Halfway between Paris and Calais - Kid Friendly

Halfway between Paris and Calais - Kid Friendly

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S100HP

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12,678 posts

167 months

Monday 15th October 2018
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As per title really. Spending a few days in Disney this weekend. On the Monday we have all day to make the 3hr journey back to Calais. I need something in the middle, near Arras for example that is suitable for a 5 year old and an 18 month old to help break the day up. Any suggestions?

Abbott

2,388 posts

203 months

Monday 15th October 2018
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May not be too much for the kids but it could be worth visiting Vimy Ridge and the WW1 Trenches
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/Preserved+WW-I...

On a nice day the view is fantastic from the very impressive monument.

Also a bit further north
https://www.lacoupole-france.com/
Not been there myself but gets good reviews

magooagain

9,977 posts

170 months

Monday 15th October 2018
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Parc Asterix is what you need.

S100HP

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12,678 posts

167 months

Tuesday 16th October 2018
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magooagain said:
Parc Asterix is what you need.
Bit too close to Paris, idea is to split the return journey up a bit, but thanks for the suggestion.

I would quite like to visit Vimy Ridge, do you think it is acceptable to take a 5 year old and an 18 month old?

Abbott

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203 months

Tuesday 16th October 2018
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S100HP said:
magooagain said:
Parc Asterix is what you need.
Bit too close to Paris, idea is to split the return journey up a bit, but thanks for the suggestion.

I would quite like to visit Vimy Ridge, do you think it is acceptable to take a 5 year old and an 18 month old?
I think so, at minimum it is a big open space with a great view. They can also run around the woods etc. It is up to you how much of the history, if any, you explain to them.
From a personal point of view if you have never done the Somme and the war graves etc it can be a deeply moving experience.
https://www.google.de/maps/place/Thiepval+Memorial...


S100HP

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12,678 posts

167 months

Wednesday 24th October 2018
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Went to Cathedral of Notre-Dame of Amiens in the end. Broke the journey up nicely. Epic place too.