Julia and History (with a capital H)

The Frise viewpoint, as it combines beautiful scenery with history. Just by looking around you very carefully you'll see scars left by the Great War. And the words of soldier-poets and writers tell us so much more about this superb place …

At lunchtime try the Old Blighty at La Boisselle where the mood of the day's activity can be perfectly preserved without your losing any time to explore Remembrance sites. Try their pumpkin soup when it's available. In the evening enjoy a more leisurely meal at the Auberge de la Vallée d’Ancre in Authuille. They have a huge selection of regional cheeses. Scrumptious!

No favourite season but a favourite time of day. Late afternoon when most visitors have already left and wide sunbeams light up gateways, porticos and poplar trees. A time of utter peace and quiet – in winter or summer.

Always go around with a guide from the Somme Battlefields' Partner network. You'll be safely escorted by a real enthusiast with lots of information to impart!