10 Hours Private Tour to World War 1 Sites at Verdun
Experience the echoes of history with our 10-hour private Verdun tour, leaving Reims at 8 am. Designed for up to 8 people, this intimate journey takes you through key WWI sites. Start with the Verdun Memorial, honoring the fallen in one of history's fiercest battles. Witness the stark reminder of war at the Douaumont Ossuary and explore the emblematic Fort of Douaumont.
After these moving visits, unwind with a lunch break along Verdun's picturesque canal, a peaceful contrast to the morning's solemnity. The afternoon adventure is at the Verdun Citadelle, where augmented reality brings history to life. Return to Reims by 6 pm, enriched by this profound experience.
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10 Hours Private Tour to World War 1 Sites at Verdun
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What's included in 10 Hours Private Tour to World War 1 Sites at Verdun
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Memorial de Verdun
We are going to visit one of the largest French WW1 Museums, that tells in vivid details the history of the longest battle in WW1 through stunning objects, images and video.
L'Ossuaire de Douaumont
Stop and visit at the largest French WW1 Ossuary. This imposing monument is an Art Déco masterpiece, it houses the remains of 130,000 unidentified French and German soldiers, and is imprinted with the coat of arms of the cities who financed its construction.
Fort Douaumont
Step back in time and explore the Fort of Douaumont, a site that encapsulates the dramatic narrative of the Battle of Verdun in World War I. This important fort was captured by enemy forces in February 1916 and only regained by French troops in October of the same year. It symbolizes the intense struggles and resilience displayed during this historic battle. Walking through the corridors and chambers of the Fort of Douaumont, you'll be transported to a pivotal moment in history when soldiers from different nations fought fiercely for control of this strategic stronghold. It's a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made during the Great War.
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- I'll suggest good restaurants, approximately 20-30 euros per person.
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The tour starts with a trip from Reims to Verdun of about 1 hour and 30 minutes, and finishes with the trip back with 1 hour and 30 minutes more.
- Children below the age of 8 are not allowed in the memorial sites.
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Please arrive at the pick up point 5 minutes before departure time.
