Versailles: Path of the Heroes on original electrics 2 wheels
"Time will not tarnish the glory of their deeds" and "Whatever happens, the flame of resistance will not be extinguished" These 2 phrases, one by General John Pershing and the other by General Charles De Gaulle, speak to you? Do you want to understand their meaning? Then ..:
Go back in time in the footsteps of our heroes (World Wars I and II).
Discover the American memorials (Escadrille Lafayette and the Suresnes American cemetery) and the Mont Valérien memorial to the French fighting forces. A guided tour of one of the 2 American memorials is also available.
The E.Trott will take you on a half-day tour of cycle paths, small streets and forest tracks (approx. 18 miles). JB, your guide, will always be present. He'll be on hand to take photos and provide a Go Pro. A refreshment break will be provided.
Come and experience a memorable moment and add Culture, Pleasure and Sensation to your discovery.
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Memorial de L'Escadrille La Fayette, 5 boulevard Raymond Poincare Villeneuve-l'Étang Park, 92430 Marnes-la-Coquette France
"Time will not tarnish the glory of their deeds" General John Pershing.
Discover the history of this Memorial which celebrates the memory of the American volunteer pilots who gave their lives during the First World War, under French uniform, before the United States entered the war. Indeed, the Escadrille La Fayette was created on April 20, 1916, a year before the U.S. Congress declared war on April 6, 1917.
If you would like to discover this site with a guide, please do not include any comments when booking.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Monuments Pershing - Lafayette, 146 Av. des États Unis, 78000 Versailles, France
At the end of a forest path, you will discover this memorial located on the heights of Versailles. It was erected as a tribute to the American army that fought in the First World War and to the army of the American War of Independence. 2 great men face each other : General Pershing and General Lafayette.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Place d'Armes, 78000 Versailles, France
Before looking at the Chateau de Versailles, created by Louis XIV, close your eyes. After France entered the war against Germany, thousands of soldiers, horses and equipment were gathered in Versailles before leaving for the front.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Waldorf Astoria Versailles - Trianon Palace, 1 Bd de la Reine, 78000 Versailles, France
A luxury hotel, at the entrance of the park of the Chateau de Versailles. One of its stories- Georges Clemenceau will dictate the conditions of the Treaty of Versailles, which will be signed a few days later at the Château de Versailles.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Versailles, Versailles, Yvelines, Ile-de-France
You will discover near the town hall, the war memorial, but also other places like the hotel that housed the Germans before the signing of the " Traité de Versailles "
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Haras de Jardy, 50 Bd de Jardy, 92420 Vaucresson, France
After the visit of the Lafayette Escadrille Memorial, you will have a refreshment break in this exceptional setting.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Suresnes American Cemetery and Memorial, 123 boulevard Washington, 92150 Suresnes France
"Time will not tarnish the glory of their deeds" General John Pershing
Located on the slopes of Mont-Valérien, the Suresnes American Cemetery is a genuine place of remembrance, covering some three hectares, and is the only one in Europe to combine the two world wars.
If you would like to discover this site with a guide, please do not include any comments when booking.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Le Mont-Valerien French Memorial to Resistance Martyrs, 1 av du Professeur Leon Bernard, 92150 Suresnes France
"Whatever happens, the flame of resistance will not be extinguished".
June 18, 1940 Charles DE GAULLE "
The monument's esplanade covers more than 1,000 m2. A 150-metre-long wall2 of pink Vosges sandstone adjoins the fortress's millstone ramparts. In the middle of this wall stands a large Lorraine cross, 12 m high.
Duration: 10 minutes
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Forbidden for children under 14 years old"
"Know how to ride a bike"
"Minimum booking of 2 people."
"Maximum weight per participant 130 Kg ( 285 pounds )"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 8 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability"
Horário de Início:
02:00 PM
Duração: 4 Hours
Ponto de partida: R43G+86 Versailles, R43G+86M Versailles, France
Cancelamentos e reembolsos:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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