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

Overview

Available languages

English

French

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HIGHTLIGHTS

Day trip from Paris to the Somme in France’s Picardy region.

Follow the footsteps of the braves australians soldiers who fought in the Somme in WW1.

Walk along the graves and pay your respect in front of the wall of the missing australians soldiers at the Australian Memorial in Villers-Bretonneux

Discover the "Sir John Monash Centre" in Villers-Bretonneux

See the huge landmine « Lochnagar Crater »

Browse thousands of war-objects collected and displayed at the Historial of Peronne

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Admission to the Historial of the Great War in Péronne

Air-conditioned vehicle

Driver Guide

Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Lunch

What To Expect

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.

40 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Australian Corps Memorial

This commemorates and interprets the battle of Le Hamel which took place on 4 July 1918, when, with the support of the Americans, General Monash launched a hugely victorious attack by combining for the first time infantry, artillery, air forces and tanks, thus heralding the tactics of modern warfare. This memorial park was created in the village of Le Hamel by the Australian state and inaugurated on 7 August 1998. The site’s panoramic displays and explanatory panels help visitors to understand the strategic challenge which it represented during the battle. Several trenches have been preserved.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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

Reviews

4.82

22 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great tour & tour guide,...
Diane B,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great tour & tour guide, would highly recommend. Australian war memorial was so interesting. Loved the trenches.
Memorable family experience with an extraordinary guide!!
Geoff and Sally S,
Jul 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A memorable day spent visiting a number of the significant WW1 battlefields and war memorials. We would highly recommend the tour and our tour guide,Regis, who made it all so much more moving with his detailed knowledge of the area and the historical significance of each site.
Amazing experience with...
Paul K,
May 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Amazing experience with Regis today, highly recommended for a personal day experience. And very knowledgeable your guide.
Fantastic tour
Joanne M,
Feb 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was the best tour we have ever done. Enjoyed by us all including teenagers - 16 and 18. The right mix of everything.
Fantastic Tour Of The Somme
Craig C,
Jan 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
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.
Australian WW1 Somme tour
Hamish W,
Jan 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
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
Life highlight experience.
Nick M,
Jul 3, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
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.
Great tour, great guide who is passionate and knowledgeable
katmS8512MC,
Jun 29, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
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
A very moving experience
m tall m,
Jun 17, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
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.
Australians in the Somme
Trooly,
Apr 11, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
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.