Malmaison / Maison Fournaise & its Museum / Castle of Monte Cristo

A splendid day around Paris to discover beautiful sights related to the 1800 until 1890's.
Pick-up from your hotel and start with the visit of the castle of Malmaison, bought by the couple Josephine & Napoleon to be their private home. Josephine designed it with a lot of style and also landscaped a rose garden and park. The castle is a real jewel where she lived until her death in 1814. Furniture, paintings, a great place to follow Napoleon & Josephine life. Drive to the island of Chatou nearby; lunch booked in a typical restaurant where the Impressionist painters would stay in their days in the second half of the century. Continue with the visit of the Museum Fournaise on the same spot. Many famous painters like Monet, Renoir, Pissarro, Manet, etc. spent time there.The prettiest place around Paris as would say Augustus Renoir. You can go back in time, to the Fournaise hamlet by using a virtual reality headset.
End your day by visiting the Monte Cristo castle. Owned and built by the famous French writer Alexander Dumas. Both a renaissance style and a gothic castle. He was at the height of his fame when he had this built, with novels such as the three Musketeers.
Discover the castle with the Morrish saloon, the chateau d'if and the park.
End back at your hotel
Entrance fees included

Visit the neo-gothic palace of Pierrefonds and the castle of Compiegne with the wagon of Rethondes

Private guided tour of Compiègne and Pierrefonds including Rethondes
North of Paris, about 2 hours drive, you will discover with your driver/guide a great castle, referring mostly the Bonaparte's dynasty.
Both Napoleon I and Napoleon III stayed there and gave beautiful parties. Great rooms, design and splendid gardens not so "touristy" as others.
In the forest nearby, is the place where the Armistice of both November 18 and June 1940 were signed between Germany and France. Museum and copy of the wagon car.Further in the forest, discover the sleeping beauty castle of Pierrefonds with its medieval style : all restored by Violet le Duc with its massive and defensive aspect; it mostly contrasts wonderfully with Compiègne.

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Fontainebleau and Vaux le Vicomte private tour: famous palace of Nicolas Fouquet, the protector of Art in the century 17

Private guided tour of Fontainebleau castle and Barbizon village as well as Vaux le Vicomte palace.
During this one-day excursion, you can travel with your driver/guide in history from the century of the Renaissance in Fontainebleau till the 19th century with Napoleon; the painters of the village of Barbizon with JF.Millet.
As for the origins of French classical style of the XVIIth century, you will enjoy Nicolas Fouquet's Vaux le Vicomte castle.
The work of the three L's, the architect, the interior designer and the landscaper, all their names starting with an L and most of all the future builders of Versailles !
Beautiful gardens coming with both castles.
(one hour drive)

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Day with Caillebotte

Discover the enchanting world of Gustave Caillebotte on a private tour in Paris, highlighting the artist and his major contribution to Impressionism. Start with an immersion at the Musée d'Orsay, where his masterpieces, testifying to his unique vision, come to life at the heart of the impressionist collection.
Continue your artistic adventure by heading to Yerres, where Caillebotte's house and garden offer an authentic experience. Explore the locations that inspired some of his most iconic works, immerse yourself in the peaceful atmosphere of his estate, and see the artist in a new light.
This exclusive tour offers an intimate perspective on the life and work of Caillebotte, combining the artistic excitement of the Museum Orsay with the preserved intimacy of his residence in Yerres. A unique immersion for lovers of impressionism and artistic history through the eyes of one of its most captivating masters.

Giverny & Versailles Private Guided Tour during one Full Day

This excursion will enable you to combine in one day a private guided tour of Versailles Palace & Giverny gardens with your driver/guide.
See in Giverny the house of the impressionist painter, Claude Monet. You will be impressed to see that the gardens have not change a lot since the 19th century.
Then visit the famous castle of the Sun king, Louis the 14th, with the magnificient hall of mirrors,the king's bedroom and its gardens.

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After a pick-up from your hotel or apartment in Paris, the drive to Giverny is about one hour.
Skip the line and enter the gardens with your guide. Enjoy the classic Norman enclosed garden with the Apple trees as well as the numerous kinds of flowers chosen by Monet for his garden. Go also to the Japanese garden to admire the water lily bridge that you have certainly seen in a lot of his painting.
Then visit the inside of the house of Claude Monet where he lived half of his life since his 40's, with his big family composed by his two sons and Mrs Alice Hoschede and all her children. You will discover and imagine their life here in the small hamlet of Giverny.
After or just before lunch, a drive to the little town of Auvers sur Oise during for about.
You will see there the little hotel, the restaurant and the cemetery with the grave of Vincent Van Gogh and his brother.
Make a pleasant walk in the town to recognize the church, the streets and the house of the Doctor Gachet so often illustrated in his painting.
You can imagine the ideas and inspiration places of the famous painter Vincent Van Gogh!
At the end of the afternoon, you are driven back to Paris and drop off at your hotel or apartment.

Giverny full day tour for a complete Monet & Impressionism in Normandy

Private guided tour of Giverny to the famous Norman village where Claude Monet spent half of his life and its surroundings.
Monet's gardens & house and more to understand the artist and it's time.
All about Impressionism around the Norman village of Giverny with your driver/guide : the house of the painter Claude Monet, the Impressionist museum, the former hotel Baudy gardens, Vernon and tomb of Monet.
Great all day tour outside Paris.

New Option in 2024 : we can include the 1st house of Claude Monet in the museum of Argenteuil
Don't hesitate to contact us

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Paris private tour package with a tour around Paris of your choice

Paris private guided tour full day mixed with ile de France (outskirts Paris) by your driver/guide.
A City tour followed by an outside Paris half day tour of your choice.
One way or the other, up to you to choose.
Lunch in between, whether in Paris or outside depending on the schedule.

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Outside Paris in a castle and in an artists house

Treat yourself to a dream day with our exclusive private tour, combining the historical splendor of the Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte with the artistic inspiration of Gustave Caillebotte in Yerres.
Start by delving into the 17th-century opulence at Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte, an architectural marvel that inspired Versailles. Walk through its sumptuous lounges, its impeccable French gardens and let yourself be transported into the timeless elegance of this masterpiece.
Then, travel back in time to the 19th century by exploring the house and garden of Gustave Caillebotte in Yerres. Walk in the artist's footsteps at his residence, imbued with the atmosphere that inspired some of his most famous works. Stroll through the carefully maintained gardens, a true source of inspiration for Caillebotte, and unravel the artistic mysteries hidden behind every corner of this green oasis.
This unique experience offers a complete immersion in French history, capturing the opulence of the past at the Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte and the creative intimacy of the artist Caillebotte in Yerres. A journey through the centuries, where art and history come together to create a memorable day at the heart of French culture.

Versailles full day private tour of the palace, gardens and park with the Trianons & the hamlet of Marie Antoinette

Versailles private guided tour during the day with your driver/guide.
Welcome in the domain of Versailles with a day Passport.
This will enable you to see the most of it:
-The castle and its apartments and hall of mirrors private guided visit
You will be able to imagine the life of the Royal court with the famous Sun king Louis XIV and his wife Marie-Thérèse d'Autriche, the second king of the beginning of the eighteenth century: Louis XV and his wife Marie Leszczynska and the last king, Louis XVI and his wife Marie Antoinette.
-The gardens designed by André Le Notre and the perspective view to the park.
Enjoy the very nice gardens with fountain shows that are active during spring and summer season week-ends.
-The Trianons and the hamlet of Marie Antoinette
It is the opportunity during the day to see the park; thanks to our expert guide with our all comfort vehicle, you will be able to be driven and also enjoy a walk in the park featuring 2223.95 acres.
It will be possible to visit inside of the Trianons, all furnished and see the houses of the hamlet of Marie Antoinette.

Be able to see the town of Versailles and if open the Potager (vegetable and fruit orchard) or the old palm hand game room (tennis club).
Enjoy this exclusive private tour of Versailles with our expert tour guide!

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