Somme-slagmarker fra Paris med australsk mindesmærke og Amiens-katedralen
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Tag en uforglemmelig dagstur fra Paris til Somme slagmarkerne, hvor de blodigste strider i første verdenskrig blev kæmpet. Guiden vil hjælpe dig med at lære om den store krig og kampene i skyttegravene, mens du går på Somme's stadig skarpe slagmarker. Du vil forundre det store Lochnagar-minekrater, gå i skyttegravene i Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundlands Memorial, besøge New John Monash Center og betale dine hilsner til de faldne soldater i Pozieres ved Windmill, den australske nationalmindesplads i Villers -Bretonneux, og på Thiepval Memorial til den manglende. Du vil også beundre skønheden i det 13. århundredes katedral i Amiens, den største katedral i Frankrig. Den maksimale gruppestørrelse er 8 personer.
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Thiepval Memorial of the Missing har navnene på mere end 72.000 Det Forenede Kongerige og sydafrikanske mænd, der døde og ikke har nogen kendt grav.
Lochnagar krater blev sprængt i eksistensen den 1. juli 1916, den første dag i Somme-slaget. Den er 30 m dyb og 100 m bred!
Newfoundland-mindesmærket ved Beaumont-Hamel er det største Somme-slagmarksted, der er blevet bevaret. Du kan stadig se og gå i skyttegravene.
Pozieres-mindesmærket.
Dette mindesmærke mindes 10.738 australske servicemænd uden kendt grav, der døde på den vestlige front. Anzac-dagen fejrer finder sted ved mindesmærket hver 25. april.
Du vil udforske det fascinerende Sir John Monash Center. Der videoudtal og interaktive skærme hjælper dig med at blive nedsænket i de personlige historier om, hvordan andre modige mænd levede gennem vanskeligheder og rædsel fra den store krigs første hånd.
Du har cirka en times fritid til at spise frokost på "Le Tommy". Denne restaurant ejes og drives af en mand ved navn Dominique, som er en lokal legende for sin stærke karakter og hans lidenskab for Somme's historie under WWI. Han serverer gode, klassiske måltider til meget rimelige priser og lader dig udforske hans private samling af artefakter fra slaget ved Somme. Frokostpris er ikke inkluderet.
Afslut dagen med et besøg i det 13. århundrede Amiens katedral, Frankrigs største katedral.
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Great to see some interesting sights but a bit disappointed with lack of war history in that region on the drive and although the French guide was a lovely guy he was very hard to understand.
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed discovering the Somme region and its important sites. We’re sorry to hear that the historical commentary and guide’s explanations did not fully meet your expectations. We appreciate your comments and will use them to continue improving the experience for our guests. - Alice
Increadibly moving. Made me even more proud to be an Australian than I already feel An exceptional leader and a lovely small group.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that the tour was such a moving experience for you. It means a lot to know you enjoyed the day and appreciated both your guide and the small-group atmosphere. We hope to welcome you again on another tour! Kind reagrds, - Alice
Our(my husband and I) tour of the Somme, Thiepval and the Australian Memorial and Monash centre was extremely well organised-meeting point was clearly flagged in the cofirmation emsil, pick-up was smooth and Frankie our tour guide was really excellent-knowldgeable, friendly with a nice, low key delivery, and he let the impact of where we were and what happened there during 1914-18 speak for itself. I would highly recommend this tour with this company to anyone.
My husband and I did the Somme battlefields tour with Chris on Sunday 21/6/26. We were the only ones on the tour so we had our guide all to ourselves. Chris had a HUGE wealth of knowledge and you could tell he was passionate about WWI history and history in general. The air conditioned mini-van was great and the pick up point was easy to get to. We visited quite a lot of sites and I really liked the John Monash Centre. I also liked getting out of Paris and seeing the beautiful countryside in the Somme area. This tour is very much geared towards Australians which was great for us. I had a special interest as my grandfather fought on the Western Front when he was only sixteen years old. We had lunch at a lovely restaurant in Albert recommended by Chris - the food and service was great and we enjoyed our conversation over lunch with Chris. This tour is totally worth it for anyone who has an interest in WWI, Western Front battles and the Anzacs. Thanks Chris for a great day !! Greg & Cheryl Australia
It was amazing. Our tour guide, Victor, was outstanding. He was extremely knowledgeable, professional, thoughtful and fun! We learned so much and the connections to oir Australian troops.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We’re so glad you enjoyed the tour and that Victor made it such a memorable, informative experience, especially with the powerful connections to Australian troops. Regards, - Alice
Our guide had lots of information for us. The van was very clean and comfortable and he was a safe driver. We visited all the sites and had plenty of time at each one. It was a very wonderful experience.
The Somme battlefields tour provides an excellent background of the start of WW I and the early trench warfare in NW France before the Americans entered the war. It includes war cemeteries, an excellent Australian war museum, and a visit to Amiens Cathedral.
Thank you for your review! We're glad you found the tour informative and enjoyed the Somme battlefields, memorials, and Amiens Cathedral. We appreciate your recommendation! - Alice
Clement was our guide. He shared a vast amount of information with us as we moved from one site to another to see old trenches, memorials, and other important and fascinating sites that brought the hardships, horror, and gallantry of those soldiers to life. A day well spent whose memories will last.
The tour was very emotional and yet so rewarding. Being in the fields where so many young men lost their paid the ultimate sacrifice was such an honour. I would like to mention our guide Etienne, he was so knowledgeable, informative and such a delightful young man. A credit to Blue Fox Travel. Thank you for making our day so memorable. We recommend this tour as a very informative and emotional day yet very rewarding day.
Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review. We’re truly glad to hear you found the Somme tour so meaningful and memorable, and that Etienne made such a positive impression with his knowledge and care. Kind regards, - Alice
It is mainly catered towards Australian visitors as the focus was on Sir John Monash and the Australian effort. For somebody who is relatively new to the First World War, I was hoping it would be more general around WWI and that the guide would know more about the battle itself and not just little bits and facts about what happened here and there.
Thank you for your feedback. Please note that the Somme Battlefields from Paris tour is specifically focused on the Battle of the Somme and the events that took place there, which is why the guide concentrates on this particular battle and the Australian involvement. We also offer other war tours, such as our Normandy D-Day tours (USA or Canada focus), which provide a broader historical overview, while still highlighting the role and impact of American or Canadian soldiers during the war. Kind regards, - Alice
