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- Flanders Battlefield Tours
Flanders Battlefield Tours
During World War I, the medieval town of Ypres in the Flanders
region of Belgium was the epicentre of fighting on the Western
Front, with the Allied army suffering its heaviest losses in
history. Flanders Battlefield Tours, run by an informed, sensitive
and knowledgeable group of Great War scholars, ensure that the
memory of that 'lost generation' is preserved and respected. The
tour has been roundly celebrated for the vividness of the battle
accounts it gives - much of the information is supplemented by
personal artefacts, such as old maps, photographs, diary extracts
and poems - and visitors are sure to be awed, spending time in
areas where on average every square metre of earth witnessed the
death of 35 young men. A solemn, moving and important experience,
Flanders Battlefield Tours have been described by travellers as
'the best of [their] kind in Europe'.
Information & Facts
Address
Slachthuisstraat 58, Ypres
Admission
EUR30 (standard tour, includes museum
admission)
Language
The Flemish, in the north, speak Dutch (60% of the
population); the Walloons in the south speak French (40%). Brussels
is bilingual, the majority of citizens speaking French. In the east
there is a small German-speaking community. English is also
spoken.
Money
Euro (EUR) divided into 100 cents. Most credit cards are
accepted (Visa, American Express, Diners Club and Eurcard) as are
travellers cheques (though it is best to carry them in Euros, US
dollars or Pounds Sterling to avoid additional charges when
exchanging). ATMs are available in all major cities. Banks are open
Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm, and are closed on Saturdays, Sundays
and holidays. Some banks close for an hour during lunch. There are
however some foreign exchange offices that trade on Sundays.
Opening Times
Advance reservations highly recommended ? check
website for details
Time
Local time in Belgium is GMT +1 (GMT +2 from the last Sunday
in March to the last Sunday in October).