Amiens

Welcome to the Museum Somme 1916. Located at the heart of the Battles of the Somme (1914-1918), in a tunnel which was converted into an air-raid shelter in 1938, the Somme Trench Museum recreates the life of soldiers in the trenches of the July 1916 offensive, where the allies attacked the positions held by the Germans.

Take an unforgettable day trip from Paris to the Somme battlefields where the bloodiest battles of World War I were fought. The guide will help you learn about the Great War and the struggles faced in the trenches as you walk on the still scarred battlegrounds of the Somme. You’ll marvel at the huge Lochnagar mine crater, walk in the trenches at the Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial, visit the New John Monash Centre, and pay your respects to the fallen soldiers in Pozieres at the Windmill, the Australian National Memorial in Villers-Bretonneux, and at the Thiepval Memorial to the Missing. You’ll also admire the beauty of the 13th-century Cathedral of Amiens, the largest Cathedral in France. The maximum group size is 8 people.

This “One day Australian Tour” is absolutely brilliant! It covers most of the Australian sites in the Somme and also gets you into places that not everybody will take you to! You will learn about the different battles Australians got involved in, walk in trenches and also learn about French politics and culture whilst discovering the area.

Go on a discovery tour with our E-scavenger hunt in Amiens. You go on a search for the city's treasures with your family or friends. Use GPS to get to the right locations. At those location you'll play fun assignments and get interesting facts about the location or the city. Will you set the top score in Amiens? This E-scavenger hunt is a unique way to discover a city. It will give you a fantastic day in Amiens. Decide for yourself when you start, pause and end. The E-scavenger hunt is fun to do and also teaches you about the city. No time limits or age limits! Instructions for starting the tour will be given after booking. You can do this tour whenever you choose.

This game is a unique and challenging outdoor escape game with friends, colleagues or family It is possible to play on the day and at the time of your choice without prior reservation. You will be transported to a bewitching scenario in the heart of the city. You can easily recover photos and videos that will be saved directly to your smartphone.

Following the footsteps of the Australians on the Somme with a local experienced guide. We conduct battlefield tours of the Western Front since over 16 years to provide you a unique experience

Experience a unique and magical tour of the Christmas market Play on the day and time of your choice In an exceptional setting in the heart of Christmas markets Photos and videos are saved directly to your smartphone A friendly moment with family, colleagues or friends!

This game is a unique and challenging outdoor escape game with friends, colleagues or family. It is possible to play on the day and at the time of your choice without prior reservation. You will be transported in an exceptional setting in the heart of the city center of Amiens. You can easily recover photos and videos that will be saved directly to your smartphone.

This tour covers the sites where the Australians fought in the Somme in WW1: from the 1916 battle of Pozieres to Villers-Bretonneux where the Germans were halted in 1918. A great immersion into Australian history with an expert guide, each tour is a unique experience. All our tours are Private and/or personalised with a maximum of 7 passengers.

Discover the story of the Somme offensive in this introductory tour. Visit some of the key sites and memorials of the campaign as your guide describes the events surrounding this pivotal phase of the war on the western front. Take time at the sites to reflect and pay your respects to the soldiers from many nations who fought here over one hundred years ago. As this is a half day tour why not start or end your day with a visit to the town of Albert with its restaurants , shops (except Monday) and Somme 1916 Museum. We only operate private tours, this will be your tour and adapted as necessary to meet your needs during the time. With our years of living and working on these iconic sites we aim to ensure you leave with memories of the sacrifice of a generation.

Starting in the pretty little town of Albert we head first to Villers-Bretonneux and spend the morning uncovering the history of the Australian force in the dark days of the 1918 German Spring Offensive. After lunch, we move on to the Battle of the Somme. From trenches to memorials we will guide you through the planning and execution of this infamous campaign. We only operate private tours, this will be your tour and adapted as necessary to meet your needs during the day. With our years of living and working on these iconic sites, we aim to ensure you leave with memories of the sacrifice of a generation. Given suitable notice time and the availability of records we are able to research and prepare a bespoke tour to cover an individual soldier or unit.

During these 4 hours of visit you will discover why the "Battle of the Somme" remains for the British the worst battle of their history. Your guide will tell you about the course of the battle, the reasons it took place, the results, but also the consequences of this war on soldiers, civilians, the landscape and the people of today. All Get-a-Guide guides are passionate about their work and will be happy to share their passion with you! Do not hesitate to contact us for more information !

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.

This is a stunning private door to door tour, great if you have a ww1 ancestor that you would like to follow, if you haven't you will get goosebumps either way! The tour is tailored to your every need you can turn the tour around and start in Amiens and finish in Ypres, I can even meet you at you at Eurostar Lille or Bruges and you can start your amazing unforgettable 3 day Australian battlefield tour! Just be sure t let me know when booking My own gt uncle was killed in 1915 at 'The Bluff' Ypres, my Gt grandfather was a 15-year-old who served at the Somme and was badly wounded in 1917 at Passchendaele Complimentary water is supplied each day, meals and hotels are however at the customer's own expense. Hotels. if you wish to start the tour in Ieper book 1 night in Ieper & x2 nights in Amiens if you wish to stay in Amiens on the final day. Amiens Hotel: The Mercure Cathedral Ypres Hotel: The Novotel Ypres Centrum, great location

During this 6-hour tour, your guide will take you through the different stages of the Battle of the Somme; looking at the strategic aspect, its consequences, the human cost, the impact of the war on people and landscape, and much more! Brigitte is a local guide who has a deep knowledge of her subject and is passionate about her job!

This is a tailor-made tour. Before the date of your tour, your guide will research your relative(s) and take you to the relevant sites on the day. This could include the battlefields of Bullecourt, Poziere, Dernancourt, Le Hamel, Villers-Bretonneux, etc.. or indeed anywhere in the counties of Somme or Pas-de-Calais and in the fields! All you have to do is to give the details of your relative a month before the date of your visit.

Our guide, Michael Smith, has lived and worked on The Somme since 1991 The is a comprehensive circuit of the Somme battlefields of 1916 The itinerary can be tailored to reflect your nationality If you have ancestors who fell during these battles, the cemetery and/or monument will be included. Our circuit takes us through beautiful countryside Other attractions can be added in the region: steam heritage railway, Amiens cathedral (the largest in France), windmills, a micro brewery.

Experience an easy-going private tour that combines exceptional comfort with thrilling adventures, all in the company of your dedicated private driver for the day, an experienced long-distance driver. Our exclusive journey promises enriching exploration and cherished memories, making it a transformative travel experience.

Experience an easy-going private tour that combines exceptional comfort with thrilling adventures, all in the company of your dedicated private driver for the day, an experienced long-distance driver. Our exclusive journey promises enriching exploration and cherished memories, making it a transformative travel experience.

IT IS SAFE TO TRAVEL WITH US – All our services are privatized and without regrouping with unknown visitors coming from outside. – All our tours include a pickup and dropoff at your hotel. – Book now and pay upon arrival. A day trip from Paris to discover THREE of the most remarkable Gothic cathedrals of French heritage. AMIENS – built between 1220 and 1269 – it is one of the largest in France ROUEN – it is world famous, especially through the 28 paintings in the series of Cathedrals of Rouen, painted by Claude Monet. BEAUVAIS -It has the highest Gothic choir in the world (48.50 m) under vault. Itinerary: 08:00 am | Pick up at your hotel in Paris and departure to ROUEN 09:30 am | Visit of the Cathedral 11:30 am | Departure to AMIENS En route, lunch in a typical french restaurant in a village 02:30 pm | Visit of the Cathedral 04:00 pm | Departure to BEAUVAIS 05:00 pm | Visit of the cathedral 07:30 pm | Dropoff at your hotel in Paris