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Ypres is a Belgian municipality in the province of West Flanders. Though the Dutch Ieper is the official name, the city's French name Ypres is most commonly used in English.


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1 - Bellewaerde

Bellewaerde is a theme park in the West-Flemish countryside at Zonnebeke near Ypres. It was established in 1954, on the grounds of the World War I Battle of Bellewaarde.

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2 - In Flanders Fields Museum

The In Flanders Fields Museum is a museum in Ypres, Belgium, dedicated to the study of the First World War. It occupies the second floor of the Cloth Hall on the market square in the city centre.

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3 - Archaeology Tours in Ypres

   8 km away

This unique PRIVATE Ypres battlefield tour covers the Ypres Salient from Ypres to Passchendaele spanning 1914 to 1918, we follow the Australian/Canadian/New Zealand/ South African/ British soldiers as they attacked towards Passchendaele in 1917, I will ascertain your particular areas of interests and tailor the tour to your liking If you have ancestors that fell in the battle I will tailor the tour where possible to include them I will meet you at the place of your choice, at your IEPER based accommodation or the IEPER railway station whatever is your preference. My own gt uncle is commemorated on the memorial to the missing and my gt grandfather suffered horrific wounds at Passchendaele still only 16 years old. This tour covers a route of 23 miles or 37 km's Max x4 people, private tour for one price 180 euro which equates to 45 euro per person For groups larger than 4 please contact me in advance

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4 - Citadel of Lille

   26 km away

The Citadel of Lille is a pentagonal citadel of the city wall of Lille, in France. It was built between 1667-1670. It hosts the Corps de réaction rapide France.

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5 - La Piscine Museum

   27 km away

La Piscine is a museum of art and industry, located in the city of Roubaix in northern France. It is more formally known as La Piscine-Musée d'Art et d'Industrie André Diligent or Le musée d'Art et d'Industrie de la ville de Roubaix, but its common name derives from the fact that it is housed in a former indoor swimming pool, with a notable art deco interior.

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6 - Shore Excursions in Ypres

   8 km away

This tour is for guests that want to start their battlefield tour of Ypres from towns and cities further afield, for example Bruges & Zeebruges , Ghent, Kortijk, in Belgium & Dunkirk, Lille, Arras in France A unique 1 to 1 private tour, With all the stops added together we cover 53 miles / 90 KM's of battlefield sites and memorials This tour covers the Ypres Salient from Messines to Passchendaele spanning 1914 to 1918, we follow the Australian/Canadian/New Zealand/ South African/ British soldiers as they attacked towards Passchendaele in 1917, if you have ancestors that fell in the battle I will tailor the tour where possible to include them Minimum x2 guests Max x5 ( This is a bespoke tour )

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7 - Broeltorens

   27 km away

The Broel Towers are a listed monument and a landmark in the Belgian city of Kortrijk. The towers are known as one of the most important symbols of the city.

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