Tours and Trips in France

Getting from Beauvais Airport doesn't need to be a hassle, thanks to this comfortable door-to-door transfer service. Not only is it cheaper than a taxi and more convenient than a bus, but you'll also get free in-van Wi-Fi plus the option of booking child seats in advance. Drivers speak English and telephone support is available around the clock in case of flight delays.

Visit the Basilica Cathedral of Saint-Denis, located just outside of Paris, with a skip-the-line ticket. The final resting place of French kings and queens, the Gothic cathedral was constructed on the tomb of St. Denis, a bishop who died in 250 A.D.

Take the high-speed TGV train from Paris to Provence on this day trip that includes visits to UNESCO World Heritage sites in Avignon and more. As you soak up the beauty of one of France's most loved regions, learn about its historical significance at places like St R emy de Provence, Les Baux de Provence, the Pont du Gard and Avignon's famous Popes' Palace. See Roman runs, have free time for lunch and enjoy interesting commentary from an informative guide.

Immerse yourself in the charms of Art Nouveau with this 2-hour walking tour of the 7th and 8th districts of Paris. Learn to recognize asymmetry and organic forms as features of this artistic movement as you admire these neighborhoods' monuments and architecture. See celebrated works like the Lavirotte Building as well as lesser-known local gems.

Discover Avignon, an UNESCO World Heritage Site that once served as the seat of papal power. Embark on an independent tour of the city and its surrounds with this unique package, which includes fast-track entry and an audio tour of the Popes' Palace, Europe's largest Gothic palace. Enjoy the same for Pont d'Avignon, a stunning bridge that's been immortalized in the French children's song, 'Sur le Pont d'Avignon.' In addition, your ticket offers a choice of 4 half-day minivan tours within Provence. Themes include 'Culture and Wine' and 'Van Gogh.'

Enjoy Paris from the water on a dinner cruise that takes you past the city's beautiful riverside sights. While you glide along the Seine and admire views of the city lit up for the evening, dine on a 3-course meal that includes elegant dishes such as foie gras, swordfish and souffl e. Wine, coffee and tea are also provided.

Commemorate the sacrifices of Australian and New Zealander soldiers during World War I with the annual ANZAC Day Dawn Service in Villers-Bretonneux. On April 25, Depart Paris in the early morning hours to arrive in time for the dawn vigil. Continue on to the surrounding countryside for a tour of the pivotal Somme battlefields with your historian guide. Visit landmarks and memorials including the massive Lochnagar Crater, the Franco-Australian Museum and the Adelaide Cemetery on this enlightening and emotional full-day tour.

Escape the bustle of Bordeaux for some seaside therapy on this 4.5-hour day trip to the Bay of Arcachon. With your local guide and small group, you'll journey southwest by mini-coach to the white sands beaches of Arcachon, famous for oyster-harvesting. Hike to the top of Pyla Dune - the highest sand dune in Europe - stroll the beach, get splendid ocean and forest views, and sample fresh oysters at a local oyster farm.

Escape from the big city for half a day, and venture to the village of Auvers-sur-Oise. More than just an idyllic, countryside escape, Auvers-sur-Oise is today associated with Vincent Van Gogh. Choose from morning or afternoon departure times, and meet your guide when you're picked up from your Paris accommodation. Upon arrival, explore the guesthouse where Van Gogh lived (and died), see the church that inspired his art, visit the cemetery where he's buried, and admire the scenery that charmed him during his lifetime.

Discover some of the finest architecture in the French capital on this 2-hour Art Nouveau walking tour in Paris. Follow your guide through the 8th and 9th arrondissements and admire the beautiful Art Nouveau buildings for which the area is famous. Marvel at the Galeries Lafayette's grand facade and gilded balconies, and gain insight into Art Nouveau design. Discover the Palais Garnier - a 19th-century opera house - and enjoy a drink in a traditional Art Nouveau brasserie. Your group size is limited to eight people to ensure a more personalized experience.

See the best of beautiful, medieval Avignon on this 3-hour walking tour with skip-the-line access to Popes' Palace. Learn the history of this exquisite UNESCO-listed city with ancient Roman roots and celebrity as the 14th-century seat of the Papacy. Admire hilltop views of the Rhône River, breeze into Popes' Palace to tour the ornate chambers and chapels, and enjoy a glass of Côtes du Rhône wine near the Place de l'Horloge.

Get a taste of Provence on this full-day small-group tour from Aix-en-Provence and discover its picturesque hilltop villages, magnificent Roman ruins, and legendary artists. Explore historic Arles, follow in the footsteps of Van Gogh in Saint-Remy de Provence, and visit the famous Carrières de Lumières in Baux de Provence.

Experience Van Gogh's vivid and picturesque Provence on this full-day tour from Marseille! Journey to the seaside town of Arles - where Van Gogh fully realized his signature style - to visit key sites like the ancient Arles amphitheater, Saint-Trophime church and the setting of Le caf e de nuit. Continue to Saint-R emy-de-Provence to see the triumphal arch and funeral monument, and to the hilltop village of Les Baux de Provence.

See Paris's iconic monuments from the water on a 1-hour sightseeing cruise along the Seine. Prepare for a thrilling introduction to Paris as you hop on-board a Compagnie des Bateaux-Mouches sightseeing boat and look out over the city from the open-air viewing deck. Keep your camera to hand as you pass waterfront attractions like Notre Dame Cathedral and La Conciergerie, admire the iconic façade of the Louvre and enjoy prime views of the Eiffel Tower.

Discover the historic wonders of Arles and the natural landscapes of the Camargue on this half-day tour from Avignon. Follow in the footsteps of Van Gogh and admire the Roman ruins of Arles on a guided walking tour; look out for Camargue horses, pink flamingoes, and black bulls in the Camargue region; then visit the Camargue village of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer.

Just outside of Paris, the riverside village of Giverny was the home of iconic French artist Claude Monet and a major center of the Impressionist art movement. This full-day trip offers longer to explore than most tours, including a morning tour of Monet's House and Gardens, a delicious lunch at the Monet-inspired Les Nymph eas restaurant, and an afternoon visit to the Mus ee des Impressionnismes.

On this art history day trip from Paris, see sites related to two of Europe's most famous 19th-century painters, Claude Monet and Vincent van Gogh. Head first to Monet's home in Giverny, where he worked on some of his iconic Impressionist pieces. See his blooming garden and his famous lily pond, and learn about this favorite period of art at the Mus ee des Impressionnismes. Then move on to Vincent van Gogh in Auvers-sur-Oise, a village where the artist spent his last days. This small-group tour is limited to just eight people and includes lunch.

Delve into World War I history on this 9-hour Australian and New Zealand Somme Battlefield tour from Lille or Arras. See Le Hamel Australian Memorial, the Jean and Denise Letaille Museum and Thiepval Memorial, the largest WWI memorial bearing the names of more than 73,000 soldiers. Lunch, entrance fees and round-trip transportation from your hotel are included.

Explore gourmet shops and bustling food markets in Paris on this 3-hour walking tour of the Bastille district. Follow your guide from the Place de la Bastille to the Port de l'Arsenal, where the Canal St-Martin joins the Seine River. Stroll beneath the trees along the Promenade Plant ee and admire the Viaduc des Arts. Visit Alain Ducasse's famous chocolate shop, wander through traditional food markets and learn of the French Revolution in 18th-century Paris. Your tour size is limited to eight people to ensure a more personalized experience.

In 1900 Montmartre was the world capital of artists. Your professional guide will explain to you why Picasso, Van Gogh, Renoir, Degas, Toulouse Lautrec used to live their. You will discover where they used to live and some artists studios. You will love the charming streets & atmosphere. Montmartre disctrict is still appearing like a little French village. You will visit also the amazing Sacred heart basilica. The second most important church in Paris. You will be impressed by its mosaics (the biggest in France). From the top oft he hill you will have one of the greatest views over Paris. With your private guide you it will be easy to spot all the major Parisian monuments you will see. This tour is a fantastic opportunity for all the art lovers who want to discover in more depth history of impressionist & modern artists.