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World War I Tour of Northern France; the Argonne Forest

6 Reviews 4.17 out of 5 stars Based on 6 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor | Reims, France

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2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

Walk in the footsteps of World War 1 soldiers on this 2.5-hour guided tour of a battlefield site in northern France. Hear diary entries from French and German fighters who served in the trenches and behind the front lines while you peer into hidden communication and canon bunkers, former camps, and field hospital sites located in the Argonne Forest.

What's Included

  • Local guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Cloths that can get dirty and wet
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Rue du Pont
51800 Servon-Melzicourt, France

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End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Lost Batallion Memorial (Pass By)

During this tour, choose between the easier walk along the pavement or make it more challenging by going in and out the trenches through the woods in the Argonne Forest. Here you find the most interesting and most original surroundings; your guide will adapt each tour to the requirements and interests of your group, but either way you have to have a condition to walk firmly 2.5 hours.Learn about the former battalion as you follow along behind the front line and through trenches, bunkers, tunnels, hospitals, and a camps from the First World War. Hear diary entries written by French or German soldiers in 1915, written at the same locations you explore.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately for the outdoors and through nettles and stuff; We may get wet and dirty in the trenches and the bunkers; Bring a flashlight if you have one. And you need to be capable to walk in rough terrain.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the World War I Tour of Northern France; the Argonne Forest?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-7416P1

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Average 4.17 out of 5 stars based on 6 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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  • Local guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Cloths that can get dirty and wet

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately for the outdoors and through nettles and stuff; We may get wet and dirty in the trenches and the bunkers; Bring a flashlight if you have one. And you need to be capable to walk in rough terrain.
  • In winter it's best to visit trenches and bunkers because they are free of plants.

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Free Cancellation

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).

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