SOMME BATTLEFIELD TOURS LTD 

AWARD WINNING SELF-DRIVE TOURS TO THE BATTLEFIELDS OF
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THE GREAT WAR 1914-1918

 



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ARIANE HOTEL
IEPER (YPRES)

   

The 4-star Hotel Ariane is one of our favorite hotels and for this reason the one we use most often for our conducted tours.  The Ariane combines the luxury of a top-class hotel with the peace and tranquility of a spacious landscaped garden, whilst at the same time maintaining a position close to the centre of this beautiful town.

The English speaking staff at this hotel (especially those manning the reception…) are extremely helpful and will do their utmost to make your stay as enjoyable as possible.



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We been offering Self-Drive clients the option of this splendid hotel since 2001 and stay at the Ariane ourselves several times a year.

Why not include a personal conducted tour?

We can easily arrange for an independent English-speaking guide to collect you at your hotel and take you (or join you in your vehicle) on a one or two-day tour of either the Somme or Ypres battlefields This will be a truly personal service and as such you will not be joining a group comprising other persons. This option costs a lot more when compared with joining a fixed-itinerary ‘public’ tour, but is by far and away the best way to see the battlefield, especially bearing in mind this may be your one occasion to make the visit you are have in mind.  A personal tour is also better suited for the quiet exploration and reflection of past events, without the possible distraction of others making up your group - and the need for the tour leader to stick to a fixed time schedule!    

The tour we will arrange can easily focus on areas of specific interest to you, such as battlefields where soldiers from any particular country or regiment fought and died (especially helpful for those seeking to explore battlefields where Australians, New Zealanders, Canadians etc saw action).  This service is included in the total cost you will pay, thus making your battlefield visit a seamless experience with everything arranged by us in advance.



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hello from all the staff!
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Hotel Ariane
 
 

             
 

             
             Dining room

             
            Dining room (conservatory)

             
             Dining room (conservatory) 

             Lobby
           Lobby

             
            Breakfast

            
            Bar (has since been refurbished)