Tours and Trips in France

See two of the top sights in France, the Palace of Versailles and Monet's garden at Giverny, during a day trip from Paris. This full-day tour allows you to visit both Louis XIV's lavish palace, plus the picturesque gardens of the Giverny home that inspired many of Claude Monet's most famous paintings in one tour.

Save precious time during your trip to Paris by booking a skip-the-line, private guided tour of the Orsay Museum. See world famous masterpieces by Van Gogh, Renoir, Degas, and many more in the world's largest collection of Impressionist art. Visiting the vast collections in the Orsay can be overwhelming, so having a guide will ensure you see all the highlights, plus your guide will provide insight into the social and historical influences of the various artistic movements showcased in the museum.

More than simply visiting the Palace of Versailles, you can get a taste of how royalty lived with this gourmet experience. The pass ensures you skip the line to enter and have a table at Alain Ducasse's Ore restaurant where you will enjoy a breakfast fit for a king. Includes round-trip train travel from Paris and an audio guide.

Discover the masterpieces inside the Orangerie Museum, located in Paris' Tuileries Gardens, with an official guide on this private 2-hour tour. In the company of just your family and friends (this tour accommodates up to five people), appreciate priceless art from the end of the 19th century, including Claude Monet's 'Water Lilies' and works by Modigliani, Renoir, Picasso and Soutine. Gain insight into the origins of the museum as an orange grove, an engaging commentary sprinkled with salacious tales surrounding the art collection.

Immerse yourself in the gastronomic history of Lyon on this 3-hour culinary walking tour. With a small group and a culinary expert as your guide, visit Old Lyon, the Halles Paul Bocuse, and the banks of the Saône while stopping for gourmet food and wine tastings.

Imagine how the extravagance of Versailles was part of everyday life for Marie Antoinette during a 4-hour guided tour of the palace with an optional fountain show. Take advantage of skip-the-line access to avoid the long lines at the start of your tour. Gaze in wonder at the Royal Apartments and the Queen's Apartments, and walk through the glittering Hall of Mirrors to the Salon de la Guerre and the Salon de la Paix. Plus explore the expansive gardens on your own after the palace tour.

Step back in time to the golden age of French royalty on a full-day trip from Paris to the Palace of Versailles, with skip-the-line access, comfortable transport and a self-guided audio tour. Explore the stunning chateau at your own pace, and learn about France's royal intrigues and revolutions, as well as the kings and queens that lived in the palace. Enjoy time to visit the remarkable grounds and gardens, including access to the Grand Trianon, Petit Trianon and Marie Antoinette's 'hamlet,' the queen's make-believe rural village and mill pond.

See the highlights of the Mus ee d'Orsay's collection, and beat the crowds, when you sign up for a small-group tour of the museum. The Mus ee d'Orsay is one of Paris' largest and most visited museums; your skip-the-line access will save you time that otherwise would have been wasted in line. Once inside, follow your guide through the galleries. See masterpieces by artists the likes of Manet, Monet, Degas, and Van Gogh, and learn all about the Impressionist movement from your guide's commentary.

Discover Provence's ancient roots and winemaking traditions on a half-day tour of Orange and Châteauneuf-du-Pape from Avignon. In a small group, visit the UNESCO-listed town of Orange and learn its history as a Celtic and then Roman settlement. View the beautifully preserved Triumphal Arch and Roman amphitheater, then wind through the verdant vineyards of the Rhône Valley to a distinguished wine estate in Châteauneuf-du-Pape to sample fine wines and learn about local varietals.

Discover the world's largest collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art on a private, 1.5-hour tour of the Mus ee d'Orsay in Paris. Bypass the long entrance queues with skip-the-line access, and let an art historian guide lead you straight to masterworks by Monet, C ezanne, Renoir, Degas and more. Enjoy personalized attention from your guide and learn the history behind the art for a truly immersive experience.

Travel back in time to the site of France's most extravagant monarch with this 2.5 hours guided audio tour of the Palace of Versailles. Fast-track entry allows you to skip the lines at this UNESCO World Heritage site, and you'll arrive in style in a fully air-conditioned coach. Spend time exploring one of France's most famous and impressive landmarks.

All art fans should get the opportunity to see Claude Monet's mural "Water Lillies" once in their lifetime - and with this tour of the Orangerie (including special skip-the-line access), your visit to the mural is easier than ever. Not only does your guide tell you interesting facts about Monet's mural and the thirty years it took him to finish it, but you'll also see masterpieces created by other well-known artists such as Renoir, Picasso, and Matisse. Group size is limited to seven, allowing a more personalized experience.

It's not just the skiing and climbing that makes Chamonix a world-class adventure destination: the area is famous for paragliding, too. Take to the air in perfect safety from 3,900 feet (2,100 meters) on a tandem flight with an instructor. Savor spectacular views of the Alps as your pilot manipulates the wing to ride the air currents from Plan Praz or Plan de l'Aiguille (cable-car ticket not included).

See the Orsay Museum at night with this private skip-the-line tour of one of Paris's most beloved museums. You'll see all sorts of impressionist works by the likes of Monet, Degas, and Manet in this converted train station turned museum, with fewer crowds and the expert assistance of a local guide.

The Mus ee d'Orsay is unique among Paris' cultural institutions: both because it is home to one of the world's largest impressionist and post-impressionist art collections, and because it is housed in the Beaux-Arts Gare d'Orsay, an opulent former train station. On this private tour, pick from morning, afternoon, or evening admission times and follow your guide inside. Over the course of several hours you'll see masterpieces by artists the likes of Van Gogh, Renoir, Degas, and C ezanne, and will learn about the history behind the canvases.

Paris' legendary Opera Garnier is one of the largest opera houses in Europe and famously inspired Gaston Leroux's The Phantom of the Opera. On this tour, explore the magnificent opera house without the crowds during a special after-hours visit; see the Grand Escalier, Rotunda, Grand Foyer, and auditorium; and learn about the fascinating history of the opera house.

The Opera Garnier is a Parisian symbol. Home to an opera and ballet house, it is as famous as some of ther other cultural venues of the French capital as the Orsay Museum or Notre Dame Cathedral. It became famous around the world not only for its exceptional architecture but also to be the setting for The Phantom of the Opera.

Witness a profound side of French and American history with a visit to Omaha Beach from Bayeux. On this 3-hour small-group tour, you'll stroll the Normandy beaches, explore critical wartime sites like Pointe du Hoc and the Normandy American Cemetery, and learn fascinating facts and histories about WWII from your guide. In the company of a small group, you'll have the chance to personalize the journey, stopping to take souvenir photos and ask questions.

Humorous GPS-triggered audioguide walk of the world's most visited cemetery: Père Lachaise. Hear stories from the lives of Edith Piaf, Modigliani, Oscar Wilde and 15 more personalities. A fun stroll through the "world's largest open-air museum".  In The Chairfather tour, your guide, a local author, will take you on an immersive experience encompassing theatrical representations and citations, music clips, sound effects, gags and other surprises. Hearing the tales of personalities told in this entertaining way, you'll agree the passed have never been more alive!  Come walk with The Chairfather and hear his stories.

A sightseeing cruise along the Seine River and a show at the Moulin Rouge are two quintessential Paris experiences, and this 5-hour evening tour combines both. Cruise past Paris icons such as the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral, and the Louvre Museum; then sip champagne as you enjoy a spectacular cabaret show at the Moulin Rouge. Hotel drop-off is included.