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A historic building with a turret, a large tree in front, and a green gate. 1
A memorial with inscriptions, a man in a military uniform, and a crowd of people. 2
A bronze statue of a child standing on a rock pedestal in a fountain. 3
By Cognosimo Tours
Free cancellation available
The previous price was £133 and current price is £93 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Learn about Poitiers' WWII history on a private walking tour
    • See the Hôtel Jean Beaucé, the former headquarters of the Feldgendarmerie
    • Discover the stories of the Belgian government in exile and the resistance
    • Visit the site of the city's railway junction, a key strategic location
    • Hear about the impact of the war on the Jewish community in Poitiers

Activity location

    • Poitiers
    • Poitiers, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 1b Rue Léopold-Thézard, 86000 Poitiers, France
    • Poitiers, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

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Poitiers: Private WWII Walking Tour

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Price details
£66.76
£46.73 x 2 Adults£93.46
Total
The previous price was £133.52 and current price is £93.46
30% off

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Guide
  • Exclusions
    Tips

Know before you book

    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • Meet your guide and begin your private walking tour of Poitiers. Learn about the impact of World War II on the city, including the 1940 defeat, collaboration with the Nazis, the resistance, and the bombing following D-Day.

    Discover the history of the Jewish community, the military combats in the region, and the policies of the Vichy regime. Explore Poitiers, a major garrison town during WWII, located close to the free zone and at a road and railway junction.

    See the Hôtel Jean Beaucé, the former headquarters of the Feldgendarmerie, and learn about the internal struggles among the Nazis. Learn about the Resistance movements as well as the bombings of 1944. See the city centre and its life during the Occupation.

Location

Activity location

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    • Poitiers
    • Poitiers, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 1b Rue Léopold-Thézard, 86000 Poitiers, France
    • Poitiers, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France