Wellington Quarry (Carrière Wellington)

Beneath the city of Arras, France, lies the Wellington Quarry, a network of chalk quarry tunnels that served as barracks for Allied forces during World War I and bomb shelters in World War II. Rediscovered in 1990, these tunnels have been preserved and transformed into a World War I museum. Visitors can explore the subterranean passages, gaining insight into the underground life of British and Commonwealth soldiers. The site offers a tangible connection to the past, with the original carvings and graffiti still visible on the walls, providing a vivid and immersive historical experience.