Literary, Art & Music Tours in France

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.

Flip through the pages of Paris' literary lore on this private, 3-hour walking tour that takes you to the famous former haunts of intellectual celebrities like Balzac, Sartre, Simone de Beauvoir, and Picasso. Follow in the footsteps of F. Scott Fitzgerald and Ernest Hemingway as you stroll through the Latin Quarter with a guide, see where Oscar Wilde died, and pass some of the city's most iconic literary caf es in the Saint-Germain-des-Pr es district. Drink up the modern Parisian caf e scene with an included coffee break, and browse the stacks at the legendary Shakespeare and Company bookstore.

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.

If you're stuck in the dilemma of wanting to visit the Louvre Museum, but not wanting to bore your children, this is the tour for you. You'll still get to see the Louvre's many highlights such as the Mona Lisa, but you won't have worry about keeping the kids entertained. Avoid long visitor lines with skip-the-line tickets, and then have an art historian to lead the way. Children will receive an activity book with a treasure hunt to take part in.

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.

Delve into the colorful and candid world of the Impressionists on this 2-hour small-group tour of the Musee Marmottan Monet in Paris. Skip the line with a professional guide and explore the world's largest collection of works by Claude Monet, learning about the artist's life, legacy, and technical evolution as you work your way through the galleries. Gain insight into the greater Impressionist movement as you admire works by Monet's contemporaries such as Renoir, Degas, Manet, Gaugin, and Morisot. Group size is limited to just eight people for an intimate artistic experience.

Dig into the cultural history of the French Riviera with a half-day art tour of Nice. Follow your knowledgeable guide to the Chagall Museum in Nice's Cimiez neighborhood for a tour, and then to the colorful Matisse Museum on Cimiez Hill. Finish your artistic tour with a stop at the luxurious Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild in the town of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat.

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Learn about Paris' literary greats on this 3-hour small-group walking tour. Explore the Left Bank where 18th-, 19th- and 20th-century luminaries worked, discover the Latin Quarter of Ernest Hemingway and F. Scott Fitzgerald, and see the favorite haunts of Sartre and Picasso, and where Oscar Wilde died in 1900. On route, unravel the writers' lives and loves, break for coffee, and visit one of Paris' legendary bookstores. Tour is limited to a maximum of 10.

Discover the 'City of Light's' Art Nouveau treasures with a 2-hour private walking tour through the city. Start your sightseeing with examples from the movement's late-19th century beginnings and continue through its later years, with visits to such places as the Gothic Revivalist Hotel Gaillard, a home by French architect Jules Lavirotte and the city's most famous Art Nouveau attraction: the Eiffel Tower. You'll also stop to learn about some of the famous Art Nouveau-style Metro station signs still scattered throughout Paris.

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.

Discover an off-the-beaten-path area of Paris on this street art tour in Belleville. An interesting diversion from Paris' historical sights, this open-air gallery represents the Paris of today. While you ponder the fine line between street art, graffiti and vandalism, learn about this genre of art from a knowledgeable guide.