Excursions by Minibus
Our team is glad to present to you some suggestions of
excursions by minibus that will give you the opportunity to
discover and enjoy Paris, the French provinces, and some
other European locations.
Professional and multilingual chauffeurs-guides will pick
you up at the Raphael and drop you off at the end of your
visit.
All the minibuses are air-conditioned and can fit 8
passengers.
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Panoramic Tour of Paris, Half day
Panoramic tour with Notre-Dame, Eiffel Tower and Montmartre Everyday, departure at 8:30 AM and 1:30 PM, duration around 3:30 hours, Rate / 58 € Escorted by a driver-guide, you will discover the monuments which have made Paris famous throughout the world :
Concorde Square - Louvre Museum - Seine river - French Academy - Cité Island with the Palace of Justice and Notre-Dame Cathedral (stop and free time) - Hôtel de Ville - The Marais district - Bastille Square - The Latin Quarter with the Sorbonne and the Pantheon - Arch of Triumph - Champs Elysées Avenue - Eiffel Tower (photo-stop) - Invalides with the dome of Napoleon’s Tomb - Opera House.
Walking tour on your own in Montmartre, near Sacré-Coeur Basilica and the artists’ square.
Paris Monuments and River Seine Cruise
Everyday, departure at 1:30 PM, duration around 3:30 hours, Rate 65 € After admiring from the river the many historical buildings and beautiful bridgres, you will drive through the most prestigious Parisian districts : Eiffel Tower area, Champs-Elysées, Concorde Square, Madeleine, Opera, Notre-Dame, Ile de la Cité...
Paris “Best of”
Guided visit of the Louvre museum, lunch-cruise on the Seine river, Notre-Dame, Panoramic tour of Paris On Thursday and Saturday, departure at 9:00 AM, duration around 8 hours, Rate 169 € You will begin your day with a guided visit of the Louvre museum which will concentrate on 3 world-famous masterpieces :
the Venus of Milo, the Victory of Samothrace and the Mona Lisa painted by Leonardo da Vinci. You will then be free to visit the other parts of the world’s biggest museum.
This will be followed by a one and a half hour lunch-cruise on the Seine.
The excursion then carries on in the afternoon for a visit of Notre Dame Cathedral.
The tour will also include : the Arc de Triomphe, the Champs-Elysées, the Concorde, the Eiffel Tower and saint-Germain des Prés.
Paris - L'Open Tour
Four tour routes to explore Paris from the open deck. Complete freedom !
Departure in front of the hotel.
Discover on 4 tour routes and and explore the Paris, you have been looking for, historical, romantic, fashinable, fun and shopper friendly ! Hop on and off as often as you please and see Paris in your own time and at your own pace.
Enjoy fantastic views from the open top deck, it's unique, it's L'Open tour !
Tickets valid for 1 or 2 consecutive days
Buses every 10 to 15 minutes
Over 50 hop on - off stops at major attractions.
Adult, 29 € (1 day) or 32 € (2 days)
Child (aged 4 to 11), 15 €
There is a hop on stop right in front of the hotel Raphael.
The tickets are in sell at the Concierge desk.
Versailles
Everyday except on Monday, departure from 8:15 AM and 1:15 PM, duration 3:30 hours, Rate 75 €
The guide will retrace the history of the Palace and the century of the Sun King.
You will have an exterior view of the Trianon and the gardens. Free time to explore the fabulous Royal Apartments.
Entrance ticket to the Palace and the gardens included.
For an interior guided visit of Versailles, see “A day at Versailles” tour.
Half day guided Tour also avalaible
A day at Versailles
Royal Apartments, Visit to the Park, Trianon, Quee’s Hamlet On Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, departure at 9:00 AM, duration 8 hours, Rate 153 € Guided visit of the Royal Apartments and then a walking tour to discover the park of the Château de Versailles.
Enjoy lunch in the outdoor setting of “La Flotille” restaurant overlooking the Grand Canal.
In the afternoon you will be taken on a guided visit of the Petit and Grand Trianon followed by the Queen’s Hamlet.
Return to the Château and take time to admire the statues in the gardens and buy some souvenirs.
Lunch in the Parc and entrance tickets included.
Giverny
Monet’s house, American Art Museum Everyday except on Monday, departure at 1:30 PM, duration 4:30 hours, Rate 82 € Closed from October 31st, 2006 to April 1st, 2007 Visit of Monet’s home and gardens, famous for their water lilies, as well as his workshop, the pond with the famous Japanese bridge, and the picturesque world of this Impressionist painter.
Visit to the American Museum before you return to Paris.
Entrance tickets included.
Loire Valley Castles
On Monday, Thursday and Saturday at around 6:45 AM (summer) return around 7:30 PM (excursion by minibus) On Tuesday and Sunday at around 6:45 AM (winter), return around 8:30 PM (tour operated by coach. Hotel pick up and drop off by minibus).
Rate 183 € (summer) Discover the “Loire Valley”, cradle of the French Renaissance and visit its jewels :
the fabulous Chateau of Chambord, built to be a royal residence, Cheverny (visit of the furnished castle).
After lunch (included) in Cheverny (Restaurant du Golf or hotel saint-Hubert), discover the charms of the Chateau of Chenonceau and its enchanting gardens (guided visit).
Entrance tickets and lunch included.
Mont Saint-Michel
Guided visit of the Abbey, Free time Departure at 6:45 AM on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday (summer) Departure at 6:45 AM on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday (winter) Pick-up and drop off hotel by minibus. Tour by motorcoach. Rate 183 € Drive through Normandy to Mont -Saint-Michel.
Surrounded by dangerous moving sands, linked to the mainland by a dike, this “Marvel of the Occident” is unique in the world.
After a “brunch” at Carrouge Castle (summer) or on site (winter), guided visit of the Abbey built on a rocky islet, which was principally a major cultural and pilgrimage centre during the middle ages.
You can admire the ramparted Gothic monastery superposed over the centuries, and in particular, the remarkable cloister and refectory.
Free time to climb up the famed steep-sided narrow streets.
Day and Normandy Tour in minivan
Pointe
du Hoc.
American Cemetery + Omaha beach.
Lunch in a 13th century farmhouse.
Arromanches 360.
Juno beach
From April 1st to March 31st
Departure: from 7.00 am on Tuesday and Saturday.
Rate 198 €
Travel through Normandy as far as the Pointe du Hoc,
well-known for the assault of the heroic Rangers. Free
time to visit. Then onto the American Cemetery in
Colleville, where 9386 soldiers are resting, for an
emotional visit. In 2007 a new VISITOR CENTER has been
created to commemorate the operations of June 6th
1944.You will also discover the bloody “Omaha
Beach” and have time to spend some moments on it
before lunch. Lunch is served at the “Ferme
de la Rançonnière” (13th century) in the village
of Crépon. In the early afternoon, you will see
the ruins of the Arromanches’ artificial harbour
(built by the Allies in less than 15 days).
We suggest you then see the film “The price of
Freedom” at the cinema Arromanches 360. This
exceptional 20-minute film on 9 screens in a circular
room combines library shots that have never been
released and were taken in June 1944 by war
correspondents, with current shots taken in these same
places where peace has been restored. Finally,
you continue along the coasts of Gold and arrive at
Juno Beach. Guided visit of Juno Beach to explore the
remains of the Atlantic Wall before returning to
Paris.
Many
other sightseeing tours are available with pick-up
& drop off at the Raphael hotel :
Auvers sur Oise and Giverny, Normandy and D-Day tour, A
historic day in the Champagne region, A day out in
Beaune Burgundy, One day in London with Eurostar, A day
in Provence and Luberon, etc.
Do not hesitate to contact us for
further information.
