Somme Battlefields Small-Group Day Trip with John Monash Centre from Paris | La Vacanza Travel

Somme Battlefields Small-Group Day Trip with John Monash Centre from Paris

Duration: 11 hours
Destination: France, Île-de-France, Paris
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  • 11 hours
  • Paris
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

On this Small Group tour of the Somme battlefields, you will discover a part of France that suffered severely in the violent and bloody battles of the Great War. A dramatic period of history took place here, and you will see the major sites including memorials, cemeteries and traces of battles, as well as of course the newly opened Sir John Monash Centre at Villers-Bretonneux. Number of participants is limited to a maximum of 16 people, ensuring you'll receive personalized attention from your knowledgeable guide.

What Can You Expect?

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Sir John Monash Centre, Route de Villers Bretonneux Memorial National Australien, 80800 Fouilloy France

The Sir John Monash Centre is set on the grounds of the Villers-Bretonneux Military Cemetery in the Somme, adjacent to the Australian National Memorial. The Sir John Monash Centre is the hub of the Australian Remembrance Trail along the Western Front and its cutting-edge multimedia centre reveals the Australian Western Front experience through a series of interactive media installations and immersive experiences. A fascinating stop when visiting the Somme Battlefields.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Australian National Memorial, route de Villers Bretonneux Sir John Monash Centre, 80800 Fouilloy France

Within the cemetery stands the Australian National Memorial erected to commemorate all Australian soldiers who fought in France and Belgium during the First World War. 10,729 Australian servicemen are officially commemorated by this Memorial where every year takes place the Dawn Service during the Anzac Day celebrations on April 25.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: 1st austalian devision memorial, 268 Route d Albert, 80300 Pozieres France

The memorial, located Close to the ruin of the Gibraltar blockhouse, was taken from the Germans when the Australian 1st Division attacked, took, and held Pozières village between 23 and 26 July 1916. The Memorial commemorates the officers, non-commissioned officers, and men of the First Australian Division who fought in France and Belgium in 1916.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Memorial de Thiepval, Rue de L'Ancre, 80300 Thiepval France

Thiepval Memorial

Stop At: Lochnagar Crater, Route de la Grande Mine, 80300 Ovillers-la-Boisselle France

Lochnagar Crater

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions
  • Small group tour (maximum 16 participants)
  • English Speaking Driver/Guide
  • Transport by Air-Conditioned Minibus
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Guaranteed to skip the lines
  • Entry/Admission - Memorial de Thiepval
  • Entry/Admission - Lochnagar Crater

Exclusions
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks

Additional Info

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Be sure to arrive promptly for your tour.
  • The group will not wait if you are late and if you miss the tour due to a delay, you will not be entitled to a refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability

Departure Point

Departure Point

Le Duplex, 2 bis Av. Foch, 75116 Paris, France


Departure Time

06:50 AM


Return Details

Arc de Triomphe, Pl. Charles de Gaulle, 75008 Paris, France

Duration & Voucher Info

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

11 hours

Cancellation Policy

User's Reviews

Peter_F

12 Oct, 2023

Viller Bretanau and john monash centre.Very professional tour guide who looked after five in group.Great experience

Colin_C

12 Oct, 2023

A great day in the Somme. Our guide was very informative and did his best to show us all the important sites. Maybe we could have more time in some areas but then it would make the day even longer ….we saw all the important sites. A long day but worthwhile.

Dan_H

28 Sep, 2023

This was an exceptional one day tour. It was a small group of eight and all were Australian. I have a masters degree in military history, and was greatly impressed by the knowledge and enthusiasm of our French guide Regis, who spoke excellent English, was very engaging and had a great depth of learning about (and a genuine respect for) what Aussies did at the Somme, the hardships they endured and the battles they fought. We visited Villers-Bretonneux and the very moving cemetery there, and the excellent not to be missed Sir John Monash Centre. We visited Pozieres, passed Mouquet Farm, visited the Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundlanders’ memorial and the trenches at the front line that they moved off from into No Man’s Land on the dreadful first day of the Somme 1st July, 1916, when in 30 minutes the regiment was all but wiped out. We visited the Australian memorial at Mont St Quentin and the extraordinary Lochnagar mine crater, where British Army engineers had undermined a German strong point and exploded an enormous mine on the first day of the Somme, which failed however to prevent the Germans from inflicting terrible losses on the British when they advanced on the position. We finished our tour with a visit to the very interesting Great War Museum at Peronne. Throughout the trip, Regis was able to accurately describe what happened at each battle sight we attended, explaining the nature of the ground, and he answered our many questions. He had a good collection of photographs that depicted many aspects of what had happened at the places we visited. He spoke knowledgeably about war historian Charles Bean and the work of war artist Arthur Streeton. We also drove past the field where the Red Baron crashed and died after being shot from below by an Australian infantryman. The day was a very full one and we arrived back in Paris in time for dinner. If you only have one day to visit the Somme, this tour is excellent and if your guide is Regis, you will be in very good hands.

ELISEO_R

25 Aug, 2023

Excellent tour of the Somme Battlefields. Tour guide had in depth knowledge. For such a sad event it made our group proud to be Aussies. We would recommend this tour to everyone.

Rosanne_O

20 Jul, 2023

Visiting the Sir John Monash Centre and viewing the trenches were the highlights of the day. Small group with a guide who catered for both the Australians and Canadians in the group. Highly recommend.

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