Hire a native English-speaking historian to tour war sites in France
2 days
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Itinerary
Day 1: World War I and reconstruction: Reims and surroundings
Stop At: Fort de la Pompelle, 53 rue Simon route D 944, 51689, Reims France
A World War I fort with a superb museum
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Office de Tourisme de Reims, 6 rue Rockefeller, 51100, Reims France
Meet at the Tourist Office for a tour of the city centre of Reims, reconstructed after World War I
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Marne 14-18, Centre D'interpretation De Suippes, 4 ruelle Bayard, 51600 Suippes France
Visit the small museum commemorating World War I in the Champagne region
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: La Main de Massiges, 51800 Massiges France
Finish the tour with a trip to the Main de Massiges trench network and a brief detour via the stunning Gothic Basilica of Our Lady of the Thorn
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: War and Peace in Champagne-Ardennes
Stop At: Musee Guerre et Paix en Ardennes, Impasse du Musee, 08270 Novion-Porcien France
Tour the brand-new Museum dedicated to War and Peace in the Champagne-Ardenne region
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Museum of the Surrender, 12 rue du Pdt Franklin Roosevelt, 51100, Reims France
Visit the site of German unconditional surrender in 1945
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Caverne du Dragon, Musee du Chemin des Dames, Rd 18 Chemin des Dames, 02160 Oulches-la-Vallee-Foulon France
Visit the site of the last French offensive in 1917, including the impressive Cavern of the Dragon
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
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Day 1: World War I and reconstruction: Reims and surroundings
Stop At: Fort de la Pompelle, 53 rue Simon route D 944, 51689, Reims France
A World War I fort with a superb museum
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Office de Tourisme de Reims, 6 rue Rockefeller, 51100, Reims France
Meet at the Tourist Office for a tour of the city centre of Reims, reconstructed after World War I
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Marne 14-18, Centre D'interpretation De Suippes, 4 ruelle Bayard, 51600 Suippes France
Visit the small museum commemorating World War I in the Champagne region
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: La Main de Massiges, 51800 Massiges France
Finish the tour with a trip to the Main de Massiges trench network and a brief detour via the stunning Gothic Basilica of Our Lady of the Thorn
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: War and Peace in Champagne-Ardennes
Stop At: Musee Guerre et Paix en Ardennes, Impasse du Musee, 08270 Novion-Porcien France
Tour the brand-new Museum dedicated to War and Peace in the Champagne-Ardenne region
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Museum of the Surrender, 12 rue du Pdt Franklin Roosevelt, 51100, Reims France
Visit the site of German unconditional surrender in 1945
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Caverne du Dragon, Musee du Chemin des Dames, Rd 18 Chemin des Dames, 02160 Oulches-la-Vallee-Foulon France
Visit the site of the last French offensive in 1917, including the impressive Cavern of the Dragon
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Included
- The client pays for the time of the historical expert. The client brings his own means of transport.
- Entry/Admission - Fort de la Pompelle
- Entry/Admission - Marne 14-18, Centre D'interpretation De Suippes
- Entry/Admission - La Main de Massiges
- Entry/Admission - Musee Guerre et Paix en Ardennes
- Entry/Admission - Museum of the Surrender
- Entry/Admission - Caverne du Dragon, Musee du Chemin des Dames
Not included
- Private transportation
- Clients provide for their own sustenance
- Accomodation
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
95%
Cultural
70%
Original
20%