Things to do in Amiens

Travel out to the Somme region and get away from the busy Paris center. Paying homage to the soldiers who fought upon the land and witness the relics of the journey. This day trip is in a luxury van, so you will be comfortable the entire journey and is limited to eight people, so the guide can give detailed responses to any questions. You will marvel at the huge Lochnagar mine crater, walk in the trenches at the Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial and visit the Museum of the Great War in Peronne. Pay your respects to the fallen soldiers in both the Australian National Memorial in Villers-Bretonneux as well as those remembered at the Thiepval Memorial. Visit and admire the beauty of the 13th century Cathedral of Amiens, the largest Cathedral in France. Once you have had a look around, the tour will head back to Paris for the closure of the trip.

- Departure from your hotel in Amiens towards Le Hamel where you will discover remains of trenches and the Australian Memorial. - Move to Villers Bretonneux - Visit of the National Australian Memorial and Cemetery - Visit of the Sir John Monach Centre - Stop for lunch in Albert (optional) - Move to Pozieres - 1st and 2nd Australian Divisions involvement in Pozieres vicinity (Gibraltar bunker, Windmill, Mouquet Farm) - 1st Australian Monument - Back to Amiens This tour can be also customized at your request for a pilgrimage tour. Important we could have to modify the program of the tour between December to February as some places could be closed for their maintenance.

- Departure from your hotel in Amiens or Arras at 09:00am towards Vimy - Visit of Vimy Ridge interpretive centre and its trenches, visit of the underground tunnels - Stop for lunch (optional) - Beaumont Hamel visitor centre and trenches in walking in the Memorial Park - Hawthorn Crater due to 2 underground explosions - Thiepval and the Mouquet Farm a fortified German position - Tank memorial near Pozières first time they use tanks on battlefield - Flers Courcellette Canadian Memorial - Back to Amiens

- Lochnagar Crater Travel to the Somme region and escape the bustling center of Paris. Pay tribute to the soldiers who fought on the land and witnessed the relics of the journey. Get ready to marvel at the immense crater of the Lochnagar mine! - Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial Walk in the trenches at the Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial - Museum of the Great War Visit the Grande Guerre museum in Péronne - Australian National Memorial Pay your respects to the fallen at the Australian National Memorial, Villers-Bretonneux -Notre-Dame d'Amiens Cathedral Visit and admire the beauty of 13th-century Amiens Cathedral, the largest cathedral in France. Once you've had a look around, the tour returns to Paris for the end of the trip.

Amiens is a northern French city located on the banks of the river Somme and in the heart of the Picardy region. The city played a crucial role in World War I, during the Battle of Amiens. It is well-known for its Gothic Cathedral and nearby medieval belfry also considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stroll along the picturesque cobblestone streets of the St-Leu quarter, fully immersed in the vibrant and nostalgic atmosphere of the coloured half-timbered houses, restaurants and shops. Delve into the cultural fabric of Amiens through its bustling markets and lively cultural scene. Uncover hidden gems along the Somme, revealing stories of resilience and historical significance.

- Departure from your hotel in Amiens between for 09:00am towards Beaumont Hamel - Visit of the Beaumont Hamel trenches and visitor center, Newfoundland park - Stop to the Thiepval Wood and Irish monument - Visit of Thiepval memorial for the missing and visitor center - Stop for lunch - Australian involvement in Pozières vicinity (Gibraltar bunker, Windmill) - Delville Wood and the South African Memorial, Longueval - Caterpillar Valley and the New Zealand Memorial - Lochnagar Crater - Back to Amiens Important we could have to modify the program of the tour between December to February as some places could be closed for their maintenance.

07:30  Hotel pick up and departure to Normandy. There is 2,5 hours ride (190 km) on a highway from Paris to Pont-l'Évêque village to Calvados family distillery Christian Drouin.  10:00 - 10:40 Arrival at Calvados Christian Drouin in Pont-L'Eveque. You will learn during the Guided tour at the distillery how Calvados has being made for centuries and have afterwords the Calvados and Cider tasting with explanations by local staff. 10:40 Departure to Honfleur. It is just 20 minutes drive (16 km). 11:00 - 12:00 Walking tour in Honfleur with its famous port. Honfleur - the main defensive port of Normandy of the XV century, transformed into a charming resort town with a picturesque Bay, much-loved by the artists of the XIX century. Honfleur was first mentioned in 1027, when it belonged to the Norman Duke Richard III. The owners of the city changed several times during The Hundred Years War. In the XV century, there were French pirates - corsairs who ravaged the English coast. Later, in the XVII—XVIII centuries, the city became significantly rich in trade with the American colonies. After the port was closed, the city's economy declined and Honfleur became a suburb of Le Havre. Today it is one of the most known tourist cities in Normandy.The walking city tour takes about 1 hour. 12:00 - 13:00 Free time for Lunch. You can choose of of the cosy local restaurants or we can make You a table reservation. 13:00 Departure from Honfleur to Etretat. It takes 50 minutes (46 km). 14:00 - 15:30 Arrival at Etretat. Walking to the famous Cliffs. You will enjoy breath taking views and relax. Walking to the beach & Cliffs and Free time for Lunch. Étretat is famous for its chalk cliffs, including three natural arches and the Needle, which rises 70 meters (230 ft) above the sea. Etretat was a popular spot in the past for impressionist artists including Claude Monet - the founder of French Impressionist painting. Today it is a classical seaside resort nestled between two sets of chalk cliffs. You can walk on the beach or climb for excellent views. 15:30 Departure to Rouen. It takes 1 hour 30 m (96 km) mostly on the national roads crossing the country side of Normandy. 17:00 - 19:00 Arrival at Rouen and Sightseeing Walking tour of Rouen starts. Rouen is the capital of the Duke of Normandy, the city of a hundred bell-towers, famous for its Gothic cathedrals. Here You will have the opportunity to visit the Notre Dame Cathedral of the XIII - XVI centuries, known throughout the world in the paintings of Monet, the area of the Vieux Marché, the place of execution of Joan d'Arc and the Church of Joan d'Arc etc. The walking tour lasts about one hour. Free time. 19:00 Departure from Rouen to Paris. It takes about 2 hours (130 km). 21:00 Arrival in Paris and Drop off at Your hotel. P.S. More Day trips from Paris to Normandy, Mont Saint-Michel and D-Day Landing Beaches by Clewel Travel in Small groups and as Private Experiences at GetYouGuide.

- Departure of your hotel at 09:00am from Amiens or Arras to the Somme battlefield - Visit of some important places to give you an overview of the countries who were also involved. - We move to the Caterpillar Valley where the New Zealand Division was engaged during the first battle using also tanks on September 1916. We will visit the cemetery and memorial for the missing and then we will move to the New Zealand monument built on a former German trench. - We will move after to Arras to visit the Wellington quarry open to the public. You will see what it was made by the NZ tunneling companies in preparation of the attack on April 17. - Then we will go back to your hotel

07:30 - 10:00 Hotel Pick up and the Live Guided Paris Sightseeing city tour starts. The Guide will give You general Information about the French history and a lot of interesting things about France, its culture, architecture and history. You will see all the most important sights of Paris: Luxembourg Gardens, Place de la Concorde, Les Invalides and Alexander III bridge, Place Vendome, Sainte-Chapelle, Place des Vosges, Trocadéro square with its magnificent Viewpoint at the Eiffel Tower. Duration 2,5 to 3 hours. 10:00 - 11:00 Walking tour Montmartre inc. Sacre Coeur visit. Duration 1 hour. You will visit of course Basilique du Sacré-Cœur. Montmartre is a famous quarter of Paris located on the large 430 ft high hill in the 18th district dominated by white-domed Basilica of the Sacré-Cœur, popular nowadays as a nightclub district and famous thanks to its artistic history during the Belle Époque. Many artists lived and worked here: Toulouse-Lautrec, Pablo Picasso, Camille Pissarro and Vincent van Gogh. 11:15 - 12:15 Walking tour Latin Quarter incl. Notre Dame de Paris visit. Duration about 1 hour. The Latin Quarter of Paris or Quartier latin situated on the left bank of the Seine river close to Notre-Dame de Paris is known for its University, high schools, student life, lively atmosphere, and numerous bistros. Its name is related to the Latin language which was widely spoken during the Middle Ages in and around the University. 12:15 - 13:00  The Sainte-Chapelle (Holy Chapel) is a Royal chapel constructed in the Gothic style in 1248 having one of the most extensive 13th-century stained glass collections anywhere in the world. It is a part of the medieval Palais de la Cité, the residence of the Kings of France until the 14th century and one of the earliest surviving buildings of the Royal palace on the Île de la Cité. Damaged during the French Revolution it was restored in the 19th century.  13:00 - 14:15 Lunch Break in Quartier Latin. Here You will find many restaurants and brasseries. We can give You some recommendations or reserve a table. 14:15  Departure destination Eiffel Tower.  14:30 - 16:00  After arrival at the Eiffel tower You get the Skip the line access to the 2-nd floor by lift, the most popular among tourists. 16:15 - 17:15  A breathtaking Seine River cruise. Gliding along the iconic waterway, passing by landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and Notre-Dame Cathedral You will enjoy savoring panoramic views of the City of Lights.  17:30 - 18:30 The Arc de Triomphe de l'Étoile is one of the most famous monuments in Paris, standing at the western end of the Champs-Élysées. You will take 250 steps to go to the top of the 50 meters high Arch to admire the panoramic views. 12 streets form the shape of a star and give the site its more common Parisian name, l'Étoile (the star). The Arc de Triomphe honours those who fought and died for France in the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars.  19:00  Coming back and drop off at Your hotel

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