Top Île-de-France Holidays - page 3

Learn all about French wine on this small-group, guided tour right in the heart of Paris. Sample around six to seven French wines in an unpretentious atmosphere with a charismatic guide. Discuss which are your favorites with your small group as your French sommelier guide explains each one. Plan on around two hours for this tour, leaving the rest of the day free for other activities.

With this special combo tour, you’ll enjoy a prepaid and hassle-free admission to the Arc de Triomphe monument, plus a 1-hour scenic boat cruise tour along the Seine. Get panoramic views over the City of Lights from the Terrace of the arch, and get a peek at other top landmarks along the way, from Les Invalides to the Eiffel Tower. River cruises boats also include an audio guide, so you can get more background on the sights you come across.

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.

Many Loire Valley tours squeeze wine tasting in between chateau visits, leaving little time for each, but this tour has just one focus—the Sancerre wine region. With the entire itinerary devoted to sampling Sancerre’s famous wines and delicious regional food, you’ll feel like you can really savor the experience. Visit at least two wineries, enjoy a wine-paired lunch, and learn the secrets behind Sancerre’s celebrated sauvignon blanc wines.

Discover the opulence of Versailles with a personalized guided tour. Choose from a range of packages depending on how much time you have to explore. Explore the King’s State Apartment, Hall of Mirrors, and magnificent gardens, with the flexibility of transportation options, including hotel pick-up. Durations vary, allowing you to immerse yourself in history at your own pace, including an optional independent visit to the Grand and Petit Trianon palaces.

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.

Glide down the River Seine while enjoying a gourmet 3-course lunch aboard a Paris river cruise. Soak up views of riverside attractions including the Louvre, Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame, and Musée d'Orsay as you dine on seasonal selections from an à la carte menu, accompanied by wine. Enjoy a glass of aperitif and a refined dining experience on a modern glass-canopy boat.

The Burgundy wine region is renowned for its Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines, and lies about two hours southeast of Paris. With this tour, discover the region on a day trip, visit three different wineries, and learn about Burgundy's rich winemaking history and heritage. Sample red, white, rosé, and sparkling wines during three expert-led tastings, and stop for lunch (own expense) in the medieval town of Chablis.

See the major sights of Paris from the water on a hop-on hop-off Seine boat cruise. With either a 1- or 2-day ticket, glide leisurely along the river, hopping off and on when you wish to visit the attractions that most interest you, such as the Eiffel Tower, Musée d'Orsay, the Louvre and Notre Dame. Or simply stay on the boat to admire Paris’ World Heritage-listed riverbanks.

Book this group dinner cruise along the River Seine to see beautiful Paris settling into the evening, as you wine and dine onboard. Ride in a glass canopy boat for optimal views, and look out for Paris’s most famous monuments, like the Louvre, Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Eiffel Tower, and more. Take a break from walking while sightseeing and instead relax as you cruise down the Seine with French food and wine.

Embark on a journey through history with our guided tour at Père Lachaise Cemetery. Located in the heart of Paris, this iconic resting place is a testament to the city's rich heritage and artistic expression. Our guides will introduce you to the final resting sites of renowned figures, from Oscar Wilde to Jim Morrison, sharing their captivating life stories.‍ As you stroll through this tranquil oasis, admire the artistry in the tombstones and sculptures that adorn the cemetery, each telling a unique tale of love and remembrance. ‍ Whether you're a history enthusiast, art lover, or seeking a peaceful escape from the city, our Père Lachaise Cemetery tour offers an unforgettable experience among a small group of 8 people max. Join us to explore the enduring echoes of eternity within these sacred grounds and discover Paris's cultural and historical legacy.

Make exploring beyond Paris easy—and enjoy a hassle-free trip to Giverny, the location of Claude Monet's House and Gardens—on this half-day excursion. Travel by bus to the Monet property, where you have free time to wander around the historic house and picture-perfect garden independently. An audio guide, available in several languages, is included, which you receive before departure. Select a morning or afternoon departure time when booking.

Indulge in a true gourmet French experience: preparing, cooking, and enjoying your own 3-course meal. Choose between a 4.5- or 6-hour Paris culinary course (a 1.5-hour market visit is optional) then set out to learn the tricks and techniques of French cooking. An instructor will help you through the steps of creating an appetizer, main dish, and dessert. French wine is also included with your gourmet lunch.

Discover one of the Latin Quarter’s must-visit foodie destinations when you tour the Rue Mouffetard’s famed market—and follow up your explorations with a tutored food and cheese tasting—on this small-group tour. Meet your guide right in the market, chat with local producers, and then head to an intimate restaurant. You’ll taste several different wines alongside a French cheese plate, and will learn about the art of pairing from the restaurant’s chef.

Paris’ fashionable Le Marais district is known for its historic architecture as well as its dynamic foodie scene, and this walking tour gives you a taste of both. Stroll through the cobbled streets with just your guide and small group for company, all while learning about the long history of this neighborhood. Admire the medieval architecture, peek into art galleries, and learn all about its Jewish heritage, then head to a local bistro to taste a variety of artisanal cheeses paired with French wine.

Discover two of the Loire Valley’s most extraordinary châteaux—Chenonceau and Chambord—on a private, full-day tour from Paris. Meet your driver in the early morning at your hotel, and set off for the Loire Valley in a comfortable vehicle. Tour the two beautiful, historical châteaux and enjoy wine tasting at two wineries, with 10 different wines to sample. Stop for lunch in the pretty town of Amboise (own expense).

See Paris at its best during this nighttime tour that includes a show at the Moulin Rouge. Start with an illuminations tour past the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, and other famous sights, made even more beautiful as they light up after dark. Then head to the Moulin Rouge, home of the cancan, in the Montmartre district, for a dazzling performance of "Feerie" plus a glass of half-bottle of Champagne. Upgrade your Paris experience to include a Seine River cruise to use at your leisure.

Stephanie, Jerome, Daniel or Thibault are part of the Winebnb tasting team. We have hundreds of tastings of French and foreign wines, are passionate about sharing emotions and knowledge around wine. Paris is a magical place to make these tastings.

Spend the day exploring the Loire Valley on this private full-day tour from Paris. Save time and travel in comfort in a Mercedes minivan. Visit the magnificent castles of Chambord, Chenonceau, and d’Amboise, and go wine tasting at Plou Et Fils. Includes round-trip transfers from your Paris hotel and a professional driver guide.

Experience a unique sightseeing tour in a vintage Citroen 2CV car with a driver dressed in a classic Saint James outfit. With your private guide, admire Paris sights, including the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, and the Moulin Rouge, from the passenger seat of the classic French car. Exploring Paris with your own wheels means you can cover more ground, so add on atmospheric neighborhoods such as Saint-Germain-des-Prés and Montmartre.

Île de la Cité is one of the most historically rich locations in Paris, but long lines make it tough to cover the highlights in a limited time. But this convenient small-group tour lets you discover a handful of top sights in just a few hours. Tour the Notre-Dame Cathedral, newly rebuilt after the 2019 fire, with a guide, take a stroll through the island's historic streets and see the exteriors of the Conciergerie and Sainte-Chapelle.

SEMI-PRIVATE, SMALL-GROUP walk, discover why we have over 6,000 5-star reviews! Have you heard of the legendary, extravagant, Montmartre neighborhood ? Well, don’t eat before because we are about to enjoy Paris’ dreamiest little village, by mouth… We love the madcap stories behind picturesque Montmartre — the artists and poets, the singers and the tragedies, so join us as we follow in the footsteps of Edith Piaf, Renoir, Picasso, Charlie Chaplin, Monet, Cezanne, Degas, Van Gogh, other notables as we check out their old haunts, see where they found inspiration (or just a glass of wine!) …find scenes from famous paintings. We revel in the bohemian atmosphere, taste the our way through legendary French tastes and learn about memorable stories like the birth of the ‘Can-Can’ dance…see one of the few, hidden, working vineyards in Paris. From the Belle Epoque to today explore one of Paris’ most fascinating, if at times scandalous, little neighborhoods and all the treasures it holds.

Meet more than 250 celebrities at the Grevin Wax Museum in Paris with this admission ticket. Step into the pantheon of icons, where French and international celebrities come together in a breathtaking setting designed to amaze visitors of all ages. Snap photos with your favorite stars, including Bad Bunny, Princess Diana, Aya Nakamura, all the members of One Piece, and even football legends such as Kylian Mbappe and Cristiano Ronaldo.

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.