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| Inspirational journeys of remembrance & discovery Ordinary People in Extraordinary Times |
Specialist
Battlefield Guides: Consistently highly rated by Leger's guests
for their knowledge, personal perspective and going the extra
mile; your guide on tour will be one of Leger's hand picked
specialists. The team of over 20 guides is headed by Paul
Reed, Tony Lea and Bill McQuade, who between the three of
them have a combined total of over 50 years' guiding experience!
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| Reims
& Verdun Coach Holidays 5 Days - 5% Discount |
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Verdun
was one of the worst battlefields of the First World War
both in terms of the terrible conditions on the ground,
with mud, shell holes and barbed wire, and the huge losses:
some 770,000 casualties were suffered here in 1916. After
the war, the whole area was designated a memorial and planted
with trees – preserving miles and miles of trenches
and shell holes. In this respect Verdun is a unique battlefield,
with many more relics of the fighting compared to Ypres
and the Somme. |
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| Reims & Verdun Tour Itinerary |
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DAY
1: To the Reims area for a four-night stay. |
| DAY
2: 'Old Contemptibles' and British Actions (included) We depart on our first full day for the battlefields close to Reims, following both the ‘Old Contemptibles’ of 1914 and the weary British divisions that defended this area in May 1918. We see the British cemetery at La Ville, looking at the moving story of Colonel Buckle and his last stand. We then examine the Devonshire Regiment at the Bois des Buttes, an action which resulted in the award of the Croix de Guerre, seeing their memorial. In the 1914 sector we see the British graves in Soupir churchyard, with its WW1 graffiti, and at Varennes. We spend lunchtime in Soissons, taking time to visit the British memorial to the missing. In the afternoon, we drive along the Chemin des Dames, where French forces fought in 1917. B |
| DAY
3: Fleury Village, Douaumont Ossuary and the Trench of Bayonets
(included) Today we head for Verdun to begin our look at the fighting there in 1916. The tour starts at the Fleury Museum, arguably the best war museum on the whole Western Front, with time to visit what remains of Fleury village. Lunch in Verdun, followed by time at the huge National Cemetery and Ossuary at Douaumont; the resting place of more than 120,000 men. At the Trench of Bayonets we look at this famous legend, seeing the unique memorial and head out to the bunkers and trenches where the battle began at the Bois des Caures, where Colonel Driant fought a desperate battle in February 1916. B |
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4: Côte 304 and Mort Homme; Forts Douaumont and Vaux
(included) Our second day at Verdun starts with a look at the left flank at Côte 304 and Mort Homme – two vital pieces of high ground, which cost thousands of lives on both sides in 1916. We see the memorials and signs of trenches among the trees. Lunch in Verdun with extended time in the town. We then spend the afternoon exploring the forts at Douaumont and Vaux. These huge defence works have been left in their wartime state with shell holes and battlefield relics everywhere. This is a fascinating end to a tour to one of the most remarkable battle sites in France. B |
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5: To Calais, then return home. B |
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Included Meals: B=Breakfast |
| Your Hotel |
| You will stay for four nights at the 3-star Quality Hotel Reims Cathédrale in Reims, located approximately a 10-minute walk from the cathedral. The hotel offers its guests a restaurant and bar plus lift. All bedrooms have T.V., telephone, hairdryer, mini-bar and air-conditioning. Due to high demand other hotels of a similar standard may be used. |
| Silver Service Coach |
| As
well as extra legroom and a spacious rear lounge, Silver
Service is much more than a coach with added comfort and
facilities. The spacious rear lounge is
the ideal place to meet your fellow travellers, relax or
simply have a change of scene. And, you’ll get extra benefits
such as porterage in your hotels and extra included excursions
on selected tours. Find
out more... |
| Silver Service Departure Dates & Prices 2009 Tour ref 5FBRV | |||
FREE
local joining points - details Travel by luxury coach Silver Service coach Porterage at your hotel Smaller, more personal group 4 nights’ accommodation with continental breakfast Specialist Battlefield Guide 3 full-day battlefields visits as listed above Note: Entrance fees to museums & places of interest are at extra cost |
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| Leger
Brochure Price in Black Travel 55 Discount Price in Red Quote Travel 55 Ref: T55 + Tour Code Tel Leger Reservations on 0844 504 6480 |
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April
20, 27 |
£339 £323 |
August
3 |
£365 £347 |
May
4 |
£345 £328 |
September 7, 14, 21 |
£365 £347 |
June
8, 29 |
£365 £347 |
October 12 |
£345 £328 |
July
6, 27 |
£365 £347 |
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| Prices are per person, based on two sharing. Extras • Optional excursions • Single room supplement £99 • Travel insurance from £29.95 | |||
| Executive Coach Departure Dates & Prices 2009 Tour ref 5FBR | |||
FREE
local joining points - details Travel by Executive coach 4 nights’ accommodation with continental breakfast Specialist Battlefield Guide 3 full-day battlefields visits as listed above Note: Entrance fees to museums & places of interest are at extra cost |
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| Leger
Brochure Price in Black Travel 55 Discount Price in Red Quote Travel 55 Ref: T55 + Tour Code Tel Leger Reservations on 0844 504 6480 |
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June
22 |
£319 £304 |
September
22 |
£299 £285 |
July
20 |
£319 £304 |
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Prices
are per person, based on two sharing. Extras • Optional
excursions • Single room supplement £99 •
Travel insurance from £29.95 |
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