Tours and Trips in Paris

Travel out to the beautiful château of Fontainebleau and Vaux le Vicomte (the inspiration for Versailles) with this full-day private tour departing from Paris. Your driver will pick you up at your hotel and take you out to the two historic castles, where you'll get skip-the-line access. You'll also get to stop in the quaint village of Barbizon for lunch in between the visits of the two castles.

Visit the Château of Vincennes, located just outside of Paris, with this skip-the-line ticket. Dating back to the 14th century, the castle once guarded the city and protected kings. It was the heart of the French monarchy until Louis XIV decided to relocate to the Palace of Versailles, and was then used as a prison to hold figures such as Fouquet, the Marquis de Sade, and Mirabeau.

Spend a day in the French countryside exploring World War I history on a day trip to Verdun and Meuse-Argonne from Paris. These two important battlefields help make history come alive, with assistance from a knowledgeable guide. Hear about these famous battles and visit notable landmarks and cemeteries. See the Douaumont Ossuary and Fort of Douaumont, the Romagne War Museum, the Battlefield of Verdun, the Trench of Bayonets and the Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery and Memorial. It's the largest cemetery for fallen American soldiers in all of Europe. Tour group size limited to 18 to ensure personalized attention from your guide.

Located in the Tuileries Garden, and housed in a building that was once used for orange trees, the Musee de l'Orangerie is today one of Paris' highlight collections. When you book a small-group, guided tour of the museum, you'll skip the long lines and beat the crowds. You'll also get up close and personal with its collection of impressionist and post-impressionist masterpieces, from Monet's Water Lilies to works by Cezanne, Picasso, and Modigliani.

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.

While the city of Paris is celebrated for its charm, romance and elegance, Parisians are known for . . . other qualities. During this 1-hour show by French comedian Olivier Giraud, watch the stereotypes of Parisians "” as being rude, short-tempered or arrogant "” come alive in this side-splitting performance. Giraud's spot-on impressions will keep you laughing, and you'll learn how to recognize Parisian facial expressions and use iconic French phrases correctly. Audience participation encouraged!

Enjoy skip-the-line access to Villa Savoye in Poissy by pre-booking your tickets in advance. Explore inside the striking modernist villa on a self-guided tour, discover how the architectural marvel is now a now a UNESCO World Heritage site, and learn more about the work of architect Le Corbusier.

Unearth the secrets of Paris' largest and most famous 'city of the dead' on a small-group walking tour of the Père Lachaise Cemetery. Follow a guide to the final resting places of luminaries of art and music including Jim Morrison, Edith Piaf, Chopin, and Oscar Wilde, and learn about unruly episodes of Parisian history that played out within the cemetery walls. Group size is limited to 10 for a more intimate and respectful experience at this hallowed landmark.

If dinner in Paris isn't romantic enough as it is, simply throw a dinner cruise on the Canal Saint Martin and the River Seine into the mix. This cruise will take you through Paris's beautiful waterways as you dine on a three-course meal, complete with a delectable dessert. Live commentary along the way adds local flavor and education to this fabulous evening activity.

The Musee Gustave Moreau is devoted to the works of the Parisian Symbolist painter and located in the artist's former home and studio in Paris' 9th arrondissement. On this self-guided tour, peek into Moreau's bedroom, dining room, and studios; learn more about his eclectic artworks; and admire art by Moreau, as well as Theodore Chasseriau, Eugène Fromentin, and Edgar Degas.

Fans of Impressionist art won't want to miss the Orangerie, a former citrus greenhouse turned museum situated in the elegant Tuileries Gardens. Famous works inside the museum include a number of Monet's water lily paintings as well as works of Picasso, Matisse, Cezanne, and Renoir. This tour will get you in faster, with skip-the-line access to the museum and a private, English-speaking guide.

This is the most comfortable way to get from Beauvais airport into Paris city (all ZIP codes starting with 75) and Paris suburb ! Share a door-to-door shuttle with your family and friends to go to your accomodation in Paris. You can get child seats for free if you book it (please specify the age of your children in the booking comments). All drivers speak English and in the vans you have free wifi available.

Bask in the thrilling environs of a live football match in Paris. With this admission ticket, visit Paris Saint-Germain's historical Parc des Princes stadium, one of the largest football stadiums in France, to see the Parisian squad battle it out with the best of the rest from France. Take a seat among the cheering throng, soak up the electric atmosphere and watch as some of the country's best athletes showcase their top-level skills in the most popular sport in the world. All entrance fees are included.Please note: Dates of scheduled matches may change; see Additional Information for details

Travel through time to Ancient Greece, Rome and Egypt à la Asterix at the 2nd largest theme park in France! Head to Park Asterix "“ 18 miles (30 kms) from Paris "“"“ and breeze past the queue with your pre-purchased entrance ticket. Spend your day enjoying live interactive shows, taking wild rides and meeting amazing characters like Asterix, Obelix, Dogmatix and more. Gaulish good times for everyone!

Take a 3-day getaway from Paris to see more of France's historical highlights on this tour that includes transport and accommodation, making it easy for you to focus on soaking up the sights. With a guide, visit the region of Normandy to see Omaha Beach and learn about the landings here during World War II. Explore the towns of Rouen, Honfleur and St Malo, and marvel at UNESCO World Heritage"“listed Mont St-Michel. Then discover the enchanting castles of the Loire Valley's "˜chateau country,' including Château de Chenonceau.

Visit the final resting place of dozens of French kings and queens at the remarkable Basilica of St. Denis. Ride the Metro with a guide and small group to reach the 13th-century masterpiece, which was one of the world's first Gothic churches. Take a tour through the tumultuous arc of the French monarchy, from medieval rulers to the bloody end of the 'Ancien Regime' with the French Revolution, and learn about the role of royalty in the evolution of Paris as you view an amazing collection of tombs and altars.

Experience Paris' of eras past on this 2-hour walking tour of the famous Père Lachaise Cemetery. A knowledgable local guide will lead you through a maze of haunting yet romantic headstones and tombs including those of Jim Morrison, Balzac and Oscar Wilde "“ bedecked in vibrant kisses from hundreds of admirers. Learn about some of Paris' most famous figures and iconic stories on this small-group excursion.

Skip the line and save time when going to see the Pantheon in Paris. The building was originally built as a church dedicated to St. Genevieve, but now functions as a secular mausoleum. Admire the early neoclassical architecture of the Pantheon, and visit the crypt where many French writers' and artists' remains are kept, including Rousseau, Voltaire, Zola, and Dumas. Choose to head up to the colonnade for views over the Latin Quarter of the city.

Escape Paris and see the French countryside on a 4-day getaway to Normandy and the Loire Valley. Accompanied by a guide, you'll visit the towns of Rouen, Honfleur and Saint-Malo, explore World Heritage"“listed Mont Saint-Michel and learn about the World War II landings at Omaha Beach. Then discover the dreamy castles of the Loire Valley's "˜chateau country,' including Château du Clos Luce and Château de Chambord. Transport and accommodation are included so all you have to worry about is soaking up the sights.

Spend an evening just outside Paris at Vaux-le-Vicomte, a 17th-century château that was the inspiration behind King Louis XIV's Palace of Versailles. Your experience includes a 3-course dinner, a guided tour of the Carriage Museum and time to explore the château and impressive grounds at sunset while listening to classical music.