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Half day tours
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Palace of Fontainebleau
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Giverny (Monet's House)
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Lido Dinner & Show
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Louvre Guided Walking Tour
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Montmartre Walking Tour, Seine Cruise &
Eiffel Tower
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Dinner plus Moulin Rouge Show
◊ Paris Express
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Paris Express & Eiffel Tower
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Paris Express &
Seine Cruise
◊ Paris Panoramic
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Seine Cruise & Illuminations
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Seine Cruise With Dinner
◊ Versailles Vision
◊ Versailles Guided Tour
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Versailles Guided Tour & Fountain
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Full Day Tours
◊ Burgundy Treasures
◊ Chantilly
◊ D Day Tour to Normandy Beaches
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Disneyland Paris 1 Park Pass
◊ Giverny & Versailles
◊ Loire Castles
◊ Loire Castles by Mini bus
◊ Mont St Michel
◊ Paris Full Day
◊ Reims Champagne Tour
◊ Versailles Extended Tour
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Versailles & Paris Guided Tour
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HALF Day Tours |
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Palace of Fontainebleau
Guided visit of the Palace of
Fontainebleau. Free time to visit the
gardens.
> Crossing the charming village of
Barbizon, a center of Impressionism
> Guided tour of the Château de
Fontainebleau, preferred residence of
the French emperors
> Free visit of the gardens and discover
the magnificent bronze statues

From April 1st to March 31st:
Departure: 1:15 pm every Wednesday and
Saturday except 8th and 1st of May, July
14th, December 25th and January 1st.
On the way to Fontainebleau, we will
cross the charming village of Barbizon,
an artistic centre since the 19th
century.
Guided visit of the Palace of
Fontainebleau where you will appreciate
various styles of architecture,
magnificent decorum and ancient pieces
of furniture. These are the richest you
can find in France.
Our guide-interpreter will revive the
atmosphere of the different periods:
from Saint-Louis to Napoleon III not
forgetting François 1st and Napoleon
1st. Free time to wander through the
gardens.
Entrance ticket included.
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Monet’s gardens and home
> Guided walk through the gardens which
inspired Claude Monet for the famous “Nympheas”.
> Visit the house on your own: the
painter’s furniture and his collection
of etchings.
From
April 1st to October 31st Departure:
1.45 pm from Monday to Saturday and
8.15am on Sunday, .
A drive on the Normandy highway leads us
to Giverny, a charming country village.
It was in Giverny where painter Claude
Monet chose to settle with his family;
and it was there where he indulged in
his love of nature, in his art, his
garden his photography.
In Giverny, we will see Monet’s home,
his garden and workshop, all
authentically restored.
As we stroll in the exquisitely coloured
gardens and admire the pond with the
famous Japanese bridge, we enter Monet’s
world where art and nature become one.
Entrance ticket included.
Free time to stroll about the village or
visit the "Musée des Impressionnismes
Giverny".
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Dinner Cruise & Lido Show
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Refined dinner combining tradition and
innovation prepared by the Chel Philippe
Lacroix
> Up to you to step onto the dance floor
for a while
> Show of Lido de Paris "Bonheur" with a
glass of Champagne included.
> Amazing attractions, a real ice rink,
600 sumptuous costumes.
Departure: 7.00 pm every evening, except
December 24th and 31st + February 14th
After the dinner (with orchestra), you
discover “Bonheur” the Lido’s 26th show.
Women, in search of
happiness, are sublimed through the most
beautiful sides of their personality.
Special effects, incredible settings,
magnificent costumes, the display of
lights, music rhythms and exceptional
entertainments are all pure enchantment.
A glass of Champagne per person is
included.
Paris Vision Special Menu
A half bottle of wine included per
person.
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Louvre Guided Walking Tour
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Discover Tuileries garden by foot.
> Guided visit focused on 3 famous
works: “the Venus de Milo”, “the Winged
Victory”, and “the Mona Lisa”.
> Use your ticket all day to visit on
your own the remaining halls of the
Louvre.
> Your entrance ticket also gives access
to all the temporary exhibitions.
From November 1st to March 31st:
Departure: 9.15 am on Monday, Friday,
Saturday & Sunday except 1st Sunday of
the month.
From April 1st to October 31st:
Departure: 9.15 am everyday except
Tuesday, the 1st Sunday of the month,
December 25th and January 1st.
Having discovered a part of the
Tuileries gardens, you then enter the
museum where your guided visit is
focused on 3 worldwide famous works:
“the Venus de Milo”, “the Winged
Victory”, and “the Mona Lisa” painted by
Leonardo da Vinci at the beginning of
the 16th century.
Of course, you may use your ticket all
day to visit on your own the remaining
halls of the biggest museum in the
world.
Your entrance ticket (included) also
gives access to all the temporary
exhibitions (except Napoleon Hall) as
well as the Eugène Delacroix museum on
the same day.
What to see in the Louvre?
• The Louvre museum, former palace of
the Kings of France, presents the
Western works of art, from the Middle
Ages to 1848, and the antique
civilizations that preceded and
influenced them. The collections are
distributed as follows: Ancient Egypt,
Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, Etruscan
art, Ancient Oriental art, Islam art,
Paintings, Sculptures, Art objects and
Graphic arts.
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Montmartre Walking Tour, Seine Cruise &
Eiffel Tower
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Pick up and drop off hotel in air
conditioned minibus.
> Walking guided visit of Montmatre: the
Sacré Coeur Basilica and the Place du
Tertre.
> Visit of the 2nd floor of the Eiffel
Tower where you will get a unique view
of all Paris.
> Commented Seine Cruise of one hour to
see the nicest monuments of Paris all
along the Seine.
From April 1st to March 31st: departure
1.00pm everyday except on July 14th and
25th
Stroll on your own through the narrow
streets of Montmartre and discover with
our driver-guide the Sacre Coeur
Basilica and the artists and portrait
painters of the Place du Tertre.
Next, our driver-guide will take you to
the Eiffel Tower, up to the 2nd level
with its unique and marvelous panorama.
Your excursion ends with a one hour
Seine river cruise to admire the
monuments and majestic bridges. Entrance
tickets included.
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Dinner plus Moulin Rouge Show
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Discover the atmosphere of Montmartre
quarter in the evening!
> The sparkling Sacré Coeur and the
Place du Tertre where painters are still
working.
> Dinner in a typical French restaurant
animated by a singer or a pianist.
> After dinner you will attend the
wonderful show of the Moulin Rouge with
its famous French Cancan.
From April 1st to October 31st:
departure 6:45pm every evening
From November 1st to March 31st: Friday
and Saturday except December 25th
Every evening from December 27th to
January 2nd except December 31st
Our coach will carry you to the foot of
the hill of Montmartre.
There, you will take the cable-car up to
the top, near the Sacré-Coeur Basilica,
one of the highest sites of Paris.
Our hostess will walk you to the Place
du Tertre, the Artists’Square, where we
have reserved your dinner in a typical
restaurant (menu at choice with drinks
included).
After this pleasant dinner with live
music( international well-known tunes),
you will attend the wonderful show at
the Moulin Rouge : “FEERIE” with its
famous Can-can.
One glass of champagne per person is
included.
Return by motor coach close to your
hotel in Paris.
Formal dress required.
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Paris Express
> Commented visit of
Paris monuments from a panoramic motor
coach
> Audio guides commentaries in your
language to understand Paris history
Departure: 9.00 & 12.00 am, 3.00 pm
everyday.
A
tour of the city by coach to see the
main monuments in Paris with a recorded
commentary. You will learn about the
history of Paris and admire the chief
squares, bridges, main streets and
buildings: the Opera square, Concorde
square, Champs-Elysees, Arch of Triumph,
Trocadero square, Eiffel Tower,
Invalides, Pont-Neuf, Bastille square
and Opera, Notre-Dame cathedral,
Luxembourg gardens and Saint-Germain-des
Pres.
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Paris Express & Eiffel Tower
> City tour of
one hour and a half in panoramic
air-conditioned motor coach.
> The best view of the monuments of
Paris.
> Audio guides to understand the history
of each monument and quarter.
> Visit of the 2nd floor of the Eiffel
Tower where you will have a circular vue
on Paris.
Departure at 12.00 am, 3.00 pm everyday
from April 1st to March 31st.
This excursion will give you the
opportunity to discover the historical
centre of Paris with a tour of the city
in an air-conditioned double deck coach.
With audio commentaries (available in 15
languages), you will understand the
history of Paris and admire its main
squares, bridges, main streets and
buildings: the Opera square, Concorde,
Champs-Elysees, Arc de Triomphe,
Trocadero square, Eiffel Tower,
Invalides, Pont-Neuf, Bastille square
and opera, Notre-Dame cathedral,
Luxembourg gardens and Saint-Germain des
Prés…
Having discovered Paris, its history and
great buildings during a coach city tour
(duration:1h30),you will visit the most
famous monument in Paris : the Eiffel
Tower.
Entrance ticket for the 2nd floor is
included.
Excursion ends at the Eiffel Tower.
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Paris Express &
Seine
Cruise
> Commented visit of
Paris monuments from a panoramic motor
coach.
> Audio guides commentaries in your
language to understand Paris history.
> Commented Seine Cruise of one hour
to see the nicest monuments of Paris all
along the Seine.
Departure:
9.00 & 12.00 am, 3.00 pm everyday.
This excursion will give you the
opportunity to discover Paris, its
history and famous landmarks with a
coach tour of the city (1h30) followed
by an hour’s commented cruise on the
Seine.
You will learn about the history of
Paris and admire the chief squares,
bridges, main streets and buildings: the
Opera square, Concorde square,
Champs-Elysees, Arch of Triumph,
Trocadero square, Eiffel Tower,
Invalides, Pont-Neuf, Bastille square
and Opera, Notre-Dame cathedral,
Luxembourg gardens and Saint-Germain-des-Pres…
End of the excursion at the Eiffel
Tower.
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Paris Panoramic
> Commented visit of
Paris monuments from a panoramic motor
coach.
> Audio guides commentaries in your
language to understand Paris history.
> Commented Seine Cruise of one hour to
see the nicest monuments of Paris all
along the Seine.
> Visit of the 2nd floor of the Eiffel
Tower where you will get a unique view
of all Paris.
Departure: 9.00 & 12.00 am, 3.00 pm
everyday.
This excursion will enable you to
discover Paris from three different
viewpoints:
• from a coach with a one hour and a
half drive in the city,
• from a boat cruise down the Seine,
taking you back through 2000 years of
Paris history,
• finally an elevator ride up to the 2nd
floor of the Eiffel Tower for a
breathtaking panoramic view.
End of the excursion at the Eiffel
Tower.
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Seine Cruise & Illuminations
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One hour commented cruise to discover
the illuminated monuments along the
Seine.
> Amazing view of Paris from the top of
a panoramic coach.
> Enjoy a commented tour in your
language to understand the history of
the monuments of Paris.
From April 1st to October 31st departure
at: 7.30 pm every evening
From November 1st to March 31st:
departure at 7.00 pm every evening,
except December 31st.
This excursion begins by a cruise on the
Seine River followed by an orientation
tour of the “City of lights”.
It includes an audio commentary
available in 15 languages to learn more
about : Concorde Square, Vendome, Opera,
Champs-Elysees…
End of the tour at the departure point.
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Seine Cruise With Dinner
> Pick up and drop off
hotel in air conditioned minibus
> Dinner-Cruise on the Seine River with
Bateaux Parisiens - placed at the center
of the boat
> Decor and tableware refined and
cuisine prepared on board by a Chef
> Romantic ambience orchestrated by a
singer and three musicians
Departure: 7.15 pm every evening, except
July 14th, December 24th and 31st and
February 14th.
A Matchless panoramic restaurant for
fine dining in a glass-topped vessel
whilst Paris and its illuminated
monuments float gently by.
The Chef and his team offer a variety “à
la carte “dishes prepared for you on
board. A band and a singer turn the
night into a party for you to dance on
the dance floor.
Etoile Menu
normal seating -
Blanc de blanc Kir
“à la carte” meals
(starter – main course – cheese –
dessert)
Chardonnay Vin de Pays d’Oc(*), Médoc(*),
Mineral water, coffee
* One bottle of white wine for 3
persons, one bottle of red wine for 3
persons.
To be consumed with moderation, abusing
of alcohol is dangerous for health.
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Versailles Vision
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Visit on your own of the Royal
Apartments and the Hall of Mirrors with
audio guides in your language.
> Free time to visit the beautiful
gardens "à la française".
Departure: 8.45 am and 2.00 pm everyday
except on Monday.
From 1661, Louis XIV built what was to
become the most prestigious residence of
all the courts of Europe with world
famous architects and decorators such as
Le Vau, Mansart and Le Nôtre for the
gardens.
To enhance your visit, we’ll provide in
the coach special audio tapes which
explain the different facets of life at
Versailles during the reign of Louis
XIV, the « Sun King. »
The tapes will help you plan your free
time to visit the château and the
gardens.
Your entrance ticket (included) give you
access on your own to: the Royal
Apartments, the Hall of Mirrors, the
Dauphin’s and his wife’s Apartments.
An audio guide will be provided in eight
languages: French, English, German,
Spanish, Italian,
Japanese, Russian and Chinese-Mandarin.
Some history :
• Versailles is the model of the typical
French garden laid out between 1661 and
1700 by Le Nôtre who leveled off the
land, drained it and landscaped the
views, bosquets, canals and fl ower
beds. The gardens are adorned with more
than 400 marble, bronze and led statues
and fountains animated by water features
illustrating for instance the myth of
the sun-god Apollo.
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Versailles Guided Tour
> Guided visit of the Royal Apartments
and the Hall of Mirrors.
> Free time to discover statues, busts
and fountains of the gardens "à la
française".
From
April 1st to March 31st : departure at
8.45 am and 2.00 pm everyday except on
Monday and except May 1st, December
25th, January 1st and 1st Sunday of the
month during winter.
Additional fee is applied on the days of
the special Fountains Show program:
Saturdays and Sundays from April 3rd to
October 31st and every Tuesday from May
25th to June 29th and April 2nd, May
13th and 14th, and July 14th 2010.
All through the excursion, our guide
interpreter will bring back to life the
Palace of Versailles where, from 1682,
Louis XIV officially installed the court
and government of the Kingdom.
In particular, you will discover the
Great Royal Apartments, the Hall of
Mirrors and the Queen’s Apartments.
Free time at the end of the excursion to
stroll through the French gardens
surrounded by sculptures (statues,
busts, marble vases) made from 1661 by
teams of sculptors initially supervised
by Charles Le Brun, the King’s leading
painter.
Entrance tickets to the palace and the
gardens included. No queuing access with
Paris Vision on this tour!
Some history :
• Louis XIII’s hunting lodge was
converted and enlarged by his son Louis
XIV
into the seat of the court and the
government of France from 1682.
• New apartments were added to the
Château in the 18th century under
orders of Louis XV and Louis XVI.
• The royal family was forced to abandon
Versailles on October 6, 1789 after
the first days of the French Revolution.
• In 1837, the king Louis-Philippe
inaugurated in the Château the Museum
devoted to « all the glories of France
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Special Fountains Show program
In addition to the usual program we
suggest that you wander around the
groves and pools where the magnificent
display of fountains reveals the skill
and artistry of three centuries of
French garden design and engineering.
The display is accompanied by music from
one of the famous composers from the
court of Louis XIV.
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Versailles Guided Tour & Fountain
Program
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Guided visit of the Royal Apartments and
the Hall of Mirrors.
> Guided walking tour through the
gardens and groves during the musical
fountain display.
Saturdays and Sundays 2.00pm from April
3rd to October 31st and every Tuesday
from May 25th to June 29th, and April
2nd, May 13th and 14th, and July 14th
2010.
In addition to the guided visit of the
main rooms of the Palace of Versailles
(see details above), our guide will
provide you a guided walking tour
through the gardens and groves, from
fountain to fountain, with a musical
background playing the famous baroque
arias.
Entrance fee included.
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Burgundy Treasures
> Visit of the Michel
Laroche cellar and tasting their white
wine, light and dry
> Lunch at the charming winemaker
village of Chablis
> Guided visit of the Basilica of
Vézelay, the Mecca of Romanesque
architecture
> Free time to visit the beautiful
village of Vézelay and stroll through
the shops and art galleries
Departure:
from 7.45 am on Monday and Thursday from
April 26th to October 21st
The Burgundy region offers a natural,
rich in both history and especially in
art. Since ancient times, its
geographical position brought great
prosperity which as its famous wines
magnified during the Middle Ages. Region
of famous abbeys, departure point for
crusades and pilgrimage centre, Burgundy
has attracted the crowds and political
figureheads throughout the centuries.
We are going to discover two aspects.
After leaving the Southern highway, we
reach the Serein valley at Chablis,
surrounded by vineyards: visit to the
Michel Laroche cellar and taste the
white wine, one of the world's best.
Lunch in Chablis (drinks not included).
Continue to Vézelay, "the eternal hill",
village classified by UNESCO as one of
its cultural heritage sites! Guided
visit of the basilica dedicated to Saint
Marie-Madeleine, centre of Romanesque
architecture and sculpture, which keeps
some relics of the Saint.
Free time to stroll browse around the
village and opportunity of tasting some
red wines of Burgundy before returning
to Paris.
Entrance tickets included.
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Chantilly
> Guided visit of
Chantilly castle which holds one of the
most beautiful museum of old paintings
after the Louvre
> Lunch in Vatel’s old kitchens located
in the cellars of the château de
Chantilly
> Discover the magnificent French
gardens of Le Nôtre
> Visit the Great Stables and equestrian
show of the "Musée Vivant du Cheval"
From
April 1st to October 31st
Departure 8.30am Wednesday and Saturday.
Your day to discover Chantilly will
begin by a guided visit of the Castle of
Chantilly .
Located in the Castle, the Condé Museum
presents, respecting the original
hanging of the 19th century, the second
most important collection of paintings
and drawings of France.
In the end of the morning, lunch (drinks
included) will take place in Vatel’s old
kitchens located in the cellars of the
château de Chantilly.
The afternoon begins with a discovery of
gardens followed by a guided visit of
the Great Stables of Chantilly.
To conclude the day you will assist to
the equestrian show of the” Musée Vivant
du Cheval”. Horses take part of an «
educational » demonstration where rider,
dressed in the museum's costume, has his
horse perform « airs » for visitors.
Entrance tickets included.
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D Day Tour to
Normandy Beaches
> Visit Caen Memorial
dedicated to Second World War and the
Normandy landings of June 1944
> Lunch at the Caen Memorial, ideally
situated for the day excursion
> Visit the Pointe du Hoc where the
American Rangers landed
> Visit the American cemetery at
Colleville sur Mer and free time to walk
on Omaha Beach
> Stop at Arromanches and the Canadian
Memorial of Juno Beach
From
April 1st to October 31st: departure:
7.00 am on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and
Saturday.
From November 1st to March 31st:
departure: 7:00am Wednesday and Saturday
except from January 1st to January 24th.
Journey across superb Normandy
countryside where you start with a
moving visit to the Caen Memorial. While
dedicated to peace, the memorial devotes
itself to illustrations and films about
the Second World War and the Normandy
landings of June 1944.
Lunch (drinks included) at the Memorial.
The afternoon begins with a visit to the
Pointe du Hoc followed by the American
cemetery of Saint-Laurent at Colleville
where 9,386 soldiers are buried. The
schedule (1hour) allows for a walk on
Omaha Beach, below the cemetery, or a
visit to the new « Visitor Centre »
built in 2007.
A bus ride along the coast takes you to
Arromanches and the ruins of the
artificial port built by the allies in
less than 15 days.
Though out the day, our guide will be
providing commentary on all sites and
explain how D-Day and the Battle of
Normandy unfolded. Entrance included.
More information:
The most practical method of transport
from Paris to visit the beaches of the
Normandy landings is by bus or minibus.
The journey is direct on the freeway.
Once there, one can easily access the
Normandy beaches.
During the journey by bus to the
Normandy landings, our guide will
comment on the history and countryside
of the region. Upon arrival, the
Normandy tour will cover numerous
different sites including la pointe du
Hoc, Omaha Beach and the American
cemetery. Lunch is included.
"Our Normandy tour of the beaches
includes :
- Return journey by bus or minibus from
Paris,
- Lunch,
- Visit to Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach
and American cemetery.
Our guides are experts in the history of
Normandy and the landings of 1944. They
will allow you to relive the events
right where they took place on the most
famous Normandy beaches: the pointe du
Hoc, the American cemetery and Omaha
Beach.
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Disneyland Paris 1 Park Pass
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Round trip with luxury coach to the Park
> Entrance ticket for one day to the
Disneyland Resort Paris park
From April 1st to October 31st:
Departure: 7.45 am everyday.
From November 1st to March 31st:
Departure: 8.15 am everyday.
A one day free visit of the Walt Disney
Studios® park OR Disneyland® park
according to the visitor’s handling
capacity at that moment.
A Magical Dream
Destination...
Imagine a Land where the wonderful world
of Disney comes alive. Imagine a
Disneyland Park, where make believe is
real. And Walt Disney Studios® Park,
where the magic of Disney meets the
magic of cinema.
So come live the magic. Today!
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Giverny & Versailles
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Guided walk through the gardens which
inspired Claude Monet for the famous “Nympheas”.
> Visit the house on your own: the
painter’s furniture and his collection
of etchings.
> Lunch at the charming restaurant of
the Moulin de Fourges
> Guided visit of the Royal Apartments
and the Hall of Mirrors of Versailles
Palace
> Free time to visit the beautiful
gardens "à la française"
From April 1st to October 31st :
Departure: 8.15 am everyday except
Monday.
Special Fountains Show
In addition to the usual program we
suggest that you wander around the
groves and pools where the magnificent
display of fountains reveals the skill
and artistry of three centuries of
French
garden design and engineering. The
display is accompanied by music from one
of the famous composers from the court
of Louis XIV.
Claude Monet settled in Giverny in 1883
and lived there until his death in 1926.
During that period many painters, mostly
American were initiated into
impressionism by the Master.
We suggest you start the day with a
guided walk through the gardens which
inspired him for the famous “Nympheas”.
Do not miss the Japanese bridge !
Then, you can visit the house on your
own: the painter’s furniture and his
collection of etchings.
Back to the coach and head for
Versailles for a lunch in a restaurant
downtown.
Then we will take you back into the past
and plunge into the world of Louis XIV
in the heart of the Castle of
Versailles.
While you visit the Great Apartments,
the Hall of Mirrors and the Queen’s
Apartments, our guide interpreter will
tell you all about the building of the
castle and life at the court.
You will also have free time to visit
the formal gardens “à la Française”.
All entrance tickets are included.
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Loire Castles
> Enjoy a wonderful day
in Loire Valley to visit the most famous
castles of the Region
> Understand the history of this region
thanks to your English speaking guide
From April 1st to October 31st
Departure: Everyday
*Saturdays from April to September :
visits to Amboise, Chenonceau and
Chambord.
*Saturdays in October : visits to
Amboise, Chenonceau and Cheverny.
This
excursion will give you an idea of
“castle life” and the essence of royal
lifestyle since the Renaissance.
Chambord Castle: The largest of the
Loire Castles. You will admire the great
work of François 1st. This castle was
built as hunting grounds for him. You
walk up to the terraces with the famous
“double revolution” staircase attributed
to Leonardo Da Vinci.
Cheverny Castle: The most beautifully
furnished Castle of the Loire. It is
still inhabited. You will be stunned by
its genuine charm and magnificent
decorum.
Free time for lunch in the Cheverny
village.
Chenonceau Castle: Known as the “Château
des Dames” (“Ladies Castle”) in the
History of France; it was built in 1513
by Catherine Briçonnet, then embellished
by Diane de Poitiers and Catherine de
Médicis, and later Madame Dupin managed
to save it from the rigours of the
Revolution. Indeed, Chenonceau owes part
of its charm to women.
Entrance tickets included.
More information:
A good tour of a Loire Valley castle
takes about 45 minutes. This enables you
to listen to a commentary about the
history and the exterior of the castle
as well as the most important rooms in
the castle. Your guide will tell you
interesting stories which will make your
tour much more exciting.
"What you must know before visiting the
Loire valley castles in the Loire valley
France:
-The most impressive castles of the
Loire valley are approximately 2 hours
from Paris.
-Only the private castles (Chenonceau
and Château Cheverny) are open every day
of the year.
- In the winter many restaurants close
to the castles are closed.
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Loire Castles
by Mini Bus
> Guided visit of Amboise
Castle
> Guided visit of Clos Lucé, Leonardo Da
Vinci's house
> Lunch included next to Clos Lucé
> Panoramic view of Chambord Castle with
a stop
From
April 1st to October 31st: 6.45 am on
Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
From November 1st to March 31st: 6.45am
on Monday and Friday
Arriving in the Loire valley you begin
your “Renaissance” day tour with a visit
to the royal Château d’Amboise, the
favorite residence of the French court
in the 15th century, where you will see
the tomb of Leonardo da Vinci.
Then you visit Clos Lucé, the house
given to the great artist by his patron
King Francis I and which contains many
models that illustrate his genius.
After lunch (drinks included), drive to
Chenonceau to visit the château de
Chenonceau and its gardens. This
chateau, which straddles the river Cher,
is also famous owing to the influential
women who lived there, including
Catherine da Medici and Diane de
Poitiers.
Finally, drive to Chambord for a stop
and a panoramic view of the royal
château.
Entrance tickets included.
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Mont St Michel
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Drive through Normandy commented by your
guide
> Lunch in a traditional restaurant
facing the Mont Saint Michel and taste
the famous omelette
> Guided tour of the Abbey built on the
rocky island, the Mecca pilgrimage in
the Middle Ages
> Free time to stroll around the village
of the Mount
From April 1st to October 31st /
Departure: 7.15 am everyday except
Sunday and May 1st.
From November 1st to March 31st /
Departure: 7.15 am on Monday, Wednesday,
Friday & Saturday except December 25th
and January 1st
During
your drive through Normandy, your guide
will tell you the varied history of this
region and stress the beauty of its
landscape. Then you will discover the
Mont St Michel.
Surrounded by the sea and the moving
sands, linked to the mainland via a
seawall, this «Western Marvel» is unique
in the world. Dredging works are being
carried out to ensure that the bay keeps
its unique maritime characteristic.
Upon your arrival on the Mont, you will
have lunch in a restaurant facing the
Mount and taste the famous Mont
Saint-Michel omelette.
The afternoon starts with a guided visit
of the Abbey. Built on a rocky islet, it
was a great cultural centre and a
pilgrimage destination in the
Middle-Ages. You will admire the gothic
buildings built in succession over the
centuries, notably the cloister and the
monks’ refectory. Following this visit:
free time to wander through the steep
and narrow paths, admire the bay and
visit the village.
Back to Paris on the motorway.
Entrance ticket for the Abbey included.
More information:
The best means of transport departing
from Paris to discover the Mont and the
bay at St Michel Normandy, France is to
go by coach. It’s a direct journey
whereas the train is via Rennes and then
a shuttle bus.
During the journey to le Mont Saint
Michel a guide will provide commentary
on the landscape and history of
Normandy. Upon arrival at Mont St
Michel, lunch will be served in a
restaurant.
Lunch is followed by a guided tour of
the abbey with free time afterwards to
visit the Mont.
The lunch is a highlight of the Mont
Saint Michel tour as it’s held at «Le
Relais St Michel», facing the Mont. This
includes tasting world-famous Mont St
Michel omelettes.
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Paris Full Day
> Guided visit focused on
3 worldwide famous works: “the Venus de
Milo”, “the Winged Victory”, and “the
Mona Lisa”
> Original transport in river shuttle on
the Seine
> Lunch at the new restaurant "the 58
Tour Eiffel" situated at the 1st floor
> Guided visit of Notre Dame Cathedral,
a gothic masterpiece
From
November 1st to March 31st:
Departure: 9.00 am on Monday, Friday,
Saturday & Sunday except 1st Sunday of
the month.
From April 1st to October 31st:
Departure: 9.00 everyday except Tuesday
and the 1st Sunday of the month.
Because all monuments visited on this
excursion are located along the Seine,
Paris Vision suggests using an unusual
means of transport: the river shuttle.
The day starts off with a guided visit
of the main rooms and masterpieces of
the Louvre Museum.
Then, the shuttle takes you to the
Eiffel Tour where lunch is served in the
unique setting at the new restaurant on
the 1st floor of the Tower.
Then, off with the river shuttle again
to Notre-Dame Cathedral.
A guided tour of this gothic work of art
built between 1163 and 1345.
Entrance tickets included.
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Reims Champagne Tour
- Visit to Reims &
cathedral. - Visit to Mumm cellars +
tasting - Free time for lunch (not
included) - Visit cellars of Moët &
Chandon + tasting
>
Visit of Reims city and guided tour of
the Cathedral of Reims, a place of
coronation of Kings of France
> Visit of Mumm's cellars, a wordly
famous Champagne house and degustation
of Champagne
> Free time for lunch and a stroll in
the center of Reims city
> Crossing the Regional Park of "la
Montagne de Reims" and the Champagne
vineyards
> Visit of "Moët et Chandon" cellars in
Epernay and degustation of Champagne
From April 1st to October 31st:
Departure: 7.45 am on Tuesday, Thursday
and Sunday and Saturday from May 1st to
October 30th
From November 1st to March 31st:
Departure 7.45 am on Friday (+ Tuesday
on November, December and March)
Our buses will take the « Champagne
Tourist Route » , in the heart of
champagne country to discover the
history and secrets of the mythic drink
: "the king of wines”!
Morning tour of the city of Reims,
capital of the Champagne region.
Stopover at Rheims Cathedral for guided
tour around this gothic masterpiece,
where kings of France were crowned.
This is followed by a visit to one of
the world-renowned champagne houses –
MUMM.
Explanation of harvesting, processing
and bottling followed by a free tasting.
Free time for lunch (not included) and
city walks.
Early afternoon bus journey through
Rheims Mountain regional park to
Epernay.
A guided tour of the “Moët & Chandon”*
cellars in Epernay offer an invaluable
insight into the making of this
prestigious label. Its quality comes
from the skill of its œnologists and the
experience of cellar masters down the
generations.
A tasting followed by a visit to the
shop and discovery of the celebrated
“Dom Pérignon”.
Entry included.
* or similar in case of closed cellar
2 Wine tasting offered !
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Versailles Extended Tour
Royal Apartments.
Groves (summer) or a horse carriage ride
(winter). Lunch included. Trianon and
Queen’s Hamlet.
> Guided visit of the Royal Apartments
and the Hall of Mirrors
> In summer, walking tour through the
Groves of the Palace's Park
> In winter, visit of the "Grand Parc"
(main gardens) by miniature train
> Lunch at the restaurant "la Petite
Venise" in front of the Grand Canal
> Guided visit of the Grand and Petit
Trianon
From
April 1st to October 31st : Departure at
8.45 am on Tuesday, Thursday and
Saturday (except on May 1st). From
November 1st to March 31st: departure
8.54am Tuesday and Saturday.
We suggest you start your day in
Versailles with a guided morning visit
of the Royal Apartments. This will be
followed by a walk around the Palace’s
park, passing through some of the
“Groves” (summer) or an excursion by
miniature train around the "Grand Parc"
(winter). Lunch is taken in the
restaurant “la Petite Venise”.
The afternoon will continue with a
guided visit of the Trianon (vast
mansion-style lodges where Louis XV and
Louis XVI liked to work and retire from
court life) and a discovery tour of
Queen’s hamlet (where from 1783 Marie
Antoinette played as a shepherdess).
Entrance tickets included.
Some history:
• Louis XIII’s hunting lodge was
converted and enlarged by his son Louis
XIV
into the seat of the court and the
government of France from 1682.
• New apartments were added to the
Château in the 18th century under
orders of Louis XV and Louis XVI.
• The royal family was forced to abandon
Versailles on October 6, 1789 after
the fi rst days of the French
Revolution.
• In 1837, the king Louis-Philippe
inaugurated in the Château the Museum
devoted to «all the glories of France».
Special Fountains Show
In addition to the usual program we
suggest that you wander around the
groves and pools where The magnificent
display of fountains reveals the skill
and artistry of three centuries of
French garden design and engineering.
The display is accompanied by music from
o the famous composers from the court of
Louis XIV.
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Versailles & Paris Guided Tour
Guided tour of the Palace
of Versailles. Free visit of the
gardens. Lunch (except drinks).
Orientation tour of Paris. Seine river
commented cruise. Elevator ride up to
the 2nd floor of the Eiffel Tower.
Promotion on tours made before March
31st!
> Guided visit of the Royal Apartments,
the Hall of Mirrors and the Queen's
bedroom
> Free time to visit the gardens "à la
française"
> Lunch in the heart of Paris
> Guided visit of Paris monuments and
commented cruise on the Seine river
> Visit of the 2nd floor of the Eiffel
Tower with circular view on Paris
From
April 1st to March 31st: departure 8.45
am everyday except on Monday and except
May 1st, December 25th, January 1st and
1st Sunday of the month in Winter.
Additional fee of 8€ on the days of the
special Fountains Show:
Saturdays and Sundays from April 3rd to
October 31st
+ every Tuesday from May 25th to June
29th + April 2nd, May 13th and 14th, and
July 14th 2010.
Go to Versailles for a guided visit of
the palace: the Royal Apartments, the
hall of Mirrors and the Queen’s bedroom.
Then free time to discover the park.
Your lunch (3 courses menu, no drinks)
will be served in a restaurant located
in the centre of Paris.
In the afternoon, after a city tour of
the main Parisian monuments (audio
commentaries included), you will be
offered a one hour commented Seine river
cruise in order to admire the famous
bridges and to learn more about the
history of the city.
The tour ends with an elevator ride up
to the 2nd floor of the Eiffel Tower to
enjoy the amazing panoramic view.
Tour ends at the Eiffel Tower.
All entrance tickets are included.
Special Fountains Show
In addition to the usual program we
suggest that you wander around the
groves and pools where the magnificent
display of fountains reveals the skill
and artistry of three centuries of
French garden design and engineering.
The display is accompanied by music from
one of the famous composers from the
court of Louis XIV.
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