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Experience a private tour from Paris to the Somme battlefields, where the most significant battles of World War I unfolded. History of the Great War and the challenges faced in the trenches.

Highlights

• World War I battlefields of the Somme
• Villers-Bretonneux Australian War Memorial Monash
• personalized WWI Somme tour
• Commonwealth cemetery
• Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial Park

Description

**Departure from Your Paris your hotel or choosen location** This tour can be personalized according to your wishes — whether you’re looking to visit a specific cemetery, locate a particular grave, or focus on sites related to a certain nationality. Many Commonwealth nations are represented throughout the region. Villers-Bretonneux Australian War Memorial & Sir John Monash Centre Start your day by paying tribute at the Villers-Bretonneux Australian War Memorial, dedicated to the courage and sacrifice of Australian soldiers who fought valiantly during World War I. Continue your visit at the Sir John Monash Centre, where interactive displays and immersive stories bring the Australian experience on the Western Front to life. ⸻ Lochnagar Crater Discover the dramatic Lochnagar Crater, the largest man-made mine crater from the war — a striking reminder of the immense power of the Battle of the Somme and the soldiers who endured it. ⸻ Pozières Continue to Pozières, a key battlefield where Australian and British troops faced fierce fighting. The memorials and landscapes here tell powerful stories of endurance and loss. ⸻ Thiepval Memorial & Mouquet Farm Drive past Mouquet Farm before arriving at the Thiepval Memorial to the Missing, the largest Commonwealth war memorial in the world — a moving tribute to more than 72,000 soldiers with no known grave. ⸻ Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial Park Visit the Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial Park, one of the best-preserved battlefields of the Somme. Walk among original trenches and view the poignant Caribou Monument, honoring the soldiers of the Newfoundland Regiment. ⸻ Péronne & the Historial de la Grande Guerre Conclude your day in the charming town of Péronne, home to the Historial de la Grande Guerre, a museum that offers a rich and emotional perspective on World War I through artifacts, personal stories, and immersive exhibits. ⸻ Return to Paris At the end of the afternoon, relax on your return journey to Paris after a moving and memorable day tracing the footsteps of history.

Includes

Transportation: Travel comfortably in a private vehicle with a professional driver. Guide: Enjoy the expertise of a knowledgeable guide who will provide historical context and engaging narratives throughout the tour. Entrance fees to museums or memorials are included

Important Information

• This tour is ideal for history enthusiasts and travelers seeking a deeper understanding of World War I's impact on the Somme region.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund