Very interesting to discover the whole process in this distillery. The tour with Sabine was very well explained and after we were able to taste everything we had seen in the cellar or heard during the tour!!!

What an amazing tour! Sabine was great, so nice and knowledgeable about the cider making process and history. I am from NY and her English was amazing - very easy to understand! The tasting at the end was a great way to end our weekend :)

I am visiting with my family from the US. Vincent was an amazing tour guide! I speak only a little French and it is difficult for my family and I to understand. Vincent spoke in English which was very helpful. The tour was amazing, he was very thorough in his explanations and we all learned a lot about this region and Calvados. Merci beaucoup, Vincent!!!

The excursion was really interesting. The degustation included 3 different alcohol drinks, but each was delicious.

Very interesting tour in English from Vincent about the production of CALVADOS and Cidre. Highly recommended with tasters at the end of the tour.

Axel was a wonderful guide. We had a very informative trip and enjoyed the delicious produce at the end of our tour. Highly recommended

Went to visit during the off season and had booked a tour expecting it to be in French. As we were the only two booked in Sabine very kindly did the tour in English for us - a unexpected bonus. Some great history and a nice tasting at the end.

Lovely abbey, worth a visit. The guided tour was only in French though. Not a big issue, but would've been good to know upfront. We left the tour and enjoyed walking around the abbey

Visited the abbey several times in the past years. It is a beautiful place. Last time (in 2018) we got a tour in the abbey church by one of the monks. It was very interesting. The museum shop has moved in another building. The monks sell self-manufactured tableware, religious books and food. The buildings are in good shape. The bell tower Saint-Nicolas is impressive. It's definitely worth it to participate in a guided tour. Have to speak French though.

Absolutely stunning venue. Free to walk around and staff in shop are very knowledgeable. There are paid tours available.

A calm, serene place with an extensive abbey and a magniificent tower. It is in a beautiful setting enclosed by a lovely stone wall with a twin-towered entrance. Parts are still in use and part is being restored. Well worth visiting both the abbey and the village

Le Bec Hellouin. Free parking for Motorhomes. Abbey very beautiful as is scenery around. A lively place to visit

Lovely village with half timbered houses and gardens full of flowers. The old abbey dating back to 9th century has close links with Canterbury England. Lots of history and peaceful gardens for contemplation. The eglise in the village with modern stained glass windows is a must-see

The abbey is situated in a small but very beautiful village. The place is very quiet but it’s definitely must visit place when travelling in the area.

The gardens are stunning. House is interesting but just a collection of items from the period. Give yourself a full day to see all.

We visited entirely by chance. A chateaux which was open and on our driving route. We knew nothing about it. The entry off the main road is understated, and we thought that maybe there was little to see. We persevered and continued to what is now the public carpark and entry. We could only visit the gardens because the house was open later and time was not on our side. That decision forced on us was excellent. You could spend a whole day walking through the grounds. There was so much to see, and it definitely should not be rushed. I would love to see the chateaux at night with the fountains lit and the fires lit. What an excellent place for a celebration.

A beautiful parkland golf course with picturesque undulating fairways and woodland surrounding. Some really cool par 3s including across valleys both up and down.

Not a great experience. To drive 90 minutes to & from Paris to this château isn’t worth it. They charge 27 euros to see the inside (only one of two buildings are open) and gardens and you’re aren’t allowed to take picture on the 2nd floor. (They don’t tell you this when paying which is deceitful) They literally had 2 hall monitors to make sure you don’t take pictures. People took the shots they could ! That was ridiculous. Considering you can see Versailles for 1 euro more and it’s 10x bigger, more beautiful, closer to Paris and you can take images! - it’s not worth to make the drive there and back. The gardens were ok nothing amazing. You have chateaux like Fontainebleau, Champs sur Marne, VLV etc that are closer, less expensive, more beautiful and you can take images. You can skip this château, not worth it in any sense.

Outstanding castle and gardens. We have visted several times with overseas clients and the Chateau du Champ de Bataille never fails to impress with the extensive and immaculate gardens and the exhuberant collection in the castle. We highly recommend this visit.

We only visited the garden, but it was worth it. Not too busy and the gardeners dit a tremendous job. You can spend a few hours here walking around the different styles of gardens

Arrived at the parking at 16:55. The place is open until 18:00, but they told us it was already closed. Maybe that was for the best, considering the ticket prices.

Wouldn't recommend it if you go there for a quick stop. You can only really get access to the stuff if you partake in a guided group.

They are the ruins of a magnificent eglise, with an exquisite chapelle right behind. The perfect place for a quiet visit on a sunny day Enviar comentarios

One of the best excursions I have done. Father Lucian is great, aknowledge a funny person.

Beautiful place with a really great gift shop

Very nice! Take the tour, you'll learn a lot

Silent & Monks’ Beer!

Beautiful. Peaceful. All masses are in Latin.

This is a community project maintained to the best of local people's abilities. Worth visiting to encourage their effort at the very least, but please do not expect to learn too much about Henri's stay there as nothing really remains of him there

Closed until further notice for refurbishments!

Only popped in to see the 51st exhibition but got such good service and information from the guy on the desk.

Not open. No details of opening times in windows onto street. History notice all in French. Interesting carved cascade..

Interesting place, for visiting the museum and the building itself, have a short walk around the harbor.

A nicely renovated old building with a good small museum. Cheap entrance.

Beautifully restored half timbered house full of history, truly excellent.

The Monet was a bucket list item. Easy to find. Friendly staff and such a pleasant atmosphere. A variety of amazing artists. There are a few paintings that just blow the mind with their size and complexity. Not sure if wheelchair friendly. The toilets were clean and tidy. Lockers for bags and a curio shop. Well located and has few restaurants in the area. The video attached of the Seine and the artists paintings along the river.

Beautiful fine arts museum; free entrance, open daily from 10 AM. It has 2 floors; some exhibitions are paid. Amazing beautiful hall at the ground floor with 3 huge pictures made by Dufy, other big pictures and many statues. The museum houses works of famous painters and sculptors; some decorations are also on display. 1-2 hours. Highly reccomended!

A truly beautiful and inspiring museum — one of the best in Normandy 🎨. The collection covers everything from medieval to modern art, including masterpieces by Monet, Caravaggio, and Delacroix. The layout is open and easy to follow, allowing you to take your time and enjoy each room without feeling rushed. 🖼️ What Makes It Special The balance between classical and impressionist works is perfect. The lighting and spacious halls create a calm atmosphere that lets you appreciate every detail of the art. Many of the pieces are directly connected to Rouen’s history and its influence on the Impressionist movement. 🎧 Practical Tips ✅ Free entry — a huge plus for such a quality museum. ✅ Descriptions available in both French and English. ✅ Café and gift shop inside for a relaxing break. 🚗 Parking is nearby, and the museum is just a short walk from the city center. But its very hard to find a spot! So if u find any in the way just park and walk If you love art, history, or architecture, this place is a must-see. Take your time, enjoy the silence, and let the paintings tell their stories. ⸻ For more tips follow me on Google. I have a lot of maps and places to visit all around the world 🌎 all for free for my followers on Google Maps. @Amagi.zi

One of the best well organized museums I’ve visited. Almost in every room there is a sitting area, so the visitors can take a break from walking and standing, also allow ppl to take their time to enjoy the art. The map and marks are very clear to follow. The whole experience is easy, no rush and delightful, The collections of the impressionist arts are impressive. And it’s free entrance! Highly highly recommended.

The museum building is very handsome. A good section of this museum is free. The artwork and sculptures are amazing. Photo's allowed without flash. There were two staff to answer any questions.

A good surprised with great display. You can see the painting up close, see the brush stroke and smell the paint close. Great building and not crowded with traditional and impressionist arts. And it's free entry, it's a gem.

I knew this placed housed one of my favorite artworks (sons of Clovis) but since it was free I really wasn’t expecting much. I spent hours in there. It’s designed perfectly and has a vast collection, particularly the impressionist room. I wasn’t expecting to see half a dozen amazing Monets. Also the security dude at the entrance really was so friendly and helpful and just put me in a good mood to go and enjoy some of the world’s best art, for free.

We had a super fun day with our children aged 5 and 8. The park was not busy, very neat, with decent public. Everywhere there is staff present, who are overall friendly and helpful. You can bring your own food and drinks or eat in the park's facilities.

We had a fantastic day out with the kids at Parc du Bocasse. The wait for the rides was perfetly acceptable (except for the log flume that took 40+ minutes but staff were doing their very best to optimise every boat with numbers), the staff were lovely and we got to go on every ride, some of them twice or 3 times eventhough it was the weekend. Grwat variety for thrillseekers and young children (ours were 10,6 and 4)alike.

Great rides for kids of all ages , staff is polite and friendly. Does not have a lot of eating options and most locals just bought their picnics which is not allowed inside th park but there are covered picnic tables where food can be consumed outside of the park. Get a poncho as you can get wet on some of the rides. As a visitor from England my only complaint was not having enough food options inside the park, excellent otherwise.

A Really fun Parc with some great rides. Would recommend for young families

Great park, a few bigger rides but nothing really thrilling. It's good for kids, everything is maintained well, rides are smooth and everything feels a lot cleaner and nicer. The tickets are reasonably priced. The Q's were probably about half an hour maximum which makes a change to theme parks in the UK. The park isn't huge but there's still enough there to stay all day. I enjoyed going here.

Very good place for both children and adults. Just go with no expectations and try every ride. No comparisons!!!

We're a family of four with a five year old and a six year old. The Parc du Bocasse was perfect. Lots of rides that five year old and six year old children could enjoy and very little time spent in queues. The park looked very well maintained and didn't push merchandise and junk food the way many other parks do. Well worth a visit!

Very nice place to visit in family. Suitable for very young children with a variety of animals.

Such an incredible zoo full of interesting animals I’d never seen before! One tip: - There’s a tiny French sign that tells you where to start, pointing down hill. This is because the exit is NOT where you entered but is right at the top of the hill. So definitely start by turning left and going downhill. The Australia section needs some work as the wallabies they have don’t live in dessert, rocky areas, they actually live in forested, grassy areas.

Excellent experience. The big five are not on offer. However, there is an abundance of animals and creatures to look at. The enclosures are very well presented and there is an atmosphere of calm in the park. Walkways have been well thought out with wonderful foliage and rocks. The large tropical paradise is fabulous

Such a wonderful zoo! So much more than we expected and it was even raining outside!

Fabulous day out, all the animals looked happy and well cared for. The only complaint I'd have was the restaurant was only staffed with 1 person.

Small zoo attached to lake. Lake has inflatable slide and floating obstacle course 13€ deal for both. Beautiful Lake. Clean facilities. Toilets and showers. You can stay over night in a camper. The entrance fee was 5€.

Much better than I expected. The park area outside of Biotropica gives lots of options for the rest of the day

We went there to eat as it was the only place in walking distance from our accomodation. The place is huge, filled with kitchy native American motives and hunting trophies. I got the buffalo antricote which was quite difficult to chew. They served us very fast, actually it was too fast, I suppose they already had the food prepared and just warmed it a bit. I would not go there a 2nd time.

below expectations. tour was entirely in french, which no one mentioned beforehand. even the safety instructions were in french. I liked the wolf tour, the bison tour wasn’t great. The food was average.

Booked a meal for the last night of our holiday only to find out they had no chef to cook so were closed, they had our number so could have let us know, totally useless service. I would avoid this place at all costs unless you want to be disappointed

Nice spot, the tours are interesting and the restaurant feels authentic.

The guided bison tour was great fun!

Amazing people and animals! A must-visit!

Very nice place to visit with kids

Pros: - Fantastic view! - interesting history. - very large with many spaces to walk and explore. - well maintained. Cons: - The toilet is in the parking lot so make sure you go before you head up. - the walk from the parking lot to the castle is at times quite steep and on uneven surfaces. So be cautious and wear appropriate Footwear for gravel and loose surfaces. - there are some areas where falling is a real hazard so those with young children may need to keep them close at hand.

Very nice place to visit with you family but ready for little hikes because the parking and the visa little far but it’s was a fun walk, after I recommended to visit the city it’s a very old historic city

This huge fortress domintes the view from above bit look to the left to see the fairy tale little village below and the gorgeous river view. We did not walk down to the castle itself due to time constraints but do NOT miss the views from above; they are simply stunning.

Beautifully Preserved and a treat to explore over looking the Sine River. Don’t let the 15 minute walk up to the Castle scare you. 90% is on a paved road going up hill. At a slow pace maybe 10 minutes until the last 5 minutes on a gravel path. Well worth the walk to see the magnificent views.

Great castle, interesting history, and amazing views of the seine and valley. Well worth the trip.

Well worth the trip out to see this, great scenery and a good walk about. Good informational round on what happened over the centuries

That's nice to walk around and discover the history of this castle full of intrigue, love and murder. The innermost part was closed to the public today. Maybe under renovation, but the rest was open. Not much to see, but nice stop on the road and great views. Nice walks too if you're coming from Les Andelys or even from the first parking.

Amazing hotel and services, stayed on the gourmet package while touring France on our way back to UK so this is what we needed. Everything was perfect, we were with our 5yrs old boy and we enjoyed all the activities which were amazing and included in the package swimming pool, table tennis, mini golf, tennis, playground. Both breakfast and dinners were delicious too. We will return again! Apologies if I missed out anything but it’s just so much to do at this hotel. Thank you again.

Buffet ran out of selections too quickly. The hotel lacked clear signposting from the town/main road. You need to reserve a slot at the buffet early in the servings otherwise they shrug when you are surprised there's only the worst things left.

Very nice hotel. Clean and good quality Rooms. Restaurant really good. Nice grounds. Indoor pool and spa. Casino opposite on same site. Great value.

Nice area. Large room. Average restaurant. The TV in the room is software locked though, so you can't use a Chromecast or plug your laptop that's a bit frustrating.

My room was very comfy, the food was delicious and the staff are friendly. The nature around is so beautiful

Excellent hotel, rooms are very big and premium, buffet breakfast and dinner was very good.

Good buffet breakfast, they were happy to cater for hungry cyclists - eggs were great

It's an interesting castle in a pretty setting on a hill and in a public park. Wish you could climb to the main keep or the walls though.

Being from America, seeing something so magnificent is amazing. Granted, we saw it when it was closed, the restoration is coming along beautifully. The sear size of the grounds is wonderful and open. This is one place I would keep coming back to. Every angle is beautiful.

A castle ruin which is now a public park. Quiet but interesting and free to enter, explore with free parking very nearby. Short distance from very quaint village with lots if shops and cafes.

Great location and very easy to visit because there is free parking just outside the entrance. Restorative work is in progress. The inside of the main walls is free to enter but there are no interpretive panels - that’s disappointing. There are guided tours and one in English, see notice (Photo posted) near the gate. Worth visiting.

Very calm and good place to visit.

Not good. What is there is locked up. The gardens are fine but why bother preserving a castle if visitors can not access the towers etc? A very interesting motte, shell keep with donjon and some unique galleries for archers - yet all inaccessible. We visited enroute back to the ferry, so no great loss. However, Gisors is missing out on something. In fact, they are missing out on everything.

Lovely park in the centre of Gisors surrounding the foot of the 10th century chateau. Free parking and good access. The Chateau is being restored, there are tours, tickets from tourist information which was closed when we visited (midday Wednesday). Pity, it looked a great place go and explore

As a South African for me this was a must see! I spent half a day here and loved it. There is a lot of history here. The map at the entrance is useless. The “only tree left” is located at the back of the monument and the entry point beacon just a short walk towards the town side. Lots of familiar names on the monument! Trenches and craters are still visible today in the forest.

An absolute must visit for the history buff or the casual visitor to the Somme. Situated in the heart of Delville Wood at Longueval the walk down the avenue of oaks to memorial is stunning. The memorial and trails around the Delville Wood is very informative. To the memory of the fallen. Lest we forget ❤️ 🌹

After visiting most memorials in the Somme region, I would say this one is one of the best. There is a large, free carpark for cars, coaches, and bikes next to the reception. There is a small picnic area at the entrance and a cafe (selling ice cream and cold drinks only) with free toilets. Start your tour behind the visitor centre at the "first stone", a small stone pillar which marks the entry point where the 1st South African Infantry Brigade first entered Delville Wood on July 15th 1916. You can follow the pillars on a short trail through the woods, following the German trenches which were taken over by the South Africans. These trenches are maintained to varying degrees throughout the huge woods, some are very easy to see and walkable and some are completely covered by undergrowth. The woods is very beautiful and atmospheric. At the end of you trail you reach the last tree, the only tree which survived WWI in this area. There is a small memorial here with more information. Next to the Last Tree is a large memorial with a museum inside the main courtyard of the memorial! It is not clearly sign posted so you will need to walk around a little to find the entrance. The museum is free and air conditioned, it tells the story of the South African forces and the battle of Delville Wood through displays of artefacts, memorials, artworks, and information boards. The museum is build in a donut shape around the memorial courtyard and is a unique and dynamic experience. Definitely worth a visit to learn to little-known, deeply moving story of the South African fighters in WWI.

Before visiting this museum, I knew very little about the involvement of South Africans in WWI. The museum was eye-opening, very detailed, and well kept. The images and stories preserved here moved me to tears. A must-visit if you are in the area and have even the slightest interest in World War I.

Very nice setup of the SA involvement in both world wars. Nice statics and we could easily follow the info in Zuid Afrikaans. Unbelievable how many Dutch named soldiers died during the conflicts

Well worth a visit if you find yourself in the area, even if you have no interest in the 1st World War. Beautifully kept museum and wood that’s so peaceful, harrowing to think what it was like back in 1916. The museum portrays the history of a modern South Africa and would make any other fellow South African proud.

An excellent free museum and memorial, set within the silent, haunting Delville Wood, site of so much death. Would be five stars if a) there was somewhere to get a coffee and b) the gents toilets weren't out of order.

We had a tour guide named Manon who explained the Battle of Arras and how thousands of French and Brits worked to build the tunnel. We were brought underground and it was cold and dark, a combination of videos and sounds made the experience even more vivid. North France made a perfect world war tour

An excellent starting point if you are going to visit the various memorials in the area. The guided tour of the underground areas and the history explanation is detailed and very sobering to see what the soldiers went through over 100 years ago.

A profoundly moving experience, the tour of the tunnels flowed effortlessly from start to finish, Merci Isabelle and our guide Mathais. A worthy tribute of rememberance to the Kiwis who worked underground to prepare for the 1917 Battle of Arras, a humbling experience that is sensitive to the memory of those men and to their living descendants. Thank you to everyone involved in preserving the history. Lest we forget.

Truly impressive ww1 tunneling site occupied by the Kiwis prior to the 1917 battle of Arras. Guided tour with an English speaking guide , the subterranean tour is fascinating, sad, and stunning all at once.

Very interesting experience. Caves do not feel confining if you are claustrophobic. Our guide was fun and made it entertaining and informative.

Very interesting tour. Our guide was knowledgeable, telling us about the preparation for and the Battle of Arras. Definitely worth it.

Below the city of Aras there is an extensive network of underground galleries, known as "Les Boves". These tunnels, which later became shelters for soldiers during World War I, are a unique and historic underground world. Excavated from the Middle Ages (and possibly from Roman times), the tunnels under Aras were originally used as storage areas by merchants and provided the limestone needed for the buildings built there until the 19th century. From the autumn of 1916, special tunnels were being constructed to connect the old ones to each other so that they would be ready for battle. There were 500 of them, built by the New Zealand Tunnel Company, which exploited experienced British miners, as well as the so-called "Bantam Soldiers", who were relatively short for British soldiers. For four months, the workers dug in eight-hour shifts, 24 hours a day. By the morning of the Battle of Aras (April 1917), they had completed 20 kilometers of electrically lit tunnels. The tunnels were named after New Zealand"s capital, Wellington (Carrière Wellington) and eventually turned into more than just tunnels, housing large warehouses, meeting rooms, kitchens, toilets, a hospital and a small railway network. The individual tunnels were named after New Zealand cities, from north to south, so that soldiers could find their way underground. The network of underground tunnels stretched about 20 kilometers below the city and allowed soldiers to go directly to the front lines of the war. 24,000 soldiers were underground the night before the battle. Used both as shelters and for the movement of troops during the offensive, the tunnels contributed to the success of the Battle of Aras. Despite the many casualties - an estimated 158,000 Allied soldiers and about 120,000 Germans were killed - the sudden attack in April 1917 was generally regarded as a tactical success, leading the Allies to the final victory. During World War II, the tunnels were reused by locals as shelters against air raids before being resealed in 1945 and forgotten, until they were rediscovered in 1990. In 2008 the tunnels were opened to the public as part of a new museum dedicated to the memory of those who served in World War I, with a particular focus on the tunnel workers and soldiers who lived and fought under the city.

Very well located, nice design, friendly staff however ; coffee machine in room that doesn’t work. Nicely designed showers that are poorly installed. A smell of wood rot from humidity permeated the room. Not the hotels fault but there was a rave next door that kept me up all night. Booming bass making my eardrums contract. Managed to even record the bass on video. Breakfast to be desired. Another coffee machine that was broken. The flies others have remarked are still there in the dead of winter. Also saw the staff fill up the beans with decaf coffee…. Kind of need caffeine in the morning. Very contrasting experience to say the least. Maybe willing to try again…

Stayed a couple of weeks ago, had an amazing room located in the loft, it was lovely, it was somehow very grand but very cosy at the same time. Things I wasn’t so keen on were the bathroom it didn’t have a door on it, the fridge smelt terrible and although the breakfast was nice when things ran out they didn’t replenish them, not ideal when you have 2 hungry teenagers with you. However I would stay again.

Honestly I’m not sure what to think about this place. The location is surely great and the rooms are potentially nice. However, on 4 pillows we had, all of them were all full of other people’s hair (plus one was also dirty of something unspecified). We headed down to the reception to discuss this with the receptionist, but we couldn’t find anyone as it seems she was gone as soon as we checked-in. We decided to use the bathroom towels to cover the pillows as we didn’t know what to do in those circumstances and with two children very tired. In the morning, we headed down for breakfast and when opening up one of the cereal jars, this was already shattered in pieces with many glass pieces already inside the jar. A clear hazard for health and safety. We immediately called the receptionist and she of course apologised and asked if we were ok, but didn’t take away the jar, which I was wondering if could it be a danger for other potential guests as pieces of glass were inside where the cereal were. I hope she took this away later at least! Also no one was speaking English. Luckily I speak a little French (not good enough for a fluent conversation though) so communication was kinda intermittent as we couldn’t have a proper full conversation. It is an OK place for one night. However, it needs some serious cleaning improvements in relation to cleaning and food safety. Such a shame because the building is nice and the location is excellent to explore the city. There is also an underground parking lot with an exit directly on the square.

I was delighted with this hotel. My room on the top floor was roomy and stylish. Admittedly, it only had a skylight window, apart from in the bathroom, but that was fine with me. And I loved my huge freestanding bath in the bedroom! The location could not be better. I would definitely choose this hotel again.

My family of five stayed in one of the third floor apartments on our way down to the Provence. This hotel has a wonderful setting; the Grand-Place d’Arras. Our room looked over the square. The room was well appointed and modern. It had a mezzanine floor with a second double bed, and a comfortable sofa bed for two. The bathroom is semi open plan. Our children are young so showering without a door was no issue for us but for families with older children, leaving the room to avoid embarrassing the bathroom user would be needed. There is a coffee pod machine; not Nespresso though. Our room was in one of the spectacular scalloped gable-ends of the buildings which flank the Grand-Place. The overall décor of the hotel is modern and well designed. There is lots of monochrome schemes with good lighting. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. My family will certainly return to this welcoming place.

Shower is leaking towards to the door of the room which is 3 meters away. Stayed one night as a couple. Cleaned the room 4 times after shower. I did the cleaning 4 times and paid 100 euros. We could see the wood ground was damaged because of water from previous travelers.

Great place. Our duplex room facing the main square was fabulous. The staff and host were absolutely fantastic and would go extra mile to help, if needed. It is slap in the middle of town centre (mind the noise, though), so in walking distance of all central places. Parking outside is free, though not sure if it is valid on work days. Overall, if you are considering staying in Arras, I can easily recommend this place.

What an epic monument, set in a beautiful location…. Its scale and design is awe inspiring and on a sunny day is truly epic… Those that give this monument less than 5 stars due to political or petty reasons really need to have a word with themselves… the people this monument represents are those that paid the ultimate sacrifice for the safety and security of their nation.

Very important memorial for a historical battle won by the Canadians. I rented a car out of Paris and made a day trip just to see this memorial. As a Canadian I felt the need to visit, and I was very glad I did. This memorial is what is on the Canadian Twenty Dollar Bill, photo attached.

A truly beautiful and serene memorial site that offers a meaningful experience for visitors. The exhibits onsite are thoughtfully curated and provide valuable historical and emotional context. The grounds are well-maintained, with clean bathrooms and a conveniently located vending machine for refreshments. Visitors are encouraged to maintain a respectful demeanor throughout their time here, as the site honors important memories and lives. Unfortunately, during my visit, a group of disrespectful youths disrupted the peaceful atmosphere, which detracted somewhat from the experience. This is a place for quiet reflection, and those unable to behave appropriately should consider visiting elsewhere. Overall, I highly recommend this memorial for anyone seeking a moment of reflection, education, or tribute. A truly moving and dignified place.

What an absolutely incredible site. It is so much larger than I expected, very well maintained, and full of sobering reminders of the devastation and reality of World War I. There are intact fields of no man’s land full of craters and misshapen features. The monument is significant in size and impression . When we arrived, there were many bus loads of French students here to learn about the history of this battle. It was nice to see the site so well used for education. My father-in-law’s uncle died here, and he is named after that uncle. It was an emotional experience to find his name on the memorial. One of the French teacher, teachers and student students were excited to discover this connection, and they surrounded him with cheers and hugs, and it was very emotional for everyone. The only complaint is the lack of the accessibility. My parents in law are elderly and had a very difficult time making the walk to the monument. If one improvement could be made, it is making a site significantly more accessible for the disabled and the elderly. I would highly recommend this site to anyone, especially any Canadians travelling through the area.

The memorial is quite amazing to see, even in the pouring rain. It's a true monument to the brave soldiers you lost their lives far from home so many years ago. I highly recommend a visit to the information centre as well.

Unbelievable well-preserved trenches from both sides!........You cannot say that you enjoyed it, because of the horrors of what occurred here! But it is a fitting memorial where you can take a moment to actually witness in real life and reflect on the futility of the First World War and sacrifice of the poor soldiers on both sides who never came home!

Third time I’ve visited this memorial and it reminds a powerful and emotional experience every time. Beautifully maintained location and well worth a visit if you’re in the area.

Fantastic place to visit, some amazing exhibits, and there is also an interactive app, that really helps. My only issue is that it felt more like an art gallery than a museum, a little bit to neat...

Very good layout in the museum, taking you through each year of WW1 , exhibits of uniforms, weapons and posters all translated in different languages with interactive tablets. Two short films are also available, one about the events leading up to the outbreak of war and one covering the battle of the Somme.

Fantastic museum at Peronne. It's well worth visiting. Really informative exhibits, and a few bits and pieces can be touched and encouraged to try on, like helmets & body armour. I'd recommend buying a joint ticket with the Thiepval Museum as it is a lot cheaper to get them together; they also offer a discount for service personnel or veterans. There is a free car park outside and many restaurants on the main square just in front of the main entrance.

INFORMATIVE AND EXTENSIVE WW1 MUSEUM | EXCELLENT PRESENTATION | DO NOT MISS THE INTER ACTIVE SOLDIERS!

Thought provoking museum accessed via the castle entrance- despite signs to the contrary in the car park! Other than walking round for 10 minutes looking for the entrance it is excellent, and a worthwhile companion to a visit to Thiepval, which is not far away.

Fabulous museum, sets the war within its political and social context, lots of very evocative and interesting images and artifacts. Sections on the history of castle and Australians part in fighting in the licality also well presented. No cafe but spaces to sit inside and out if you take a packed lunch.

An excellent adventure into the minds and lives of those who fought in and lived through the great war. Also, comparing the recruitment strategies used in their desperation to the American recruitment strategies was very enlightening and a bit funny. The Dix collection is a must-see: it privides a raw, heart-rending venture into the tormented mind of a brave soul who fought both enemies internally and externally. I am truly grateful to have experienced this. (Out of respect, I did not take pictures, plus I may have been a little rattled).

Truly incredible museum. An amazing collection of striking artifacts, classical statues and iconic artwork. I also was pleasantly surprised to find that only for special events/exhibitions do you need a ticket, otherwise entry is totally free to see this absolutely incredible place. An absolute MUST if you're in the area.

Great museum! Well worth a visit. There were a lot of visiters though, so we had to wait at certain rooms to see everything. Worth a visit if you love art!

Free admission, nice collection in a quiet place. There is additional exhibition that costs extra. Audio guide available for 2 euros.

We used this as a pit stop while on a road trip, and it exceeded my expectations. The museum is free and enables you to see loads of incredible art. I loved the layout in the main room, with artefacts in chronological order. The information was really useful along with some fun activities for children/adults. The museum itself is not grand, but I think that adds to its appeal. What seems quite ordinary from the outside opens up into an airy and spacious blank canvas for the art to stand out against. I don't know if we could have spent too long here, which is why I have marked it down a star. However there seemed to be cafés and other paid exhibitions which you could delight yourself with. Free parking, free museum. Excellent stuff.

Fabulous! Love the layout. Loved the collection of art… A lot of of it was very whimsical. I’ll post my photos.

Beautiful Museum and absolutely worth a visit. We didn’t have to pre-book tickets as it was very empty. There is also a nice restaurant just outside the museum and a canteen inside serving salads, sandwiches and wine.

The Mona Lisa has become a cruel joke. One of the most beautiful paintings you'll see but everyone has their back to it to take selfies. So you are looking at them not the Mona Lisa. This painting dominates the experience. Advantage is you get to see Liberty Leading the People and my favourite the statue and mosaics from Persia with very little crowds. I used a guide to usher us in which cost 40e but saved about 3 hours queuing so well worth it.

Great place to visit for a battlefield tour. You could spend a long time here their are about 10755 war graves. Recommend a visit.

A huge CWGC cemetery with thousands of headstones. There’s also an information visitors’ centre, car park, and toilet facilities. A humbling place to visit.

Such care shown to these graves is a testament to the appreciation still felt by the people. A beautiful place for the bones of my great uncle Thomas George Taylor to rest.

Very well looked after and maintained, I liked how they had a variety of different country's represent, in and outside of the commonwealth. The museum was also very interesting and told us a lot about WW1

One of the biggest British cemetery in the Ypres area. Interesting visitors centre for context and history. Especially the time bar with statistics is visually impressive. Also a small area for graves of Chinese labour force, in the back, left side.

Fantastic visitors cemetery, and floral arrangements.

@Jeff M - Photos Added, don't think it was Grave 18a? Possible 36? But I dont really know how the counting system works.

This is a must visit when doing the great war somme region. Look out for the Happy Hoppers, run by volunteers who are happy to see you, make a killer cup of tea. The house has to be explored and will give you a good understanding of "The everyman club".

Talbot House is an incredible place, full of history and atmosphere, but what made our visit truly special was Simon’s tour. He has a real gift for bringing the past to life – not just with facts, but with moving stories, humour, and warmth. We felt transported back in time and could almost imagine the soldiers finding comfort here during such dark days. The house itself is beautifully preserved and so evocative, but Simon’s passion and knowledge made it all the more powerful. This was one of the most memorable and meaningful tours we’ve ever done. Absolutely recommend both Talbot House and Simon’s superb guiding – a must-visit

A magnificent trip back to the days of WW1. This place oozes history and hospitality. The staff are mostly volunteers and were all wonderful! I can’t wait to go back

No words can describe this hidden gem. Worth every cent of the 12€ entry fee. So many improvements made to the whole experience of this TOC H home. Please visit and support.

The museum is quite expensive in respect to others but it's very interesting seeing a different perspective on the war, the collection of photos on display were superb and very moving

Well worth a visit, large museum and the house to explore, relax in the garden with a cup of tea and find dutchess the kitten!

Amazing history and amazing staff if only the WORLD was run by Talbot House !!! Have stayed many times over many years

One of the most important bell towers in France, interesting giants inside and bell carillon, stunning views on top. Access from left tunnel crossing the Town Hall building from front and back streets, check timetable to visit. Visits are guided by a kind clerk who seems coming out from the middle age. If the beffroi is closed (use to while the guide is on visit) tickets can be purchased also at the tourist office at 100m at Place d'Armes.

There are 1-hour visits organised by the tourist office. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and interesting, we really enjoyed our visit!

Great experience climbing the tower and ringing the carillion bells. Guide very good and was able to explain a little in English just for us!

Fantastic guided tour beautiful bells and a great guide!

Very beautiful.

If you are driving through the area and would like to see what a provincial town in North-eastern France is like, take a look at the main square in this town as well as the Bell tower.

Nice place to visit if the weather is good overall very good place its looks amazing in the evening

The Basilica of Saint-Quentin is an incredible place, steeped in history and rich in culture. I’ve had the chance to explore not only the main areas but also the top, the basement, and even hidden sections that are usually closed to the public. There’s so much more to this site than meets the eye—it’s truly a treasure trove of stories and architectural wonders.

This is a beautiful Basilica. The restoration is amazing however the things I particularly liked to see were the markings on the wall the signs of old graffiti and the builders and restorers measurements penciled on the stone.

A very nice church with a modern side and an old one. There are some nice pieces to see inside and someone was playing the organ which gave its gothic architecture life. It was almost empty of visitors when i went inside.

The Basilique du Saint-Quentin is a remarkable example of Gothic architecture in France. Its towering spires and intricate details are classic features of this style. The Gothic architecture here is known for its pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and flying buttresses, which give the church its impressive and grand appearance. Inside, the high ceilings and large stained glass windows, typical of the Gothic period, create a sense of awe and spirituality. It's a perfect place to appreciate the beauty and craftsmanship of medieval architecture while experiencing a peaceful and reverent atmosphere. This basilica is a true gem for Gothic architecture enthusiasts.

The Basilique built over 850 years is currently under restoration but is still in use for services. It remains open for public viewing. Even under restoration this is an amazing church. Well worth visiting.

This place truly caught me off guard. The interior is beautiful, all of the artefacts are interesting and the history of the building is fascinating. Really enjoyed visiting and it was definitely worth a stop.

Very beautiful and historical place, highly recommended to visit.

It was a truly wonderful visit. I thoroughly enjoyed discovering this hidden treasure in the French countryside. The day was perfect — the sun was shining, there were only a few tourists, and I had the entire abbey almost to myself. An unforgettable experience.

Wonderful peaceful place, part of the Abbey restored with pretty gardens. Great place of interest to stop off the motorway. Allows dogs inside and out. Drinks from shop served in garden, picnic tables available.

Nice place to walk around (and cool down during a hot day), the place has a great garden where you could also sit down and enjoy the plants for a while. You can buy drinks at the entrance and they also have booklets in different languages with information about the place.

Eerily quiet 🤫

Very pleasant site. No cloister or abbaye left. Only the monk's building. Must be a topper to have a feast.

Bit disappointing, the Abbaye is nice but we thought it would be greater and more

Belles animations a themes

It's a very nice park. It was a little crowded especially on the weekend but you can enjoy it here. Lots of activities tracks are here. This place also consists of zoo and water boat activities.

First day in France. Landed in heaven. Staying at Municipal Campsite at St. Quentin. Next to Canal. Fantastic for biking and cycled to this park. Brilliant. Great for cycling round, animals if you want to go and see. Had a great ice cream and then, hopefully, worked off some of the calories on the exercise area. Cycling on canal was great, lovely tarmac path.

Best place to relax and enjoy with your family and friends. Kids play areas. Restaurant. And park zoo

This place was a real surprise, lovely walk over natural paths across the islands, lots of facilities, and a lovely animal park, all for free. The only let-down was the toilet, highly technological, with electronic doors, but no toilet paper and a wet toilet seat, so we couldn't use it.

2nd time visiting while driving back to UK. Great stop to walk your dog and relax free parking at the entrance

Cycled through this park completely by accident. Following Google maps route to campsite. Lovely place with lakes, walkways and well tended gardens. Best surprise were the animals, lots o rare breads, well cared for. They even have signs saying when feeding time is so you can go along and watch.

Nice and green space, good for sports and relaxing! Summer beach is amazing

Great place to visit! Really reasonably priced. A number of the exhibits were closed for renovations so we weren't able to see everything. Would definitely recommend a trip to the Zoo if you're visiting Lille!

Zoo de Lille is very good for the price! We were pleasantly surprised by a wide range of animals in the zoo. The attraction unfortunately at the moment is under renovation which I imagine will be complete by summer season (2025.) Despite the building work we still managed to spend well over an hour at the zoo. It’s worth noting this is not a whole day attraction and will only take you a few hours at most.

Fabulous small zoo with many birds and small mammals. Lots of space in the enclosures. Takes about 1 hour to walk round. Can wander amongst tropical birds so watch out for their deposits from above 🤭

A lovely, compact, well-kept zoo, ideal for families with small children. Suitably priced (as at 2025 it is €6 for adult and about €3 for children) as it is took about an hour and a half go through with a short stop for lunch. There are no large animals like elephants, rhinos, hippos, zebra etc. but a nice selection of smaller ones which were great to see - playful meerkats, sleepy warthogs and tapirs, porcupine, tortoise, an array of birds, red panda. The zoo was well-maintained, not an overload of signage, small amounts of information (name of the animal in English) and lots of clear spacious paths, a huge amount of greenery so it felt more like you were visiting animals in their natural habitats. Throughout the zoo they featured large glossy photos of their animals. No wait to enter in summer holidays. Free toilet access inside the zoo. Small lunch option (toasties and crepes, ice creams etc). A lift available for disabled visitors to access areas with steps. Good links via bus if preferring that to a walk from the heart of Lille. Outside the zoo there is a large play area and mini theme park so worth visiting this area with young ones!

Small, but very amazing zoo. Cheap entree fee. Not to busy, so you can watch most of the animals in peace. Very fun, would recommend!!

Not a bad little zoo. Part of it was closed when we went. Although it's small, it has some nice enclosures and some animals not often encountered in zoos. It could use a few more zoo maps as they seem to be few. Also, beware of Google Maps if you're walking and looking for the zoo. It sent us on a 50 minute journey around the citadel rather than the MUCH shorter direct route.

amazing for the price, much bigger than we expected! took about 3 hours to properly go around. one thing i have to say is i'm not sure how ethical it is to have pallas's cats which are adapted to cold environments, especially due to the heatwave - a lot of the animals were visibly struggling with the heat but of course this is out of the zoos control for the most part

A lovely day out! Varied display of painting and historical items. The staff were nice. Free bag storage! Very reasonable price. Small café and gift shop available. The beautiful open spaces didn't feel crowded. My only note is there wasn't a translation for everything, so I might suggest using the audio or practicing your french🙂.

This museum was such a nice experience. First of all it is included in your city pass even the temporary exhibit. It was not too crowded to you could take your time and ease to check the art out that is displayed in a very clean and concise way. The temporary exhibit was such a delight to learn about the flemish culture. Absolutely recommended for lille visitors.

This museum is an absolute delight and a must-visit for anyone in the area. From the moment I stepped inside, the atmosphere was welcoming and the collection was impressive. As a first-time visitor, I can confidently say I'll be back. I had a wonderful experience during my visit, spending almost an hour exploring both the special exhibit and the rest of the museum. I was specifically keen on seeing "les Géants," and it certainly did not disappoint! The curation was phenomenal, and the scale and detail of the pieces truly lived up to the name. Importantly, the permanent exhibition also deserves high praise; the quality and depth I saw in the remaining time were fantastic. For first-time visitors, note that purchasing tickets at the museum itself is straightforward and easy. While my time was short, the hour spent exploring provided a fantastic, well-rounded first impression. Highly recommend making a trip to explore this gem!

Several great art pieces here. Some Picasso, Monet, and a Donatello carving that is quite incredible. My favorite part was this large collection of maps of French and Belgian cities in 3D miniature style that show the cities from a few centuries ago. My favorite statue was this skeleton holding a heart located at the top on one of the staircases. There was a cute cafe and gift shop.

An amazing place where modern touch of art meets the classical works of past masters. On three different floors you will see the region trough the different perspective to the modern era. Worth going and had a great time .

Amazing, peaceful place away from the hustle and bustle of Lille centre. It is worth a visit just to see the relief maps, you couldn't carry one about on the back shelf of your carriage in case you got lost, they are huge! The Egyptians were a unique race of people, one sign said they bred cats just to slaughter them to put in a sarcophagus for the journey to the afterlife. A flint tool is the oldest thing on show, 300,000 years old! I was unsure about visiting the place but I am so glad I made the effort.

Not that there is anything wrong with Lille, it is a lovely city to visit. But adding to the ambiance of Lille one also comes across one of the great art galleries in Europe, the palais de beaux arts. Their selection of 19th century works is just a pleasure to see, each one a master by a master.

France, a country notorious among travelers for its challenging reputation, turned out to be far more charming than I expected. And for me, Lille had even more appeal than Paris. If I ever return to France, there’s no question I’ll be coming back to Lille.

Lille is a beautiful city. The buildings are so architecturally stunning. Plenty to see and do on our 3 days trip. Lots of restaurants and coffee, patisseries. Yummy. Our hotel Mercure grand place was extremely good value and breakfast fabulous. Will visit again when its maybe not so hot 🥵

Absolutely gorgeous! 🥰 Very lively during the day and mesmerising at night with all the beautiful illuminations. It reminded me of Brussels in a way. It’s definitely a must when in Lille. Plenty of restaurants and cafés in its surroundings.

Amazing and spacious square where you can admire several architectural beauties of lille. It can get crowded and there are beggars and homeless people around it, so watch out for your stuff, or help if possible.

The beautiful city of lille. Well worth a visit just for the architecture alone. Stunning and great to see a strong police presence

Only had an hour in Lille before heading for the ferry at Calais so of course we headed straight for the Grand Place & the surrounding streets of the Vieux-Lille to look at the buildings & soak up some Lille vibes….& it was all positive apart from one thing - the stench of the sewers :/

The areas of the town squares are nice. There are many nice decorations around and some good stores where people can buy stuff. One thing I don't like is the fact that cars are allowed to operate within the pedestrian area, with no traffic lights and no signs. Really, man? Who's dumb idea was that? People who walk and cyclists can get hurt, especially children. This stupidity was abolished in 99% of the European cities I've visited, except for Lille. Seriously... Compared to Szeged, Charleroi, Novi Sad and Timișoara, which are superior cities, Lille sucks in that case. 👎 Those are a few examples. ☝️ I've visited many cities all across Europe and Asia. Naming all of them would take 100 days. I know Lille can become good. It really needs better laws and improvements. Other than that, I see good things too. The surroundings look nice. 👍

Excellent place for book lovers, the decor of the square itself is so alazing , taking the book buying experience to a different level level. Several book stores in row selling books, posters , plates very amazing collection. The square also is very nice with metal structure in the middle making the place look cooler . Loved the idea of open air book shop . Have seen many antique shop but not exclusively book sale like this . Very unique experience not just for book lovers but for all .

The old stock exchange is one of the city’s major landmarks. You can browse books stalls and card vendors. The centre shows an art installation at the moment, a mirror sphere. The Flemish baroque architecture is bery charming. A place surely not to miss when visiting Lille. Enjoy!

Amazing architecture Mist visit place in lille You can see the complete lille from the top of the tower. 7euros ticket ,(in bulk it's 6) 150 steps to start , then you can choose steps to continue or take an elevator. On top open space space with cool breeze will mesmerize for sure. Even sovenior shop in the middle has a good collection. Never miss this place

I enjoyed my experience in la vieille bourse. It’s free for everyone to go in and it’s like a market for people to sell their old stuff like books and other gadgets and you can find so many old treasures there and prints to collect as souvenirs. It can get a little crowded there, but you can still tour the place without waiting outside as per my visit. It’s located right in the central Square of Lynn.

Stunning views of Lille. Very well organised, the bell tower only has capacity for 18 people at any one time so a wait is inevitable. The staff frequently address the queue updating with an approximate timeline. We were told one hour but it was closer to 30mins. On entrance at ground level you store your bags in a locker and climb a few flights of stairs where after paying in the small gift shop (just over 7€ with some concessions for under 18) you can climb the remaining flights or use the elevator (holds 4 people max) This was the worst experience for me - you can really appreciate how high this tower is when in a narrow lift shaft in a cage that keeps climbing upwards! Well worth it for the views and the information about the landmarks. We took the stairs down! We were in the tower all told about 90 minutes.

It's an amazing building, one of the landmarks of Lille.

A traditional yet welcoming, tranquil space

A good place to visit for about 2-3 hours. Intesting place, english information sheet and listening device for the tour and museum. The mine tour was good. Lots of parking and toilets.

Amazing place. The museum is super cool, it explains in very nice way all about mining on the region and on the site. The visit to the simulated mine is as well cool.

I turn up at 1300 on a Friday 27 June to find the restaurant is 'full' yet it remains empty. I am informed that I have to attend the tour at 1330 and after that ONLY then am I free to visit the museum. Therefore they think I wait 30 minutes doing nothing! Little do then know it's likely I know more about mining than they do! Thankfully this place was only one of many I am visiting and I highly recommend visiting the locally run museums, ran by volunteers who worked those particular mines. This is an attraction for those with no prior knowledge of mining!

Great attraction showing how minig has changed through the ages. Includes information on how the miners worked and lived. Well presented and a great day out.

I never thought that I could enjoy this type of visit that much. The museum is so realistic, you have the feeling of going back to the past. Count minimum 3hours for a full visit and wear comfortable shoes, it's important.🤪 There's a small shop for souvenirs, many other activities for almost all ages throughout the year. If you're visiting the Nord-Pas-de-Calais, then you should definitely stop by this museum. It's worth your curiosity especially if you like history though this one isn't a joyful one. To those who have read "Germinal" of Emile Zola, this museum is the best way to feel like you were present in those days, meanwhile many of us weren't even born when it all happened.😊

Really nice museum, with a very nice collection. There are lots of stuff and info for small and big. The entry to the "mine" is very informative. If you plan to go plan atleast three hours to have time enough to get all the information. We spent nearly three hours with two children and did not manage to see it all. The reason for only 4 stars is the missing information in English in the permanent exhibition.

My father worked here in 1958 as an immigrant from Sicily and i was born nearby before moving to Switzerland in 1963 and later to Australia in 1977. God bless us all !