Château-Thierry Day Trip: WW1 Belleau Wood and American Monument Tour from Paris
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14 Ratings
Paris
Embark on a captivating day trip from Paris to Château-Thierry. Walk through Belleau Wood, visit the Aisne-Marne American Cemetery, explore the American Monument, and delve into the history at the Museum of the Great War in Meaux.
Duration: 14 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
What's Included
  • Admission ticket to Museum of the Great War in Meaux
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Driver Guide
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

• Take a solitary stroll through Belleau Wood and envisage the intense battles that occurred there, featuring US Marines up against German forces
• Honor the memory of the lost US soldiers by visiting the meticulously kept Aisne-Marne American Cemetery
• Explore the imposing American Monument that stands atop Hill 204, with an expansive view over the town of Château Thierry
• Find a trove of wartime artifacts at the Museum of the Great War in Meaux

Location
Lido 2 Paris
Avenue des Champs-Élysées
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Carol_k
Jun 20, 2023
A Day Back in Time - Wonderful day spent with a knowledgeable historian on WW1. Regis brought the events of the battle at Belleau Wood to life as we stood in the forest, walked through the bunkers and trenches as he relayed the events of that day. The drive through the French villages and a great meal at a restaurant in Chateau-Thierry was great. We were at our leisure visiting the museums and cemeteries. Never felt rushed. My husband, a former Marine, had always wanted to visit Belleau Wood, where the Marines got their Devil Dog moniker. He was not disappointed and we would recommend this day to anyone interested in WWI history.
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Faith_l
Mar 26, 2023
Everything we expected & more - Our main objective for ending our 3 week holiday in Europe was this trip, and we weren’t disappointed. Regis has an extreme gift that is evident when he shares his knowledge of WW1, the amount of detail and accuracy was mind blowing. I am a historian & my partner is a Marine & from both sides we agreed this tour and what he shared was perfect from start to finish. First thing we did when friends asked about the trip was recommend it, saying it was a good experience doesn’t do it justice. Though emotionally heavy at times it was everything we expected and then some. Thank you so so much for sharing your knowledge and time with us.
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Amybd5830vn
Nov 17, 2022
Outstanding Experience and Tour Guide - Tour guide was incredibly knowledgable about the area and the history of Belleau Wood; was passionate about sharing his knowledge and ensuring we had a great experience. Well prepared tour and a comfortable, clean ride. Would not have been able to see or learn as much if we tried to do this trip on our own.
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Aca_perez
Nov 13, 2022
11/11/2022 tour - Regis was an amazing tour guide. My husband and I booked a trip for 11/11 (Veterans Day/armistice Day) and it was everything we expected plus more! Regis has extensive knowledge of WW1. He taught me more about the battle of Belleau Woods than Marine Corps Boot Camp did. He also captured many photos of my husband and I and our trip. I HIGHLY recommend booking this tour to any veterans&their families while visiting France.
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Joelrosalie
Sep 17, 2022
Chateau Thierry - A little “dot” of a town in the Champagne region.Beautiful rolling hills and greenery, along with vineyards surround this town. We stopped by o. The way home from our vineyard tour in the village of Chigney Les Roses. We found a bakery on the Main Street (name forgotten) that sold us some incredible pastries and a delicious baguette. We then stopped by a WWI cemetery with an interesting history, drove around the town for 20-25 minutes, got lost and found a medieval fortress with part of the town included within its walls. Just a unique experience. Don’t worry about planning things here, just drive and wander to find little hidden gems of your own. Joel & Rosalie…Delray Beach, FL. USA.
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John_s
Aug 20, 2022
My eye opening tour - Excellent guide who brought to life how U.S. soldiers, particularly the Marines helped stem Germany’s last effort to win WW I and brought allies victory. His name was Regis Piteux.
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716squd
Jun 18, 2022
History comes alive - These woods are silent now. But if you look the scars of war are there 100+ years later. Regis was a most excellent and knowledgeable guide. The American cemetery and monuments were impressive. I hope to tour with this company again.
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Beckie
Jun 8, 2022
Marine honoring Marine - Regis, our guide, was very knowledgeable. He did everything possible to make our trip enjoyable including accommodating my son’s wheelchair. This is not something he would normally have done
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Donald_s
Sep 16, 2021
Acquiring a Full Account of the Battle of Belleau Wood. - Regis is highly knowledgeable & enthusiastic about the conduct of the battles occurring in Belleau Wood and Chateau-Thierry. He was also punctual, courteous and even was considerate enough to recommend the place where we had a delicious lunch.
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Robyn_wilusz
Jul 11, 2020
Thank you, Regis! - We were lucky enough to return to Paris in July ,2019. We wanted to see WW1 battle sights. Our travel agent put us with the best company - Adrian Roads. This company was great. If you go with them ( and you should) request Regis Piteaux as your guide. He was amazing!!! He made us feel very comfortable and no request or questions was too much. Our tour departed early so we did not get a chance to eat breakfast. Regis took us to a stop for breakfast and we sat together learning so much even before our trip. Once we arrived to the sites we were in awe. Regis knew so much, I could not believe the knowledge he possessed. The stops, the museums, the fields, everything was beautiful and made memorable by regis. By the end of the day I felt like a third wheel between my husband and regis. hahah But that is how I knew we had an amazing time. We did go in July but since we are sooo late writing this review I had to choose August.
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