Activities and Excursions

Activities and Excursions

Panoramic Tour of Paris

Experience the beauty, the history and the glamour of one of the world’s most spectacular cities from the comfort of a chauffeur driven sedan.

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Versailles and Giverny

‘Has God forgotten all I have done for him’ (Louis XIV)

Explore the majesty, the splendor and the magnitude of the greatest of the French Royal estates; an almighty contrast to the innate charm and tranquility of Monet’s house and water gardens in quaint Giverny.

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Vaux Le Vicomte and Fontainbleau

Discover with your own private guide, the masterpiece of 17th century architectural and landscape design at Vaux Le Vicomte; the chateau that stirred the jealousy of Louis XIV and motivated him to create his Chateau at Versailles in an effort to surpass its splendor.

Dedicate the afternoon to exploring the Chateau de Fontainbleau, royal palace from the Renaissance forward and the main residence to Napoleon I.

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Château de Chantilly and Ecouen

Located just over an hour outside Paris, the splendid 18th century Chateau de Chantilly with its vast park designed by Le Notre, Equestrian Hippodrome and celebrated art museum is an ideal setting for a pleasurable morning out.

After a delicious lunch and the opportunity to sample the world famous Chantilly cream, your driver-guide will take you to the Chateau of Ecouen, a sublime castle which houses the National Renaissance museum.

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The Landing Beaches of Normandy

Over 60 years after the event, the Normandy Invasion, or ‘D-Day,’ remains the largest seaborne invasion in history, involving nearly three million troops crossing the English Channel from Britain to Normandy in occupied France.

Choose to combine your visit to the landing beaches with either a visit to Bayeux where you will visit the cathedral and the famous Bayeux tapestry. Alternatively, continue the WWII theme by visiting the major battle sites including the village of Saint-Mere-Eglise, Longues sur Mer, Arromanches les Bains and the American cemetery at Coleville.

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Northern Normandy: Rouen, the Sea Shore and the Coast of Flowers

Take the opportunity to enjoy a private tour of one of the most picturesque regions in the whole of France. Visit the historic city of Rouen, capital of Normandy and site of the trial and execution of Joan of Arc. Visit the sea-side villages of Honfleur, Deauville and Trouville before returning to Paris via the ‘cheese road.’ They say the best cheeses in France are made in Normandy!

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Champagne and Royal Cathedral at Reims

‘Come quickly, I am tasting the stars!’ – Dom Perignon, at the moment he discovered champagne.

What could be more fun or romantic than escaping Paris in a private car to spend the day sampling champagne! Complete this bubbly day with a visit to the Cathedral at Rheims, site where the kings of France were once crowned.

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Chateaux of the Loire Valley

The Loire Valley or ‘The Valley of the Kings’ is home to more than 300 chateaux which were built by the French kings and nobility who lived in the valley from the 10th century onwards.  In addition to the spectacular chateaux for which the region is revered, its rich agricultural soil produces some of the most outstanding of French wines including Sancerre, Pouilly Fume and the bubbly Vouvray.

Choose between a full day of Chateaux and garden visits, including a visit to the Chateau of Clos Luce, where Leonardo da Vinci spent his final years or combine two castle visits with a cellar visit and wine tasting in Vouvray. Either way, it will be an unforgettable day!

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