Top 20 Experiences in Picardy

Musee Somme 1916 Admission Ticket

Welcome to the Museum Somme 1916. Located at the heart of the Battles of the Somme (1914-1918), in a tunnel which was converted into an air-raid shelter in 1938, the Somme Trench Museum recreates the life of soldiers in the trenches of the July 1916 offensive, where the allies attacked the positions held by the Germans.

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$8.06

Full day Private Australian Battlefields Tour

This “One day Australian Tour” is absolutely brilliant! It covers most of the Australian sites in the Somme and also gets you into places that not everybody will take you to! You will learn about the different battles Australians got involved in, walk in trenches and also learn about French politics and culture whilst discovering the area.

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Private tour

$451.61

WW1 Somme Battlfields

Our guide, Michael Smith, has lived and worked on The Somme since 1991 The is a comprehensive circuit of the Somme battlefields of 1916 The itinerary can be tailored to reflect your nationality If you have ancestors who fell during these battles, the cemetery and/or monument will be included. Our circuit takes us through beautiful countryside Other attractions can be added in the region: steam heritage railway, Amiens cathedral (the largest in France), windmills, a micro brewery.

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Private tour

$258.06

Australian private Somme tour including Sir John Monash Centre

Following the footsteps of the Australians on the Somme with a local experienced guide. We conduct battlefield tours of the Western Front since over 12 years to provide you a unique experience

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Private tour

$333.33

Half a Day Private Battle of the Somme Tour

During these 4 hours of visit you will discover why the "Battle of the Somme" remains for the British the worst battle of their history. Your guide will tell you about the course of the battle, the reasons it took place, the results, but also the consequences of this war on soldiers, civilians, the landscape and the people of today. All Get-a-Guide guides are passionate about their work and will be happy to share their passion with you! Do not hesitate to contact us for more information !

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Private tour

$176.46

Full-Day Private WW1 Australian Battlefield Day Tour from Amiens

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 Australian history with an expert guide, each tour is a unique experience. All our tours are Private and/or personalised with a maximum of 7 passengers.

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Private tour

$301.07

WW1 Somme Battlefields in English or French

This is a living history visit of events that took place in the 20th century There is so much preserved here, that we could imagine that these battles happened yesterday. There is nothing "tacky" here. There is a tremendous sense of honour and respect. On certain days there is a nearby steam railway, constructed to carry troops and war materials during the First World War. The circuit of remembrance is in beautiful, rural countryside. There are specific circuits, depending on your nationality. Villers-Bretonneux has four Australian sites to visit, Your guide has lived and worked on The Somme for a little over 30 years. Other additional visits possible: micro breweries, steam railways, gardens.

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Private tour

$752.68

Half Day Private guided Tour Battlefields of the Somme

Discover the story of the Somme offensive in this introductory tour. Visit some of the key sites and memorials of the campaign as your guide describes the events surrounding this pivotal phase of the war on the western front. Take time at the sites to reflect and pay your respects to the soldiers from many nations who fought here over one hundred years ago. As this is a half day tour why not start or end your day with a visit to the town of Albert with its restaurants , shops (except Monday) and Somme 1916 Museum.

The Australian battlefield of LE HAMEL in harness

PENSEE, our Boulonnais draft mare will take you, without any harm to the environment, in the footsteps of the Australian soldiers who fought here on July 4, 1918 and carried out the plan provided by General John MONASH in 93 minutes. LE HAMEL (80800) is in the center of the battlefield of July 4, 1918, 5 km north of VILLERS-BRETONNEUX and 7 km east of CORBIE

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$134.41

Transfer to Paris Charles-de-Gaulle Airport (CDG)

Whether for 1 or 8 people, we know how to adapt our rates to the circumstances. Our vehicles are very comfortable for road trips. Our service is private. You will therefore be alone (or your group) in the vehicle. Our many vehicles allow us to respond to all your requests. Disabled wheelchair access possible on request. We have a vehicle suitable for transporting a wheelchair.

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Private tour

$274.19

Driving in the Val de SOMME

In a 5-seater carriage drawn by PENSEE, our Boulonnais draft mare you will discover the Val de SOMME without any nuisance for the flora and fauna. LE HAMEL (80800) is 5 km north of VILLERS-BRETONNEUX

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Private tour

$64.52

Discovery course of engraving

You will learn about the engraving process in a workshop in the heart of Picardy. I will guide you with pleasure from the drawing to the final printing phase.

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$21.51

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