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From Paris: Great War Somme Battlefields Semi-Private Full-Day Guided Tour

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Go on a day trip from Paris to the Somme Battlefields and visit key battlefields and trenches to learn intimate details about the First World War.

Highlights

  • Take an air-conditioned minibus from Paris to explore the historic Somme Battlefields, witnessing the sites of the bloodiest battles of World War I.

  • Stroll through the WWI trenches at the Newfoundland Memorial in Beaumont-Hamel, retracing the footsteps of Canadian soldiers who once walked the same path.

  • Pay homage to the soldiers who lost their lives at the Australian Memorial, the Thiepval Memorial along with an expert English-speaking guide.

  • Honor the courage of countless men laid to rest in rows of tombs bearing the poignant inscription: "Here rests a soldier known only to God."

  • Did you know? The Somme Battlefields mark one of the bloodiest battles in history, with over one million casualties, symbolizing the immense human cost of warfare.

Inclusions

  • Full-day tour of Somme Battlefields

  • English-speaking guide

  • Round-trip transport in an AC minibus

  • Small group tour (8 individuals max)

  • Entry to the Museum of the Great War

  • Entry to the Historial of the Great War in Péronne

  • Entry to Somme Trench museum

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 3 days before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Road trip from Paris to Somme

Begin your journey in the heart of Paris and take a scenic two-hour drive to the Somme battlefields. Start by paying your respects at the Australian National Memorial in Villers-Bretonneux, and at the John Monash Center, learn about the crucial role Australian soldiers played in these battles. Explore the impressive Lochnagar Crater, a massive 98-foot deep and 330-foot wide reminder of a British mine detonation beneath a German fortified site. Make a stop at the Pozières battlefield, and then visit the Thiepval Memorial, a touching tribute to the 72,000 British and South African soldiers who lost their lives during the Battle of the Somme with no known graves.

Explore historic wonders in Paris

Ever wondered what the Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial holds in its historic embrace? Walk the preserved trench lines and unlock the secrets of bygone battles. Before bidding Paris au revoir, dive into the Museum of the Great War in Perroné – a treasure trove of First World War tales.

And here's the million-dollar question: Can you handle the hair-raising history of the Battle of the Somme? Your expert English-speaking guide is ready to spill the beans and make your journey fun.

What to bring

  • The lunch stop in Poziere is at your own cost. Make sure to bring along cash.

Accessibility

  • This experience is not accessible by wheelchair.
  • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

  • Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.

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