World War I Battlefields 4Days

SAINT-VALERY-SUR-SOMME, FRANCE
Duration 4 Days
Age Requirement 10 - 65 yrs
Group Size 2 - 30 people
Best Season Spring, Summer or Autumn
Recommended For Youth Family/Kids Solo Senior Couple
Holiday Activities Dinner Show Religious Sites Temples Walking Tour Museum Sightseeing

OVERVIEW

During a World War I Battlefields tour in France, key locations and sites associated with the First World War, which lasted from 1914 to 1918, are frequently visited. France was a major battlefield during the war, so it has a lot of important places that visitors can see. The following locations might be visited during the tour:

  • Battlefields of the Somme One of the most well-known First World War battlefields is the Somme. In 1916, the Allied forces launched a major offensive there, which resulted in significant casualties on both sides.
  • Verdun: Another significant French location for World War I history is Verdun. The 1916 Battle of Verdun is regarded as one of the longest and most bloody conflicts in the history of warfare.
  • The Ladies' Path: In the northeast of France, the Chemin des Dames is a road that follows a ridge. In 1917, the French army launched a major offensive there, but it was unsuccessful and resulted in significant losses.
  • Post de Vaux: In the Battle of Verdun, Fort de Vaux was a crucial defensive fortification. It was the location of a prolonged German siege that was eventually broken by French forces.
  • Compiegne: The town of Compiegne in northeastern France is notable for being the location of the Armistice signing on November 11, 1918, which brought an end to World War I.

These are only a couple of instances of the numerous areas that can be visited as a component of a The Second Great War Combat zones visit in France. Museums, cemeteries, and memorials dedicated to the memory of those who fought and died in the conflict are additional options.

Tour Length 4 Days
Age Requirement 10 - 65 yrs
Group Size 2 - 30 people
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