From Paris: WWI Battlefields and Memorials in Normandy Full Day English Guided Tour at Le Royal Opera - Cafe Bar

From Paris: WWI Battlefields and Memorials in Normandy Full Day Guided Tour

This full-day guided tour takes you from Paris to the Somme battlefields in Normandy, where a World War I historian brings the Western Front to life through personal stories and expert commentary. Travel in a small group of maximum eight people in an air-conditioned minivan, ensuring intimate discussions and personalised attention throughout your day exploring these significant WWI sites.

Your journey covers key battlefields and memorials including the Lochnagar Mine Crater, Thiepval Memorial, and Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial with its preserved trench lines. You'll visit the Red Baron's crash site, explore underground galleries at the Somme 1916 Museum in Albert, and pay respects at the Australian National Memorial at Villers-Bretonneux. The tour concludes with a reflective stop at the magnificent Amiens Cathedral before returning to Paris.

What is Included

• Round-trip transportation from Paris in air-conditioned minivan
• English-speaking World War I historian guide
• Entrance to the Somme 1916 Museum
• Access to all battlefield sites and memorials
• Small group tour with maximum 8 participants
• Visit to Sir John Monash Centre with multimedia displays

Good to Know

This full-day tour operates with small groups of maximum eight people for a personal experience. The tour is conducted entirely in English by a specialist WWI historian guide. Due to uneven terrain at battlefield and memorial sites, wheelchair access is not possible.

Lunch is not included but there's a one-hour lunch stop at a local restaurant, or you can bring your own food. The tour involves walking on uneven ground at various memorial sites, so comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

For those interested in exploring more of France's rich history, consider the Versailles Palace and Gardens guided tour to discover royal French heritage. If you're planning to stay longer in the region, the Mont Saint Michel day trip from Paris offers another fascinating glimpse into French history and architecture.