431 activitati in Paris, FRANCE

Visit two of France’s most impressive cities, Paris and Versailles, in one well-organised, entertaining and informative tour. Your driver guide transports you around the capital swiftly and comfortably, introducing you to such highlights as the Notre Dame de Paris Cathedral and Montmartre. Notre Dame Cathedral is located on a splendid little island in the city, and is considered to be one of the world’s finest examples of French Gothic architecture. The imposing place of worship too over one hundred years to complete, following many remodellings, and has been altered and repaired many times due to lootings and vandalism in political protests such as the French Revolution. It now stands proudly over Paris, enjoying its reputation and fame due to such novels as The Hunchback of Notre Dame. A no less admired Parisian landmark is the Eiffel Tower, one of the most photographed constructions in the world. Your tour allows you a delicious lunch served inside the magnificent structure, at the 58 Tour Eiffel restaurant. After perusing Paris and exploring the depths of your guide’s extensive knowledge, enjoy the short trip to Versailles, which is steeped in history, having once itself been the French royal city. Wander spellbound through the Palace of Versailles and its magnificent gardens, both designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Your audio guide gives you access to the past as you walk through the Hall of Mirrors and around the King and Queen's Apartments, learning of their origins as an ambitious project of heliocentric design, with each room dedicated to one of the known planets. Languages English, French, Spanish, Italian, German, Portuguese and Japanese.

HIGHLIGHTS: * Private visit of Dom Pérignon House, normally closed to the public, followed by a tasting. * Guided visit of prestigious Ruinart House followed by a tasting. * Exclusive lunch at a high-end restaurant in Reims. * Licensed driver-guide Escape to the beautiful Champagne region of France to stroll the vineyards, monitor the production and embrace the flavor of this luxurious beverage of kings. Visit the city of Rheims and the prestigious wine cellars of Dom Pérignon —don´t miss your chance to sample France at its finest! Relax on the scenic drive through the French countryside to Champagne region.Start with the visit of either Dom Pérignon or Ruinart.Dom Pérignon is the symbol of perfection and the master of the Champagne vinification. Ambassador of the "French Art de Vivre" et glamourous lifetstyle you will have the priviledge to visit their cellar during a private visit, normally closed to the public. The visit will end with a tasting session of a Dom Pérignon Blanc Champagne. Founded in 1729, Ruinart was the first established House of Champagne. Driven by a permanent quest for excellence and authenticity, you will have the opportunity, in two hours, to visit their majestic cellar followed by a tasting session. In between the visit of these two magnificient Houses, experience a precious moment during a three course lunch in a high-end restaurant, located in a gorgeous residence surrounded by a 7 ha park.Return back to Paris after a fantastic day in this region at approximately 18:30pm. Languages English

Discover the history and secrets of the “King of wines” in this famous destination world-renown for its sparkling wine - Champagne Highlights - Visit the Champagne region and learn the secrets of a perfect vintage - See the beautiful Notre-Dame Cathedral in Reims - Feel the bubbles on your tongue as you sample delicious champagnes You will find another way of life in Reims, the capital of Champagne region located just an hour and a half outside Paris. Have the pleasure of visiting the Champagne country whilst learning the secrets of this famous bubbly delight directly from those who make it. Travel through the vineyard studded countryside, visit the impressive Cathedral of Reims and experience the warm hospitality of the wine growers in this historic area. Departing in the early morning from your hotel in Paris, you will be taken to a champagne vineyard near Reims to meet with a wine-grower. With your expert guide, you will be informed about the vineyard, the special champagne soil it has and how the vines are carefully looked after through the year. You will find out about the different steps of champagne-making and find out exactly how and why each vintage is unique. After enjoying a delicious 3-course meal at a restaurant in Reims, enjoy a guided visit of the astonishing Notre-Dame Cathedral in Reims, with its gothic art, countless statues on and throughout the Cathedral, you are sure to uncover why this monument was classed by UNESCO as a world heritage site in 1991. Later in the afternoon, take a visit to an underground chalk cellar of one of Reims' most famous Champagne houses. Indulge yourself in an in-depth sampling of two exceptional glasses of Champagne and deepen your knowledge of the world famous drink, whilst sipping a glass of the good stuff at the end of the visit before heading back to Paris, for an arrival in the late afternoon Languages English and French

Revive your passion for French history and art through this tour of two Renaissance castles in the Loire Valley. The Renaissance period of history, the fourteenth, fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, gave birth to a revival of artistic creation, intellectual endeavour and spiritual awakening in Europe and is reflected in the prolific writings, architecture and art that continues to be celebrated to this day. It may be an early start but this tour of two Renaissance castles in the Loire Valley promises to be a day of revival and inspiration. On reaching the Loire Valley, start with a visit to the Royal Castle of Amboise. This was the preferred residence of the royal court during the XV century and because of the relationship between the King and Leonardo Da Vinci, is the location of the famous artists’ tomb. Visit the Clos Lucé that was gifted to the artist by the King and now houses many wonderful models of Da Vinci’s that testify to his timeless talent and genius. The Castle of Chenonceau is built over the river Cher in pure traditional renaissance style and is made famous through the Royal Dames who lived there. Be uplifted and inspired during your day immersed in the romanticism of the Loire Valley, the history of two incredible castles, and the examples of timeless architecture and art that you see. Languages English, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese.

If you’re in Paris a night out at the Moulin Rouge, the world’s most famous nightclub, is definitely de rigueur. You cannot miss this opportunity to enjoy the world’s greatest cabaret show with full red-carpet VIP treatment. The Moulin Rouge first opened during the Belle Époque and is located in the eighteenth arrondissement of Paris, in the Pigalle district, at the foot of Montmartre. It first opened its doors in 1889, during the celebration of the first centenary of the French Revolution at the same time the Eiffel Tower was inaugurated. The cabaret housed a space for exhibitions in its garden and even a giant elephant from the World Expo. Known worldwide for its risqué shows, especially the Can-Can, the Moulin Rouge quickly became the place to go for the Parisian fashionable set attracting an audience consisting of all types of revellers, princes, bourgeois, artists, writers and the working classes. The painter Toulouse-Lautrec immortalized the unique atmosphere of time in his posters with his great muse the vedette, La Goulue. 600,000 people a year attend the shows while enjoying a gourmet dinner. The show includes 100 artists, 60 dancers, 1,000 costumes of sequins, feathers and rhinestones, 800 pairs of shoes, a tank with 40 tons of water and even 5 pythons. Visitors can choose from two different gourmet menus – so come and enjoy an unforgettable evening at the Moulin Rouge. Mistinguett Menu Starters Terrine of Montmartre Duck Foie Gras with fruit chutney or Mistinguett King Prawns with Smoked Spices, Vegetable Tart and Herb Vinaigrette Mains Free Range Chicken braised with Morel Cream and Fresh Pasta or Baked Fillet of Salmon with White French Butter, Boiled Potatoes and Baby Plum Tomatoes Desserts Tendresse of Fruits of the Forest with Fruity Clouds and Raspberry Sauce or Gourmandise of three chocolates Echiquier with Crunchy Chocolate Pearls Belle Epoque Menu Appetisers Starters A choice of one of the below: Brittany lobster medallions, armorican sauce with tarragon, green beans and aged parmesan salad Scottish salmon slightly smoked and marinated with beetroot juice served with a multicolored small salad with an aged balsamic dressing Terrine of duck foie-gras from Saint Orense farm, served with mi-cuit tomatoes and a ginger and lemon focaccia with Riviera olive oil Mains A choice of one of the below: Beef tenderloin center cut maine-anjou, open ravioli with herbs Beef cheek salad with roasted cherry tomatoes roasted with marjoram Poached fillet of seabass, with a velvet crab broth, organic egg gnocchi, pickleweed with sea salt and watercress Desserts A choice of one of the below: Wild raspberry tiramisu, flavored with hibiscus from Mali Anna Pavlova meringue, with mixed red fruits Mixed chocolate truffles, scented with tonka beans

Begin to comprehend and fully respect the destructive power of ferocious war when you visit the Somme Battlefields, site of horrific suffering for all involved. The scars of the Great War are still visible in this trip through the most significant sites of the Somme battlefields. The still remaining trenches and mine craters shock and sadden visitors, and the obliterated vegetation and villages razed to the ground are a poignant reminder of the sorrow of war. Follow your driver guide and discover the area which was home to one of the most terrible battles of the Great War, in which an estimated one million plus men were wounded or killed. Plunge into the history of the 1916 Battle of the Somme by visiting the Historial Museum in Péronne, which as two major permanent exhibits: the Prisoners of War exhibit, which informs on the conditions of the 6.6 million displaced and detained, and the Children of World War I exhibit, who were used politically by both sides in the war. The tour takes you to the villages of Villers-Bretonneux and Péronne as well as La Boisselle. These are all places where the Australian, British and Canadian troops earned renown and all of the villages bear witness to our unwillingness to forget the past, and the importance of learning from previous mistakes and grievances. Intersperse this informative historical trip with a local lunch at Péronne in a tasty, typical restaurant as you discuss all that you have learnt. Languages English and French.

Visit the iconic sites of the Normandy D-Day Landings in the company of an expert driver-guide. Highlights - Tour the Pointe du Hoc - See Omaha Beach, Gold Beach and Juno Beach - Visit the Colleville Cemetery and Memorial The largest military operation in history, D-Day marked the start of the Battle of Normandy and would eventually lead to the end of the Second World War. Your guide will take you to the most important sites of the D-Day Landings along the Normandy coastline. The first stop on the tour is Pointe du Hoc, located between Omaha and Utah beaches overlooking the hundred-foot-high cliffs. A 45-minute guided tour will show you one of the most important German fortified sites along the Normandy coast. Next the tour heads to Omaha Beach (referred to as “The Beach of Blood”), which saw the greatest number of casualties. It is located beneath the 170-acre Colleville Cemetery and Memorial, the next destination on the tour. Stop for lunch in a picturesque manor house before continuing on to Arromanches, a historic town known for its artificial port which was built as part of the Normandy Landings. See the floating reinforced concrete “Phoenix” constructions in the water before travelling on past Gold Beach on to our final stop at Juno Beach and its cemetary. The tour then returns to Paris for the early evening.

Delight your eyes and your taste buds as you cruise down the river Seine whilst supping a delicious gourmet meal on the sumptuous river boat Marina de Paris. After take in a show at the famous Moulin Rouge and complete this wonderful evening of Parisian flavour. Relax in the luxury of the river boat restaurant as you gently glide through the river Seine. Your eyes will be captivated by the twinkling lights of the many illuminated bridges and monuments along the way. Indulge your taste buds with a gourmet meal from the Découverte menu. Then it’s onto the Moulin Rouge for a performance of its fabulous Feerie show. The theatre, that inspired a hit musical movie of the same name, has been delighting and shocking guests since it performed the risque Can-Can dance in 1889. The Moulin Rouge had become the place to be seen in Paris where all kinds of revellers, from princes to the middle classes, artists, writers and workers flocked to be entertained. The painter Toulouse-Lautrec immortalized the unique atmosphere of time in his posters with his great muse, La Goulue. Today Moulin Rouge continues to astound visitors with the fabulously extravagant Feerie show with 100 performers bedecked in 1,000 costumes of sequins, feathers and rhinestones, as well as five pythons and an aquarium tank of 40 tonnes of water. Meeting/ Pick-up point: Departure and return transfer from any hotel located in the centre of Paris which postal code starts with 75. Duration: 6 hours. Start or opening time: Summer Timetable: Departure 5.45pm. Every evening (except June 21 and July 14). Winter Timetable: Departure 5.45pm. Every evening in November and December (except December 24 and 31). From Thursday to Sunday in January and February (except February 14). Languages: Multilingual assistant. Others: Formal dress required.

If this is your first trip to the « City of lights » or if you are looking navigate like a Parisian, join us for this 2 hour introductory tour. Learn how to get around the city using the Metro, discover which sites are a must-see and even how to politely ask for assistance. Your tour will be led by a local English-speaking guide or a licensed historical guide (the licensed guide will be able to focus more on the architecture and the history of the city).

Start/opening time At 7.15am on Thursdays. End/closing time: At 7pm on Fridays.

HIGHLIGHTS: * Private visit of Dom Pérignon House, normally closed to the public, followed by a tasting. * Guided visit of prestigious Ruinart House followed by a tasting. * Exclusive lunch at a high-end restaurant in Reims. * Licensed driver-guide Escape to the beautiful Champagne region of France to stroll the vineyards, monitor the production and embrace the flavor of this luxurious beverage of kings. Visit the city of Rheims and the prestigious wine cellars of Dom Pérignon —don´t miss your chance to sample France at its finest! Relax on the scenic drive through the French countryside to Champagne region.Start with the visit of either Dom Pérignon or Ruinart.Dom Pérignon is the symbol of perfection and the master of the Champagne vinification. Ambassador of the "French Art de Vivre" et glamourous lifetstyle you will have the priviledge to visit their cellar during a private visit, normally closed to the public. The visit will end with a tasting session of a Dom Pérignon Blanc Champagne. Founded in 1729, Ruinart was the first established House of Champagne. Driven by a permanent quest for excellence and authenticity, you will have the opportunity, in two hours, to visit their majestic cellar followed by a tasting session. In between the visit of these two magnificient Houses, experience a precious moment during a three course lunch in a high-end restaurant, located in a gorgeous residence surrounded by a 7 ha park.Return back to Paris after a fantastic day in this region at approximately 18:30pm. Languages English

The Relais Saint Michel Menu Vegetable soup Salmon with rice and vegetables, Vegetable Tagliatella or Vegetable omelette Apple pie 1 bottle of cider for 6 people 1 bottle of mineral water for 6 people Coffee or Tea Children’s Menu (under 12s) Ham or Beef Tagliatella with french fries or 'moules marinières" with french fries Apple pie, chocolate mousse or vanilla or strawberry ice cream Soft drink End/closing time At 7pm on Day 2. Languages English and Spanish are always available. French is available on Sundays. Portuguese is available on Sundays. Italian is available on Sundays between July and September. Possible Amendments The menu is just an example and so it is likely to change. In October, we head along to Cheverny instead of Chambord.

Enter the temple of opera and dance! Discover the architectural richness and luxury of the interior of the Garnier Opera House, one of the most emblematic attractions of the capital Highlights - Admire the opulence and majesty of one of the most characteristic buildings of the Parisian landscape - Personalised attention (groups of 5 people maximum) - Travel into the past with a walk in the secret passages of Paris Explore a true masterpiece of theatrical architecture of the 19th century with a fabulous private tour. Accompanied by a professional guide, you can discover every corner of this imposing Neo-Baroque building that inspired "The Phantom of the Opera". Built with marble and gold, the Garnier Opera House is a testimony to the decadence of the 19th century and is ornated with impressive paintings and sculptures that you will have the privilege to view. If the schedule allows, you can also take a visit inside the theatre. After a stop for lunch, the journey will continue with some of the most famous hidden passages of Paris, where you will find small shops that gives the city an intimate but whimsical character. Stroll around restaurants, art galleries, cafés and fashion boutiques, which you will notice have barely changed in the last 100 years. The tour includes 5 passages in alleys located on the right bank with magnificent explanations from a guide who will evoke the romantic period by sharing stories of a bygone era.

Take some time out of the hustle and bustle of Paris´s busy centre and take this tour to see some of France´s most beautiful places. Languages English and Spanish (daily). French on Saturday. Portuguese on Thursday. Italian every Thursday from July to September.

After having been picked-up from your downtown accommodation in Paris, you will be chauffeured by our driver-guide to a wonderful day in Burgundy. There, you will discover lovely landscapes and famous vineyard. You will start your day by visiting The "Château de Bazoches" Built in the twelfth century, halfway up a wooded hill, upon the site of an old Roman post on the gateway to Morvan, with a direct view on Vezelay (at 10 km), the feudal Château de Bazoches, has a trapezoidal architecture made up of four towers and a keep surrounding an inner courtyard. Descendants of Charlotte de Vauban, elder daughter of the Marshal, the current owners keep with care many remembers of their famous ancestor, among a great furniture. Later in the morning, you will arrive in Vezelay, one of the most beautiful villages of France, a sanctuary, a delicious white wine, a place for the pilgrim to start from on the road to St. Jacques de Compostelle and the gateway to the Morvan. With an exceptionally well preserved environment of supreme landscape, there are underestimated treasures to be found in the heart of each village. Here you will visit, the Basilica, a masterpiece of Romanesque art and UNESCO world heritage. You'll also spend time in Vezelay, Eternal Hill. In the afternoon, before returning to your Paris hotel and after a trip around Chablis and its beautiful 13th-century Saint-Martin Church, you can take a path through some of the most splendid vineyards before leaving the Serein Valley and enjoy a wine tasting in a cellar.