Tours and Trips in France

Especially in peak season, the lines at the Palace of Versailles can be hard to believe. Skip them - without waking up at the crack of dawn - on this eminently civilized guided train trip from Paris. Your guide will show you the most magnificent of the 2,000 rooms, including the Hall of Mirrors, the King's State Apartments, and the King's Private Apartments, then introduce you to the magical 2,000-acre (800-hectare) gardens.

Visit Giverny and Auvers sur Oise on a tour from Paris that pays homage to Claude Monet and Vincent van Gogh. With your own private art-historian guide, you'll follow the trail of the influential artists around their former towns, visiting the homes where they once lived and other landmarks linked to their lives. Skip-the-line entry to Maison de van Gogh and the Fondation Claude Monet is included.

Cars move too fast and Busses take to long. There is no better way to see a city than to walk it. How else can you see the flowers growing from the cracks in the sidewalk and smell the bread baking? Speaking of boulangerie treats, did you loose a few pounds to indulge in the  Culinary Capital of the world?  With a list of indulgences to get thru and only a few precious days to do it, you need a friend? I'm that girl, and in one day we will hit all the Big Monuments and earn those amazing treats. By foot, Metro and bus, we will conquer the city quickly and efficiently so that you have the rest of your trip for Museums, Chateaus and Cafes!

When the museums shutter for the day and darkness falls across Paris, discover a different side of the City of Light on this private evening ghost tour. Brave the lamplit and winding streets surrounding the ancient Île de la Cit e as a guide shares chilling tales of murder, mayhem, and supernatural sightings from the city's long and lurid past. Stroll by the illuminated courtyard of the Louve, beneath the grinning gargoyles of Notre Dame, and along the banks of the Seine, all with only your private party for an intimate atmosphere.

Explore the tranquil water lily gardens of Monet's House in Giverny and the Mus ee des Impressionnismes-Giverny followed by a visit to the opulent Palace of Versailles in this day trip from Paris. Stop in charming Moulin de Fourges for lunch (included). A group size of no more than eight people maximizes personalized attention from your guide.

Explore Paris at night on a 3-hour tour that introduces you to a different side of the city. With a guide, you'll hear chilling tales of murder, mayhem, and mystery as you admire the city's lit-up attractions. Wander through eerie alleys and squares on Ile de la Cit e while you look for ghosts and find out about the city's darkest secrets. Tour is limited to 10 people for a small-group experience.

In the mood for a little Parisian retail therapy? This discounted shopping spree takes you into the heart of the Marais with exclusive vouchers for BHV, a historic department store founded in 1856. Wander multiple floors at your own pace as you browse the latest in contemporary fashion and home design. Shoppers receive a drink and pastry at an on-site Starbucks and limited edition BHV tote bags.

Follow in the footsteps of legendary artists Claude Monet and Vincent Van-Gogh on this full-day tour from Paris. Accompanied by a private guide, you'll gain a fascinating insight into the lives and works of the artists, enjoy skip-the-line entrance and a guided tour of Monet's House in Giverny, and visit Pension Ravoux in Auvers sur Oise, where Van Gogh stayed.

Delve into the creative mind of impressionist master Claude Monet on this small-group Giverny day trip from Paris, including round-trip transport and admission tickets. Explore the artist's former home and gardens independently, where you can peek into his studio and bedroom, and stroll through the colorful gardens, which inspired many of his paintings. Next, pay a visit to the Museum of Impressionism (extra cost), visit Monet's grave or stroll through the village of Giverny, where you'll find many cafes and souvenir shops.

Tour Giverny, the fabled estate of painter Claude Monet, in comfort and high style during this customizable VIP tour from Paris. Dodge the crowded entrance lines with pre-booked admission tickets, and enjoy private pickup and drop-off in a luxury Mercedes van. See the colorful backdrops to some of France's most celebrated Impressionist paintings. Skip the audioguides: your own private guide will be on-hand to answer all your questions.

Visit two iconic French destinations in a single day on this shared transfer tour from Paris to the Palace of Versailles and Giverny. Journey on to Versailles, where you'll enjoy an optional French-style lunch with drinks and tour the magnificent palace and gardens with an audio guide. Next, travel through the beautiful countryside to see where Claude Monet lived and painted, and stroll through his famous Japanese gardens that inspired his masterful 'Water Lilies' series.

Walk through the gardens and village that inspired some of Monet's most celebrated paintings on a skip-the-line tour of the artist's house in Giverny. Begin with a walking tour of the charming village where Monet lived for decades, and then bypass the entrance lines at Monet's house. See quality replicas of famous paintings and learn about Monet's life before strolling through the Japanese-style gardens and lily ponds captured in his Impressionist masterpieces.

Step into the past with this Gothic Paris walking tour. Your expert local guide will lead your small group to key sights like Notre Dame, Sainte-Chapelle, and the Conciergerie. Admire gargoyles, flying buttresses, and intricate works of stained glass. Learn about the cultural context and engineering feats behind these beloved buildings.

Set out on a private tour of both Versailles and Giverny"•the village where Impressionist painter Claude Monet lived and worked"•on a full-day trip from Paris. Begin with a visit to Giverny to learn about the life of Monet and explore his former home and gardens. Following a delicious lunch, head south to Versailles for skip-the-line access to the famed royal palace. See the ornate Hall of Mirrors and Grand Apartments, stroll through the garden 'a la Francaise' and gain insight into the world of French nobility from an expert guide.

Follow in the footsteps of France's most iconic Impressionist painters on a full-day, private tour from Paris to Honfleur and Giverny with an experienced guide. Explore Honfleur's historic waterfront and colorful homes, and discover ancient cobblestone paths that lead to the Norman coast. See a riot of color and blooming flowers at Giverny, where you'll learn about Monet's life in his beloved home and garden, then return to Paris through the stunning Seine river valley.

Travel through the beautiful French countryside and visit the home and workspace of Claude Monet on this private, half-day tour to Giverny from Paris. Ride in a comfortable private vehicle through the meadows and villages of Normandy, stopping to visit local landmarks like a 10th-century watchtower along the way. In Giverny, tour Monet's house, studio and Japanese-style gardens that inspired famous works like his Water Lilies series. Enjoy the personalized attention of a private driver and guide for a memorable artistic excursion.

See Claude Monet's gardens at Giverny on this enchanting, full-day bike tour from Paris. Ride through the scenic wheat and sunflower fields of the French countryside, and cycle through the beautiful town where Monet lived and worked. Tour the painter's home and the gardens that inspired some of the most ionic works of the Impressionist period, and explore Giverny's charming streets, cafes, and museums.

Discover two of France's most exquisite landscapes on a private, full-day tour of Giverny and Versailles from Paris. Walk the Japanese bridges and garden paths that Claude Monet immortalized in his impressionist paintings, and see ponds that overflow with blooming water lilies and irises. Continue to the royal retreat of Versailles to tour the 17th-century palaces and elegant grounds. Explore the hall of mirrors, state apartments and gardens, and learn about the lives of Versailles' most iconic kings, queens and courtiers before returning to Paris.

Take a day trip to Giverny to see the garden depicted in so many of Claude Monet's masterpieces. Tour the artist's former home, now a museum, and explore his beautiful gardens at your leisure - the water lily garden is particularly famous. Visit the nearby Mus ee des Impressionnismes to see more great works from the Impressionists. This half-day, small-group tour from Paris is unguided, which means you get to see Giverny's attractions at your own pace. Pickup and drop-off from your central Paris hotel is included.

This is a completely private tour that lasts 9 hours with an opportunity to visit one of the most popular villages in France - Giverny and the colorful Honfleur. With this tour you will get to visit some of the most incredible places including shops, restaurants, ice-cream shops. Unwind and appreciate an entire day of liberality as we test our way through the best of Normandy.