From Paris: WWI Somme Battlefields and Memorials Full-Day English Guided Tour

About this experience

From Paris: WWI Somme Battlefields and Memorials Full-Day Guided Tour This full-day guided tour takes you from Paris to the Somme battlefields in the Hauts-de-France region of northern France, around two hours north of the city, where a World War I historian brings the Western Front to life through personal stories and expert commentary. Travel in a small group of maximum eight people in an air-conditioned minivan, ensuring intimate discussions and personalised attention throughout your day exploring these significant WWI sites. Your journey covers key battlefields and memorials including the Lochnagar Mine Crater, Thiepval Memorial, and Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial with its preserved trench lines. You'll visit the Red Baron's crash site, explore underground galleries at the Somme 1916 Museum in Albert, and pay respects at the Australian National Memorial at Villers-Bretonneux. The tour concludes with a reflective stop at the magnificent Amiens Cathedral before returning to Paris. What is Included Round-trip transportation from Paris in air-conditioned minivan English-speaking World War I historian guide Entrance to the Somme 1916 Museum Access to all battlefield sites and memorials Small group tour with maximum 8 participants Visit to Sir John Monash Centre with multimedia displays Good to Know This is a First World War tour of the Somme, not a Normandy or D-Day tour. The battlefields and memorials on the itinerary are in the Hauts-de-France region north of Paris, and the tour does not visit Normandy or the D-Day landing beaches. This full-day tour operates with small groups of maximum eight people for a personal experience. The tour is conducted entirely in English by a specialist WWI historian guide. Due to uneven terrain at battlefield and memorial sites, wheelchair access is not possible. Lunch is not included but there's a one-hour lunch stop at a local restaurant, or you can bring your own food. The tour involves walking on uneven ground at various memorial sites, so comfortable walking shoes are recommended. For those interested in exploring more of France's rich history, consider the Palace of Versailles guided tour to discover royal French heritage. If you're planning to stay longer in the region, the Mont Saint-Michel day trip from Paris offers another fascinating glimpse into French history and architecture.

Highlights

• Travel from Paris to the Somme battlefields on a full-day tour
• Guided by a specialist WWI historian with Western Front expertise
• Small group capped at eight for personalised attention and discussion
• Ride in an air-conditioned minivan throughout the full day
• Visit significant WWI memorials and sites across the Somme region
• Hear personal stories that bring individual wartime experiences to life

What is included

• Return transport from Paris in air-conditioned minivan
• English-speaking WWI historian guide
• Small-group tour with maximum eight participants
• Visit to Lochnagar Mine Crater
• Visit to the Thiepval Memorial

Not included

• Meals and refreshments during the tour
• Hotel collection and drop-off in Paris
• Gratuities for guide and driver

Before you go

This tour involves walking on uneven ground at historic sites Please bring water and weather-appropriate clothing Bring a valid photo ID for museum entry Lunch is not included; a lunch stop is scheduled or you may bring your own meal Public restroom stops are available during the tour

Cancellation terms

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience. Within 24 hours of the start, the booking cannot be cancelled.