WW1 Somme Battlefields in English or French
This is a living history visit of events that took place in the 20th century
There is so much preserved here, that we could imagine that these battles happened yesterday.
There is nothing "tacky" here. There is a tremendous sense of honour and respect.
On certain days there is a nearby steam railway, constructed to carry troops and war materials during the First World War.
The circuit of remembrance is in beautiful, rural countryside.
There are specific circuits, depending on your nationality. Villers-Bretonneux has four Australian sites to visit,
Your guide has lived and worked on The Somme for a little over 30 years.
Other additional visits possible: micro breweries, steam railways, gardens.
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial, Rue de l'Eglise, 80300 Beaumont-Hamel France
Preserved battlefield where you can walk in the trenches and across no-man's-land. Follow in the footsteps of the soldiers of 1st July, 1916
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Stop At: Memorial de Thiepval, Rue de L'Ancre, 80300 Thiepval France
Monument to the 60,000 missing or never identified. There is a small, free, but excellent museum here.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Lochnagar Crater, Route de la Grande Mine, 80300 Ovillers-la-Boisselle France
The largest mine crater in France, caused by an enormous explosion, dtonated at 07.30 on 1st July, 1916
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Pozieres Memorial, 80300 Pozieres France
The monument to the first tank battles on this planet shows the different kinds of tanks used. Across the road from the monument is the site a windmill, destroyed during the WW1 battles. Some 2000 Australian soldiers lost their lives here;
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Ulster Memorial Tower & Thiepval Wood, Route de Saint-Pierre-Divion, 80300 Thiepval France
The tower is a replica of Helen's Tower in County Down, Northern Ireland, where the soliders of the British 16th division trained before engaging in the Battles of The Somme. The assault on the German positions herecost many Irish lives.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: 80560 Auchonvillers, France
An ideal spot for refreshment as there is a café here with original WW1 trenches in the back garden. there is a lot of WW1 memorabilia here, and a small, but beautifully presented museum (included)
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
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WW1 Somme Battlefields in English or French
3/5/2022 - 2/26/2025| Monday - Sunday : | 09:00 AM - 07:00 PM |
Duración: 5 To 9 Hours
Lugar de comienzo: Traveler pickup is offered
I'll have a sign with your name, unless you prefer otherwise
Cancelaciones y devoluciones:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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