Thiepval British Memorial Tour from Arras with Local Private Driver

 French- and English-speaking  guides are available on site.

• There is no age limit.
• The trip is private. This is a private tour. Only your group will participate.
• The site is wheelchair accessible.
• Please include your international dialling code when making your booking.
• Visits take place in all weather conditions, so appropriate clothing is recommended..
• The weather can change quickly on the ridge, so bring suitable clothing;
• The site is located in a rural area, so private transport is strongly recommended;
• Comfortable walking shoes are advised, as the terrain can be uneven;
• The memorial and surrounding grounds are best enjoyed with enough time to walk, observe and reflect;
• Some areas or guided visits may depend on seasonal opening times and availability.
• If you are travelling from Arras by train, RMB Transports can arrange a convenient pick-up and return transfer so that your visit remains simple and stress-free.

Please allow approximately :

• 35–40 minutes for the return journey.
• On site, it takes approximately 3 hours for the visit.

Free cancellation up to two days before departure, charges a 5% cancellation fee if the reservation is cancelled 1 day or less before departure.

There is very limited public transport between Arras and Vimy Ridge, making a private driver the easiest and most flexible way to visit the memorial. 

Your private driver will take you from Arras to Vimy Ridge. As a local driver born and raised in the region, will show you the highlights of the Memorials. On the return journey, you’ll follow a different route, with stops at Targette British Cemetery, the French Military Cemetery and the Fraternization Memorial. A little further down the road you’ll see the largest German cemetery in Europe. Michel from RMB Transports will take you (up to 4 passengers at a time) at no extra charge, every day of the week including Sundays.

You’ll walk in the footsteps of the Canadians who came to defend freedom.

With RMB Transports, you benefit from :

• A guided tour with historical commentary during the  journey.
• Direct transport to the memorial
• Flexible departure times
• Travel in a comfortable, hybrid private transport vehicle.
• Hotel pick-up in Arras or your place of residence.
• The possibility to include nearby cemeteries and memorials
• The opportunity to exchange ideas in French and English.

Choosing a local private driver gives you more than just transport. It gives you a personalised experience with someone who knows the region, the memorials and the historical context. Based near Arras, RMB Transports specialises in private battlefield journeys to the most important First World War memorials in northern France.

With RMB Transports, you can expect:

• punctual and reliable service;
• a private journey tailored to your schedule;
• local knowledge of the battlefields and memorials;
• a respectful approach to remembrance tourism;
• comfortable travel for individuals, couples, families and small groups.

Whether you are visiting Vimy Ridge for the first time or returning to honour a family connection, I will do my best to make your journey meaningful and comfortable.

Whether you are travelling alone, with family or as part of a small group, RMB Transports offers reliable private transportation and local knowledge to help you make the most of your visit.

Contact RMB Transports today to arrange your private journey from Arras to the Thiepval British Memorial Site