Champ de bataille de la Somme depuis Paris avec mémorial australien et cathédrale d'Amiens

Points forts

Itinéraire

1. 1

   Thiepval Memorial

   Thiepval Memorial of the Missing

   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.

   30 minutes•Entrée libre•Voir sur la carte

2. 2

   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!

   30 minutes•Entrée libre•Voir sur la carte

3. 3

   Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial

   The Newfoundland Memorial at 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.

   30 minutes•Entrée libre•Voir sur la carte

4. 4

   Pozieres

   Pozieres Memorial.

   10 minutes•Entrée libre•Voir sur la carte

5. 5

   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.

   30 minutes•Entrée libre

6. 6

   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.

   1 heure•Entrée libre

7. 7

   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.

   1 heure•Entrée non incluse

8. 8

   Finishing off the day with a visit to the 13th century Cathedral of Amiens, the largest Cathedral in France.

   20 minutes•Entrée libre

Point de rendez-vous

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.

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Prise en charge

• Rendez-vous au point de départ pour tous

À savoir avant de partir

• 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
• In case of exceptional closure, the Sir John Monash Centre may be replaced by the Historical Museum of Péronne.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking
• • Please be there at least 15 min before the official departure time! • Tours always start sharp at the appointed starting time. • For this tour, it is absolutely necessary that you arrive before the tour starts as there is no way of catching up with the group once the tour has started. • 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. • Your driver-guide will arrive with a grey minibus about 10min before the scheduled departure time of the tour • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately • Not wheelchair accessible Cancelation policy & additional info : • Tours run Rain or Shine! Full refunds are given if the reservation is canceled more than 24hrs before the scheduled departure time of the tour. No refunds are given for any reasons once 24hrs prior to the scheduled departure time of the tour. • The Small-Group WWI Somme Battlefields Day Trip will finish around 6pm (depending on traffic) at the same location where it started: 12 Avenue des Ternes in Paris

Annulation et remboursement

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.