WW1 Australians in the Somme -Villers Bretonneux, Le Hamel - Day trip from Paris HIGHTLIGHTS

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: 24 hours
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…
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…

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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Joanne_m
Feb 6, 2025
Fantastic tour - This was the best tour we have ever done. Enjoyed by us all including teenagers - 16 and 18. The right mix of everything.
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Craig_c
Jan 6, 2025
Fantastic Tour Of The Somme - This is a fantastic tour of The Somme. Our guide Regis shared a wealth of knowledge about the war in the villages and battlefields. To see where the soldiers were and conditions they faced is hard to describe. We also went to sites that are overlooked on other tours. I highly recommend this tour.
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Hamish
Jan 5, 2025
Australian WW1 Somme tour - Regis did an excellent job of explaining the history and context of the various sites we visited. The tour was well paced and informative and well suited for our teenage children
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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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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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