Private Driver in Northern France
Discover Northern France with a private chauffeur based in the heart of the former mining region, between Lens and Béthune.Xave VTC provides pre-booked private transportation for international visitors, families and business travellers from Lille, Paris, Brussels and the major airports of Northern Europe.
Your gateway to Northern France
Private pickups can be arranged from airports, railway stations, hotels or another pre-agreed address.Your itinerary can connect Northern France, Paris, Belgium and selected long-distance destinations.
A private chauffeur for Northern France
Xave VTC is based in Sains-en-Gohelle, between Lens and Béthune in the Hauts-de-France region.This location offers convenient access to Arras, Lille, the former mining basin, First World War remembrance sites and the main road connections towards Paris and Belgium.
International visitors can arrange private transportation for airport transfers, hotel transfers, historical sites, museums, business journeys or personalised day trips.
The service is transportation-focused. If you are visiting historic sites, your chauffeur can take you between the locations included in your itinerary, while official museums, memorial centres and local guides provide the historical interpretation where applicable.
Places to discover in Northern France
From Canadian remembrance to mining heritage, museums and historic cities, Northern France offers a remarkable concentration of cultural and historical sites.
Private transportation to one of Canada's most important First World War memorial sites.
Travel to the national necropolis and the Ring of Remembrance near Ablain-Saint-Nazaire.
Private transfer to the underground First World War heritage site in Arras.
Visit the Louvre's major museum in Northern France and its distinctive contemporary architecture.
Discover the industrial and human history of the former coal-mining region.
Travel to one of Northern France's most recognisable former mining sites.
Private transport to Vimy Ridge
The Canadian National Vimy Memorial is one of the most important destinations for Canadian visitors travelling to Northern France.Xave VTC can organise transportation from Lille, Arras, Lens, Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, Brussels or a local hotel to the Vimy area.
A personalised itinerary can also include Notre-Dame-de-Lorette, Arras, the Wellington Quarry and other remembrance sites within Northern France.
For visitors arriving from overseas, the journey can be organised from the airport or railway station through to your hotel and the historical sites included in your programme.
Private chauffeur for WWI remembrance journeys
Northern France contains many of the major remembrance sites associated with the First World War. A private driver allows visitors to connect several locations without relying on public transport.
Vimy & Arras Remembrance Route
A private transport itinerary linking some of the key remembrance locations around Arras and Lens.
- Canadian National Vimy Memorial
- Notre-Dame-de-Lorette
- Ring of Remembrance
- Wellington Quarry in Arras
- Arras city centre
Somme Battlefield Transfer
Long-distance private transportation can be arranged from Lens, Arras or Lille towards the Somme battlefield area.
- Custom departure point
- Private transportation
- Flexible pre-arranged itinerary
- Hotel pickup available
- Return journey by arrangement
Airport and railway private transfers
Start your Northern France journey directly from the airport, railway station, hotel or another agreed pickup location.
Private airport transfers
Pre-booked transfers between Northern France and major airports in France and Belgium.
Train station transfers
Private transfers from TGV, Eurostar and regional railway connections to your final destination.
Discover Northern France at your own pace
These examples are transportation itineraries, not guided tour packages. Your route can be adapted to the places you wish to visit and the time available.
WWI Remembrance Journey
A private chauffeur itinerary for travellers interested in the First World War and remembrance tourism.
- Vimy Ridge
- Notre-Dame-de-Lorette
- Wellington Quarry
- Arras
- Custom pickup location
Mining Heritage Journey
Discover the distinctive industrial heritage and landscapes of the former mining region.
- Centre Historique Minier de Lewarde
- Wallers-Arenberg
- Former mining communities
- Lens area
- Flexible itinerary
Lens & Artois Discovery
A flexible day combining art, local heritage and some of the region's major landmarks.
- Louvre-Lens
- Lens
- Arras
- Vimy area
- Local hotel transfer
Your Own Northern France Route
Tell us which places you want to visit and we can study the transportation requirements for your itinerary.
- Custom departure
- Multiple stops
- Airport or hotel pickup
- Private transport
- Long-distance option
From Northern France to Normandy & the D-Day beaches
International visitors often combine the battlefields of Northern France with Normandy and the history of the Second World War.Xave VTC can study long-distance private transportation between Northern France, Paris and the Normandy coast.
This can be useful for travellers continuing from Vimy, Arras, Lens, Lille or Paris towards the D-Day landing beach area.
The service is provided as private transportation and does not replace a licensed historical guide. Your route, departure time, stops and final destination are agreed before booking.
Private transportation for international business travellers
Xave VTC also provides pre-booked transportation for executives, visitors, customers and company guests travelling to Northern France.
Airport pickup
Private transfer from Paris, Lille or Brussels airports to hotels, companies or meeting locations.
Corporate travel
Transport between hotels, industrial sites, business appointments and railway stations.
Multiple vehicles
For larger requirements, Xave VTC can study a multi-vehicle solution through the Bassin Minier Drivers network.
What our passengers say about Xave VTC
Read customer feedback about private journeys, airport transfers, long-distance transportation and Xave VTC services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you pick us up from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport?
Yes. A pre-booked private transfer can be arranged from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Lens, Arras, Lille, Béthune or another Northern France destination.
Can you take Canadian visitors to Vimy Ridge?
Yes. Private transportation can be arranged to the Canadian National Vimy Memorial from airports, railway stations, hotels and other agreed pickup locations.
Do you provide First World War battlefield tours?
Xave VTC provides private transportation between First World War remembrance sites. The service is chauffeur transportation rather than a guided historical tour.
Can we create our own itinerary?
Yes. You can provide the places you wish to visit and Xave VTC can study the transportation requirements, timing and route.
Can you collect us from our hotel?
Yes, hotel pickup can be arranged in Northern France or another agreed location, subject to the booking.
Do you provide transfers from Brussels Airport?
Yes. Private transfers between Brussels-Zaventem Airport and Northern France can be arranged in advance.
Can you drive us from Northern France to Normandy?
Yes. Long-distance private transportation from Northern France, Paris or selected locations towards Normandy and the D-Day beach area can be studied on request.
Do you provide transportation for business travellers?
Yes. Xave VTC provides pre-booked private transportation for corporate travellers, visitors, clients and company guests.
How do we request a price?
Send your pickup location, destination, date, time, number of passengers and any planned stops by WhatsApp, telephone or through the booking page.
Looking for a private driver in Northern France?
Airport transfer, business journey, Vimy Ridge, Arras, Lens, Lille, WWI remembrance itinerary, mining heritage or a long-distance journey towards Paris or Normandy: send us your travel details to receive information about your booking.