Somme Battlefields from Paris with Australian memorial & Amiens Cathedral
Take an unforgettable day trip from Paris to the Somme battlefields where the bloodiest battles of World War I were fought. The guide will help you learn about the Great War and the struggles faced in the trenches as you walk on the still scarred battlegrounds of the Somme.
You’ll marvel at the huge Lochnagar mine crater, walk in the trenches at the Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial, visit the New John Monash Centre, and pay your respects to the fallen soldiers in Pozieres at the Windmill, the Australian National Memorial in Villers-Bretonneux, and at the Thiepval Memorial to the Missing. You’ll also admire the beauty of the 13th-century Cathedral of Amiens, the largest Cathedral in France. The maximum group size is 8 people.
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Stop At: Thiepval Memorial, Rue de L'Ancre, 80300 Authuille France
Thiepval Memorial of the Missing has the names of more than 72,000 United Kingdom and South African men who died and have no known grave.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Lochnagar Crater, Route de la Grande Mine, 80300 Ovillers-la-Boisselle France
Lochnagar Crater was blown into existence on, July 1st 1916, the first day of the battle of the Somme. It’s 30m deep and 100m wide!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial, Rue de l'Eglise, 80300 Beaumont-Hamel France
The Newfoundland Memorial at Beaumont-Hamel is the largest Somme battlefield site that has been preserved. You can still see & walk in the trenches.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Pozieres Memorial, 80300 Pozieres France
Pozieres Memorial.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Villers-Bretonneux Military Cemetery, D23 Route de Villers-Bretonneux se encuentra en el mismo espacio que el Memorial Australiano y su nuevo museo, 80800 Fouilloy France
This memorial commemorates 10,738 Australian servicemen with no known grave who died on the Western Front. Anzac Day celebrations take place at the memorial every April 25.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Sir John Monash Centre, Route de Villers Bretonneux Memorial National Australien, 80800 Fouilloy France
You'll explore the fascinating Sir John Monash Center. There video testimonials and interactive displays will help you to be immersed in the personal stories of how other brave men lived through the hardships and horrors of the Great War first hand.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Le Tommy, 91 Route d Albert 80300 Pozieres, 80300 Pozieres France
You’ll have about one hour of free time to eat lunch at “Le Tommy”. This restaurant is owned and operated by a man named Dominique who is a local legend for his strong character and his passion for the history of the Somme during WWI. He serves good, classic, meals at very reasonable prices and will let you explore his private collection of artifacts from the Battle of the Somme. Lunch price not included.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Cathedrale Notre-Dame d'Amiens, 30 Place Notre Dame, 80000, Amiens France
Finishing off the day with a visit to the 13th century Cathedral of Amiens, the largest Cathedral in France.
Duration: 20 minutes
Inclusions
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Driver/guide
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Guaranteed to skip the lines
Exclusions
- Gratuities
- Food
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Minimum age is 7 years
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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