Somme Battlefields from Paris with Australian memorial & Amiens Cathedral

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.

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.

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!

The Newfoundland Memorial at Beaumont-Hamel is the largest Somme battlefield site that has been preserved. You can still see & walk in the trenches.

Pozieres Memorial.

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.

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.

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.

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

• 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

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• 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

Please be advised..

• This Tour is Provided by Blue Fox Travel – Blue Bike Tours – Paris.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Paris.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 146 valid reviews on VIATOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 8 Travelers is accepted for booking.