Cultural & Theme Tours in France

Visit one of Europe's most infamous battle sites on this private full-day Canadian World War I Somme battlefield tour from Bruges. Explore trenches dug by British Engineers before the Battle of Vimy with a private guide. See remnants of battle including shell and mine craters, and visit famous cemeteries such as Neuville Saint Vaast Canadian N°2 Cemetery. After a light lunch, visit Thiepval Memorial to the Missing and explore the Beaumont Hamel New Foundland Memorial Park - where deep WWI trenches and iconic statues line the landscape.

Get a behind the scenes look at the film industry on a 45-minute tour of Rex Studios. Set in Paris' most famous cinema, the experience is sure to please film buffs, tv obsessed kids, and cinema goers alike. A new tour begins every five minutes, so you can start when it's convenient for you. Visit the off-limits projection room, discover special effects techniques, and even play around on a film set.

History comes to life with this Belle Epoque-themed tour. As you make your way through the 2nd and 9th arrondissements, your guide will regale you with stories from one of the most colorful periods in Parisian history. Discover former brothels and listen to scandalous tales of dazzling courtesans. Visit Palais Royal, Pigalle, and the Place Saint-Georges. End your small-group tour with a cocktail at a former brothel.

Private transportation and skip-the-line access make it easy to visit two of the most impressive - and the most crowded - landmarks in and around Paris in just one day. Begin with a short drive out of town to walk in the footsteps of royalty at the UNESCO-listed Versailles palace and gardens. Back in Paris, see world-famous works like the 'Mona Lisa' and 'Venus de Milo' on a private highlights tour of the Louvre museum.

Filled with bones and skulls of Parisians past, the Catacombs provide a spooky alternative to the monuments and museums of Paris. With this tour, you'll get to skip the entry lines and head straight to the heart of this subterranean attraction, where your knowledgeable guide will show you special areas of the attraction not usually accessible to the public.

Discover Paris on a four-hour, small-group tour. Begin at the Op era Garnier and admire the eclectic Napoleon III style building. See the imposing columns of the Champs-Elys ees. Then explore the heart of the city on a walking tour through the Marais. See Montmartre, famous for the Moulin Rouge, and finish the tour at the Eiffel Tower where you are given tickets for a Cruise on the River Seine with complimentary glass of Champagne. This tour is ideal for fist time visitors to the city.

A key flashpoint in the Battle of Arras during World War I, Vimy Ridge lies in France's Nord-Pas-de-Calais region - where tensions flared between the Canadian Corps and the German 6th Army. On this round-trip transfer service, reach Vimy Ridge with ease from Arras or Lens. Explore surrounding sites including La Targette and Neuville at your own pace, with all travel covered and a wide choice of departure times.

Discover the trenches and terrible story of World War I's Battle of the Somme on a full-day battlefield trip from Arras with an expert guide. Traveling to key battle sites and memorials by minivan, learn about the planning, execution and human cost of the infamous 1916 Western Front campaign. Visit must-sees including Pozieres Ridge and the Beaumont Hamel trenches; pay homage at Thiepval and other memorials; hear soldiers' individual stories; and explore the grim events further at the Thiepval visitor center. Numbers are limited to eight for a small-group experience, and lunch, entry fees, and round-trip transport from Arras train station are included.

Reims can is warm in winter thanks to the champagne !First I will tell you the story of the Cathedrale, its History and the crowning of the kings of France. I will tell you all can't be see.Then you will enjoy an homemade lunch with the food specialities of Reims drinking a vintage champagne.In the afternoon, you will visit a House of Champagne and taste different Champagnes : brut, ros e, blanc de blanc. I will explain you what are the difference between a big House of Champagne and a local producer, and how they work together. If you want I can introduce you to a real vinemaker or we will go trough the city to see remarquable buildings from the Roman time to Middle-Ages and then Art Deco architecture style. I will show and explain you the reconstruction of the city after the First World War.During this tour, drive, lunch and 5 tastings are included.

There are few palaces as world-famous as Versailles, but with some 10 million annual visitors, you could spend longer queuing outside than exploring inside. This half-day tour from Paris ensures a hassle-free experience with round-trip train transfers from the city, skip-the-line entrance, and a guided tour of the state rooms, palace gardens, and Marie Antoinette's hamlet (if option selected).

Versailles is one of the most visited castles in the world, so it's no surprise that it can get crowded! This small-group tour ensures a personalized experience, with skip-the-line entrance and an entertaining guided tour of the Palace and Gardens, including the Hall of Mirrors, the Great Apartment, and the Musical Fountains.

Delve into Normandy's superb historical and culinary heritage on a private tour from Bayeux. Begin with a visit to Bayeux Cathedral and the iconic Bayeux Taperstry illustrating the story of William the Conqueror. Next continue onto Honfleur, a waterfront town that's filled with timber-framed houses and France's largest wooden church. It's colorful scenery was a favorite among Impressionist painters like Monet. Finally, save your appetite for Pays d' Auge, where you'll sample regional food and drink specialities like Cavados brandy and Camembert cheese. 

Step inside the home of impressionist master Claude Monet on this 4-hour tour, including round-trip transport from Paris to Giverny. Immerse yourself in the creative world of Monet as you peek into his family home, bedroom, and kitchens, and see the workshop where he painted his famous Water Lilies. Then, stroll the artist's idyllic gardens, admiring the vibrant flowers of the Clos Normand and the romantic lily ponds of the Water Garden. This small-group tour is limited to seven people for a personalized experience.

See the monuments, statues, and sights of Paris known around the world on this combination, tour of the city and visit to Orangerie Museum with skip-the-line entry. From the panoramic, air-conditioned coach spot the Arc de Triomphe, the Champs Elysees, Notre Dame cathedral, the Louvre museum and see impressionist paintings by Monet and others. Learn about the city's history on a personal audio set with narration available in 10-languages.

Opt for an alternative experience of the Louvre on a 1.5-hour tour that focuses on scandals and controversies. Ideal for travelers look from something different, this small-group tour - limited to an intimate number of 15 - provides a unique perspective on works such as the Mona Lisa, Venus de MIlo, and the Winged Victory. A skip-the-line admission ticket to the Louvre museum is included.

Discover the fascinating history behind the events of the 1944 Allied Invasion on a private full-day tour of Normandy from Bayeux. With an accomplished guide, delve into the tales of D-Day as you marvel at significant sites like the battlefields and landing beaches of Utah Beach and Sword Beach. Visit esteemed museums and moving cemeteries to enrich your knowledge of the historic events and admire the picturesque scenery of the famous French region. Customize the itinerary of the tour according to your interests and receive the undivided attention of your private guide throughout the day.

This small-group tour in Paris is the perfect way to see a lot in a short space of time. You won't have to plan transport as you'll be picked up from your hotel, and travel in a comfortable minivan. Sail past the Louvre, and Notre Dame Cathedral on a Seine River Cruise, and then avoid lines at the Eiffel Tower with skip-the-line access. The day ends in the beautiful historical quarter of Montmartre.

Get straight to the heart of France's most famous art destination with this 2-hour express tour of the Louvre. Skip the long entrance lines with a small group of no more than 20 and head straight for the museum's most famous and captivating works, including the 'Mona Lisa,' 'The Raft of the Medusa,' and other masterpieces. Enhance your viewing experience by learning the stories and secrets behind the art and artists from an expert licensed guide.

Enrich your visit to the Mus ee d'Orsay with a small-group walking tour led by a trained art historian. Over the course of 3 hours, learn about major art movements like the Barbizon school, Realism, Impressionism, and Post-Impressionism. See impressive pieces by Manet, Renoir, Degas, Monet, C ezanne, Van Gogh, Matisse, and Gaugin, among others.

Discover the rich history of France's capital city with this small-group walking tour along the Seine. Over the course of 2 hours, you'll pass impressive landmarks like Notre-Dame, the Louvre, Pont Neuf, the Tuileries Garden, the Eiffel Tower, and the Place de la Concorde. Learn the very human stories behind major historic events as your guide shares tales of Marie-Antoinette, Catherine de Medici, Ernest Hemingway, Victor Hugo, and more.