Day trip from Paris to the Somme in France’s Picardy region.
Walk along the last preserved WW1 original trenches at Beaumont Hamel Newfoundland Memorial Park.
See the huge landmine « Lochnagar Crater » in La Boisselle
Pay your respect to the fallen soldiers at the British War Memorial in Thiepval
Discover inside the Thiepval museum the gallery devoted to the "Battle of the Somme" opens onto a panoramic mural by illustrator Joe Sacco. it depicts the harrowing day of 1 July 1916, hour after hour. Reproduced onto 60 metres of back-lit glass, it provides a panoramic view of the battlefield, a graphic narrative of military operations.
Browse thousands of war-objects collected and displayed at the SOMME 1916 Museum in Albert
Public transportation options are available nearby. Not recommended for pregnant travelers. Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health. Suitable for all physical fitness levels