Private Day Trips in Paris

Art lovers can easily make a day out of learning about Monet and van Gogh on this 9-hour tour that goes to both Giverny and Auvers-sur-Oise from Paris. First, stop at Claude Monet's house and gardens, and catch sight of the workshop where he painted his famous Water Lilies painting. Then stroll the gardens to come across the Japanese-style bridge recognizable from The Japanese Footbridge. Afterward, head over to the Museum of Impressionism to learn more about other Impressionist artists. End your tour at Auvers-sur-Oise, where Vincent van Gogh spent his last days. See the church he painted, as well as his gravestone.

Journey from Paris on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte, a stunning baroque chateau that served as an inspiration for France's iconic Palace of Versailles. A driver and luxury vehicle transports you to the property, where cream-filled macarons and Champagne await your arrival. After indulging your tastebuds embark on self-guided tour with audio through the castle's lavish galleries and state rooms, marveling at the ornate furnishings and tapestries and perusing its former gardens, replete with hedges and fountains. Enjoy lunch (own expense) at the onsite restaurant or picnic outside.

Venture outside the French capital to visit two of the countryside's most popular attractions. Experience the unmatched opulence of the Palace and Gardens of Versailles, where are you'll walk down the glittering Hall of Mirrors and step inside the private apartments of Marie Antoinette. Then, see the Japanese gardens and lily ponds that inspired one of Impressionism's leading figures at the Giverny home of Claude Monet. Travel in the comfort of a private vehicle, and enjoy the personalized nature of a tour that's just for you and your party.