Top France Sightseeing Tours - page 15

Our first stop will be at the American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer, a poignant tribute to the Allied soldiers who lost their lives. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to pay your respects and learn more about the significance of this solemn site. Next, we’ll head to Omaha Beach, where you’ll walk along the sands that witnessed one of the most difficult assaults of D-Day. Your guide will recount the heroic efforts and sacrifices made by American forces during the landing. From Omaha Beach, we’ll continue to Pointe du Hoc, a cliff-top location that was a strategic objective for the U.S. Army Rangers on D-Day. Our journey will then take us to the charming town of Sainte-Mère-Église, famous for the story of paratrooper John Steele, whose parachute became entangled in the church steeple during the airborne assault.

If you thought Paris was magical to explore by night, driving through it after dark in a convertible 2CV takes the experience to a whole new level. In the company of knowledgeable Parisians, you’ll get facts and anecdotes that you wouldn’t get on your average sightseeing tour. Sites typically include the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Arc du Triomphe and many others, but each tour is private and tailor-made.

Discover the real Montmartre, one of Paris's most artistic areas, with no crowds with this unique sunrise tour. Explore its prettiest cobbled streets and squares in the peaceful early morning, before experiencing sunrise from the steps of Sacré-Cour. No need to worry about navigating, as your guide will take you around the area's highlights and share fascinating insights to deepen your understanding of the city. Finish the tour with an authentic Parisian breakfast.

Marseilles’ vibrant streets and maritime heritage can sometimes feel daunting for visitors. Take the guesswork out of your trip by exploring with a local on a private walking tour. This personalized tour allows you to discover the exterior of monuments, including museums, while learning about the city’s history and culture. If you wish to include a museum visit, your guide can customize the itinerary to fit your interests—just let us know in advance. Your guide contacts you beforehand to understand your preferences, ensuring you see the places you truly want to experience. Perfect for families, solo travelers, or couples, this tour uncovers Marseilles’ hidden treasures and local charm.

Combine a tour of the Notre-Dame Cathedral with a stroll through the surrounding Latin Quarter to get a better sense of Paris. Learn about the cathedral's construction and the recent reconstruction as you tour the interior. Take photos on the cobblestone streets of the Latin Quarter, which is home to the Sorbonne and famous for its bookshops.

Explore some of the most famous battlefields of World War II during this private Normandy tour from Caen. Visit the D-Day beaches, where Allied soldiers invaded northern France on June 6, 1944. See the landing beaches and battlefields of Normandy, pay homage to the fallen at national cemeteries and visit area museums. Your expert guide can personalize this private tour to suit your interests.

Combine an elegant evening cruise on the Seine River with a delectable dinner with this package, which includes your choice of a four-course or five-course dinner. Travel smoothly and quietly from the comfort of an electric boat as you pass by illuminated landmarks, including the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, and the Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris.

Spend a delightful 1.5 hours relaxing on a cruise along the Garonne River, sipping prestigious Bordeaux wines and gazing at the fantastic scenery. Watch the attractions of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed city of Bordeaux, including Place de la Bourse, give way to the vineyard-covered hills of the Aquitaine region as you learn about this area's wine-making history from your onboard guide. Choose from two starting points for the cruise, Quai Richelieu or Cité du Vin.

Maximize your time in the vibrant Lyon with a Lyon City Card, which includes admission to a wide range of the city’s most popular museums as well as transportation, puppet shows, and more. Select from either a 1-, 2- 3-day or 4 day pass and receive a free brochure and map-guide to the city when you collect your card.

When you only have a day after arriving by cruise ship in Cannes and you want to see the French Riviera, this private, fully-narrated day trip is the way to go. Visit glamorous Monaco and historic Eze in one day, with free time to explore Monaco and a guided tour of a perfumery in Eze.

Explore Paris in the company of a Parisian—and customize your sightseeing itinerary—on this private, full-day tour. Choose a start time that works best for you, meet your guide directly at your hotel, and travel on foot and by public transit. In the absence of a fixed schedule, you’ll connect with your guide before your tour to discuss the sights and experiences that interest you most—and how to see them all in one day.

Depart Paris via comfortable luxury vehicle for a private tour of Versailles, the stunning château and gardens that were once home to French royalty. Enjoy direct pick-up from your Paris lodging and journey to this iconic UNESCO World Heritage Site, where your licensed guide helps you unlock its secrets. Go inside to explore such rooms as the King's Grand Apartment and the opulent Hall of Mirrors, then return outdoor to stroll Versailles's exquisite gardens before returning to Paris.

Have just a short amount of time free on the French Riviera? Maximize your sightseeing—and head to several highlight destinations, all in just half a day—on this private tour. Following hotel pickup directly from your Nice, Villefranche, or Cannes accommodation, hop aboard your private vehicle and set off with your driver-guide. Look forward to visiting the medieval village of Èze, heading to glitzy Monaco, and seeing all the highlights of Monte Carlo.

The principality of Monaco lies along the French Riviera, just a 45-minute drive from Nice. With this private tour, visit three Côte d’Azur highlights in about four and a half hours. Stop at Villefranche-sur-Mer to admire the views over the Bay of Millionaires, visit the famous Fragonard Perfume Factory in Eze, then cross into Monaco to see the Prince’s Palace, the Monte Carlo Casino, and the Formula 1 Grand Prix circuit.

Secure your spot at one of Paris’s top attractions with tickets to the Eiffel Tower’s second floor. Make the climb from the ground up, then take in 360-degree views at your own pace. Along the way, a local guide brings the city to life, pointing out landmarks including Notre Dame, the Louvre, and Sacré-Cœur. Get your camera ready as you snap views you won’t see anywhere else.

Board our vintage Land Rovers and let's head into the back roads of Beaujolais. We'll take you through the best of what Beaujolais has to offer: private medieval castles, wineries, local craftsmen, local producers (honey, cheese, cold cuts, truffles, etc.). Beaujolais has 10 crus (top wines); we can cover most of them in that full day. Lunch will either be in a local restaurant or on a picnic we'll set up in the vineyards. We focus on what we love, which is usually food, wine, anecdotes, history, architecture, and landscapes. We'll stop in a vineyard to open a few bottles of wine and taste local cold cuts and cheese with a gorgeous view of the region. All our rides are private and tailor-made, so we'll happily adjust the above to your centers of interest. So kick back, relax, and let us drive you to the best secret spots in Beaujolais! Note that we offer a premium pick-up in Lyon option or alternatively we provide courtesy return train tickets from Lyon, ride duration 35 mins.

Enjoy a more in-depth way to learn about Calvados, and have the special chance to go behind the scenes at a historic distillery, on this small-group tour. Choose a start time that works best for you, and make your own way to Distillery Père Magloire in Normandy. Once inside, set off on a multisensory tour, available in eight languages, that covers the history of the prized apple spirit—tastings included.

With wineries at every corner, the Alsace region can seem overwhelming if you don’t know where to start. This small-group tour showcases the must-see “chateaux” and vineyards on a half-day route around the picturesque Alsace Wine Route. You’ll learn about the region and its wine from a guide, and enjoy a tasting session en route.

Escape the mainland for half a day—and enjoy a luxurious, fully personalized way to make the most of Cannes’ Mediterranean scenery—on this private, half-day sailing tour. Once aboard, sail to the Lérins Islands, spot secret beaches and coves, and enjoy plenty of time for swimming and snorkeling. You can also relax on board, enjoy aperitif drinks and snacks (upgrade to add pizza and seafood platters), and play music to set the mood.

See Paris lit up at night, once the crowds have gone, on this small-group Segway tour. Follow a guide around the City of Light to discover how beautiful its attractions are when they are fully illuminated, from the Louvre to the Eiffel Tower. No Segway experience is required; instructions and equipment are provided, plus optional gear for rainy weather.

An unusual experience that will allow you to discover the Royal City in a fun and fatigue-free way. This discovery is accessible to people with reduced mobility. With a maximum group of 7 people, you will have the impression to be a little VIP. You will have the presence of a local guide, during the whole activity. You will use safe and easy to use electric scooters. The discovery of known and unknown places of Versailles, culture, pleasure and fun in these rides. (* according to the ease of the participants the circuit can be modified) You will be able to see the monuments of the Park of the Castle, to begin the stroll in a natural space and to accustom you to the control of the scooters. Then, you will ride in the city (mainly on the bike paths) to see the historical districts of the city. All this in 2 hours with breaks, photos and good mood.

Discovering the rich scents and flavors of Bordeaux Grand Crus need not cost the earth. Tour two estates with very different architectural and viticultural styles and sample three glasses of Saint-Emilion Grand Crus in a wine bar with sweeping vineyard views on this small-group excursion. Tour the neighboring Château Tour Baladoz and Château La Croizille, including the cellars and technical setup, then sit down to sample the product.

See the best of Bordeaux, all-in-one tour—and discover a local’s eye view of the city—on this private walking tour. Choose from multiple tour durations, and pick from morning or afternoon departure times. Depending on your preferences, you can look forward to discovering highlights like the Grand Theatre, Bordeaux Cathedral, and Place de la Bourse, and will learn the stories behind the sights, and insider input, from your guide. Cap off your tour with a glass of Bordeaux natural wine.

At the controls of your Segway Segway, enjoy a fun and unusual experience! Follow your guide to discover the hidden stories of the city of Amboise! Effortlessly explore all the emblematic sites of the city. This circuit lasts 45 minutes and always begins with 15 minutes of initiation.