Versailles: Path of the Heroes on original electrics 2 wheels

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Walk in # e.trott on the theme of History: The Monument of the Lafayette Escadrille.
Ride in #e.trott on the theme of History: The Lafayette Escadrille Monument. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

A break for the girls. Coffee, chocolate, cookies.
A break for the girls. Coffee, chocolate, cookies. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

"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 memorial Escadrille Lafayette.

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 6 people
People per booking: 1–6
Audio guide: English, French
Guide: English, French
Operated by: TRIP IN TROTT

Ages: Youth (14–22 years) · Adults (23–54 years) · Seniors (55–75 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Provision of E.scooters, helmets, gloves
Included: Kway
Included: The provision of a camera with memory card given at the end of the discovery
Included: Snacks
Included: Accompaniment of a guide during the tour
Included: Provision of walkie-talkies

Not included

Not included: Private transportation
Not included: private spending
Not included: Lunch or dinner
Not included: Entrance Ticket to the Palace of Versailles

Itinerary

Memorial de L'Escadrille La Fayette

one hour Admission included

"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.
Stop 2

5 min

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.
Stop 3

15 min

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.
Stop 4

5 min

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.
Versailles

30 min

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 "
Stop 6

15 min Admission included

After the visit of the Lafayette Escadrille Memorial, you will have a refreshment break in this exceptional setting.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

The rendezvous is located on the Place d'armes of the Chateau de Versailles under the statue of Louis XIV. Trip'in Trott does not have a store. JB your guide will wait for you around the statue. He often has his white helmet with him.

End point

The rendezvous is located on the Place d'armes of the Chateau de Versailles under the statue of Louis XIV. Trip'in Trott does not have a store. JB your guide will wait for you around the statue. He often has his white helmet with him.