Discover the best of France with our exclusive Family Tour, designed to cater to the interests of family members of all ages. Experience the highlights of Paris, explore the historic sites and rural beauty of Normandy, and visit the picturesque villages of Provence and the Cote d’Azur, all while staying in the top hotels and resorts in each destination.
Begin your journey in Normandy, where you will stay at a luxury chateau hotel and embark on private tours with an expert Normandy guide. Learn about the significance of D-Day while visiting the actual landing beaches, and explore other significant World War II-related sites such as the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial, the Mulberry Artificial Harbors, and the Caen Museum of Peace. Visit the historic town of Bayeux to see the famous tapestry illustrating the Norman invasion of England in 1066. Take a private excursion to Mont Saint-Michel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of France’s most popular attractions. Kids and adults will love exploring the alleys and stairways surrounding this fairytale island abbey. Also, visit Rouen, where Joan of Arc was martyred and Claude Monet spent hours painting the medieval cathedral, and Monet’s house and gardens in Giverny, a wonderful world of flowers, greenery, and ponds.
Next, head to Paris for three nights at one of the city’s most acclaimed luxury hotels. Enjoy personalized tours of the city with your own private guide and driver. Favorite options include a tour of the Eiffel Tower; seeing the Mona Lisa and other art masterpieces during a family-friendly tour of the Louvre Museum; visiting famous patisseries and cafes; taking a cruise on the Seine River; and exploring Montmartre. Take a private excursion to Versailles to tour Louis XIV’s opulent palace, including the Hall of Mirrors, the gardens, and the Hameau de la Reine, the mock hamlet created for Marie-Antoinette. If desired, we can also arrange biking on the grounds of Versailles. Other options we arrange include touring Paris with an art expert, private shopping tours, a private perfume-making workshop, a day at Paris Disneyland, picnics in Parisian parks, as well as tickets to the ballet, opera, circus or other performances.
After Paris, take a high-speed TGV train to Provence and stay at a luxury hotel in the heart of the Luberon Valley. Enjoy private tours of nearby villages such as Gordes, Roussillon, Menerbes, and L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue. Explore other highlights in the region based on your family’s interests, such as the best of Provencal markets, Roman ruins, nearby national parks, historic attractions in towns such as Avignon, art and architectural touring in Arles and St. Remy, antiques stores, colorful town squares, and more.
Conclude your tour on the beautiful Cote d’Azur and stay at a luxurious resort overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Visit local towns along the waterfront and in the hills of the French Riviera and Monaco, such as Nice, Cannes, Eze, Saint-Paul de Vence, Antibes, and Monte-Carlo. Touring options include exploring atmospheric villages, seeing the Prince’s Palace in Monte-Carlo, strolling through botanic gardens, browsing local markets, visiting art museums and the Chapelle du Rosaire (Matisse chapel), strolling along waterside promenades, sampling local culinary specialties, and much more, depending on your family’s interests. We can also arrange special interest activities such as learning to make your own perfume at a workshop in Grasse,