Top Things to do in Belleau
The 5 Best Sights & Landmarks in Belleau, Hauts-de-France
Discover the best top things to do in Belleau, France including Aisne-Marne Memorial & Cemetery, Cimetiere Militaire Allemand de Belleau, Aisne Marne American Cemetery, Devil Dog Fountain, Eglise Saint Etienne.
1. Aisne-Marne Memorial & Cemetery
2. Cimetiere Militaire Allemand de Belleau
3. Aisne Marne American Cemetery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 215 reviews
Reviewed By 54MikeM - Poplar Grove, United States
Without exception, this tour with Gilles Lagin was the best battlefield tour I have ever taken and probably the best tour overall, I just can’t remember them all. Gilles, “jeeel”, is so passionate about his research of this specific moment in history that he can’t wait to share it with anyone who will pay attention. He is so through and accurate that I believe he may be the world’s foremost authority on WWI action in this area. His tours are personalized to what is important to you. If you have family who served in WWI research as much as you can. Provide him with their names and as much information as you can including the unit they were in if possible and he will make sure you walk the same ground they did and he will describe every detail of that engagement. If you are a Marine, correspond with him ahead of time. He will make sure you see the historic, sacred spots of the battle, especially the Bulldog Fountain and the 1775 Pub where you absolutely must drink a toast with the owner to your comrades. You will understand why several Commandants of the Marine Corps, Secretaries of Defense, and every Marine General who can get here books Gilles for their tour. He is, after all, an honorary U. S. Marine! These are personalized tours with no big bus or loudspeaker commentary. It will be the most moving day you ever spend on a battlefield. Just your small group having a conversation with the most passionate, excited, informative man you have ever met.’ I could gush on and on about our day with Mr. Lagin but I will say only this. If you take a WWI tour with him you will not be disappointed, you will not miss anything important to you, and if you do, contact me. I will take it as a personal embarrassment.
