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Somme Battlefields from Paris with Australian memorial & Amiens Cathedral

Location Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe
$274.47
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Overview

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.
Somme Battlefields from Paris with Australian memorial & Amiens Cathedral
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 11 hours

  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Guaranteed to skip the long lines
  • Driver/guide
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Food
  • Gratuities

Meeting point
For the Small-Group WWI Somme Battlefields Day Trip, you will meet with your driver-guide outside of 12 Avenue des Ternes in Paris, 15 minutes before your tour starts. A café called "Café Dada Ternes" is located at that address.
Return details
For the Small-Group WWI Somme Battlefields Day Trip, you will meet with your driver-guide outside of 12 Avenue des Ternes in Paris, 15 minutes before your tour starts. A café called "Café Dada Ternes" is located at that address.

  • 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.
  • 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!
  • 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.
  • Pozieres Memorial
    Pozieres Memorial.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Cathedrale Notre-Dame d'Amiens
    Finishing off the day with a visit to the 13th century Cathedral of Amiens, the largest Cathedral in France.

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Minimum age is 7 years
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Somme Battlefields from Paris with Australian memorial & Amiens Cathedral

    Location Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe
    $274.47
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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