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WW1 Somme Battlefield - Thiepval, Beaumont Hamel - Day trip from Paris (3/7 pax)
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WW1 Somme Battlefield - Thiepval, Beaumont Hamel - Day trip from Paris (3/7 pax)

By ADRIAN ROADS
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Ages 7-80, max of 8 per group
Duration: 12–13 hours
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English, French
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  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Driver Guide
  • Admission to the Historial of the Somme 1916 Museum in Albert
  • Admission to the Thiepval Museum in Thiepval
  • Entry/Admission - Historial de la Grande Guerre - Musée de Thiepval
What's not included
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities (optional)


Start:
  • Lido 2 Paris, 116 Av. des Champs-Élysées, 75008 Paris, France
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 142334P7

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Most travellers can participate
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travellers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 142334P7

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    • K8993OQericc
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      A Tremendous Tour With the Right Balance and Opportunity for Discovery
      This was a tremendous tour of Verdun and the Meuse-Argonne battlefield of the American offensive in 1918. My wife and I were on a private tour with Regis - it began when he picked us up on time, early in the morning in Paris. We were dropped off in the evening back at our Paris hotel after a day filled with great experiences. We visited the village of Verdun and the Voie Sacree, among other sites. Regis also took us on a tour of the excellent museum at Verdun but gave us time to tour other areas of this extensive museum on our own, followed with lunch in the museum cafeteria. We moved on to the solemn Douaumont Ossuary (Memorial Cemetery) and Fort Douaumont, which were worth the trip just by themselves. Then on to the Meuse battlefield and visits to the Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery and the Montfaucon American Monument. We visited the town where Harry Truman and George Patton fought and then an off-the-beaten area of the Argonne Forest where Regis' great grandfather had been wounded in 1915 and where the trenches were still in very good shape from over 100 years ago. Spending time deep in the Argonne was very special for us. My wife, who was not familiar with WW1 history, enjoyed the tour as much as I did. His English is excellent and he provided bits of interesting history from other eras for the areas we toured. The countryside is spectacularly beautiful in that part of France which further enhanced the tour. One final note: Regis did not hover over us - he knew how to balance being a guide, historian, and photographer with how to point us in the right direction to explore and learn on our own. He has a good sense of humor, too. We are interested in a tour of the Somme in the future and we will definitely choose Adrian Roads if we make the trip.
      Written 31 October 2024
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      I took the Meuse Argonne VIP trip with Régis. An ancestor fought and died during the offensive and is buried in the Meuse Argonne American Cemetery. Régis is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic, and tailored the well-planned, full-day itinerary to meet my interests. He continued to provide valuable follow-up information after the trip. There’s no way I could have done this on my own. I highly recommend Adrien Roads for your French battlefield visit.
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      Life highlight experience.
      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.
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      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
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      Huge disappointment
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      Amazing, heartfelt and all round best day in Paris!!
      Tour: WWI Australians in the Somme battlefields 916-1918 Tour I did this tour with my mum and dad, and all the 3 of us can say is this is a must do. The tour is one of the most amazing days we have on our 7 week Europe trip. I can't remember his name (very sorry) but his passion and love of history came through at every minute of the tour. If you find yourself in Paris add this tour into your travels you will not be disappointed!!!!
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      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.
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    Patrick W
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    Oct 2022
    I did a combined Somme/Verdun/Meuse Argonne tour with Regis over the course of two days. Leading up to this trip Regis was very responsive with questions and details and arrive early for our pick up time. The van was comfortable and clean. Spending time with Regis you can really feel his passion for history, whether it be WW1 or WW2, and his knowledge of the battles is all encompassing. He is able to explain the overall big picture of the battles that were being fought, but also adds personal touches so that you remember these were individuals fighting in many times horrific conditions. His agenda blends a nice combination of battlefield sites, memorials, and museums. Being an American he even brought me to the Meuse Argonne cemetery and pointed out individual crosses of some of the US heroes who had fallen during that offensive. Telling me their stories and showing me pictures. Overall I had always wanted to visit the battlefields on the Somme and Verdun. Thanks to Regis I now have a higher understanding and appreciation for those who fought on those grounds. If I am lucky enough to do another tour in the future I will 100% be reaching out to Regis to schedule the tour.
    Written 8 November 2022
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    David N
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Oct 2019
    As a Newfoundlander, I found it emotional to visit the battlefield where so many of our young men died on July 1, 1916 at Beaumont Hamel. Regis, our guide, was excellent. He was v
    ery personable, well informed and patient as we asked questions and took our time viewing the area.

    I would highly recommend it to anyone interested in Newfoundland's history. I found that there was still a lot I did not know about this wartime debacle and Regis was very knowledgeable in all of the aspects of the battle.
    Written 23 October 2019
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    Donna C
    Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Oct 2019 • Couples
    Excellent tour. Guide was Regis Piteux of Adrian Roads tours. He was very prompt, even early. His knowledge of the battle and the area was extensive and insightful. He was very attentive to our needs. He took us to an excellent restaurant in Perrone. We highly recommend him and his company.
    Written 16 October 2019
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    Laurie P
    Arlington Heights, IL49 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Mar 2024 • Family
    Regis was a terrific guide, very knowledgeable and personable. He offered interesting insights into the Battles of the Somme beyond what we had read before coming. Highly recommended!!
    Written 30 March 2024
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