A vast collection of artifacts, videos, and displays await visitors on this 2 hour semi-private (8 guest maximum) guided museum tour of the Musée de l’Armée and its halls dedicated to the World Wars. Your engaging guide will lead you through the wars, sharing its most significant stories to help everyone understand France’s place in it and the effects these wars had on the French people.
Semi-Private English Tour 1:30: "Semi-Private" Means Group Size Is Never More Than 8 Guests Maximum This option NOT FOR WHEELCHAIRS.
Begin by exploring the 19th century roots that lead to one of the bloodiest wars ever, learning about characters like Bismarck during the Franco-Prussian War. From there, your guide will piece together the chain of events, including the assassination of Franz Ferdinand, that set off World War I. Come face to face with the equipment, uniforms, weapons, and other artifacts that were used during the war’s many battles. Relive the famous Battle of the Marne while seeing one of the iconic taxis that played a crucial role. Watch original footage detailing the atrocities before finally understanding how the Treaty of Versailles ended things. You’ll even see the train car where the armistice was signed, ending the war. Afterwards, you’ll learn how the threat of Adolf Hitler came to be a reality, launching World War II. Discuss significant events like the Ligne Maginot, Dunkerque, and the Occupation of Paris while meandering among artifacts collected from the battlefields. Your guide will discuss famous men like Pétain and De Gaulle who helped guide France through this horrendous war. You will discover stories behind the battles of Normandy and the Liberation of Paris, which lead ultimately the preservation of the city that you can still enjoy today.
You will make your own way to the meeting points
• TOUR MEETING POINT: Meet your guide outside the main gate of Invalides. The main gate is located on the north entrance at Place des Invalides facing the famous Alexandre III bridge. It’s is the main entrance to enter the Invalides. • It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code) • Recommended Dress: Comfortable and weather appropriate Please arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes prior to the tour's scheduled departure time. For any URGENT matters please call/text your guide. Their contact details are sent to your email by the morning of your tour. Babylon Tours Phone / Text 0019179990380 Web: www.babylontours.com Mail: [email protected]