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WW1 Australians in the Somme -Villers Bretonneux, Le Hamel - Day trip from Paris HIGHTLIGHTS
4.8
16 Ratings
Paris
Embark on a day trip from Paris to the Somme in France’s Picardy region. Follow the footsteps of brave Australian soldiers who fought in WW1. Pay your respects at the Australian Memorial in Villers-Bretonneux and explore the Sir John Monash Centre. Don’t miss the impressive Lochnagar Crater and the fascinating war objects at the Historial of Peronne.
Duration:
13 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Australian National Memorial - The Australian National Memorial, Villers-Bretonneux is the main memorial to Australian military personnel killed on the Western Front during World War I. It is located on the Route Villiers-Bretonneux (D 23), in the Somme département, France. The memorial lists 10,773 names of soldiers of the Australian Imperial Force with no known grave who were killed between 1916, when Australian forces arrived in France and Belgium, and the end of the war. The location was chosen to commemorate the role played by Australian soldiers in the Second Battle of Villers-Bretonneux (24–27 April 1918).
Designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens, the memorial consists of a tower within the Villers-Bretonneux Military Cemetery, which also includes a Cross of Sacrifice. The tower is surrounded by walls and panels on which the names of the missing dead are listed. The main inscription is in both French and English, on either side of the entrance to the tower. The memorial and cemetery are maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
What's Included
- Admission to the Historial of the Great War in P�ronne
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Driver Guide
What's Not Included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Lunch
Additional Information
FEATURES
Embark on a day-long journey from Paris to the Somme, situated in the Picardy region of France.
Trace the path of the courageous Australian soldiers who battled in the Somme during the First World War.
Visit the graves and offer your tribute to the missing Australian servicemen at the Australian Memorial in Villers-Bretonneux.
Explore the ‘Sir John Monash Centre’ located in Villers-Bretonneux.
Witness the massive landmine, the ‘Lochnagar Crater’.
Examine numerous wartime artefacts gathered and exhibited at the Historial of Peronne.
Location
Lido 2 Paris
Avenue des Champs-Élysées
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(16 Ratings)
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Nick
Jul 3, 2024
Life highlight experience. - Life highlight experience.Our day spent with Regis was more than we ever expected.His encyclopaedic knowledge of every aspect of the Somme battles was extraordinary and he seemed very proud of the Australian bravery and sacrifice and it was as expected,a moving and proud experience.Dont look any further,just book Regis and enjoy a great day.Thank you Regis,we will be back.
Nick and Kristin Mcintyre.
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Katms8512mc
Jun 29, 2024
Great tour, great guide who is passionate and knowledgeable - Régis is an incredibly knowledgeable guide who planned out our day perfectly. He taught us all so much more about the areas we were walking on and left us with a thirst to learn more. Thank Régis
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M_tall_m
Jun 17, 2024
A very moving experience - What an amazing place! It commands a spectacular view and pays homage to the fallen diggers. The interactive experience in the John Monash Centre was very moving. The cafe was quite good.
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Trooly
Apr 11, 2024
Australians in the Somme - We booked a private tour for our family of 4. Regis is a very gracious, knowledgeable and personable host. We learnt so much and felt so welcomed to learn about our shared history. We packed a lot into the day but at the same time never felt rushed. We were conveniently picked up and dropped back to our hotel in Paris in a very comfortable van. Regis is a very safe driver. He also took wonderful photo's for us to treasure. I would definitely recommend this tour company to my friends.
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Sandratv9605kz
Jan 17, 2024
Full day trip of Somme and Villers Bretonneux - Service and knowledge of Adrian was very very good. The ease of the pick and drop off was great and the vehicle was also really great.
The history laid against the landscape was surreal, and this coupled with Adrian's knowledge and guidance made for a really great day. It was a long day, but a very full and enjoyable day!!
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Deathtakesaholiday
Dec 19, 2023
Profound Experience - We had a great day out it was a real opportunity to understand Australian war history on the Somme and get a realistic perspective and life endured by the Aussie Diggers. Regis our guide was very knowledgeable and I would recommend this tour to all Australians interested in our war history
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Mark
Jun 16, 2023
An amazing tour of the Somme Valley - Thank you for the day spent in the Somme Region. We were amazed by its beauty and its sad past.
You set the scene and aroused our imagination of the battles lost and won and the price paid for the freedoms we enjoy today.
Walking through the gravestones and reading the epitaphs left tears in our eyes. Viewing the trenches brought us closer to the horrors of war.
The consoling factor was the vibrancy of the small towns today and the joy on the faces of those leaving the baptism ceremony in Albert, signifying new life.
We thoroughly enjoyed your company and that of Carmel and Greg. Thank you for sharing your knowledge of this time in history with us. We are always hopeful that the ‘powers that be‘ learn from these terrible events.
We will cherish these photographs and gladly spread the word of Adrian Roads back home in Australia.
We wish you every success with your company in the future.
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Keithfamily
Jun 2, 2023
Must do for Australian’s the information give by Regis is better than any lesson at school - My husband and I had the most amazing time Regis taught us more about WW1 than we ever learnt at school this tour makes you think and it amazes you and the respect shown by Regis and the people of France to the Aussie soldiers gives you goosebumps. This is a must do tour you will not be disappointed. Thank you Regis and Adrian Roads Thank you
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Glen_w
Jan 28, 2023
Excellent tour and guide !! - Excellent and informative tour. Regis was a very knowledgeable guide and I would recommend this tour to anyone wanting a great and informative tour of the Australian war effort in WW1.
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Meander44035888090
Sep 22, 2023
Had no contact details of the tour, couldn’t find the place correctly - After I could only book for 2 people minimum, I had a timing matter that could have been resolved easily if I had contact details that actually worked. No one ever answers the phone or emails so yeah it basically ruined my trip to France. I honestly wish I never came here in the first place.
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