World War History
The famous battles and memorial sites
Let’s plan your trip to France on the theme of World War History:
With or without
French lessons
Flexible duration 1-4 weeks
Several destinations
and schedules available
Optional: vocational course
Why choose a trip on the theme of World War History?
Our language and cultural stays on the theme of the First and Second World Wars are designed for students and young adults who want to perfect their French skills as they explore the places that set the scene for early 20th century world history milestones.
What are we here for?
We bring you trips that adventure seekers and history buffs will love. We have two trips for you to soak up the history of the First and Second World Wars where it all happened as you explore the battlefields and memorial sites.
2 itineraries :
World War I: Paris, the Marne and the Somme
World War II: Paris and Normandy
Or you can do them both
With or without French lessons
Bespoke French lessons depending on your objectives
Accommodation, transfer and travel on-site included
World War I:
Paris, the Marne and the Somme
Highlights of our "World War I History" experience
Meaux (la Marne):
Musée de la Grande Guerre
Mangin observation tower and history-themed quiz
Rethondes, visiting the glade where the armistice was signed in 1918 and the museum
Amiens (La Somme):
Tour of the Naours caves where soldiers lived in hiding underground
Guided tour of the Somme battlefield (Riqueval Tunnel, Riqueval Bridge etc.)
American Cemetery tour
Paris:
Trip to the Musée des Invalides and Hôtel des Invalides, a military hospital built by Louis XIV
And many more activities, workshops and experiences to choose from!
This schedule gives visitors the chance to soak up the history of the First World War right where it all happened. Experience the everyday lives of soldiers and the obstacles they had to overcome as you explore the Somme battlefields, Naours caves and strategic posts such as Mangin observational tower and Riqueval Bridge.
From war-torn sites to memorials, our trips give you the chance to grasp the epic scale and geopolitical complexity of the Great War.
This fascinating itinerary can be combined with the Second World War itinerary in Normandy to get a broader overview of this period of 20th century history.
World War II:
Paris and Normandy
Highlights of our "World War II History" experience
Paris:
Musée des Invalides
Musée des Armées
Musée de la Libération
Mémorial de la Shoah
Le Marais guided tour
Normandy:
Arromanches: Arromanches 360 (3D museum)
D-Day Museum
Caen and the Caen Memorial
And many more activities, workshops and experiences to choose from!
This trip back in time to the Second World War in Paris and Normandy provides a real insight into a milestone moment of 20th century history. Its blend of historical and thought-provoking experiences introduces visitors to the key events behind the Occupation, Resistance and Liberation.
The trips and iconic sites you visit during your trip will shed light on military strategies, real life during the Occupation and the sacrifices made by freedom fighters.
This itinerary is a match made in heaven for the First World War itinerary in Paris and Île-de-France.
Highlights of our World War History trips
- Two stand-alone or combi itineraries to follow in the footsteps of soldiers, Resistance fighters and historical figures.
- A geopolitical insight into the wars that changed the world, from the collapse of the European empires post-1918 to the rise of totalitarianism and world division post-1945.
- Another side of France: history, heritage, iconic sites and fun-filled team activities (quizzes, scavenger hunts, 3D tours etc.).
- The perfect break for college students, history students, humanities students and history buffs: an immersive and engaging way to get to grips with the events and their consequences in real life!
Are you looking for something to help you get on the career ladder?
We can give our World War History trips a vocational slant to help students:
- Revise for exams or get ready for university
- Get into the French job market
- Imagine a career in teaching or as a tour guide
- Hone career objectives
Our schedules include itineraries, unique activities and local experiences so you can meet professionals in their working environment.
Our French lessons and workshops (optional) focus on this objective. We provide work experiences, interview preparation, CV and cover letter workshops.
you want to add French lessons to your trip?
Vacances Actives Linguistiques organises trips to encourage (young) French students to travel, build the French-speaking world and promote French culture overseas.
Our history-themed stays do exactly that and can tie into French lessons and workshops.
Depending on your objectives (language, culture, vocational), students can join French comprehension and communication classes, themed workshops, role plays and more with qualified teachers.
We can organise the following for a vocational stay:
- French CV and cover letter workshops
- Interview role play
- Technical vocabulary lessons for professional experiences
- Exam preparation etc.
