Discover Paris by night in many different ways: illuminations, cruises, dinners, cabarets…

With 75 years of sightseeing experience, Paris Vision offers you a complete range of regular excursions in air-conditioned coaches starting from their agency located in the centre of Paris 214 rue Rivoli, 75001. They take you to visit the capital and the area around it (including Versailles), the French regions (Champagne, Normandy, the Loire Valley…) as well as big European cities accessible for a daily round trip.

Their air-conditioned minibus excursions are tailored to more personal requirements: maximum 8 people per minibus, pick-up and return to your hotel in Paris, a dedicated chauffeur-guide… Our very large selection of sightseeing tours and evenings will enable you to discover traditional destinations but also unusual sites and exclusive evenings!

From a DA VINCI CODE excursion to an evening at the MOULIN ROUGE!

Should you wish to visit Paris and France or organize entertaining evenings in Paris. Paris Vision has the largest range of offers available on the market. Their programs have been conceived and are adapted each year to meet visitors requirements.

They include:
◊ Excursions by coach, minibus or on foot,
◊ Sightseeing tours to discover the major monuments in Paris,
◊ Guiding carried out by experts in the most famous sites and buildings : Louvre museum, Orsay museum, Notre-Dame, Montmartre, Palace of Versailles, Giverny, Châteaux of the Loire, Mont-Saint-Michel, Normandy landing beaches, Champagne, City of Bruges (Belgium)…
◊ Exclusive excursions that you will find nowhere else :
-a day in Paris on the theme of “Da Vinci Code”,
-the medieval city of Provins,
-a day in Napoleon’s footsteps,
-the Hundred Years War castles…
◊ Entertaining evenings to discover Paris and its Illuminations, dinner up the Eiffel tower or on the Seine or attend the most famous cabaret shows : Lido, Moulin Rouge, Paradis Latin or Crazy Horse,
◊ Memorable moments during exceptional evenings :
- candlelit visit and dinner at the château Vaux-le-Vicomte,
- visit of the Orsay museum and dinner at the Maison des Polytechniciens,
- 3 stage dinner in Paris,
- view of Paris from the top of Montparnasse tower followed by a cruise-dinner…

Paris is a beautiful city, France is welcoming and all the members of their team will have great pleasure in taking you to visit them. Don’t wait any longer, along with your travel representative, build up an excursion program that will make your trip unforgettable!

"Bon voyage" and have a pleasant trip!

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Versailles Guided Tour
Guided visit of Versailles Palace.
Free time in the gardens.
Departure: 8.45 am and 2.00 pm everyday except on Monday.

Additional fee  applies on the days of the Special Fountains Show program:
- Saturdays from April 7th to September 29th 2007.
- Sundays from April 1st to September 30th 2007 + May 1st, 8th, 17th and August 15th 2007.

All through the excursion, their 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!

Note: your ticket (inclusive) allows you to visit on your own the Crusades Rooms, historic galleries of the 17th century, the Gallery of Battles and the 1830 room.

Caution: these rooms are open at certain times only. Ask your guide or château staff for times.

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 ».

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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Giverny
Monet’s home.
Water lily ponds garden.

Departure: 8.30 am everyday except Monday, from April 1st to October 31st.

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.

Monet’s house :

• Given by his son Michel to the French Academy of Fine Arts in 1966, the rough-cast pink house was where the doyen of the impressionist school lived between 1883 and 1926. The house has been restored to its original interior colors and charm. You can see the Master of Giverny’s own precious collection of Japanese prints hung just as they were by him. Outside is Monet’s large studio where he painted the famous Nympheas series. It now houses the Claude Monet Foundation shop.

• The gardens were rebuilt to their original state and visitors can admire this « painting set within nature » which Claude Monet’s contemporaries considered to be among his greatest masterpieces. In front of the house and studios, the « Clos Normand » extends in straight lines with vaults of aerial plants surrounding dazzling flowerbeds. From spring to autumn, the gardens reflect the changing palette of the painter-gardener « mad about flowers. »

• Further down and fashioned by a diversion in the river Epte in the shade of willow trees lays the water garden with its famous Japanese bridge. The gardens burst with wisteria, azaleas and of course there is the famous water lily pond too. It’s a panoply of water and sky that gave birth to the pictorial universe of the Nympheas.
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Dinner & Show at the Lido
Dinner at the Lido - Paris Vision special menu.
Show at the Lido.

Departure: 6.45 pm every evening except December 31st.  After the dinner, you will discover “Bonheur”, the Lido’s new show. Special effects, incredible settings, magnificent costumes, the display of lights, music rhythms and exceptional entertainments are all pure enchantment.

Paris Vision special menu: half bottle of wine per person included.

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Guided visit of the Louvre Museum
Tuileries garden.
Guided tour of the Louvre museum.

From November 1st to March 31st: Departure: 9.15 am on Monday, Friday and Saturday.
From April 1st to October 31st: Departure: 9.00 am everyday except Tuesday and the 1st Sunday of the month.

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. There is also a section devoted to the history of the Louvre, with notably the medieval foundations and donjon.

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Dinner & Show at the « Moulin Rouge
Special menu «French Cancan».
A half bottle of wine is included per person.

From April 1st 2007 to March 31st 2008 : Departure: 6.15 pm every evening, except December 31st.

You can discover “Féerie”, the famous Moulin Rouge review in the pure music-hall tradition. You will appreciate your Dinner and Show in this temple of the “French Cancan”, more than 100 years old.

Menu special «French Cancan»
A half bottle of wine is included per person.

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Bateaux-Mouches Dinner-Cruise

From April 1st 2007 to March 31st 2008: Departure: 7.30 pm every evening, except July 14th, December 31st and February 14th 2008.

Before boarding a glass ship shining with lights, you are greeted with a drink in the reception lounge. In a welcoming and warm atmosphere, you will profit from an unobstructed view of the most beautiful monuments of Paris and at the same time enjoy traditional French dishes cooked by the Chef on board.

Piano and violin will accompany your cruise. A la carte menu - Drinks included.

A legendary name : the Bateaux-Mouches

In the 18th century, «les Mouches» referred to small light boats built for the transport of goods in a quarter of Lyon called «la Mouche». In 1949, Jean Bruel, father of the current proprietor, wanted to create a new fleet and invented the «Bateaux Mouches». Thanks to his avant-gardist idea, 100 million passengers have been able to discover today’s and yesterday’s Paris!

Required dress code.


 

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A Day in Champagne
Visit the Moët & Chandon cellars.
Traditional Lunch.
Overlooking Champagne vineyard.
Orientation tour of the city of Reims & visit of the Cathedral.

From April 1st to October 31st:
Departure: 7.30 am on Wednesday and Saturday.

Take the “Touristic Road of Champagne” into the heart of champagne country and discover the history and secrets of this mythical drink – the “King of wines”!

In the morning, the guided visit of “Moët & Chandon” cellars in Epernay will enable you to discover the elaboration of Moët & Chandon wines, the skill of its oenologists and the legacy of an enriched “savoir-faire” passed down through generations of Cellar Masters.

A glass of champagne will be served. Free time to discover the store and the mythic “Dom Pérignon” bottle. Then enjoy a traditional lunch in Mutigny, (Champagne aperitif), a charming little village built among vineyards, on a hilltop, overlooking an exceptional viticulture sight.

In the early afternoon, following a part of the “wine grower’s trail”, the visitor will discover the riches and characteristics of the Champagne wine country as well as the work methods of wine growing.

In the afternoon, a hostess from the house will show you around the production facilities of the «Champagne de Castellane »: vats, bottling, galleries, packaging room. You may also have the chance to actually see champagne makers at work.

To close, enjoy a flute of brut « Croix Rouge » followed by free time to visit the champagne museum. You can also climb to the top of the Castellane tower (66 metres) and take in the fantastic panoramic views!

Entrance ticket included.

3 Champagne tasting sessions offered!

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Disneyland Resort Paris
Round trip with luxury coach + Normal ticket.

From April 1st to October 31st: Departure: 8.00 am everyday.
From November 1st to March 31st: Departure: 8.30 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
Monet’s house & gardens.
American Art Museum.
Lunch in the Moulin de Fourges.
Park of the Castle of Versailles.
Royal Apartments.

The day begins with a visit to Monet’s House in Giverny and its famous water lily garden followed by a discovery of the American Art Museum.

Lunch is taken in the delightful Moulin de Fourges.

During the afternoon, visit to the Palace of Versailles and discovery of the Trianons.

Free time to explore the Royal Apartments and the park.

Entrance tickets included.

Special Program 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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Castles of the Loire
Guided visit of Chambord Castle, Cheverny Castle, and Chenonceau Castle.
Departure: 7.15 am on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

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.

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.

Lunch in a typical regional restaurant included.

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Castles & Wines of the Loire Valley: 3 Castles + 1 tasting session
Guided visit of Chambord castle.
Lunch.
Guided visit of Cheverny castle.
Guided visit of Troussay castle and tasting session of 4 wines

From April 1st to October 31st: Departure: 7.15 am on Sunday.

This excursion will allow you to know better the history, the gastronomy and the wines of the Loire valley.

The day starts with the guided visit of the Castle of Chambord: The largest of the Loire Castles. You will admire the great work of François Ier. This castle was built from 1518 as hunting grounds for him. You walk up to the terraces with the famous “double revolution” staircase attributed to Leonardo da Vinci.

Then a guided visit of Cheverny Castle. It is the most beautifully furnished Castle of the Loire. It is still inhabited. You will be stunned by its genuine charm and magnificent decor. For lunch, you will eat at a traditional restaurant near the château.

Afternoon guided tour of the Château de Troussay, a typical example of a residence in the Val de Loire and Sologne regions with its smaller Renaissance castle, richly decorated and picturesque outhouses which now feature a museum of old rural life.

To conclude the day you will participate to a commented tasting session of 4 wines of the Loire Valley in the outbuildings of the castle.

Entrance tickets and tasting session included included.
It will be possible to buy wine bottles at the end of the tasting session!

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Da Vinci Code Tour
Ritz Hotel. Gare St-Lazare. Rose line.
Guided visit of the Louvre Museum. Lunch-cruise on the Seine. St-Sulpice Church.


From April 1st to October 31st / Departure: 9 am on Wednesday and Friday.
From November 1st to March 31st / Departure: 9 am on Fridays.

Live the story and visit Paris in the footsteps of the characters in Dan Brown’s famous novel adapted for the screen by Ron Howard.

Robert Langdon lived at the Ritz Hotel and walked through the Place Vendôme, the rue St Honoré and the rue de Richelieu before going to the Louvre. You will pass there at the beginning of the morning. With Sophie Neveu, he drove up the Champs- Elysées, round the Arc de Triomphe and stopped at the Gare Saint-Lazare : you will also discover these places before your guided visit of the Louvre Museum.

The guide-chauffeur, a real expert on the «Da Vinci Code» will take you through the main rooms where the action takes place and show you at the same time the masterpieces that are mentioned : Mona Lisa, Virgin of the Rocks, Venus of Milo… An emotional moment : the discovery of the inversed pyramid. Evidence could still be there… During the Cruise-lunch (drink included) you will admire other monuments mentioned in the novel : Eiffel Tower, Orsay Museum… The afternoon starts off with free time to visit St-Sulpice Church and find out what Silas the priest was looking for. Finally we will follow the famous « Rose line » to discover one of Arago’s medallion (Peter Langdon talks about it in his epilogue).

Entrance tickets included.

Many original recollections about the film were made. We know the best shops. Ask our chauffeur-guide for information.

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Mont Saint Michel
Lunch at “Terrasses Poulard”.
Guided visit of the Abbey.
Free time.
   
From April 1st to October 31st: Departure: 7.15 am on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.
From November 1st to March 31st: Departure: 7.15 am on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

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 at the «Terrasses Poulard» 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.
 

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Paris Full day
Guided tour of the Louvre Museum.
River shuttle on the Seine.
Lunch at the Eiffel Tower.
Visit of Notre-Dame.

From November 1st to March 31st: Departure: 9.15 am on Monday, Friday and Saturday.

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 of the Louvre Museum.

Then, the shuttle takes you to the Eiffel Tour where lunch is served in the unique setting at the “Altitude 95” restaurant on the 1st floor of the Tower.

Free time to visit the monument. 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.

Our excursion ends at Notre-Dame.
If you wish you can buy an extra ticket directly on the site to visit the towers in search of Quasimodo…
 

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