The towns of Aisne and Marne in northern France’s Picardy region were important locations along the western front during World War I and the site of several crucial Allied victories, including the First and Second Battles of the Marne. Your full-day history tour begins with morning pickup at your Paris hotel and an approximately 1.5-hour drive north in a comfortable minivan.

Visit the sprawling Aisne-Marne American Cemetery to pay respects to fallen troops, many of them American. Reflect on the human cost of the war as you walk along row upon row of white grave markers and read the names of missing American soldiers at the Memorial Chapel, built atop historic battle trenches.

At nearby Belleau Wood, your historian guide will share stories from one of the deadliest American battles of the war, when US troops fought to prevent the advance of German soldiers toward Paris. Take a walk through the now-serene woods that still bear evidence of the war such as trenches, shell markings and destroyed structures.

Stop in Château-Thierry to visit the Cote 204 Monument commemorating friendship between the United States and France and the contribution of US forces during the war. Take a break for lunch at a local restaurant of your choosing (own expense).

Continue on to the town of Meaux, where you’ll delve deeper into WWI history at the Museum of the Great War. Learn more about the causes, costs and outcomes of the conflict and browse more than 50,000 wartime artifacts.

Relax and reflect on the return drive to Paris, where you will be dropped off at your hotel in late afternoon.

Highlights:

WWI day trip from Paris to Aisne, Marne and Meaux in France’s Picardy region
See traces of battle as you explore the site of the deadly Battle of Belleau Wood
Pay your respects to fallen American Soldiers at the Aisne-Marne American Cemetery
Browse thousands of war-related artifacts at the Museum of the Great War in Meaux
Private Tour exclusive to only your group

The price includes:

Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off at Central Paris Hotels
Guided tour of famous sites
Entrance to Museum of the Great War in Meaux
Transport by Air-Conditioned Vehicle

The price does not includes:

Food and drinks, unless specified
Not guided inside the Museum of the Great War in Meaux
Gratuities (optional)

Cancellation policy

Cancel up to 3 days in advance to receive a full refund

COVID-19: Preventive Measures Implemented

Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Face masks required for travelers and guides in public areas and vehicles
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Signatory of Caring Attitude, the health commitment charter of the city of Paris

Meeting point

Pick-up from your accommodation in Paris (hotel or private apartment)
To benefit from the complimentary pick-up at your hotel or private apartment, your accommodation must be centrally located in Paris and have one of the following postal / zip code: 75001, 75002, 75003, 75004, 75005, 75006, 75007, 75008, 75009, 75015, 75016, 75017
The exact pick-up time will be confirmed by email