--- title: Somme Battlefields from Paris with Australian memorial & Amiens Cathedral lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/paris/tours/somme-battlefields-from-paris-with-australian-memorial-amiens-cathedral/ type: tour city: Paris country: France price: 230 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.87 reviews: 276 duration_minutes: 660 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 16 of 63 (Day Trips) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-03 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/somme-battlefields-from-paris-with-australian-memorial-amiens-cathedral/ --- # Somme Battlefields from Paris with Australian memorial & Amiens Cathedral **Guidekin's take:** A long, sobering day on the Somme: the Lochnagar crater, preserved trenches at Beaumont-Hamel, the John Monash Centre and the Thiepval Memorial, with Amiens cathedral en route. The WWI counterpart to the D-day trips everyone books. In our comparison: #16 of 63 in Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Take an unforgettable day trip from Paris to the Somme battlefields where the bloodiest battles of World War I were fought. The guide will help you learn about the Great War and the struggles faced in the trenches as you walk on the still scarred battlegrounds of the Somme. You’ll marvel at the huge Lochnagar mine crater, walk in the trenches at the Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial, visit the New John Monash Centre, and pay your respects to the fallen soldiers in Pozieres at the Windmill, the Australian National Memorial in Villers-Bretonneux, and at the Thiepval Memorial to the Missing. You’ll also admire the beauty of the 13th-century Cathedral of Amiens, the largest Cathedral in France. The maximum group size is 8 people. ## Before you book - Meeting point: For the Small-Group WWI Somme… - Starts 07:00: one departure a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Age 7+: Minimum age is 7 years **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €230 per person - Duration: 11h - Rating: 4.87/5 from 276 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Blue Fox Travel - Blue Bike Tours - Paris - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 07:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-01 ## Reviews 4.87 from 276 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 269 of 276. - 5 stars: 253 (92%) - 4 stars: 16 (6%) - 3 stars: 4 (1%) - 2 stars: 1 (0%) - 1 star: 2 (1%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers value the moving memorial visits and Australian war history; some report driving that felt too fast. **Praised:** - Moving memorial visits, especially for travellers with family connections - Detailed explanations of the battles and Australia's role in the war - Guides adapting stops to family graves and personal interests - The John Monash Centre's displays and immersive presentation - Small groups and an unhurried pace at the memorials **Complaints:** - Some describe safe driving, while others say the driver went far too fast - Some praise the historical detail, while others find the commentary too thin - Some object to having to pay separately for lunch - Cold and wet conditions at outdoor battlefield stops Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2025-07-26 to 2026-10-03); last checked 2026-10-03. ## What's included - All taxes, fees and handling charges - Driver/guide - Guaranteed to skip the long lines - Transport by air-conditioned minivan ## Not included - Gratuities - Food ## Itinerary 1. **Memorial de Thiepval** (30m) - Thiepval Memorial of the Missing has the names of more than 72,000 United Kingdom and South African men who died and have no known grave. 2. **Lochnagar Crater** (30m) - was blown into existence on, July 1st 1916, the first day of the battle of the Somme. It’s 30m deep and 100m wide! 3. **Memorial Terre-neuvien De Beaumont-hamel** (30m) - The Newfoundland Memorial at Beaumont-Hamel is the largest Somme battlefield site that has been preserved. You can still see & walk in the trenches. 4. **Pozieres Memorial** (10m) 5. **Villers-Bretonneux Military Cemetery** (30m) - This memorial commemorates 10,738 Australian servicemen with no known grave who died on the Western Front. Anzac Day celebrations take place at the memorial every April 25. 6. **Sir John Monash Centre** (1h) - You'll explore the fascinating Sir John Monash Center. There video testimonials and interactive displays will help you to be immersed in the personal stories of how other brave men lived through the hardships and horrors of the Great War first hand. 7. **Le Tommy** (1h) - You’ll have about one hour of free time to eat lunch at “Le Tommy”. This restaurant is owned and operated by a man named Dominique who is a local legend for his strong character and his passion for the history of the Somme during WWI. He serves good, classic, meals at very... 8. **Cathedrale Notre-Dame d'Amiens** (20m) - Finishing off the day with a visit to the 13th century Cathedral of Amiens, the largest Cathedral in France. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 07:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point For the Small-Group WWI Somme Battlefields Day Trip, you will meet with your driver-guide outside of 12 Avenue des Ternes in Paris, 15 minutes before your tour starts. A café called "Café Dada Ternes" is located at that address. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJP6Q4X5Nv5kcRnuI_EGlt11k Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately - Minimum age is 7 years - In case of exceptional closure, the Sir John Monash Centre may be replaced by the Historical Museum of Péronne. ## Compared with other Day Trips | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #16 of 63** | €230 | 11h | 4.87 (276) | shared | | [Versailles Private Half Day Guided Tour Hotel Pickup & Transfer](/france/paris/tours/versailles-private-half-day-guided-tour-hotel-pickup-transfer/?format=md) | €637 | 5h | 4.99 (193) | private | | [Versailles Full-Day Electric Bike Tour : Market, Picnic & Palace](/france/paris/tours/versailles-full-day-electric-bike-tour-market-picnic-palace/?format=md) | €169 | 8h | 4.92 (271) | shared | | [Giverny Monet's Garden & Auvers-sur-Oise with Van Gogh House Full Day From Paris](/france/paris/tours/giverny-monet-s-garden-auvers-sur-oise-with-van-gogh-house-full-day-from-paris/?format=md) | €220 | 10h | 4.9 (432) | shared | Ranked #16 of 63 in Day Trips by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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