Private Tour of the WW1 Somme Battlefields from ARRAS

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About the Activity

This tour covers the major sites of the Battles of the Somme in 1916 and 1918, it's an easy day trip coming from PARIS for the day (1h by train). Our tours start and finish just outside the ARRAS train station. we will cover the sites of the major 1916 battle: the impressive "Lochnagar" mine crater, Pozieres, the Thiepval memorial to the missing and the preserved battlefields of Beaumont-Hamel. After a lunch stop at Albert and a visit to the Somme 1916 underground museum we will head to the 1918 battlefields: Villers-Bretonneux Australian memorial and the new John Monash centre (if open on that day) and the sites of the famous August 1918 allied counter-offensive. After this moving day we will drive back to ARRAS.

8 hours

Private Tour

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Mobile ticket

Availability and Prices

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

Travel Date

Travelers

Adult : 2

Inclusions & Exclusions

Transportation amenities : Private transportation. Private transportation

Private Guide WW1 expert

Access to all the sites and museum fees

Food and drink : Lunch. Lunch

Food and drink : Snacks. Snacks

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Locations in the itinerary

Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial

Rue de l'Eglise, Beaumont-Hamel, France, 80300The preserved battlefield with its original trenches from the 1916 battle of the Somme1 hour • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Memorial de Thiepval

Rue de L'Ancre, , Thiepval, France, 80300The Thiepval memorial to the missing of the Somme30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Lochnagar Crater

Route de la Grande Mine, Ovillers-la-Boisselle, France, 80300The "Lochnagar" mine crater, a huge underground mine was blown up there on July 1st 191630 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

1st austalian devision memorial

268 Route d Albert, Pozieres, France, 80300The site of the "Gibraltar" bunker20 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Musee Somme 1916

Rue Anicet Godin, Albert, France, 80300The 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.1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location

Proyart

Proyart, FranceThe German cemetery at Proyart where 4.600 german soldiers rest in peace.30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Sir John Monash Centre

Route de Villers Bretonneux, Memorial National Australien, Fouilloy, France, 80800Discover the new Sir John Monash centre and its immersive room45 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

The Australian War Memorial at Villers-Bretonneux to commemorate the 11.000 australians missing in France in World War One. 30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Meeting and Pickup

Starting point

Meet our guide opposite the ARRAS train station, he will be waiting for you at our minibus with a sign « Battlefield Guided Tours ». A hotel pick-up is also possible on demand View Location

End point

Meet our guide opposite the ARRAS train station, he will be waiting for you at our minibus with a sign « Battlefield Guided Tours ». A hotel pick-up is also possible on demand View Location

Pickup details

Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point

Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.

Additional Information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Language And Guide

Tour Guide Available In

English
French

Ticket Details

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
One per booking

Ticket Redemption

No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticket

Cancellation & Refunds

Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Europe/Paris time to receive 100% refund.

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Operated by Terres de MémoireCreated on 15 Oct 2019Created on 12 Aug 2024

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