Somme Battlefields day trip from Paris
Art, culture and gastronomy
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Book a full-day excursion from Paris to the Somme Battlefields! Visit some of the areas which suffered severely in these bloody battles of the Great War.
The full horror of 20th century industrialised warfare was nowhere more intense that in the Somme in 1916.
Highlights
- Start the day at the 1918 battlefields around Villers-Bretonneux
- Pay your respects at the Australian memorial
- See the Lochnager Crater at La Boisselle
- Go to Pozières and the Thiepval Memorial
- Walk around the Newfoundland Memorial Park
Description
By the end of 1st July some 57,000 Commonwealth soldiers had become casualties, by the end of the offensive in November, more than 1 million soldiers had been wounded, captured or killed.Come and join us for a day of remembrance and discover some of the areas which suffered severely in these violent and bloody battles of the Great War. You will sta...
What's Included
- Entrance fees to The Historial at Péronne, Transport by Air-Conditioned minibus
- No hotel Pick-Up and Drop Off, Lunch, Optional gratuities
Important informations
- Skip the line Monday, Wednesday, Friday COVID-19 information: There is a limit number of visitors, Government regulations compliant, Social distancing, Regular desinfection, Hands Sanitizers, Equipment sanitized, Visitors must bring and wear a mask, The guide will wear a mask Where: 32 Rue Saint-Roch, 75001 Paris, France Meeting point: Meet us 15 minutes before departure time at the PARIS TOURIST OFFICE, near the Opéra. Metro stop: Pyramides (line 7 or 14). What to remember: Confortable shoes recommended Maximum group size: 18 When: Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday until November 4th Departure time : 6:50 AM
- It is the traveler's sole responsibility to have all the necessary documentation up to date, so research in advance everything that is required at the destination of your activity.
Care of Covid-19
Remember that with a pandemic, the documentation required may vary from place to place. Confirm what local authorities may require: proof of full vaccination, negative PCR test, and more. Find out what are the requirements of your destination and the location of the activity.
Oh, and don't forget to wear a mask, clean your hands often, and try to maintain social distance.