WWI Somme Battlefields Day Trip from Paris
Hauts-de-France, Paris
Take an unforgettable trip from Paris to the Somme battlefields where the bloodiest battles of World War I were fought, on this small group day trip tour. Your guide will help you learn about the Great War and the struggles faced in the trenches.
Somme Battlefield Day Trip from Paris
This day trip from Paris visits key World War I sites in the Somme region, ideal for history enthusiasts and small groups.
Description
Travel in a luxury air-conditioned minibus from Paris to the Somme region, limited to eight participants for a more personalized experience. Explore the 13th-century Amiens Cathedral, the largest cathedral in France, before visiting key WWI sites.
Walk through the trenches at the Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial, explore the Lochnagar Crater created by a massive explosion, and visit the Great War Museum in Péronne, featuring uniforms, artillery, posters, and personal soldier items. Pay respects at the Australian National Memorial in Villers-Bretonneux and the Thiepval Memorial, where rows of graves mark soldiers known only to God. The tour concludes with a return to Paris.
Highlights
- Visit the 13th-century Amiens Cathedral
- Explore the Lochnagar Crater, created by 30 tons of explosives
- Walk in WWI trenches at the Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial
- Pay respects at war cemeteries with unidentified soldiers’ tombs
- See World War I uniforms, artillery, posters, and personal items at the Great War Museum
Includes
- English-speaking guide
- Transportation by air-conditioned minibus
- Entrance fees to all sites visited
Excludes
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Important Information
- Tours operate rain or shine
- If the Sir John Monash Centre is closed, the Historical Museum of Péronne will be visited instead
Cancellation Policy
Full refund available if cancelled up to 24 hours before the tour.
Book early for availability and bring comfortable walking shoes. The best time to visit is spring through early autumn for milder weather.
