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Specialty Tours around Paris and the French Regions of France

Hundreds of France Tours, France Riverboat Cruises Land Tours including Eastern and Western Europe cruise destinations with pre and post excursions to London, major Italian cities, Bruges Belgium, Switzerland, Holland and other hot European cities. Specialty Tours, Custom Tours, River Cruise the Waterways, Rivers, Canals of France and Europe. The hottest day tours in Paris and France's regions are listed here, with links for more info to help your decide the tour right for you and to self-book it or contact us to create a great France tour for you.

River Cruising or Barging around France is Fantastic!
This even beats train travel which is very relaxing and enjoyable while enjoying the French countryside.  However, cruising the rivers and canals of France and Europe is a truly exceptional experience and very in these days.  These river barges and river cruise lines are designed for your maximum comfort, fine cuisine where you'll truly  discover the beauty and wonders of the French country side.  These are luxurious hotel boats, if you will, that create the ambiance that will ensure rest, relaxation, or as much activity that you so desire, and of course the finest gourmet dining and wines. Shore destinations area a treat . . . and this is an excellent way to travel with a group of friends, club or special family events. River barging - cruising is for all age groups. 

Cruising the Mediterranean and her Ports of Call !
For those of you who've wished to Cruise the Mediterranean Sea and her exiting Ports of Call, have the opportunity to do so now.  There are some exceptional values for all inclusive packages that include air, cruise, shore packages and what a deal they are! These luxurious cruises have outstanding staterooms, the finest in haute cuisine and wine, unlimited activities to choose as you desire, or just enjoy the sea, the ports and the people and to shop. Cruising the Mediterranean is a wonderful way to relax and meet new friends, experience travels that your never imagined and so much more!
 
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Paris Bus Tours, Seine River Cruises, Combination Tours Plus...

  • Top 10 Tourist Attractions in Paris + France, the best known monuments and museums in Paris number in the hundreds. 
  • The best of Paris cruises also combination mini-bus and cruises.  Book them before you leave home. The most popular bus tours in Paris, of course, are the yellow double decker buses called L'Open Tours, and the other yellow city tour bus is Paris City Tours
  • Shopping Tour in Paris - you can experience Paris Chic Shopping with fashion consultant Martine Poupineau - she's your very own personal 'one on one shopping guide' around Paris to all the 'in boutiques'.
  • Seine River Cruise: Bateaux Parisiens Sightseeing Cruise is Great! Sit, relax and enjoy the history of Paris as you cruise by, with narration.  Dozens of cruise options, both day and nighttime cruises are available.  Some in combination with dinner at the Eiffel Tower, combo monument tours, or lunch on board a river cruise. View all the cruises from the above link.

    All Paris Dinner Cruises - Cruise and Cabaret - Paris nighttime at the Lido, the
    Crazy Horse or Moulin Rouge - all entertainment + cruise options.
    There are dozens of Seine River Cruises to select from.  Some cruises include monuments, lunches, dinners, the nighttime Illuminations and more.  With prices to fit everyone's budget - relax and enjoy the historical sites while your cruise the River Seine in Paris.
  • One of the famous districts of Paris of course is Montmarte - the heart of the artistic world then and still ever present today.   Or visit Paris's Historic Districts - the Marais, the Latin Quarter [includes the Sorbonne and Luxembourg Gardens], Saint Germain de Pres and visit to the interior of Notre Dame Cathedral. 

    The Guided Walking and Biking and Segway Tours includes: The Da Vinci Code Tour at the Louvre; the Grand Louvre Walking Tour; Two Versailles guided Tours.

    Paris France Day Tours Within Paris offers you the best of Paris and other top vacation destinations around France. And view all of the Day Tours From Paris to Champagne, Giverny, Normandy Beaches, Mont St
    Michel and Chateaux country and more, wonderful 1 to 4 day tour options.

    Paris France Night Tours offers you the best of Paris Illumination tours, Dinner and Cruise tours and much more.  The Eiffel Tower is ablaze with lights and a part of the 'Illuminations' dazzling nighttime displays of light.

  • Visit the following links to find Tour information quickly:
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    All Versailles Palace Day Tour Options
    All Loire Valley tours and packages
    All Provence - Cote d'Azur and packages
    All Aquitaine Tour Options - the best of Bordeaux and St. Emilion France Wine Tours
    All Burgundy Wine Tour Options
    All Champagne and Reims Tours from Paris
    All the French Riviera Top 'Hot Spots' to Visit
    All Normandy WWII Memorials and Beautiful Bucolic Region
    All Avignon and Roman Artifacts and Monuments
    The Food and Wine Capital of France is Lyon -  Day Tour Options
    All Top London and England tour packages
    All of Italy's best selling tours and packages.
    All the great Roman Monuments Around Europe to Visit and exclaim
    Visit Brussels and Bruges Belgium [Bruges is considered the 'Little Venice of the North']


    1 to 3 Day Tours from Paris to other France Regions                
  • The most visited monument outside of Paris besides Mont Saint Michel is Monet's home, gardens and  
    museum.  Travel to Normandy through the heart of the Impressionists, with a visit to the charming village of Auvers-sur-Oise, then on to lunch at the American Museum at Giverny.  After lunch you'll visit Monet's lovely and ageless home and gardens - a must visit!   We offer several optional tours to Giverny - for more information]. There are some 1 to 4 day options that include the Normandy War memorials.
     
    Monet's home in Giverny, gardens and museum.
  • Chateaux Country tours offers five [5] different tour option packages to the Loire Valley Chateaux. They include 1 to 3 day tour packages, a must to see.
  • Everyone should visit the The Abbey of Mont Saint Michel, it is one of France's most noted monuments.  For more detailed information on Mont St. Michel.
  • Visit the beautiful Palace of Versailles, we offer five [5] different tour option packages.  For more information on the Palace of Versailles.
  • Visit the magnificent Palace of Fontainebleau, gardens and forest. This is one of the loveliest areas in France, and a mere 30 minutes from Paris by train. For more information of Fontainebleau.
  • Another spectacular Chateaux to visit is the Vaux le Vicomte, and it's opulent gardens that were designed by Andre LeNotre [he also designed the gardens of Versailles]. For more information on the Chateaux Vaux le Vicomte.
  • Disneyland Paris 1 Day Pass or a 1 Day Pass to the newly opened Walt Disney Studios Park.
  • The Best of France Tours tours - all regional tours are listed here.
  • Don't miss Champagne and the great Champagne Houses tour.
  • Normandy Beaches [4] tours - Normandy Beach and Monument Tours
  • *Burgundy & Franche Comte River Barge Cruise cruise the pastoral and
    beautiful waterways of Burgundy and France-Comte, 7 days 6 nights.
  • *Southwest France River Barge Cruise on the ancient Canal du Midi is 7 days and 6 nights through antiquity rich Languedoc-Roussillon.
  • The Napoleon - Burgundy and Provence Barge cruises along the Saone through Burgundy and the Rhone through Provence.  7 days and 6 nights with all the basics included [tips and other activities not included].
  • All Luxury French Barges and their intineraries and pricing can be viewed here.
    Barge cruises are luxuriant and comfortable, and offer you the finest in dining.
  • Provence offers five [5] tours to the following places: Aix-en-Provence,
    Avignon the walled Papacy, the Camargue region and the magnificent Roman monuments and more.
  • French Rivera Specials - Offers Four [4] French Riviera Tour packages to Aix-en-Provence, Cannes plus the French Riviera Museum Pass.
  • Easy 3 to 5 day self-guided fun and historical family driving tours
    leaving from Paris to the special places around France - [more info].
  • The Paris Visite Pass - if you're familiar with Paris, you might opt to get the Paris Visite Pass, it gives you unlimited use of the Metro [subway] and Bus Network in Paris. The Paris Visit Pass provides unlimited rides on the transport system of the Ile-de-France region including the safe and efficient Metro, RER [regional express trains], bus (to see Paris from the window of a Parisian bus), tramway, and suburb trains the Transilien SNCF trains, Montmartre funicular, Montmartrobus, Noctambus and Optile bus system.
  • Paris a la Carte Pass is a Combo pass, that once in Paris, you are free to enjoy the sights for 2 days by boarding the Batobus river shuttle service or an Open Tour Bus at any of the 58 stops whenever you please.
  • Paris Private Cart Transfer is an exceptional value...book it here.
  • Last but not least is transportation to Paris from one of the airports -- we offer several Paris Airport Transfers and Car services here.  Taxis are 'tres cher' from the airports into Paris, and it is best to book these services before leaving home or the office.

All Chateaux Culinary Packages Can be found HERE:

Château du Fey in the Region of Burgundy - La Varenne is offering a three-day Taste of Burgundy program, a five-day Master Class and an exciting new program, a five-day Truffles and Champagne program. You'll learn all about French cooking techniques and ingredients as well as explore some of the local wines, dine in style at some of France's finest restaurants in Burgundy while enjoying your stay at the historic Chateau du Fey.  Chateau du Fey is a splendid historical monument dating from the 17th century and lovingly restored by its owner, noted cookbook author and teacher Anne Willan.

The Château de Montcaud is a haven of peace and relaxation. It is situated between the Cevennes and Avignon and surrounded by lush green parkland and Cotes-du-Rhone vineyards, Chateau Montcaud is a country home with character, informality and sophisticated simplicity.  Château de Montcaud is a great retreat for music enthusiasts, and offers a weekend package, and several Opera - Music Packages.

The Villa Saint-Elme 3 Night Culinary Program - Villa Saint-Elme is Located between Saint-Tropez and Saint-Raphael, in the heart of the Bay of Les Issambres, La Villa Saint-Elme is a luxury house overlooking the Mediterranean sea and dates from the early 30's. There is a gourmet restaurant and a deluxe brasserie on property. Chef, Cyril Breteau is known and respected by the gastronomic critics. He will be your host at the local market followed by a hands-on cooking classes featuring delicious Provencal recipes and useful tips.

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