Private Tour
WW1 Somme Battlefields - Private tour from Paris aboard a Van (2 pax)
Overview
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Visit to the WW1 Somme Battefields main sites from Paris (Including Lochnagar crater, Thiepval, the Newfoundland Memorial Park, Delville Wood and the South African National Memorial).
Travel with your own group of passengers (2 travellers) aboard a Private Air- conditioning Minivan.
See the huge landmine « Lochnagar Crater » in La Boisselle.
Walk along the last preserved WW1 original trenches at Beaumont Hamel Newfoundland Memorial Park.
Discover inside the Thiepval museum the gallery devoted to the "Battle of the Somme" opens onto a panoramic mural by illustrator Joe Sacco. it depicts the harrowing day of 1 July 1916, hour after hour. Reproduced onto 60 metres of back-lit glass, it provides a panoramic view of the battlefield, a graphic narrative of military operations.
Pay your respect to the fallen soldiers at the South African National Memorial located in the heart of "Delville Wood".
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 To Expect
Lochnagar Crater
Impressives sites such as the huge mine crater in « La Boisselle » detonated by the british tunneling companies in July 01th 1916. The Lochnagar Crater was created by a large mine placed beneath the German front lines on the first day of the Battle of the Somme, it was one of 19 mines that were placed beneath the German lines from the British section of the Somme front, to assist the infantry advance at the start of the battle. The British named the mine after ‘Lochnagar Street’, a British trench where the Tunnelling Companies of the Royal Engineers dug a shaft down about 90 feet deep into the chalk; then excavated some 300 yards towards the German lines to place 60,000 lbs (27 tons) of ammonal explosive in two large adjacent underground chambers 60 feet apart. Its aim was to destroy a formidable strongpoint called « Schwaben Höhe » in the German front line, south of the village of La Boisselle in the Somme département.
Ulster Memorial Tower & Thiepval Wood
The Ulster Memorial Tower stands on what was the German front line during the Battle of the Somme, July to November 1916. It was erected on the site of the Schwaben Redoubt, a strongly fortified position, which the Ulster Division eventually captured from the enemy. It is opposite Thiepval Wood from where the 36th (Ulster) Division made its historic charge on the 1st July 1916, and is in close proximity to the village of Thiepval.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Air-conditioned vehicle
Driver Guide
Admission to the Historial of the Great War Museum in Péronne
Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off in the following listed Paris districts only: 75008, 75007 and 75016
Lunch
Gratuities (optional)
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WW1 Somme Battlefields - Private tour from Paris aboard a Van (2 pax)
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Reviews
5 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The Somme in one excellent day!
Morgan S,,Nov 27, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a wonderful tour! Regis picked us up at our apartment in Paris and took us all over the Somme. He is very knowledgeable and explained both the big picture of what we were seeing along with enough detail for us to understand exactly what we were looking at and why it was important. As it was a private tour, we were able to see a lot in our single day and did not get tied down in a large group… our time was spent touring, asking questions and learning. We also had a great lunch at mid day that was just what we needed. Could not recommend him and this tour more! 5 stars!
Wonderful experience
JP H,,Oct 30, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00This trip was amazing! Regis is knowledgeable and knows everything about the Somme battlefields. He answered all my questions and we had a great time. It was amazing to see all the monuments, graveyards and museums. I would recommended it to anyone.
This was a truly wonderful tour of the Somme - highly recommended
Marge K,,Oct 20, 2021
- Review from Viator
5.00Many thanks to Regis for an outstanding tour of the Somme. We saw both sides of the battlefield, the English/French line and the German line so got a real feel for the distance the the men had to walk through the area called no-mans-land. Also saw probably the last German bunker still standing from WW1, the American and the German war cemeteries, and the most enormous crater caused by a shell ever seen in either WW1 or WW11. There was more including an art installation mural and throughout it all Regis offered information in a historically interesting and professional way. I strongly urge anyone interested in the history of the world wars to take this tour.
2 Outstanding Personalized WW1 Tours of my Grandfather’s Military Service
L3505NSmaryw,,Nov 11, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00November 11th is a day of remembrance in the US for all of our veterans but this day holds a very special meaning to everyone affected by WW1. In 1918, on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month the War to End All Wars was over. I had very little knowledge of the details other than my grandfather’s recently discovered military records from his service in Europe during WW1. Regis was able to use these few details to discover my grandfather’s exact battlefield locations and the significance of his unit’s contribution to the war effort. I was so enthralled by my 1st tour in November of 2019, that I booked another private tour with Regis in February 2020. Regis was able to expand on my knowledge of the war and of my grandfather’s role in the overall Allied effort. Now after a year has passed, I can reflect on this experience and humbly try to express my thanks to Regis for his extraordinary knowledge and interest in the history of his country and the Allies during WW1 and WW2. I hope to be able to return soon when the situation allows, and to explore more of the lessons of this important time. On this special day, I want to extend a special thanks to Regis for 2 incredible tours and for my deepened understanding of a grandfather’s legacy.
WW1 Battlefields Private Tour
L3505NSmaryw,,Jan 27, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I have been on tours all over the world, and this was by far the best tour I have ever taken. Regis gets 10 stars from me. I had recently received my grandfather’s WW1 military records and booked a couple tours to try to trace his steps. Regis reached out to me to determine just exactly what I wanted to see and from the information I had, built a private tour to the exact spot that my grandfather fought. We were able to pinpoint the area where his division camped and exactly where he fought to push through the Hindenburg Line. What an experience...I was able to stand on the ground where my grandfather fought in WW1. My grandfather survived the war but unfortunately died when my father was about 19 years old but my father kept his memory alive with stories of his life so that we are able to know him. Regis took me to all the sites where my grandfather was and with his detailed knowledge of WW1, painted a picture for me of my grandfather’s war experience. We also visited off the beaten track sites of bunkers and battlefields. He had planned additional areas to visit and let me pick the ones that were most meaningful to me. Since my grandfather’s US National Guard unit was assigned to the brilliant Australian commander General John Monash, Regis took me to the wonderful Monash Center. I highly recommend the Monash Center to anyone interested in WW1 in this area. Every point was carefully thought out and planned just for me. Regis is not only very knowledgeable about WW1 and WW2 history but is also a wonderful travel companion. He obviously loves the history of his beloved France but also loves showing it to others. I highly recommend Adrian Roads and Regis for any history or cultural tours in this area. I’m already looking for another opportunity to book with him and to enjoy another wonderful experience.
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