Discovering Paris... & more !
Our team is glad to suggest the following excursions by minibus that will give you the opportunity to discover and enjoy Paris or some of the French provinces.
Professional and multilingual chauffeurs-guides will pick you up at the hotel and drop you off at the end of your visit.
All the minibuses are air-conditioned and can fit 8 passengers.
Many other sightseeing tours are available with pick-up & drop off at your hotel : Chartres, Auvers sur Oise and Giverny, wine tour in Burgundy...
Guided Visit of the Louvre in a Small Group
A museum is a whole world in itself', and the Louvre museum is a living and far-reaching one. It is, nowadays, the most visited and biggest of the capital, exhibiting 210 000 m2 of treasures. Located at the heart of Paris, by the right shore of the bank, it traces a perspective of several kilometers going through the Tuileries garden, the Concorde place, the Champs-Élysées avenue and the 'Arc de Triomphe' to finish by the 'Grande Arche de la Défense'.
Old residence of the kings of France, this Capetian palace benefited from several extensions along the centuries before becoming the national museum, during the French Revolution, in 1793. In 1988, to grant it even more space, further works were commissioned to the architect Leoh Ming Pei, who gave birth to the famous crystal pyramid, of over 20 m. in height, that is nowadays the museum entrance.
The Louvre collection, counting with over 35 000 pieces, consists of works predating 1848 (for works after that date we shall go to the Musée d'Orsay), distributed among 8 departments: Oriental antiquities, Egyptian antiquities, Greek, Roman and Etruscan antiquities, Islamic art, Sculpture, Art objects, Painting and Graphic Arts. In its silent poetic performance we find participants such as the Sphinx or the sarcophagi by the side of many a worldwide known masterwork : Leonardo da Vinci's 'Gioconda', Veronese's 'Wedding at Cana', the Venus de Milo or 'The Coronation of Napoleon I'.
Profit from the guides of Paricityvision.com while making a Paris excursion, in our guided tour of the Louvre museum in Paris, or the Audioguided visit of the Louvre Museum, both with priority pass.
Paris Discovery - Notre Dame, Montmartre & Eiffel Tower
Discover the major sites of Paris with our driver-guide : Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Eiffel Tower and Montmartre.
Route : Concorde Square - Louvre Museum - Seine River and its bridges - French Academy - Cité Island with the Palace of Justice and Notre-Dame Cathedral (stop and free time) Hôtel de Ville (City Hall) - the Latin Quarter with the Sorbonne and the Pantheon of famous French Men - Arch of Triumph - Champs-Elysées Avenue - Eiffel Tower (photo-stop) – Invalides with the dome of Napoleon's tomb - Opera House. Free time in Montmartre, stop near the basilica of Sacre Coeur and the artists' square, Place du Tertre.
Included:
* Departure from and return to your hotel in Paris
* Services of an experienced driver-guide
* City tour of Paris
* Free time at Montmartre
Skip the line - Full day at Versailles
Description
Visit the Palace of Versailles
A captivating guided tour revealing the history of this majestic Palace. Combining classic and baroque architectural styles, the palace has been on the World Heritage list for 30 years. You'll instantly feel the pomp and ceremony of King Louis XIV's court: Hall of Mirrors, Grands Appartements and French gardens designed by Le Nôtre. Everything in Versailles inspires elegance, perfection and harmony: a genuine 17th century masterpiece and symbol of the Sun King's absolute power. Throughout his entire reign, he extended and embellished both the palace and the gardens.
Guided visit of the State Apartments (Hall of Mirrors, King’s and Queen’s Bedroom) and the park of Versailles. Enjoy lunch (drink included) in the restaurant “La Petite Venise” near the Grand Canal.
Visit the Trianons of Versailles
In the afternoon guided visit of the Petit and the Grand Trianons followed by Queen Marie-Antoinette’s Hamlet. Free time to visit the gardens.
Included :
* Pick up from and return to your hotel in Paris
* Services of a licensed driver-guide
* Guided visit of the State Apartments, Hall of Mirrors
* Lunch at the restaurant in the park (drinks included)
* Guided visit of the Trianons
* Entrance tickets
* Departure and return to your location in Paris
Skip the Line - Half day guided visit of the Palace of Versailles
Description
Our licensed driver-guide invites you to experience the history of the Palace of Versailles which is one of the world's most famous monuments in France. You will enter through the group entrance and avoid the long line. Your guide will lead you through the most beautiful rooms, the State Apartments, the Hall of Mirrors and the Queen's private appartment. Free time is planned at the end of the tour for a walk in the French style gardens which are full of magnificent statues, busts and marble vases.
Entrance tickets included (palace and gardens).
Audio guide in the castle provided in French, English, Spanish, Italian, German, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese Mandarin, Korean and Russian.
Departure/return hotel by minibus, duration approx. 4 hours. Departure at 8.00 AM or 1.15 PM. Please note that Versailles is closed on Mondays.
Giverny - by minibus
Description
Visit of Monet’s home and its gardens and take advantage of our Giverny tours with an experimented driver guide, leaving from and returning to your location in Paris.
With your driver-guide, wander past the lily pond and its famous Japanese bridge, Monet’s main sources of inspiration towards the end of his life. Then, visit at your own pace the flower garden, the house and the former studio of the painter where art and nature become one.
Visit the new “Musée des Impressionnismes Giverny” before you return to Paris.
Included :
* Departure from and return to your hotel in Paris
* Services of a driver guide
* Visit of Monet's Home and visit of the gardens on your own
* Visit of the Musée des Impressionnismes Giverny on your own
* Entrance tickets
* Departure from and return to your hotel in Paris
Guided Visit of Fontainebleau
Fontainebleau castle was classified World Heritage Site by the UNESCO in 1981. Regularly occupied during eight centuries, the residence has been continuously magnified and embellished by all the French sovereigns who have been living there.
At the entrance of the castle, the only royal and imperial castle continually inhabited for seven centuries, you will be astounded by the amazing horseshoe-shaped staircase. Your driver-guide will take you into the castle and start the visit. Discover the Chapel of the Trinity and the huge Francis I art gallery, which inspired the Versailles Hall of Mirrors. You will be glad to learn about Fontainebleau's history, walking through numerous ceremonial receiving rooms and private chambers in a gorgeous setting: the Ballroom, the guard's room, the Throne room, the council chamber and Napoleon's apartments.
The tour ends with some free time to stroll around the gardens at your leisure.
Return to your residence in Paris at around 7.15pm.
The price ( valid until March, 31st 2016 ) includes:
* Round-trip transport from your hotel (or place of residence) in Paris in a luxury air-conditioned minivan
* Services of our driver-guide
* Entrance tickets
Loire Valley Castles
Description :
Visit of the Amboise Castle
The day dedicated to the "Renaissance" starts with a visit of the castle of Amboise where King Francis 1st welcomed Leonardo Da Vinci at the end of his life.
Visit of the Chateau de Chenonceau
Following the period of the year, lunch (drinks included) at the Gateau de Breton in Chenonceaux village or L'Orangerie at the Château de Chenonceau.
Go to Chenonceau to visit Chenonceau Castle, called the “Chateau of the 6 ladies” built on the Cher river.
Visit of the Chambord Castle
The last step is Chambord for a visit of the castle : the masterpiece of the Renaissance period.
Included :
* Departure from and return to your hotel or apartment in Paris
* Services of a driver-guide
* Visit of the castle of Amboise
* Lunch (drinks included)
* Visit of Chenonceau Castle and its gardens
* Visit of Chambord Castle
* Entrance tickets
Discovery of Champagne
Description :
First stop of your Champagne tour : Reims.
Short visit on your own of the Cathedral, a gothic masterpiece where kings of France came to be crowned. In the morning visit to a small wine-growers near Epernay. Depending on the activity you will see the key stages of champagne making before tasting the wineyard's champagne.
Then, lunch, in Epernay, with a traditional menu ( drinks included ). The afternoon begins with a visit to the world famous Moet & Chandon ( or other cellar ) champagne house where a expert explains the method of Champagne making ( tasting session : one glass of champagne ).
Return to Paris. Entrance tickets and lunch included.
Departure from the hotel at 7.00 AM. Duration approx. 10h30 hours
D-Day Normandy & Landing Beaches
Description
Stop at Pointe du Hoc, 90-foot (27-meter) cliffs where 225 rangers landed on the morning of June 6, 1944, and then continue to Colleville-sur-Mer to visit the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial, which overlooks Omaha Beach and is home to more than 9,000 white crosses perfectly aligned on 170 acres. A chapel and memorial add the finishing touches to this moving site that allows visitors to reflect on the price of war.
After a stop for Lunch (not included), you will have the opportunity to visit the Overlord Museum, a fabulous place with some wonderful dioramas giving a great insight into the events of D-Day and the whole Overlord operation.
Your day trip will end with return to Paris, filled of Memories you'll never forget.
Highlights:
- Visit to Normandy D-Day American Sector Battle Sites and Landing Beaches
- Stop at Point du Hoc, Omaha Beach and the American Cemetery,
- Step back in time on a history tour, and learn about the events of June 6, 1944,
- Visit the "Overlord Museum" in Colleville-Sur-Mer,
- Private Day-Trip including Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off in Paris
The price includes:
- Transport by air-conditioned Vehicle
- Driver/guide
- Admission ticket to Overlord Museum
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Free bottle of water
- hydroalcoholic gel at your disposal in the vehicle
The price does not includes:
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Cancellation policy
- Cancel up to 3 days in advance to receive a full refund
COVID-19: Preventive Measures Implemented
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Face masks required for travelers and guides in public areas and vehicles
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Signatory of Caring Attitude, the health commitment charter of the city of Paris.
Not private small group tour :
255 € per adult
Child ( 3 - 11 years old ) : 225€
Departure at 06.30 am from the hotel. Duration approx. 12hours.
Can be private : 1410 € to 1550 € depending on the number of people (from 2 to 8 people).
Mont Saint-Michel
During your drive through Normandy, your guide will present you the history and culture of this region while you are admiring the beauty of its landscapes.
Considered the “Western Marvel”, the Mont Saint-Michel is nestled in the middle of an exceptional site, surrounded by the moving sands and the tides that run in “at the speed of a galloping horse”.
This unique heritage in the world is recovering its maritime characteristics through dredging works. Upon your arrival, you will have lunch in a restaurant called the "Relais Saint Michel" on the Mount or facing the Mount where you can benefit from an extraordinary view
The afternoon starts with a guided visit of the Abbey. Our guided visit covers the interior of the Abbey. Built on a rocky islet, it was a great culture centre and a pilgrimage destination in the Middle-Ages: the Mount was exerting an international influence. The fullness of the cloister and its gardens makes you relax ; then you stroll along the refectory and watch the impressive wheel of the monks bone yard.
Following this visit : free time to explore the steep and narrow streets of the village and criss-cross the fortifications to admire the gorgeous view over the Mont Saint-Michel bay.
Return to Paris agency around 9.45 PM where your driver will meet you to drop you off at your location in Paris
Included :
* Departure from and return to your hotel in Paris by minibus
* Services of a licensed guide
* Guided visit of the abbey
* Lunch included
* Entrance ticket
* Departure from and return to your hotel in Paris by minibus
L'Open Tour - Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour
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With Paris l'Opentour, discover our 4 tour itineraries and explore the Paris you have been looking for, historical, romantic, fashionable, fun and shopper friendly !
Hop on Hop 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 !
* Amusing and practical type of transportation for a comfortable visit within Paris.
* Possibility to visit the main monuments in your own time and to be seated comfortably each time you take the bus.
Prices ( valid until March 31st, 2016 )
1 day : 32 €
2 consecutive days : 36 €
3 consecutive days : 40 €
Child ( 4 - 11 years old ) : 16 € for 1, 2 or 3 days