On this small group tour of the Somme battlefields, you will discover a part of France that suffered severely in the violent and bloody battles of the Great War. A dramatic period of history took place here, and you will see the major sites including memorials, cemeteries and traces of battles. Numbers are limited to a maximum of 19 people, ensuring you'll receive personalized attention from your knowledgeable guide.
Visit the cemetery of Delville Wood at Longueval, situated on the edge of the Somme. See the Lochnagar Crater "Located at La Boisselle" - an impressive mine hole 100 meters across and 30 meters deep.
See the Australian flag flying over Poziere in recognition of the sacrifices made by the ANZAC's in the battle that took place here during the battle of the Somme. This battle was followed by the battle of Mouquet Farm which you will also visit today.
Continuing to Thiepval, you will see the largest memorial dedicated to missing British Soldiers. You will also visit The Ulster Tower, a memorial to the men of the 36th Ulster division, the Beaumont-Hamel and "The Newfoundland Memorial which offers a realistic and moving view of these battles in its remarkably well-preserved trenches system."
You will also visit The Historial Peronne, an international and cultural museum of the first world war (1914-1918) which explains the conflict, its origins and its consequences.The museum boasts a unique collection of over 50,000 original objects and documents of everyday life during the war. Return to your Paris hotel.
Location: Paris, France
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2012-Apr-01 To 2012-Nov-09
Small-group WWI Somme Battlefields Day Trip from Paris
Departure Dates: Seasonal April 1 - October 31 Friday Commences: Paris, France Departure Point: Centrally located Paris hotels (Zip codes 75001-75020) Departure Time: 7:00am Return Details: Returns to original departure point at approximately 6:00pm
Additional Information
Inclusions:
Hotel pickup and drop off
Entrance to the Historial of the Great War in Péronne (7.50 euros)
English speaking guide
Transport by air-conditioned minivan (maximum 19 people)
Exclusions:
Optional gratuities
Food and drinks
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Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Adult pricing applies to all travelers
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