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Paris Private Day Trip: WWI Belleau Wood & Great War Museum in Meaux
4.7
26 Ratings
Belleau
Immerse yourself in World War I history with a private day trip from Paris to Belleau Wood and the Great War Museum in Meaux. Explore trenches, pay respects at the American Cemetery, and discover the tragic scope of WWI.
Immerse yourself in World War I history with a private day trip from Paris to Belleau Wood and the Great War Museum in Meaux. Explore trenches, pay respects at the American Cemetery, and discover the tragic scope of WWI.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Belleau - You’ll be picked up by your guide at your central Paris Hotel in the morning and get taken on a 1.5-hour drive north to Belleau, a village in France’s Picardy area that, together with Marne, made up one of the major (and now most famous) parts of the western front during World War I. Many important battles took place in this region,…
- Belleau - You’ll be picked up by your guide at your central Paris Hotel in the morning and get taken on a 1.5-hour drive north to Belleau, a village in France’s Picardy area that, together with Marne, made up one of the major (and now most famous) parts of the western front during World War I. Many important battles took place in this region, including the First Battle of the Marne and the Second Battle of the Marne, which developed into a significant Allied victory.
What's Included
- Tour with a professional guide
- Enjoy a private and personalized experience
- Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Tour with a professional guide
- Enjoy a private and personalized experience
- Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Embark on a day journey from Paris to the Picardy region in France, and be submerged in the history of World War I. Explore Aisne and Marne, two vital sectors of the western front where the Americans faced some of their deadliest battles. Witness trenches and other historical battle marks at Belleau Wood, and honor the fallen at the Aisne-Marne American…
Embark on a day journey from Paris to the Picardy region in France, and be submerged in the history of World War I. Explore Aisne and Marne, two vital sectors of the western front where the Americans faced some of their deadliest battles. Witness trenches and other historical battle marks at Belleau Wood, and honor the fallen at the Aisne-Marne American Cemetery. Continue to close-by Meaux to visit the Museum of the Great War, a touching tribute to the vastness and horror of WWI.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities.
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- The duration is approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
Location
Belleau
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(26 Ratings)
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Astrid_c
Sep 7, 2019
WWI Belleau wood Battlefield and History - Our driver and guide, Regis Piteux, was extremely knowlegeable as well as personable. He went over and above our expectations.
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Shdrf
Jul 31, 2019
World War I sites - Our tour leader was Max and he was very interesting. It was a very relaxed day as we visited war sites, cemeteries and museums with United States relevance. Max made the battle fields come alive with his vast knowledge of history. I highly recommend this tour if you can have the expert knowledge of Max.
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John
Jul 28, 2019
Belleau Woods Battlefield - Regis Piteux was my guide for a tour of the Belleau Woods Battlefield, Aisne-Marne American Cemetery and the monuments in the area. Regis was extremely knowledgable about all facets of the battles in this World War 1 area. I spent 11 fascinating hours with Regis who also is the owner/operator of Adrian Roads tour company. This was a super tour at a great price. If you are going to Belleau Woods, go with Adrian Roads and Regis Piteux.
My goal was to visit the cemetery where my uncle was buried being a casualty of the first world war. Regis had me meet the superintendent of the cemetry and he was able to provide me with a lot of information about my uncle's action during the battle. How do you put a price on that. I even got to meet a farmer who's wife's great grandfather sold Belleau Wods to the French government. You will not be disappointed with this tour.
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Wander42866
Jun 26, 2019
Excellent Tour - Nicola was an absolutely amazing guide. She was so knowledgeable and friendly. She gave us great information and history and offered suggestions for stops that we hadn’t been aware of. She also recommended a spot for lunch that was fantasic food, (my husband is still trying to find a Croque Madame he likes as much). This is a nice/quiet/peaceful tour. It has great information and museums, under appreciated areas and just an overall great day to be spent in the area. If you appreciate history, I recommend this one.
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Herseymason
Oct 6, 2018
Nicola was very knowledgeable and a... - <p>Nicola was very knowledgeable and a wonderful tour guide. She gave us in-depth knowledge of the areas we visited and provided great insight. We had lunch a wonderful spot that didn't have many tourists. We enjoyed our day very much and it was the highlight of our time in Paris. thank you!</p>
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Roberts
Aug 9, 2018
On August 1, 2018 my sister and I... - <p>On August 1, 2018 my sister and I booked a tour of the 2nd Marne World War I battlefields with Nicola. Our goal was to follow in our grandfather's footsteps, an American soldier with the U.S. 4th Division, who was wounded twice during the 2nd Battle of the Marne. This was a private centennial tour and I cannot say enough good things about our tour guide Nicola. She was friendly and very knowledgeable about the military affairs of the First World War. She provided background and explained the causes of the conflict on the drive east from Paris. We visited Belleau Wood and walked through the lines of the U.S. Marines, paid our respects at a small British cemetery and the Aisne-Marne American Cemetery, grabbed a quick lunch at Chateau Thierry, and stopped at several war memorials and monuments. Nicola was well versed in the interpretations and answered all our questions. What was most important to us was to locate the positions where our grandfather fought and was wounded. Nicola was very flexible and joined our quest to go off the beaten track a bit and we were successful in finding the two areas where he was wounded. This meant so much to us. We finished the tour at the Museum of the Great War in Meaux. It was a very full and emotionally satisfying day and we have Nicola to thank. We give her our highest recommendation.</p>
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Pat
Feb 25, 2018
We took this tour in June of 2017. It... - <p>We took this tour in June of 2017. It was EXTRAORDINARY. The tour guide was spectacular, gave us a real sense of what it was like on the battlefields. He was a great conversationalist--we loved out time with him--so much so that we have currently reached out to Viator to see if we can book another tour with him, specifically, for 2018. Although, I must say, we are not getting much assistance with this....</p>
<p>Highly, highly recommend! If you truly want to experience the battlefields of the War to End All Wars, a private tour is a must.</p>
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Grunt3381
Jan 8, 2018
We were apprehensive to pay private but... - <p>We were apprehensive to pay private but must say we made the right and most rewarding choice1.This is a trip from the heart! my husband is a retired Marine it meant a lot to us. Our outstanding guide Nicolete was amazing and time was well worth it. He got the key, drank from the fountain, visited the Church, walk thru the Battlefield, and pay respect. History is beyond words, the trip itself is comfortable and the guide well knowledgeable. we got pickup at West Western Hotel and drop at the museum where we had an amazing time at the Museum of the Great War. Both my son and husband was a dream come true.. I will highly recommend it!</p>
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Giacomotozzo
Feb 9, 2020
Belleau Wood - not to be missed - Belleau Wood was a main destination of our 2019 Champagne Battlefields Tour. Tough the present (peacetime) conditions are a far cry from the ordeal it must have been way back in 1917, a walk through Belleau Wood still gives you a good impression of the difficulties encountered by the Marines in taking the hill and the wood.
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Y9621eebilly
Aug 17, 2019
Short trip - Did think there would be more to see ,mostly walking in woods and trying to work out what happened where ok if you are in the area but not worth traveling a long way
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