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Somme Battlefields from Paris with Australian Memorial & Amiens Cathedral
4.9(279 reviews)Paris, France
11hDurationEnglishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupEasyLevel
About this experience
Embark on a day trip from Paris to the Somme battlefields, site of significant World War I conflicts. A guide will provide insights into the war and the experiences of soldiers in the trenches as you explore the area. You will visit key locations including the Lochnagar mine crater, the trenches at Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial, and the New John Monash Centre. Pay respects at memorial sites such as Pozieres Windmill, the Australian National Memorial in Villers-Bretonneux, and the Thiepval Memorial to the Missing. The tour also includes a visit to the Cathedral of Amiens, the largest in France. This experience accommodates a maximum of 8 participants.
Itinerary
1
Memorial de Thiepval
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.
2
Lochnagar Crater
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!
3
Memorial Terre-neuvien De Beaumont-hamel
The Newfoundland Memorial at Beaumont-Hamel is the largest Somme battlefield site that has been preserved. You can still see & walk in the trenches.
4
Pozieres Memorial
Pozieres Memorial.
5
Villers-Bretonneux Military Cemetery
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.
6
Sir John Monash Centre
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.
7
Le Tommy
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.
8
Cathedrale Notre-Dame d'Amiens
Finishing off the day with a visit to the 13th century Cathedral of Amiens, the largest Cathedral in France.
What's included / not included
All taxes, fees and handling chargesDriver/guideGuaranteed to skip the long linesTransport by air-conditioned minivan
GratuitiesFood
Additional information
Accessibility and comfort
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Good to know
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Minimum age is 7 years
- In case of exceptional closure, the Sir John Monash Centre may be replaced by the Historical Museum of Péronne.
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