Somme Trench Museum, Albert

Set in underground shelters which were used on numerous occasions to shelter from invaders, Le Musée Somme 1916 portrays in an original setting the life of the soldiers in the trenches during the Somme offensive in 1916. The town of Albert was badly destroyed during the First World War. By 1918, most of the town had been completely desecrated before the British regained control. It was from this town that the doomed offensive on July 1st 1916 was launched. This visit can be incorporated into your guided tour.