A new way to experience the past

**We combine history with a travel guide to lead you to famous French battlefields throughout history, from Roman to Modern**.
Find out where the battlefield is, why it is of historical importance, and what is there today – not just monuments and memorials, but also art galleries, markets, museums, and quirky attractions. We tell you what you need to see and what to skip. We share our opinions and a ranking system to help you manage your touring time and energy.
**And this guide is not just for those interested in military history, but also for travel companions interested in the fantastic sites and experiences France has to offer**.
**We make suggestions about where to eat and sleep, what you really should see and what to skip.**
This is an ongoing project, and we are growing. We have started with the Battlefields of France, and we will be adding sites over time. Our policy is to try and provide information about places we have personally visited, and that takes time.
**So, please enjoy our website. We welcome your feedback and comments.**

ABOUT US

ABOUT THE SITES WE REVIEW

Our history is full of violence and conflict—so how do we pick which battle sites to tell you about? We have three main criteria: the battle must be historically significant; we need to have at least a general understanding of where it took place; and there has to be something to see at that location. There are a lot of former battle sites that are now just farmer’s fields or parking lots. While we might give you the option to go to these areas, we are not going to ask you to drive for two or three hours just to look at a plowed field or a herd of cows.

GETTING AROUND AND FINDING YOUR WAY

Virtually all of the sites are accessible only by motor vehicle, and we assume that you are going to travel in a private vehicle. There are, of course, companies that will take you on tours, and you can find them on the internet. The other thing we assume is that you have access to GPS. We usually give map references for sites and attractions. If you enter these into your navigation system (or the name of where we are sending you) you should be able to find your destination without any difficulty.

Similarly, we do not list any details about museum or attraction operating times or fees. Instead, wherever possible we have provided links to external websites containing this information.

BUT WHAT IF MY COMPANIONS AREn’T INTERESTED IN BATTLEFIELD SITES?

As much as we love visiting these sites, we realize that not everyone shares our passion and that is why we created this website. Yes, we tell you where the battlefield is, but we also tell you where the best local art galleries, museums and other attractions can be found. Look, if your partner is willing to come along on your visit to the tank museum, you should be willing to spend some time looking at abstract art or strolling through a market. There is also the reality that, sometimes, visiting only war-related sites can become tedious or overwhelming (the same goes for visiting church after church, no matter how beautiful they might be!). So be flexible and change it up. You might just be pleasantly surprised.

what else have you got planned?

Keep watch for our e-books as well as printed publications. We will be concentrating on reviewing battlefield sites in Europe but plan to expand to other locations worldwide.

Why so many Sites in France?

France is a beautiful country filled with historic battle sites, so why not start there?

Could you show me around?

Sure. If you are interested in working with us to put together a personalized, bespoke tour, we can do that. We will need to know what you are interested in, how many are in your party and when you want to go. We can then give you a quote. We do not offer any prepackaged tours.