World War I Pilgrimage to France
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Join one of Norwich’s most distinguished Marines, LtGen John Broadmeadow ’83, on a six-day, five-night excursion honoring the contributions of Norwich alumni on the Western Front.
![Chapel building on slope with set of stairs leading to entrance. Source: Chapel of the American Battle Monument of Belleau Wood, Belleau, France.jpg" by Architects are Cram and Ferguson of Boston, Massachusetts [Ralph Adams Cram (December 16, 1863 – September 22, 1942) and Frank W. Ferguson (1861-1926)] Johann 'nojhan' Dréo is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.](/sites/default/files/styles/460x460/public/2026-02/chapel_am_battle_monument_belleau_wood.jpg?h=c35ab9d9&itok=aqlsFPil)
Join us on a pilgrimage to World War I France where Norwich Marines fought valiantly on the battlefields of the Western Front. This six-day, five-night excursion will be led by LtGen John Broadmeadow ’83, with expert historical narration from World War I researcher and author Dr. Heather Warfield P’30. We will walk the battlefields of Belleau Wood and Chateau-Thierry and visit monuments that honor Norwich alumni that died in the region. The trip will also include cultural explorations and holiday markets in beautiful Paris, ancient Reims and the Champagne region.
This is a small group tour and space is limited. Pricing includes lodging, meals, and ground transportation: $4,000 per person based on double occupancy, $5,000 for solo travelers.
- Contact Holly Gaudet by email at hgaudet@norwich.edu or phone at 802-485-2369 to reserve your spot!
- See more info on the pilgrimage, including the planned itinerary (coming soon.)
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Cost
$4,000 per person based on double occupancy, $5,000 for solo travelers