Marais private walking tour : a marshy land till the 17 century

Private guided walking tour of the "Marais", symbol of Aristocraty for three centuries in Paris.
On the right bank of the river Seine: in the middle ages a very swampy area where nobody would have like to live.
Mansions are numerous in this quarter that you don't have to walk too much to be impressed by these beautiful architectures.

An classical excursion where Art is at its best point thanks to many creators who have selected this district.

You won't miss any of the most important spots with your licensed guide, including the traditional jewish street.
Discover the most celebrated people who have lived in the Marais, as well as famous people still dwelling in this quarter.

Orsay museum private visit of the impressionism

Private guided walking tour of the Orsay museum : in the second biggest museum of Paris, the collections of Art are dedicated to the middle of the 19th century till the beginning of the 20th century.
You will admire paintings and sculptures of masters like Gustave Caillebotte, Paul Cézanne, Aristide Maillol, Claude Monet, Auguste Rodin, Paul Signac, Vincent Van Gogh..
The licensed guide will enable you to understand the building structure and approach the collection of the museum.
Sculpture, architecture and painting are very well exhibited thanks to the light inside the building.
Strolling through the artistic fertile creation of this time of history, you will discover life in France until quite recently.

Tickets and reservation fees not included unless specified with the booking.
Reservation at the museum needed when more that 6 persons.

Come and discover with us the Sainte Chapelle : a cage of cristal situated on the island of the city of Paris!

It is an extraordinary building dating from the 13th century and ordered by the king of France Saint-Louis.
The Sainte Chapelle built in seven years, was intended to house precious Christian relics, such as the Christ's crown of thorns, acquired by Saint Louis.
The treasure of this gothic architecture are the stained glass windows, illustrated scenes of the Old and New Testaments.
After this building, you will see with your guide the conciergerie : prison where was locked the Queen Marie Antoinette ;
you will see the building as well as the history of Paris during this period.
Don't hesitate to contact us to book this fantastic private tour based on the middle ages history!

Tickets and reservation fees not included unless specified with the booking.

Marmottan Monet and Le Corbusier house private tour in the district 16 of Paris

Private guided walking tour of the Marmottan museum and Le Corbusier architect villa La Roche in Paris with a licensed guide.
The museum Marmottan is famous for it's Impressionist paintings and it's 1st empire collections.
Follow the career of the one and only Claude Monet with sketches from his youth to the water lilies of his old age. See Impression of the rising sun, the painting that made the painter famous.

Being in the 16th district, you will continue, to visit the 1925 "Villa La Roche" by Le Corbusier. Built for the the swiss banker Raoul La Roche.
The architect born in switzerland and later french citizen, formulated his 5 points of architecture: pilotis, roof gardens, free plan, horizontal windows, and free facade.
Those are considered today the fundamental principles of modern architecture.

Tickets and reservation fees not included unless specified with the booking.

Make a sightseeing tour of Paris and integrate in your tour a stop on a place of your choice to make a private photo shoot during 45 minutes.

A professional photographer will capture the best moments of your stay in Paris.
Then 35 photographs will be delivered to you:
- Delivery of edited photos in high resolution, ready to print
- Photos are commonly delivered via Dropbox
Please contact us in order to decide which place of Paris you would like, the atmosphere you may want to recreate,
After this beautiful photo session, you continue the private panoramic tour of Paris with your driver/guide:
view and discover of the fantastic building and places of Paris as: Montmartre, the Arch de Triumph, the Opera, the Louvre museum, the Champs Elysees avenue, Notre-Dame and the Latin quarter, and of course the Eiffel Tower.

Chartres cathedral private tour enable you to see 172 stained glass windows: biggest size in France!

Private guided tour of Chartres with your driver/guide.
Among all the various gothic cathedrals of France, this one is really unique in it's beauty and style, with the largest original collection of stained glass windows from the middle age manufactured with precious gemstones to give the best colors.

A masterpiece of architecture from the stories of the druids during Gaelic times to the recent rebirth in the 1920's of the yearly famous pilgrimage to Chartres, enjoy centuries of eventful history in that town and cathedral.

(one hour drive)

Vaux le Vicomte private guided tour: the famous palace of Nicolas Fouquet, protector of Arts in the 17th century

Before Versailles palace, Vaux le Vicomte castle was born.
You must go & see this extraordinary home of Nicolas Fouquet in order to understand the famous palace of the Louis XIV.
It is at its origin made by the same architect, gardener and interior designer all called the three L's : Le Vau, Le Notre & Le Brun.
Your private driver guide will pick you up at the door of your apartment or hotel in Paris. After one hour driver you will enjoy this private guided visit of the castle situated in the south east of Paris.
You will have the possibility, if you want, to rent & wear a costume of the 17th century and make the visit with it with your licensed guide.
The architecture of the building as well as the furniture are worth to be seen.
Don't hesitate to book this private tour if you want to choose an original spot not far from Paris.

Tickets and reservation fees are not included unless specified with the booking.

Versailles skips the line private visit with licensed guide

Visit with your driver/guide the most impressive palace of France where was living the "Sun king".
It is a very exclusive private Versailles tour with our expert licensed guide enabling you to skip the line and understand the splendor of this historical 17 century building.
The site began as Louis XIII's hunting lodge before his son Louis XIV transformed and expanded it, moving the court and government of France to Versailles in 1682.
In that excursion enter the State apartments where you will understand the way of life of the monarchy.
You will discover the famous Sun king Louis XIV, the Louis the Beloved Louis XV and the last king of the Ancient regime Louis XVI.
Admire the Hall of Mirrors, the King's Grand Apartments, and the private bedroom of the king.
View from the Hall of mirrors the French landscaped gardens : This original perspective, which preceded the reign of Louis XIV, was developed and prolonged by the gardener André Le Nôtre by widening the Royal Path and digging the Grand Canal.
Since 1992, the gardens have been gradually replanted, and after the devastating storm of December 1999, the work was speeded up to such an extent that quite a few sections have already been restored to their original appearance.


Tickets and reservation fees not included unless specified with the booking.

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)

Tickets and reservation fees not included unless specified with the booking.

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.

Loire Valley castles private excursion from Paris with your driver/guide

Private guided tour of the beautiful castles in the Loire Valley with skip the line entrance.
Departure from your hotel or residence in Paris with your driver/guide to the famous valley of the kings, with the biggest river in France: the Loire
From the most famous kings of France, follow the paths to understand the way of life of the french aristocracy 500 years ago.
This tour enable you to approach the Renaissance. Each palace is unique ; For example Chambord is the biggest and Chenonceau is the most romantic ; but you can also visit in this private guided tour the castle of Amboise, or Blois or why not Cheverny, Azay le Rideau or Villandry with its beautiful gardens...
Any combination depending on time is possible,
knowing that around 20 castles stand in the Loire country.
Wine of this area of the Loire valley is to be discovered too being fruity, fresh and light.
Come to the Loire valley region to admire one of the jewels of the historical and architectural heritage of France: the palaces of the Loire.
Your private driver-guide takes you on a tour to discover the Renaissance in France.
In order to explore the Loire Valley, book with Sandy Tours this fantastic private tour !!

Tickets and reservation fees not included unless specified with the booking.

Mont Saint michel & its Bay: the 'Wonder of the West'

Private guided tour to the Mont Saint Michel in Normandy with your driver/guide.
Discover the eight wonder of the western world: the famous and only Mont Saint Michael.
Almost an island, depending on the tides, this unique place will charm you with it's abbey and great historical background.The Mont-Saint-Michel is one of Europe most unforgettable sights.
Set in a mesmerising bay shared by Normandy and Brittany, the mount draws the eye from a great distance.
A magical island topped by a gravity-defying abbey, the Mont-Saint-Michel and its Bay count among France's most stunning sights.
For centuries one of Europe's major pilgrimage destinations, this holy island is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as its breathtaking bay.
The story of how the mount came to be a great Christian pilgrimage site dates back to the early 8th century, when Aubert, bishop of the nearby hilltop town of Avranches,
claimed that the Archangel Michael himself had pressured him into having a church built atop the island just out to sea.
From 966 onwards, the dukes of Normandy, followed by the French kings, supported the development of a major Benedictine abbey on Mont-Saint-Michel.
Magnificent monastic buildings were added throughout the Middle Ages, one vertiginous wing in particular being nicknamed the "Marvel".
The Abbey of the Mont-Saint-Michel became a renowned center of learning, attracting some of the greatest minds and manuscript illuminators in Europe.
Vast numbers of pilgrims visited, despite endless cross-Channel conflict;
Other fine buildings line the steep village street, now converted into museums, restaurants, hotels and shops for today's tourists.

Tickets and reservation fees not included unless specified with the booking.

Loire valley trip is the possibility to sleep in a castle, visit them and also taste wines of the region

First day:
You will be happy to spend some days: this will enable many activities like visiting castles, vineyards and original villages with your private driver/guide
After pick-up at your hotel or apartment in Paris, a driving during 2 hours make you arrive in the region of the Loire valley where you can start visiting a palace like Chambord: the largest palace of the region order by the king François 1er and surrounded by a fantastic forest.
The excursion continues to the palace of Blois: an illustration of the different period and style in the architecture as this palace date from the century 14 till the century 16.
The afternoon continues in the private palace of Cheverny where you will see the hundred dogs of the palace. It is also the model for Hergé, a writer who did find inspiration for the palace in Tintin's adventures.
End of the day drop off to your hotel chosen and booked by you in Amboise or around.
Second day:
Pick-up at your hotel and visit the palace of Azay le Rideau: Palace reflecting on the water as a mirror.
Visit then the famous palace well known for its gardens: Villandry
Afternoon after lunch, you will visit, taste and maybe buy some bottles of the Loire Valley region.
End of the day drop off to your hotel chosen and booked by you in Amboise or around.
Third day:
Pick-up at your hotel and visit the palace of Amboise: visit of the royal city and palace of Amboise where the king François 1er spent his child education and visit the clos Lucé: residence of the artist Leonardo Da Vinci.
After lunch, visit of the palace of women Chenonceau where were living the queen Catherine of Medicis and the women of the court.
Departure and return to Paris arriving at 6 pm.
For this trip, don't hesitate to contact us. We can change and adapt to your excursion.
Private minivan guided tour in the Loire valley is possible during 2, 3 or 4 days.
We will answer to your demand and give the best advice to combine a taylor made trip in the Loire Valley.
Entrance fees, lunch and hotel are usually not included
It includes private minivan with driver/guide, gas and toll.
Don't hesitate to contact us to have the price !