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Educational Trips
To the sites of memory of the World Wars
Poppies and Daffodils offers unique educational trips to discover the iconic, history-laden sites of both World Wars (1914-1918 and 1939-1945) as well as the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1871.
These trips are designed to honour the memory of the civilians and military personnel who lost their lives in these conflicts, while offering a deep educational immersion.
An educational approach for everyone
These trips are open to a wide audience, regardless of age or nationality:
General public
History enthusiasts and families wishing to pass on the memory of these conflicts to new generations.
Veterans
Former service members and witnesses who accompany younger generations and share their experience at sites of memory.
Pupils & students
Young people seeking to understand the major historical milestones and reflect on the impact of conflicts.
Teachers
Education professionals seeking to enrich their lessons with concrete examples and immersive visits.
Some iconic sites visited
In France
- The Battlefields of the Somme (1916)
The theatre of some of the deadliest fighting of the First World War, where Canadian, British and New Zealand troops played a major role. - Verdun
Symbol of the most intense fighting of the First World War, bearing witness to the tenacity and suffering of soldiers caught in a war of attrition. - Vimy
An iconic site for Canada, where the Canadian Corps won a decisive victory in April 1917, marked today by an imposing memorial. - Oradour-sur-Glane
A martyr village destroyed in 1944, bearing witness to Nazi atrocities. - The D-Day Landing Beaches of Normandy
Key sites of the liberation of France in 1944. - Strasbourg and surroundings
A region marked by Franco-German conflicts.
In Europe
- Auschwitz-Birkenau (Poland)
A site of memory for the Holocaust and crimes against humanity. - Ypres (Belgium)
A symbolic city of the trench warfare of the First World War, where British, Canadian and Australian soldiers fought. - Berlin (Germany)
Exploring the key sites of the Second World War and the Cold War. - Bastogne (Belgium)
An iconic site of the Battle of the Bulge during the winter of 1944-1945, with the Bastogne War Museum offering an immersive experience of this key battle through interactive exhibitions and powerful testimonies.
Museums: a deep dive into history
Alongside open-air sites of memory, participants visit exceptional museums that offer a unique perspective on the World Wars:
Museum of the Great War
Meaux, France
One of the largest museums in Europe dedicated to the First World War, with immersive exhibitions and authentic artefacts.
Mémorial de Caen
Caen, France
Dedicated to the Second World War and to peace, this museum offers a comprehensive journey from the rise of Nazism to the Cold War.
Holocaust Museum
Auschwitz, Poland
A deeply moving place where the history of the Holocaust is told through testimonies, photographs and personal objects.
In Flanders Fields Museum
Ypres, Belgium
Centred on life in the trenches and the impact of the First World War on civilians and soldiers alike.
Topography of Terror
Berlin, Germany
Tracing the history of the Nazi regime and the mechanisms of terror.
Bastogne War Museum
Bastogne, Belgium
Dedicated to the Battle of the Bulge, this interactive museum brings this key episode to life through immersive testimonies and modern exhibitions.
These museum visits deepen historical knowledge while offering a visual and emotional approach to events. They ideally complement visits to outdoor historical sites, providing a deeper understanding of the human and social stakes involved.
Trips led by experts
All trips are led by experienced professionals, including historians specialising in world conflicts. These experts shed precise light on each site visited, sharing anecdotes, analysis and historical context for a total immersion.
A tribute to the victims
These trips are an opportunity to reflect on the consequences of the World Wars and pay tribute to the millions of victims, civilian and military alike. Symbolic ceremonies — the laying of flowers, moments of silence — are integrated to honour the memory of the fallen.
An educational and cultural approach
Each visit is accompanied by expert guides who provide detailed insight into events, military strategies and sociopolitical repercussions. Participants are encouraged to exchange views and explore the role these sites play in our collective memory.
Why choose Poppies and Daffodils?
- —Immersive experience: discover the human stories behind the historical facts.
- —For all audiences: itineraries tailored to every group, from families to school parties.
- —Professional leadership: qualified historians and guides for high-quality educational and memorial trips.
- —Memorial commitment: preserving and transmitting history to prevent the mistakes of the past from being repeated.
- —International flexibility: trips organised across Europe, with programmes adapted to participants' expectations.
By organising these educational trips, Poppies and Daffodils plays an essential role in transmitting history and preserving collective memory. An initiative that combines learning, reflection and tribute, in the service of present and future generations.
Would you like to join a memorial trip?
School groups, families, veterans, teachers: contact us to build together your journey through the sites of memory.
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