Cultural & Theme Tours in France

Discover the most important WWI battlefields, museums, and monuments on a 2-day sightseeing tour from Lille.  Skip the stress of car rental and navigation and relax in private end-to-end transportation on both days. The comprehensive itinerary takes you to a long list of locations which are of particular interest to Australians, including Fromelles and the Australian cemetery. Enjoy included entrance to all museums and a complimentary lunch.

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.

Explore the battlefields of France on this 9-hour Canadian World War I Somme battlefield tour from Arras or Lille. Travel into the WWI battlefields of the Somme with your guide. Explore the tunnels from which Canadian troops attacked German lines in the Battle of Vimy. Walk through Canadian and German trenches as your guide details the struggles the soldiers faced. Visit the Canadian war cemetery at Neuville-Saint-Vaast and admire the Courcelette Memorial to fallen Canadian soldiers. Visit the Thiepval Memorial after lunch, then finish at the Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial Park.

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.

Escape the bustle of Paris for a private daytrip to Chantilly. Taste the traditional whipped cream (chantilly) at the source and visit the place where the horse race Prix de Dianne is held every year. Explore the Cond e museum, the horse stables of Les Grandes Ecuries, and the formal gardens of Domaine de Chantilly.

See the chapel that remains a pilgrimage site to this day on this guided tour with entrance fee included. Visit the church where in 1830, the Virgin Mary is believed to have spoken to a young St. Catherine Labour e. Let your guide reveal this site's history including the Miraculous Medals made here in 1832 and why they are still worn by some Catholics today.

The French Revolution is one of the most significant events in French history and Bastille Day is France's biggest national celebration. This tour brings history to life as you explore key Paris sites such as Place de la Concorde, the Tuileries gardens, the Palais-Royal, and La Bastille fortress, tracing the historic events of July 14th 1789 with an expert guide.

Have kids and want to teach them all about Paris? Skip the large tour groups, and book this 2.5-hour interactive walking tour, perfect for families with children ages six to sixteen. You'll be provided an iPad to solve educational enigmas, with characters from your favorite Paris movies providing clues along the way. Navigate your way around the Ile de la Cit e, Île Saint-Louis, Notre-Dame, the Saint-Louis Bridge, the Flower Market, and other highlight landmarks. This small-group tour is limited to seven people.

Learn tips and skills from a professional beauty therapist inside Galleries Lafayette, one of Paris's most exclusive department stores. Learn how to prepare skin for make-up application, get a luminous glow, and define eyes and lips. Work with your beauty therapist to perfect your individual look whether your style is bold, modern, or minimal.

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.

Walk through Paris' Belleville district on a 2-hour private tour of the area's street art. View graffiti, paintings and murals by well-known artists such as Seth, Clet, Jerome Mesnager and others. This tour aims to answer one question: how did art in Paris evolve from Leonardo to the street? This private tour for just you and your party ensures personalized attention and the ability to explore at your own pace.

Cover the highlights of Paris in a single fast-paced outing - without wearing yourself out. Traveling comfortably in a luxury van, you'll be guaranteed a first-hand peek at all the top sights, from Notre-Dame to the Eiffel Tower. Spend as long as you'd like at each location, with flexible and customizable stops. Perfect for first-time visitors, the door-to-door tour includes hotel pickup and a private guide.

Experience the magnificence of Paris's Opera Garnier with an exclusive after-hours tour. After the daytime crowds have departed, explore the Beaux-Arts opera house that was memorialized as the setting for 'The Phantom of the Opera.' Explore the grand staircase, chandelier-lined foyer and opulent auditorium as your guide shares the history and legends of this world-famous theater.

If you want to honor the sacrifices of Australian and New Zealand forces in Europe during World War I, the 25 April ANZAC Day dawn service at the Villers-Bretonneux Australian Memorial is a must. This full-day tour from Arras and Amiens takes you to the service before crossing the Somme battlefields to attend the afternoon service at the Bullecourt Australian Memorial Park. Air-conditioned coach transport with live onboard commentary, picnic brunch, and entrance tickets included.

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.

Learn about the role that Australian troops played during World War I, and pay tribute to the many thousands of soldiers who lost their lives, on this 2-day history tour. Meet your guide in the morning at your Bruges or Ypres hotel, and travel in the comfort of an air-conditioned minivan. On the first day, visit the site of the Battle of Fromelles, an Australian cemetery and memorial, and more. On the second day, learn about the Battle of the Somme before venturing to several key memorials and landmarks.

See another side of Versailles - and venture to parts of the palace grounds that few visitors explore - on this afternoon tour of the Petit Trianon. Located in Versailles' sprawling gardens, the Petit Trianon is a private palace, once favored by Marie Antoinette. See the landmark and its companion gardens, visit the Queen's Hamlet (a replica rustic village), explore the elegant Queen's Theatre, and learn more about the controversial Marie Antoinette and her life at Versailles.

Lyon is France's third-largest city and renowned for its UNESCO-listed monuments and delicious cuisine. This half-day tour provides the perfect introduction to the city, with a private guide to show you around and a flexible itinerary that can be customized to suit your preferences. Visit Place Bellecour, admire the architecture of Vieux Lyon, ride the funicular to Fourvière, and sample local specialties.

Discover the heart of bohemian Paris on a walking tour of the Latin Quarter - one of the oldest parts of the city and a historic hotbed of intellectual and artistic inspiration. See the homes and former haunts of artists who were inspired by the area's Left Bank romance, including Ernest Hemingway, James Joyce, and Salvador Dalí. During the relaxed stroll, you'll see highlights including the Luxembourg Gardens, the Pantheon, and Sorbonne University while a guide shares tales from the long and luminous history of this classic Paris neighborhood.

Beyond the lofty peaks and famous slopes, get to know the town of Chamonix on this small-group walking tour. Morning or afternoon departure times are available for your convenience; find your guide at the Chamonix Mont Blanc station and get ready to explore. In just a couple hours, you'll see the Alpine Museum, will pause for treats at a local chocolatier and cheese at a traditional deli, will enjoy mountain panoramas, and can even choose to ride the Aiguille du Midi cable car (own expense).