Hortillonnages, also known as the ‘Floating Gardens’. Exclusively visited by boats, this beautiful maze of water gardens is a wonderful sight. We spend the afternoon at leisure in Amiens, home to one of the largest classic Gothic churches of the 13th century.
Day 4 Departure
After breakfast, we begin our journey home.
CHRISTMAS IN ARRAS
Arras hosts one of the region’s most popular Christmas Markets, please contact us if you would like to visit Arras during the festive period.
WORLD WAR I BATTLEFIELDS
With 2026 being the 110th Anniversary of the Battle of the Somme, please contact us if you require an itinerary for a World War I Battlefields theme.
Hotel
Mercure Arras Centre Gare
Arras, Nord-Pas-de-Calais
This 4-star hotel is located in the centre of Arras and is an excellent base for touring the area. Each of the 98 bedrooms is equipped with a TV, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. The hotel has a modern bar with several cosy sections all decorated in ‘library’ style and a stylish ground floor restaurant. In the winter months, there is a welcoming fire in one of the lounge areas.
BarLiftParking On Site & Free of ChargeRestaurantTea & Coffee making facilities
Pricing
Mercure Arras Centre Gare
Arras, Nord-Pas-de-Calais
3 Nights Bed & Breakfast
Inclusions
• Return short sea crossing
• 75-minute guided tour of Carrière Wellington
• 45-minute guided boat cruise of Les Hortillonnages
Please refer to your quote for hotel inclusions.
