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WW1 Somme Battlefields in English or French

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Duration

5 to 9 hours

Group Size

1 to 6 people

Ages

0 - 120 yrs

Languages

English

Tour Overview

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.

Additional information

Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Pickup

What's included

Bottled water

Snacks

Lunch

Itinerary

Stop 1: 1.3 hours

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

Stop 2: 1 hours

Monument to the 60,000 missing or never identified. There is a small, free, but excellent museum here.

Stop 3: 0.8 hours

The largest mine crater in France, caused by an enormous explosion, dtonated at 07.30 on 1st July, 1916

Stop 4: 0.8 hours

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;

Stop 5: 0.8 hours

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.

Stop 6: 1.5 hours

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)

FAQ

Can I get the refund?

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Min 1 days: 100%
From 0 to 1 days: 0%

Tickets

Adult (0 - 120 years)

Minimum: 0, Maximum: 6