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Rue Arthur-Delétoille, 62000Arras, France

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Wellington underground quarry in Arras, used as a shelter for soldiers, now more immersive and interactive, to visit.

November 1916, the British prepare the offensive that will take place on April 9, 1917 at 5:30 am. Their idea: to have the New Zealand tunnel boring machines connect the city's chalk quarries to create a veritable network of underground barracks. Go down to a depth of 20 metres to discover this strategic place which was also the daily life of the soldiers of the Great War. In April, don't miss the annual ceremony that pays tribute to the British and Commonwealth soldiers who took part in the Battle of Arras.

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Pictos : motor ; reduced mobility ; visually impaired. Tourism quality. Open Wednesday-Friday: from 2pm to 6pm and Saturday-Sunday from 9:45am to 12:30pm and from 2pm to 6pm. Closed on December 25, January 1 and three weeks at the beginning of the year. Guided and audioguided tours. The visit lasts 1 hour. maximum 17 people per tour. Regular departures. Please call for information on departures. Bring warm clothing. Adult : 9 € ; reduced : 4,50 €.

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laura_vadrouille

Visited in march 2018

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Une visite sympa qui change des musées! Parfait pour une sortie culturelle en famille proche de chez soi

Ligérienne49

Visited in august 2017

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Nous avons adoré la visite de ce site. J'ai été surprise de découvrir ce pan de notre histoire, totalement méconnu de la plupart des gens. La visite guidée est extrêmement intéressante avec un parcours dans le fond de la carrière pour découvrir la vie sous terre pendant la guerre. Bien prévoir un gilet/pull car même en plein été, il fait vraiment très frais.

canada_fc

Visited in september 2017

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Nous avons adoré notre visite à la carrière Wellington. Une histoire cachée que nous ne connaissions pas. Le guide était très gentil et la visite se déroulait à une vitesse parfaite. N’oubliez
pas votre gilet chaud ou votre petit manteau, car c’est très frais.