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Private Tour of the WW1 Somme Battlefields from ARRAS
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480 minutes (Approx.)
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This tour covers the major sites of the Battles of the Somme in 1916 and 1918, it's an easy day trip coming from PARIS for the day (1h by train). Our tours start and finish just outside the ARRAS train station.
we will cover the sites of the major 1916 battle: the impressive "Lochnagar" mine crater, Pozieres, the Thiepval memorial to the missing and the preserved battlefields of Beaumont-Hamel. After a lunch stop at Albert and a visit to the Somme 1916 underground museum we will head to the 1918 battlefields: Villers-Bretonneux Australian memorial and the new John Monash centre (if open on that day) and the sites of the famous August 1918 allied counter-offensive. After this moving day we will drive back to ARRAS.
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Things To Know
- Private transportation
- Private Guide WW1 expert
- Access to all the sites and museum fees
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What's included in the package
Itinerary
Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial
The preserved battlefield with its original trenches from the 1916 battle of the Somme
Memorial de Thiepval
The Thiepval memorial to the missing of the Somme
Lochnagar Crater
The "Lochnagar" mine crater, a huge underground mine was blown up there on July 1st 1916
1st austalian devision memorial
The site of the "Gibraltar" bunker
Musee Somme 1916
The Somme 1916 museum is located in a original tunnel under the town of Albert. A great and unique display of various scenes of the battle of the Somme.
Admission Ticket IncludedProyart
The German cemetery at Proyart where 4.600 german soldiers rest in peace.
Sir John Monash Centre
Discover the new Sir John Monash centre and its immersive room
The Australian War Memorial at Villers-Bretonneux to commemorate the 11.000 australians missing in France in World War One.
Where to meet and pickup
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Meet our guide opposite the ARRAS train station, he will be waiting for you at our minibus with a sign « Battlefield Guided Tours ». A hotel pick-up is also possible on demand
Ticket Redemption
Direct access, no redemption is required
Reviews By Other Travelers
4.9Based on 17 reviews
What do other 17 guests say about Private Tour of the WW1 Somme Battlefields from ARRAS
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lisadS9692ZD
5
Jan 2024
Absolutely amazing & emotional experience on this tour with Sylvestre. Visited so many sites of the western front of WW1. Highly recommended this tour for every Australian if you get to France. Thank you Sylvestre.
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Cathi_B
4
May 2023
A day with Sylvester was a comprehensive, informative look at the Battle of the Somme. He hit more highlights than we could have covered in three days! And some off the beaten path stops we never would have seen. We loved it!
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Climber45793484221
5
Apr 2023
Sylvestre is an oustanding guide and I am so happy to reccomend him to other travellers.
I travelled with my 70yo mother and a family friend in Sylvestre's comfortable Mercedes van. Always on time and immacualtely clean, the van was equipped to seat 7, so was more than comfortable for our small g...
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Things to know
Included
- Private transportation
- Private Guide WW1 expert
- Access to all the sites and museum fees
Not Included
- Lunch
- Snacks
Additional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels