WW1 Somme Battlefields and Amiens Private Day Trip from Paris

One private guide. One carefully built route. One day that will change how you see the 20th century. Explore the profound history of World War I , visit significant sites , walk through preserved trenches, and learn about the war's impact from an expert guide. The tour includes visits to Amiens Cathedral, the Australian National Memorial at Villers-Bretonneux, the Historial de la Grande Guerre museum in Péronne, the Thiepval Memorial, the Lochnagar Crater at La Boisselle, and the Newfoundland Memorial at Beaumont-Hamel. Can be personalised according to the clients' wishes. Private transportation with pick-up from your Paris hotel Please note The Historial de la Grande Guerre museum in Péronne is closed on Wednesdays between October and March. If your tour falls on a Wednesday during this period, your guide will replace this stop with an alternative visit in the area.

1. 1

   Amiens

   50 min

   Amiens Cathedral Begin the day in Amiens with a visit to the largest Gothic cathedral in France — the same landmark that soldiers on their way to the front saw as a symbol of the world they were fighting to protect. A perfect emotional and historical starting point before heading east toward the battlefields.

2. 2

   Australian National Memorial

   30 min

   Pay tribute to the Australian soldiers who traveled halfway across the world to fight on the Western Front. The John Monash Centre features world-class interactive exhibits and films that bring their stories to life. Climb the memorial tower for a sweeping view over the Somme valley.

3. 3

   Historial de la Grande Guerre

   2 hours

   Immerse yourself in the most comprehensive WWI museum in the region. Personal objects, uniforms, letters, maps, and immersive exhibitions present the war through British, French, and German perspectives. The Otto Dix collection and two documentary films make this a truly unmissable experience — the essential historical foundation for everything you will see on the battlefields ahead.

4. 4

   Stop 4

   30 min

   Stand before the largest Commonwealth war memorial in the world, dedicated to over 72,000 British and South African soldiers with no known grave. One of the most powerful and moving sites of the entire day.

5. 5

   Albert

   1 hour

   Take a well-deserved break in this small Somme town, which stood just behind the front lines during the war. Several local restaurants are available on the main square.

6. 6

   Lochnagar Crater

   40 min

   Witness one of the largest mine craters of the First World War, detonated on the opening morning of the Battle of the Somme on July 1, 1916. A visceral and unforgettable reminder of the scale of destruction.

7. 7

   Beaumont-Hamel

   40 min

   Walk through remarkably preserved trenches and the original no man's land at this extraordinary battlefield park. Canadian volunteer guides bring the stories of the Newfoundland Regiment to life in this deeply moving final stop on the Western Front.

8. 8

   Paris

   2 hours

   Begin the return journey to Paris, with time to reflect on an unforgettable day of remembrance.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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