Ghent was a bit like home - it never stopped raining so instead of heading to another Belgium town we bailed out and headed into France to the town of Arass. It’s a pity because there was a lot toRead more
Ghent was a bit like home - it never stopped raining so instead of heading to another Belgium town we bailed out and headed into France to the town of Arass. It’s a pity because there was a lot toRead more
We spent two days with Phil Hora - an Australian expat who lives in Arras - touring the western Front battlefield sites. Phil specialises in Australian tours and I thoroughly recommend him (SacredRead more
I know that I am sometimes reluctant to leave a cosy tent to head for the loo in the wee small hours but that is nothing compared with the fear of leaving my room during the night knowing that thereRead more
So…… somehow I blew out my knee yesterday, luckily only about 30 minutes before arriving in Ablain Saint-Nazaire. After much thought I reluctantly decided to rest my knee for a day or two. My hostRead more
Kurz Kaffee kochen und es geht in Richtung Calais. Vorher machen wir einen Stopp in Brüssel und schauen uns das Atomium an. Nächster Stopp in Calais auf einem Parkplatz am Hafen. Es ist stürmischRead more
Too much rain in Belgium, heading South to Arras..
Fab afternoon tour of Wellington Quarries underground caverns used in WW1, incredible!
It was a very cold night. Down to just 1°c but we were toasty in Wanda leaving the heater on all night. What did wake us up was the vanlifer starting there engine at 4am and banging there doorsRead more
This was a Franco American restaurant located in the underground tunnel system. Doug enjoyed his ribs. I wasn't a big fan, they had no sauce and were salty. We both had chocolate mousse for dessertRead more
There is a cave and tunnel system under the village of Arras dating back to the 1100's. It was very interesting touring and hearing if it's various uses throughout history. Of special interest ofRead more
You might also know this place by the following names:
Arras, أراس, Арас, Arràs, Arrás, אראס, アラス, Nemetacum, Aro, Аррас, அராஸ், อารัส, 阿拉斯
Traveler not a lot of time wasted on landscaping or space......
Traveler The ‘aires’ are all like this but so well set out for motorhomes - makes life so very easy!
Traveler fabulous