“There was not a sign of life of any sort. Not a tree, not a bird, not even a rat or a blade of grass. Nature was as dead as those whose bodies remained where they had fallen the previous autumn.” (RA Colwell).
On an Entente Cordiale Battlefields Tours World War 1 battlefield tour accommodation may be provided in the following hotels depending upon availability, duration of the World War1 battlefield tour and on the areas of the Somme in France and Ypres in Belgium toured. Your actual hotel(s) will be specified following your booking and deposit.
For 2013 we have added the Holiday Inn in Arras, Novotel and Hotel Regina in Ypres, Royal Picardie in Albert to our list of preferred partner hotels. Accommodation is already being reserved for the World War 1 battlefields Centenary Commemorations 2014-2018 so please contact us for details.
Arras France
| Hotel le Moderne, Arras, France Just opposite the TGV rail station and a 5-minute stroll from the Grand Place. Contemporary charm and refined amenities behind a facade with style! 54 rooms with bathroom, private lavatory, direct-dial phone, satellite TV, automatic telephone wake-up service. |  |
| Hotel Diamant, Arras France The Diamant hotel offers 12 comfortable guest rooms, fully equipped with en suite bathroom, colour TV, wifi internet access free direct-dial telephone and a telephone wake-up system. |  |
| Les Trois Luppars, Arras France This Gothic building is located in the heart of the city. All rooms are equipped with showers, toilets, telephone and computer, hairdryer and safe. |  |
| les grandes arcades, Arras France Surrounded by woods worn by time, you can enjoy traditional quality cuisine prepared from fresh produce. It is known for the place that attracts tourists and locals eager to make their meal a special moment. |  |
Poperinge Belgium
| Talbot House Poperinge, Belgium The atmosphere takes you back to the war years, and the chance that you sense the presence of the many thousands of soldiers who crossed this threshold is real. The former canteen smells of tea, the chapel in the attic offers you ‘an oasis of relaxation in a world gone mad’, and in the Chaplain’s Room an easy chair is waiting for you. All bedrooms have a wash basin with hot and cold water, and on each floor there are showers and toilets.The ground floor Lounge and Middle Room are furnished as homely communal places, while the wartime canteen is now the Dining Room. |  |
| The Belfort , Poperinge Belgium Situated on the Market Square of Poperinge this is a cosy, charming family-run hotel. You will enjoy tasteful local dishes in the restaurant or a fresh local beer on the sunny terrace. The hotel provides fully-equipped & comfortable rooms which are provided with a private bathroom, colour TV, clock-radio, telephone, hair dryer. |  |
| The Palace Hotel, Poperinge, Belgium is a well-located family-run hotel in a quiet area of Poperinge. This hotel makes you feel at home. The 11 comfortable rooms are fully equipped with a bath or shower, toilet, phone and TV. The cozy hotel restaurant offers a breakfast buffet as well as a large variety of menus, regional specialties and gastronomic arrangements. More than 100 different beers can be tasted at the hotel bar too! |  |
| Gasthof de kring, Poperinge Belgium Situated in the centre of Poperinge, under the St’ Bertinuskerk. Within walking distance of the National hop museum, Talbout House, the Weeuwhof and other tourist curios and ideal as a base for a trip to French Flanders. |  |
| Amfora, Poperinge, Belgium Nicely decorated, in a quiet environment. - sitting area, bar and reading corner - restaurant with regional dishes - lovely garden and orangeryRooms include bath, shower, toilet, hairdryer, shoe polish, TV, telephone, radio, mini bar, |
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Ypres Belgium
| Best Western Flanders Lodge, Ypres Belgium The Best Western Flanders Lodge is a modern log cabin-style hotel in green surroundings. French cuisine is served in the Wintergarden restaurant with a cozy fireplace. There is also a coffee shop for refreshments or snacks. The Best Western Flanders Lodge is located in the heart of the historic World War I Ypres Salient, 1 mile from the Menin Gate memorial, and one hour away from the Somme battlefields. Other historic places of interest like Brugge and Doornik are less than one hour away. |  |
“Highly recommended to like minded people! A special experience for those who appreciate and are appalled by the sacrifice made on our behalf!” Mr GD Aberdeen, Scotland