Top France Attractions & Museums - page 3

Discover the secrets of chocolate at Choco-Story, the Gourmet Chocolate Museum in Paris, and skip the lines with this prepaid admission ticket. Learn about the history of this delectable treat, from its use in Olmecs, Aztec, and Mayan rituals to the indulgent treats displayed in Paris’ luxury chocolatier shops. Treat your tastebuds to chocolate offerings from the world, watch chocolate-making demonstrations, and upgrade to finish with a delectable cup of rich hot chocolate.

See Versailles and Monet’s home in Giverny in just one day on this small-group excursion from Paris. First, discover the home of Claude Monet. Your guide will share fascinating stories about Monet from outside the gardens before you enjoy time to explore the grounds independently. You’ll also see the village church and visit Monet’s grave, a meaningful stop that many visitors overlook. Then, travel to the dazzling Château de Versailles, where you’ll hear tales of court life under Louis XIV before exploring the palace interior.

For a hassle-free trip from Paris to Mont-Saint-Michel—without navigating train travel or paying for pricey taxi transfers—don't miss this convenient, door-to-door experience, with speedy minivan travel included. You're whisked from Paris to Normandy to visit the medieval coastal landmark. You get to explore the hilltop abbey with skip-the-line entry included—see the spooky dungeons, jails, and oubliettes before the scenic return trip.

Keep kids and adults entertained on a family-friendly tour of the Musée d'Orsay. Optimize your time with skip-the-line access, and benefit from your private guide’s full attention as you discover pieces by artists such as Monet, Renoir, and Van Gogh. Take part in educational activities and games designed to engage all ages, and choose a morning or afternoon tour, two hours or three hours, to suit your schedule.

Discover the best way to reach Versailles from Paris: by electric bike instead of train or bus. Accessible to everyone, even those who aren’t athletic, the e-bike helps you cover distances effortlessly. Follow a scenic route off the tourist trail, through parks, forests, and charming villages. You'll mostly ride on bike paths and trails, along with a few low-traffic roads. At the Notre-Dame Market in Versailles, pick up delicious fresh products for a picnic. Enjoy lunch in the Château park with stunning views of the palace. Visit the Petit Trianon and Marie-Antoinette’s Hamlet at your own pace. Your guide will wait nearby with the bikes. Take all the time you want to explore the Hall of Mirrors, the gardens, and the fountains of the Palace of Versailles. While you enjoy your visit, your guide will return the bikes to Paris. You'll then head back by train whenever you like. A train ticket and clear instructions will be provided. This adventure combines nature, culture, and local flavor—an unforgettable memory!

Experience culture and art through the ages with a guided tour of Paris’s Louvre Museum. Discover many of the museum's best-known collection highlights while your guide shares stories about the artworks and discusses the museum's long history—leave the brochure at home, your guide has better stories to share. Choose from a standard group, small-group, private, or self-guided express tour to fit your budget and schedule.

France’s Palace of Versailles is so massive, that if you explored it on your own, you’d surely miss something worth seeing or knowing. This Palace of Versailles Small-Group Tour takes you through the royal apartments with a guide in a small-group atmosphere so you don’t miss a thing.

Discover the Louvre’s highlights in peace with this guided tour. Follow your guide as you learn about the museum’s notable artworks without navigating busy daytime crowds. Soak in the atmosphere as the museum becomes illuminated in the evening. Enjoy skip-the-line entry for a smoother visit. Perfect for those looking for a quieter experience when enjoying the Louvre’s collections.

Delve into the creative mind of impressionist master Claude Monet on this small-group Giverny day trip from Paris. Round-trip transportation in a comfortable 8-seat minivan, together with prebooked admission tickets to the Fondation Monet, helps make this experience seamless. Upon arrival in the quaint village, explore Monet’s home independently, and stroll through the colorful gardens that inspired many of his paintings.

Make sightseeing in Paris easier with a 24- or 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour. Instead of relying on expensive taxis or figuring out local public transportation, use the bus to get around to all the major attractions. Audio commentary is available in multiple languages to add context to what you see. Upgrade to add a Seine River cruise so you can get views from the water, too.

Deepen your experience at Versailles Palace and Gardens when you go with a guide who can help bring the history of the famous palace to life. Tour the opulent Palace of Versailles and its gardens, including the Petit Trianon and the Queen’s Hamlet, and learn about the people who once called this estate home. Come on a Sunday and you’ll also get to see the weekly fountain show.

Check off two of France's top attractions in a single day, and make exploring beyond Paris city limits totally hassle-free, on this full-day tour. Following pickup in the city center, head first to Giverny, home to Monet's House and Gardens. After a tour and stop for lunch, continue to the UNESCO–listed Palace of Versailles. Explore the lavish palace and its ornamental gardens—and even see the Musical Fountain Show (depending on the day selected).

Immerse yourself in the beauty of Claude Monet's iconic gardens on a half-day trip to Giverny from Paris, which saves you the stress of making your own way there. Discover the peaceful surroundings that inspired the famous Impressionist artist. Skip-the-line access to Monet's house and gardens saves you hours of waiting around, too. Explore the lush Clos Normand garden and the tranquil Water Garden, home to the Japanese Bridge and lily ponds.

Arrange for a stress-free ride to the Charles de Gaulle (CDG) or Orly (ORY) International Airport with this private transfer service. Meet your driver at your centrally located Paris hotel (postcode beginning with 75 only), and relax on the journey to the airport in an eco-friendly hybrid car or minivan (depending on the size of your group). Transfer services are available from 4am until 11pm, 7 days a week.

Learn all about turtles and tortoises at A Cupulatta, a nature park in Corsica. Located about a 30-minute drive from Ajaccio, A Cupulatta shelters more than 100 species on site, and studies, breeds, and cares for turtles and tortoises from around the world. The nature park also has a souvenir shop with turtle-themed merchandise, food and beverages available for purchase, and picnic areas for visitors.

Travelers with limited time in Paris often have to choose between seeing the Eiffel Tower or cruising on the Seine. Combine both activities into this seamless 2-in-1 tour, saving you the hassle of booking them separately. Head to the Eiffel Tower’s 2nd-floor viewing gallery and then escape the land-based crowds as you cruise down the Seine. Upgrade your experience to include Eiffel Tower summit access for panoramic views.

Perfect for fans of French impressionism, this half-day trip whisks travelers from Paris to Giverny by luxury coach. Upon arrival to the Normandy village, where Claude Monet and other artists lived and painted, enjoy priority access to Monet's exquisite 19th-century home. Then, with an art historian as your guide (if upgrade selected), tour the flowerbeds, Japanese bridge, and water lily pond that served as inspiration for his best-known paintings.

Explore the dark underworld of the Paris Catacombs, and enjoy a hassle-free way to discover the always-in-demand sight, on this small-group tour. Skip the long lines and head inside this macabre tunnel system, filled with the skeletal remains of more than 6 million Parisians. Learn more about the remarkable construction of the catacombs from your guide, and even gain special access to a range of chapels and chambers.

Short on time in Bayeux but keen to see Normandy’s World War II US D-Day sites? Visit some key 1944 American locations on a half-day tour from Bayeux. Travel by air-conditioned minivan to Omaha Beach and Pointe du Hoc, where US troops landed. Your guide shares details and stories of the landings. Finish at the American Cemetery to pay homage to those who lost their lives.

Enjoy a hassle-free arrival in Paris with this private transfer service. Rather than navigating the crowded arrival hall alone, meet your driver at Orly International Airport or Charles de Gaulle Airport, and relax on the journey to your Paris hotel or private residence. These private vehicles offer the smoothest and most personalized way to travel.

Pedal through the parks of Versailles and enjoy timed entrance to the magnificent palace on this full-day tour from Paris. Learn the secrets of palace life, the truth about Marie Antoinette and the palace’s role in the French Revolution on a bike tour of Marie-Antoinette's Hamlet and the Petit and Grand Trianons. Visit Palace of Versailles, where you have time to explore the apartments and Hall of Mirrors independently. Discover the market with your guide and delve into the flavors of French cuisine.

Imagine how the extravagance of Versailles was part of everyday life for Marie Antoinette during a guided tour of the palace with a chance to watch the fountain show (seasonal). Take advantage of reserved access to avoid the long lines at the start of your tour. Gaze in wonder at the Royal Apartments and the Queen’s Apartments, and walk through the glittering Hall of Mirrors to the Salon de la Guerre and the Salon de la Paix. Plus, explore the expansive gardens on your own after the palace tour.

Make your entrance to the Eiffel Tower smooth and hassle-free with this escorted entrance to the second level and elevator ticket all the way to the top. Ascend to the Eiffel Tower’s summit with pre-booked admission. While many tickets only include entry to the lower levels, this option will whisk you to the city’s highest observation deck, where you’ll be rewarded with panoramic views.

Discover the darker side of the City of Light on a small-group tour of the famed Paris Catacombs. Explore these fascinating underground passageways lined with the bones of thousands of former Parisians, and learn the history of the mesmerizing and macabre labyrinth. Get special access to restricted areas that the general public cannot usually enter. Enjoy the personalized attention of a small-group tour, and the chance to ask questions.