Explore the historic battlefields of the Somme in WW1 on a private tour from Arras. Visit major sites, including Lochnagar mine crater, Thiepval memorial, and Villers-Bretonneux Australian memorial.
- 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.
- Proyart - 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
- Australian National Memorial - The Australian War Memorial at Villers-Bretonneux to commemorate the 11.000 australians missing in France in World War One.
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- Private transportation
- Expert private guide specialized in WW1
- Inclusive of all site and museum entry fees
- Lunch
- Snacks
This excursion takes you through the primary locations of the Somme Battles in 1916 and 1918, making it a comfortable day trip from PARIS (just an hour train ride). We initiate and conclude our tours adjacent to the ARRAS train station.
We will explore the key 1916 battle areas: such as the awe-inspiring ‘Lochnagar’ mine pit, Pozieres, the Thiepval missing memorial, and the conserved battlefields of Beaumont-Hamel. Following a lunch halt at Albert along with a tour of the 1916 Somme underground museum, we will proceed to the 1918 battle locations: the Villers-Bretonneux Australian tribute and if open on the day, the new John Monash centre, including the spots of the renown August 1918 allied counter-attack. After this poignant day, we will return to ARRAS.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.