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Things to do hosted by Terres de Mémoire

11 hours (approx.)

Up to 7 travelers

Pickup offered

Mobile ticket

Offered in English

About

This tour covers the sites where the Australians fought in the Somme in WW1: from the 1916 battle of Pozieres to Villers-Bretonneux where the Germans were halted in 1918. A great immersion into Austra...
  • Private transportation
  • Driver / Guide WW1 expert
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Access to all the sites and museum fees
  • What's not included

  • Lunch
  • Snacks

    Pickup point

    Multiple pickup locations offered. During checkout you will be able to select from the list.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Itinerary

    This is a typical itinerary for this product

    Stop atLochnagar Crater

    The "Lochnagar" mine crater, a huge underground mine was blown up there on July 1st 1916

    30 minutes (approx.)No admission tickets required

    Stop at1st austalian devision memorial

    The site of the "Gibraltar" bunker, the Windmill and Mouquet farm where so many Australians lost their lives.

    30 minutes (approx.)No admission tickets required

    Stop atMemorial de Thiepval

    The Thiepval memorial to the missing of the Somme

    30 minutes (approx.)No admission tickets required

    Stop atMemorial Terre-neuvien De Beaumont-hamel

    The preserved battlefield with its original trenches from the 1916 battle of the Somme

    1 hour (approx.)No admission tickets required

    Stop atAlbert

    Stop for lunch in Albert with its famous basilica.

    50 minutes (approx.)No admission tickets required

    Stop atAustralian National Memorial

    The Australian War Memorial at Villers-Bretonneux to commemorate the 11.000 australians missing in France in World War One. The largest Australian memorial in Europe.

    40 minutes (approx.)No admission tickets required

    Stop atSir John Monash Centre

    Discover the new Sir John Monash centre and its immersive room, a great experience of the Australians on the Western Front.

    45 minutes (approx.)No admission tickets required

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

Cancellation Policy

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

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nicm688, Dec 2024

We had a fabulous day with Sylvestre on the Somme tour. We were picked up punctually and explored all the major Australian monuments and cemeteries in the area of the Somme. The day was fascinating and Sylvestre was full of local and Australia knowledge. We saw several cemeteries, monuments and finished at the impressive John Monash Museum. His van was very comfortable and he picked a lovely local cafe for lunch. I would highly recommend this trip for anyone interested in WW1 history.

War should not be glorified only the sacrifice made by so many.

Charles_W, Dec 2024

We were very impressed with our tour of the Battlefields, Sylvestre was an excellent guide with a vast knowledge of the contribution that the Australians made to the war in the Somme.

We had no idea that the size of where they fought was so small.

It was an Honour to visit this place and see the sacrifice that was made.

A great day in the battlefields.

AusyAlan, Dec 2024

The whole trip was very memorable and we particularly enjoyed the Victoria School. Sylvester was excellent and provided us with a wonderful experience.

A must do for all Australians.

Z1249BVmarkm, Dec 2024

Our trip to the Somme to visit the battlefields where the Australians fought was a truly humbling experience and one that I would recommend all Australians to do in their lifetime. You will never forget. Our tour guide Slyvestre was extremely knowledgeable on the conflicts and history. We were truly humbled by this experience and thank Slyvestre for his company.

In closing, the Sir John Monash museum at Villers-Bretonneux is a must see.

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Vacation08019755447, Dec 2024

What an amazing tour. Sylvester, our guide, was fantastic. No crowds, no time pressure and so accommodating. Even went out of his way to take us to a family member's grave at Dernancour cemetery. Had lunch at a lovely little Cafe with gluten free options. Great tour and would recommend it to any Aussie touring Paris.

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