V-Weapons Launch Sites Flexi Tour

1-night fully escorted tour, departing every day | $697*

In 1944 and 1945 a desperate Germany played its last card of the Second World War, launching its new and deadly 'Vengeance Weapons' at London. These long-range rockets, developed at the personal request of Adolf Hitler, caused nightly terror to the citizens of London and more than 35,000 casualties. This unique tour visits the remains of launching sites of both the V1 'buzz bomb' and the V2 rocket in northern France, and a number of museums and exhibits which tell the story of this remarkable chapter of history. We will also see the launch site of the little-known V3 super-cannon, a long range artillery battery designed to rain shells on London at a range of more than 165 kilometres. You will be escorted on this unique tour by an expert historian.

Departure City: Paris

YOUR TOUR INCLUDES:

A full-day touring of the V-Weapons launch sites of northern France with an expert English-speaking guide
One night's 4-star hotel accommodation
Small-group tour (maximum 8 passengers)
The opportunity to discuss your battlefield travel plans with Mat McLachlan
Travel by deluxe air-conditioned minibus
An insight into French local culture
All inclusions and admissions as described in the itinerary
Reference to period photos and maps carried by our guides
Breakfast daily
Commemorative cap

Day 1 - Paris to Arras

Your tour begins in the northern French town of Arras. The easiest way to get there is by train - Arras is less than an hour from Paris. On arrival in Arras you will be met by your expert guide. You will then spend the day on an exclusive tour of the V-Weapons sites in the Pas-de-Calais region. Siracourt bunker, Bois Carre, Saint Josse-aux-Bois, Maisoncelle, Wizernes, the La Coupole museum and bunker, Eperlecques and Mimoyecques will all be seen. (Please note the exact itinerary will be worked out with your guide on the day, and visits to sites will be subject to time and distance constraints.) At the end of this memorable day your guide will drive you to the city of Lille, where you will check in to your 4-star hotel and enjoy an evening at leisure.

STAR INCLUSIONS: Full day touring the V-Weapons sites of northern France - 4-star hotel accommodation

Day 2 - Lille

This morning after breakfast you are free to return to Paris, catch the Eurostar to London or perhaps join our tour of the First World War battlefields in the Lille area. (B)

STAR INCLUSIONS: Breakfast

WHAT ARE STAR INCLUSIONS?: 'Star Inclusions' are the extra things we provide each day that make your tour really special. You don't pay extra for Star Inclusions - they are included in the tour cost, and many of them are exclusive to Mat McLachlan Battlefield Tours.

*Per person, twin share, land only. Ask about our airfare deals, which offer great discounts when booked in conjunction with our tours.

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It was a great trip, we had an amazing group on the tour and Mat, Richard and Kristof really did a fantastic job. A great 'taster' for going back to the area - which we will!"

- Kim Hudson

Mat McLachlan is one of Australia's leading war historians and battlefield guides, and has spent more than a decade following in the footsteps of Australian troops on battlefields around the world. More