Paris Day Trips-Paris Tours Private Guides-Cars-Guided Tours Versailles-Normany-Giverny-Champagne-Loire





Receive Our Newsletter Your Email Address: EMAIL US GROUP TOURS & WOMEN'S TOURS GROUP TOUR INFO REQUEST HOME 'Travel Anytime' - Private Tours Custom Vacations Group Travel - Private Tours INDEPENDENT TRAVEL SERVICES FRANCE Transfers/Transportation Paris Tours, Museum Tours Tours & Day Trips From Paris Provence Guided Day Trips Cruise Ship Port of Call Services ITALY ROME - LAZIO Guided Tours Day Trips From Rome Transportation - Transfers Cruise Ship Port of Call Services FLORENCE - TUSCANY Guided Tours of Florence Day Trips from Florence, Tuscany Transportation - Transfers Cruise Ship Port of Call Services UMBRIA Guided Tours & Day Trips Transportation - Transfers VENETO Venice Guided Tour Cruise Ship Port of Call Services CAMPANIA Guided Tours-Naples, Pompeii Guided Tours - Amalfi, Capri Cruise Ship Port of Call Services SICILY Guided Tours and Day Trips Transportation - Transfers Cruise Ship Port of Call Services RESERVATION & SERVICE REQUEST FORMS Group Tour Reservation Form Independent Travel Service Request Form Travel Insurance Testimonials Travel Tips Policies About Us Contact Information Accommodations FAQ Sample Bios of Travelers Women's Resources Guided Day Trips from Paris	Independent Travel Services Private Guided Tours, Day Trips From Paris Ideal for Couples, Groups, Families Travel Services in France Various guided tours and transfers in France Take advantage of our partnerships abroad and their unique service. Our guides, "driving guides", also provide transportation which is cost efficient. We use them for our tour groups. They are hand-picked for their excellent service and good value. They are now available to you, the independent travelers. Exclusive Tours for The Independent Travelers Available anytime. Choose the date and time. Your guides are pre-selected by us. Comfortable, air-conditioned cars or minivans Itinerary planned with your guide No waiting in lines at museums and monuments. Lunch arrangements according to your wishes Your very own private tour Linger. Photo stops and breaks as you please. Entrance tickets, taxes, tolls, and parking are all included BOOK A TOUR Custom tailored tours are also available. Inquire. 1. Chateau de Versailles Half Day Tour - 4 Hours COST: 1 to 4 people - 370 Euro 5 to 8 people - 475 Euro Includes: Your very own customized private tour Private transportation to and from your hotel in Pairs Guided tour of Versailles Entrance tickets to the Park, Gardens and Grand Royal Apartments. Introduction to the century of the Sun King and the history of the Palace. Customized visit of the Park of Versailles, the Grand Canal, the Grand Trianon, the Petit Trianon, the Hamlet of the Queen Marie-Antoinette. Discovery of the architecture of the ch�teau and the outbuildings. Private guided visit of the Royal Apartments, the Chapel, the Hall of Mirrors, the Queen's Apartments, the Hall of the Battles and for the final touch, a small private walking tour through the magnificent gardens and groves of the most famous palace in the world. BOOK THIS TOUR 2. Chateau de Versailles Full Day Tour - 8 Hours COST: 1 to 4 people - 550 Euro 5 to 8 people - 650 Euro Includes: Your very own customized private tour Private transportation to and from your hotel in Pairs Private guide for your tour of Chateau de Versailles Entrance tickets to the park, gardens and Grand Royal Apartments Introduction by your private guide to the century of Louis XIV and the history of the Palace and the Gardens. Tailored visit of the Park, the Grand Canal, the Grand Trianon, the Petit Trianon, intimate visit of the charming Hamlet of the Queen Marie-Antoinette. Discovery of the architecture of the Palace, the different courtyards, the Royal Stables. Private guided visit of the Royal Apartments, the Royal Chapel, the Hall of Mirrors, the Queen's Apartments, the Hall of the Battles. Lunch break during the tour. Restaurant recommendations to follow. Private walking tour through the gardens and discovery of the most spectacular fountains: Latona, Pyramid, Dragon, Neptune, Apollo followed by a guided visit of the most exceptional groves: Colonnade Grove Ballroom Baths of Apollo Encelade Grove Obelisk Grove Arc de Triumph Grove Domes Grove BOOK THIS TOUR 3. Tour of Giverny - 5 Hours COST: 1 to 4 people - 360 Euro 5 to 8 people - 490 Euro Includes: Your very own customized private tour Private transportation to and from your hotel in Pairs Private guide for your tour of Giverny Entrance tickets Monet's house and Norman gardens, Water Garden, the Workshop Sightseeing through Routes des "Cretes": Seine Valley, 10th century watch tower, Village and Chateau of la Roche Guyon Stop at Villa Vetheuil Introduction by your private guide to the life and work of Claude Monet. Customized guided visit of Monet's house, the formal enclosed Norman Garden, the Water Garden with the Pond and Japanese Bridge, the Workshop. Private guided visit of the Museum of American Art. After leaving Giverny your private driver-guide will take the charming Route des "Cr�tes", you will discover on your way back to Paris the exceptional panorama of the Seine Valley, a watch tower of the 10th century, the village and ch�teau of La Roche Guyon (headquarter of general Rommel during World War II), and make a last short stop in the village of Vetheuil where Monet lived for 3 years. BOOK THIS TOUR 4. Tour of Auvers Sur Oise + Giverny + Vetheuil - 9 Hours In the Footsteps of the Impressionists COST: 1 to 4 people - 565 Euro 5 to 8 people - 675 Euro Includes: Your very own customized private tour Private transportation to and from your hotel in Pairs Private guide for your tour of Giverny Entrance tickets Monet's house and Norman gardens, Water Garden, the Workshop Sightseeing through Routes des "Cretes": Seine Valley, 10th century watch tower, Village and Chateau of la Roche Guyon Stop at Villa Vetheuil PLUS: Private guided tour of Auvers sur Oise, house of Docteur Gachet, Auberge Ravoux, Theo and Vincent Van Gogh's tombs Entrance tickets to Auberge Ravoux Private customized visit of the charming village of Auvers sur Oise, where Vincent Van Gogh spent the last 100 days of his life painting there some 70 works. Private guided visit of the house of Docteur Gachet, Van Gogh's friend, the "Auberge Ravoux", Van Gogh's last residence, discovery of the church of Auvers immortalized by Van Gogh and private visit of Theo and Vincent Van Gogh's tombs. Free time for lunch or we can organize a picnic at the Moulin de Fourges, a 150 year old watermill. Drive to Giverny. Private, tailored visit of Monet's house, the formal enclosed Norman Garden, the Water Garden with the Pond and the Japanese Bridge and the Workkshop. Private guided tour of the Museum of American Art. After leaving Giverny, drive back to Paris along the charming "Route des Cr�tes", discovery of the exceptional panorama overlooking the Seine Valley, a watch tower of the 10th century, the village and 12th century ch�teau of La Roche Guyon. Stop in the village of Vetheuil where Monet lived for 3 years. BOOK THIS TOUR 5. Chateau de Vaux le Vicomte - 6 Hours Entrance tickets to the ch�teau and gardens of Vaux le Vicomte included COST: 1 to 4 people - 565 Euro 5 to 8 people - 670 Euro Ch�teau de Vaux le Vicomte (6 hours) One of France's most spectacular ch�teau, said to have inspired such a jealous rage in King Louis XIV that he imprisoned its owner, Nicolas Fouquet and had its architect, decorator and garden designer hired to build Versailles. After a private intimate visit of the gardens, among Andre Len�tre's best work (the Carpet Parterres, the Round Pool, the Great Water Mirror, the Confessional Grotto, the Skillet Canal, the Cascades and the Spray Basin), your private guide will take you for a tailored visit of the ch�teau, the Vestibule, the Grand Salon, the Private Apartments, the Herculese Salon, the Chamber of the Muses, the Royal Apartments, the Chambre Carr�e and the beautiful kitchens. Before returning to Paris, discovery of the Carriage Museum, located in the large stables where you will admire magnificent old horse-drawn vehicles, brought to life with harnessed horses, coachmen and passengers. BOOK THIS TOUR 6. Mont Saint Michele - 14 Hours Entrance to the Mont St. Michel Abbey included COST: 1 to 4 people - 875 Euro 5 to 8 people - 980 Euro Many writers have tried to define the "Marvel of the Occident", some say that it is to the sea what the pyramid of Keops is to the desert, some describe it as an imaginary manor-house, stupefying as a dream palace, others say that is is not dry land and yet not the sea. Surrounded by the sea with one of the highest tidal ranges in the world the Mont St. Michel is simply unique. After a brunch at Carrouges Castle (summer) or on the Mont St. Michel (winter), the tour begins with a guided visit of the Abbey founded by Aubert at the beginning of the 8th Century and that became a major cultural and pilgrimage centre during the middle ages . You will admire the Romanesque Church, the Gothic "Marvel" with the monk's Cloisters and Refectory, the Knights Room, the Guest Room, the Undercroft, the Refectory, as well as various chapels : St. Stephen, St.Martin, Our Lady Underground, St. Mary Magdalene, Crypt of the 30 Candles. After lunch (on the Mont St. Michel, I recommend "La M�re Poulard"), stroll through the steep-sided narrow streets of the town and its ramparts. On the drive back, stop in the town of Villedieu les Po�les, famous for its numerous craftsmen-shops selling exceptional creations of leather goods, lace, copper and tin goods. BOOK THIS TOUR 7. D-Day in Normandy - 13 Hours COST: 1 to 4 people - 795 Euro 5 to 8 people - 895 Euro After the arrival in Normandy, we start our journey with the visit of Pegasus Bridge, one of the 3 most famous bridges in World War II (with Remagen and Arnhem) that was captured by Major John Howard and his gliderborne company in a coup de main operation. Drive to Arromanches where we will visit the remains of the artificial harbour, build by the Allied Forces in less than 15 days and watch a 360� movie that makes you relive the feelings of the Allied soldiers in first hours of D-Day. Then onto the German coastal battery artillery battery at Longues sur Mer which played a vital role in the D-Day landings firing on the Allied shipping. After lunch in a typical norman restaurant (at your convenience), visit of the moving American Cemetery of Saint Laurent followed by a drive to Omaha Beach where so many young Americans lost their lives. The tour will end with the visit of the visually spectacular Pointe du Hoc where Colonel James Rudder and his Rangers accomplished a memorable feat of arms on the cliffs on June the 6th 1944. BOOK THIS TOUR 8. Chateaux/Castles of the Loire - 12 Hours Entrance tickets to the Ch�teaux of Chambord, Le Clos Luc� and Chenonceau included COST: 1 to 4 people - 795 Euro 5 to 8 people - 895 Euro To give you a taste of Royal splendor, the tour starts with a guided visit of Chambord, the grandiose palace of Francois Ist, with its double-turn spiral staircase designed by Leonardo da Vinci, the Fran�ois Ist suite, the Chapel, the Apartments of Louis XIV and the Terraces that offer the spectacle of many pavilions and slate roof towers as well as a magnificent panorama over the huge estate. Drive along the Loire to Amboise (passing the Royal Ch�teau of Blois) where we continue our journey with a guided visit of Le Clos Luc�, the residence of Leonardo da Vinci . Stroll through the gardens, where you will discover his most spectacular inventions. After lunch in a typical French restaurant of the Loire Valley (or organised picnic) guided visit of the Ch�teau de Chenonceau, the elegant ch�teau of the "Dames", build on the Cher River, where you will discover the fascination of the French Renaissance. BOOK THIS TOUR 8. A Day in Champagne - 12 Hours Entrance tickets to the Mo�t & Chandon and Mumm cellars are included. COST: 1 to 4 people - 725 Euro 5 to 8 people - 865 Euro The vineyards of the Champagne region spread out as you travel along country roads. Visit of the Mo�t & Chandon vineyards, the cellars, wine press and fermentation room. The visit is rounded off with a tasting of champagne. Lunch in a restaurant of Epernay with traditional menus from the Champagne region. After lunch, the afternoon begins with a visit to the world famous Mumm champagne house where an expert will explain you the method of Champagne making from grape picking to bottling followed by champagne tasting. In Reims, guided visit of the Notre Dame Cathedral a 13th century Gothic masterpiece where 25 French kings were crowned. BOOK THIS TOUR 9. Chateau de Fontainebleau and Barbizon - 6 Hours Entrance tickets to the ch�teau and gardens of Fontainebleau included COST: 1 to 4 people - 590 Euro 5 to 8 people - 690 Euro On the way to the chateau of Fontainebleau, which has been from Louis VI to Napoleon III for 8OO years one of the most appreciated residences of the French kings and emperors, your guide will give you an introduction to the history of the palace. Guided visit of the ch�teau with it's glorious Renaissance d�cor, it's richly adorned wood pannelings, gilded carvings, frescoes , tapestries and paintings . Discovery of the Trinity Chapel, the Fran�ois 1er Gallery, the Ballroom and the Royal Apartments. After a stroll in the gardens, drive to the idyllic village of Barbizon, which inspired in the 19th century landscape painters such as Millet, Corot, Rousseau and Stevenson. BOOK THIS TOUR	SUMMARY OF DAY TRIPS FROM PARIS Chateau de Versailles Tour - 4 Hours Chateau de Versailles Tour - 8 Hours Tour of Giverny - 5 Hours Tour of Auvers Sur Oise + Giverny - 9 Hours Chateau de Vaux le Vicomte - 6 Hours Mont Saint Michele - 14 Hours D-Day in Normandy - 13 Hours Chateaus of the Loire - 12 Hours Chateau de Fontainebleau and Barbizon - 6 Hours Chateau de Versailles Chateau de Versailles Giverny Tour of Auvers Sur Oise + Giverny Chateau de Vaux le Vicomte Mont Saint Michele D-Day in Normandy Chateaux of the Loire Champagne Chateaude Fontainebleau and Barbizon

Copyright � 2006 Well Arranged Travel, Inc. � All Rights Reserved 512-892-2747 - Local 866-513-3968 - US Toll Free 512-535-2029 - Fax info@wellarrangedtravel.com