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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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.

Package of a Giverny & Versailles private tour during one 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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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
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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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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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