Allan W Posted January 16, 2018 Author Posted January 16, 2018 I wonder if going with something like this for the WW1 battlefields might not be worth taking a look at: http://www.terresdememoire.com/our-tours/the-two-day-tour/
Harold Jones Posted January 16, 2018 Posted January 16, 2018 Could be pricey, but otherwise looks like a good option.
Harold Jones Posted March 13, 2018 Posted March 13, 2018 Bumping this as we are getting to the point where early flight and hotel bookings pay off. The big question is whether to do self guided tours or arrange something like the one Allen posted earlier. There are a variety of guided tour operators, and most offer both day trips and multi-day tours. Several will also offer customized itineraries for small groups.
Allan W Posted March 13, 2018 Author Posted March 13, 2018 I agree, we need to get moving on this. I am fine with self guided or going the tour root. I think the first step should be a roll call of whos in and whos out.
Leo Niehorster Posted March 13, 2018 Posted March 13, 2018 (edited) I'm in. Need to fix the exact dates.Next, let's agree on an itinerary, and then on accommodation(s).I rather liked the object-orientated, local guided tours, such as we had for the Maginot Line and Westwall. Obviously, where offered.[Alternatively, we can read the book, wander around aimlessly, and just enjoy the sights and company.] --Leo PSI personally feel that a roll call for "who's out" would be excessive. Edited March 13, 2018 by Leo Niehorster
Harold Jones Posted March 13, 2018 Posted March 13, 2018 (edited) Since no one else has complained I have decreed the exact dates are to be all of or some portion of June 13th-24th. I'm planning on the full range, but I understand some folks may only be available for a smaller chunk. Edited to add the tentative Itinerary. June 13-15 Paris*16-19 ww1 Battlefields 19 travel to Caen*20-21 Normandy 22 Cherburg23 Saumur 23 Back to Paris* *Hotel locations Edited March 13, 2018 by Harold Jones
Allan W Posted March 14, 2018 Author Posted March 14, 2018 Looks good. I will probably arrive on the 13th in Paris and I will depart for London on the 23rd in the evening or the morning of the 24th. Going to spend 4 nights in London and try to fit in another visit to Bovington. Where in Paris do we want to stay? Transportation wise, I would be happy to contribute to renting a vehicle. Who's in?
sunday Posted March 14, 2018 Posted March 14, 2018 (edited) Looks like I could be in. Currently looking hotels around Montmartre, at about $100/night (have some discount through hotels.com), and somewhat near the ring road. Could rent a car in my name, as mine is too thirsty. Alternatively, we could hire Durandal's services, at market rate. I think Tony met with him recently in Paris. Also, Saumur is in the Loire Valley. WAGs could be interested in some castle touring instead on some of them grate steal baests. Edited March 14, 2018 by sunday
urbanoid Posted March 14, 2018 Posted March 14, 2018 Looks like I could be in. Currently looking hotels around Montmartre, at about $100/night (have some discount through hotels.com), and somewhat near the ring road. Could rent a car in my name, as mine is too thirsty. Alternatively, we could hire Durandal's services, at market rate. I think Tony met with him recently in Paris. Also, Saumur is in the Loire Valley. WAGs could be interested in some castle touring instead on some of them grate steal baests. How thirsty?
sunday Posted March 14, 2018 Posted March 14, 2018 Looks like I could be in. Currently looking hotels around Montmartre, at about $100/night (have some discount through hotels.com), and somewhat near the ring road. Could rent a car in my name, as mine is too thirsty. Alternatively, we could hire Durandal's services, at market rate. I think Tony met with him recently in Paris. Also, Saumur is in the Loire Valley. WAGs could be interested in some castle touring instead on some of them grate steal baests. How thirsty? 9-10 l/100km. Old Nissan SR20DE engine, and CVT transmission.
urbanoid Posted March 14, 2018 Posted March 14, 2018 9-10 ... would be pretty economical for me, mine is 21-22 l/100 km.
sunday Posted March 14, 2018 Posted March 14, 2018 9-10 ... would be pretty economical for me, mine is 21-22 l/100 km. Well, if you drive a BTR...
urbanoid Posted March 14, 2018 Posted March 14, 2018 Nah, 1999 Lexus GS300. It's a city consumption, exceptionally high because I drive fast when I can and it's mostly very short distances (~3 min to work when the traffic lights are nice to me and 6 min when they aren't), so the engine sometimes won't even have time to warm up properly. On a highway it's 12-14/100 usually.
Ken Estes Posted March 16, 2018 Posted March 16, 2018 I'm good for 19-22 June, will bring Genevieve unless her work conflicts. Last time in Paris, we found good rates/value at this one in the Campanile chain: Hôtel Restaurant Campanile Paris Montparnasse146 Avenue du Maine, 75014 Paris, France +33 1 53 74 60 00 Nearest pt of interest: Musée du Général Leclerc de Hauteclocque et de la Libération de Paris – Musée Jean Moulin is a museum located in the 15th arrondissement of Paris at 23, Allée de la 2e DB, Jardin Atlantique, Paris, France. We also liked this one a year or two earlier: Hôtel Median Paris Porte de Versailles1 Boulevard Victor, 75015 Paris, Francemedianparisportedeversailles.com+33 1 40 60 16 16 Basically, if you stay out around the Peripherique [beltway] you get more value for the dollar/euro. The Metro system then delivers you to almost any point of interest.
Allan W Posted March 23, 2018 Author Posted March 23, 2018 I've emailed a couple of companies that do WW1 battlefield tours and I am waiting to hear back on pricing and availability. I get the feeling however that self-guiding may be the way to go because of the flexibility it offers us. If we go the self guided route, this looks like a pretty good itinerary to follow: https://www.ghardytours.com/battlefields We really do need to know who's coming before we can make firm plans. Speak up people!
Markus Becker Posted March 23, 2018 Posted March 23, 2018 I'm in. 13th to 23rd is fine. I'm on holliday until July 2nd. How do I get there? By car? If I had a Skoda maybe but I don't. Furthermore maps suggests a route through central Belgium.
Harold Jones Posted March 23, 2018 Posted March 23, 2018 I'm in. 13th to 23rd is fine. I'm on holliday until July 2nd. How do I get there? By car? If I had a Skoda maybe but I don't. Furthermore maps suggests a route through central Belgium. Well that is the traditional route.
Markus Becker Posted March 23, 2018 Posted March 23, 2018 Yes, but Germans have a 50% change of getting stuck there. Though nowadays it'll be because a (German) train breaks down or the French are on strike.
Markus Becker Posted March 23, 2018 Posted March 23, 2018 Technically I'm one but I'm also sure we didn't disrespect Belgian neutrality in 71.
Allan W Posted March 23, 2018 Author Posted March 23, 2018 Got a reply from Canadian Battlefield Tours. See below: Hello Allan, Thanks for the enquiry. The cost of a 3 day tour, which includes 4 guests is 2,250.00. for 8 guests, cost is 3,600.00.Hope this helps in your decision making. Cheers, Gary Based on these prices, Im thinking that self-guided would be a better option and give us more flexibility.
sunday Posted March 24, 2018 Posted March 24, 2018 Got a reply from Canadian Battlefield Tours. See below: Hello Allan, Thanks for the enquiry. The cost of a 3 day tour, which includes 4 guests is 2,250.00. for 8 guests, cost is 3,600.00.Hope this helps in your decision making. Cheers, Gary Based on these prices, Im thinking that self-guided would be a better option and give us more flexibility. It could be a good price if it includes lodgings, transport, and meals.
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