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Private Paris
City Tours
Your luxury private Paris tour, exclusively for you on your
dates.
All
prices
include: English-speaking tour guide or guide/driver (other languages available); tours with vehicle include a private,
air-conditioned minibus or sedan, pick up and return to your
Paris hotel (except as otherwise indicated). Prices do not include: meals, entrance fees,
Metro/bus, hotel & other personal expenses, except as
otherwise indicated.
NOTE:
we require 7 days advance notice to arrange private tours.
If you want
to tour less than 7 days from now, please see our
Shared
Minibus Tours.
Transit
time at Le Havre cruise ship dock or a Paris airport?
Take a
private tour of Paris designed specially for you!
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NEW IN 2010!
SPECIAL TOURS WITH SCHEDULED DEPARTURES FROM
OUR OFFICE IN CENTRAL PARIS
Contact us
for more details and prices…
Exclusive
workshops in Paris:
Our Special Paris Gastronomy Discovery
Column!
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New in 2010:
Exclusive workshops in Paris
Paris Cooking Lessons
Duration: 2H
You will be welcomed in a apartment-style kitchen in the heart of Paris – Learn
how to home-cook original signature and seasonal dishes with the master chiefs.
The workshops are given by professional chiefs, ready to offer you the very best
of their passionate approach to cooking, their know-how and their favourite
recipes and tips.
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Scheduled dates 2010 |
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Febuary |
3 & 17 |
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Mach |
3 & 17 & 31 |
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April |
14 & 28 |
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May |
12 & 26 |
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June |
9 & 23 |
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July |
7 & 28 |
Includes:
- 2 hours coking lesson in English with a professional « Chef »
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The lunch and drinks after the cooking lesson
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A “souvenir” gift
Not include:
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Any transportation
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Any personal expenses
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Special Universal Exhibition...
Duration: 2 Hours
Your guide will meet you in our office in the heart of Paris and
then direction…The Eiffel Tower.
Take the lift, like in 1889, to reach the second floor and to
admire the impressive view of Paris
The Trocadero, the Grand Palais, the Pont Alexandre III are some
of the temporal constructions that can still let us imagine what
an Universal exhibition could be. Travel back to the Paris of
the 19th century, when the iron tower was the highest
construction of the world, when the “Champs de Mars” and the
bank of the Seine where covered by “Beaux Arts” pavilions, when
Orsay was a station…
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Scheduled dates 2010 |
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January |
12 & 26 |
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Febuary |
9 & 23 |
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Mach |
9 & 23 |
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April |
6 & 20 |
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May |
4 & 18 |
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June |
8 & 22 |
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July |
6 & 27 |
This net price includes:
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2 hours of walking tours
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Admissions for the 2nd floor at the
Eiffel Tower
This net price does not include:
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Any transportation
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Any personal expenses
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Relooking and Fashion tour : Become a
real “Parisienne”!.
Duration: 3 Hours
Unlock Paris’ fashion secrets and exceptional places and
discover the wide range of French fashion. Our fashion expert
will give you plenty of professional information on fashion,
beauty and style. The perfect opportunity to experience a very
stylish shopping trip and get the ultimate Parisian “Chic”.
The Concept:
During 3 hours our expert will show you how to makeup, the
colours that suit you and that will make you look your best.
After showing you how to choose the colours of your lipstick
according to your style, you will be escorted by our expert in
style who will explain the best styles and colours that would
suit you. The best clothes that will make you look as a real
Parisiennes and the most important tips to make a simple clothe
become a essential to your wardrobe.
Location in the expert’s show room.
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Scheduled dates 2010 |
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January |
20 |
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Febuary |
16 |
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Mach |
16 |
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April |
13 |
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May |
18 |
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June |
15 |
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July |
6 |
This net price includes:
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3 hours workshops with a personal style expert
This net price does not include:
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Any transportation
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Any personal expenses
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New in 2010:
Our Special Paris Gastronomy Discovery Column!
Live a truly Parisian experience :
immersion to French Art of living combined with a gastronomic
experience!
Step 1:
Let’s go to the market
After a traditional coffee “sur le zinc”, your guides (two
authentic Parisians women), will guide you through a traditional
food market…Where you will discover products, learn about
season, French region and purchase the ingredients for the
recipes
Step 2:
Home cooking in a private Parisian apartment
In a friendly atmosphere, all together, we will peel, cut, mix,
bake…a starter, a main dish and a dessert.
A special menu for a memorable dinner or lunch with your two
hosts’ personal touches respecting the traditional French
cuisine.
Step 3:
A table!
After a deserved aperitif, champagne & appetizers, we will enjoy
the delicious end products and savour our tasty dishes in an
elegant and refined décor.
Bon appetit!
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Chocolate
and Pastry Tour
Spend with us 2 hours in a SWEET Paris…
During a personalised walking tour, in a nice non-touristic
Parisian neighbourhood, you visit bakeries, pastry shops and
chocolate. You will learn the history of chocolate in France,
the origins of those very French pastries such Paris-Brest,
tarte Tatin or traditional candies like nougat or calisson d’Aix.
Then in a cosy “salon de thé”, you will taste delicious
pastries, macaroons and different kind of chocolates with a
beverage.
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A
Parisian baking experience (special family activity)
Come with your children and share a special and gourmet time in
a Parisian kitchen….
The kitchen is the perfect place to create family memories. Our
two gourmet mums, welcome parents and kids in a Parisian private
kitchen and share with them their passion for cooking, and
kid-friendly recipes.
In a warm and cosy atmosphere, the growing gourmets and their
parents bake traditional French “petits gâteaux” (cookies,
biscuits or cakes), or fruit tarts according to the season.
Here are some ideas: Madeleines, chouquettes, langues de chat,
sables and much more…
This baking class lasts 2 hours and half, just enough to cook 3
or 4 bakery goodies.
After cooking, all the chefs share a “goûter”, fruit juices or
hot chocolate for the kids, tea or coffee for the parents with
their creations.
At the end, each child will take away in a basket, their
homemade cake, a leaflet with the recipes and a list of gourmet
shops.
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Gastronomy and history
Step 1:
Gastronomy at the museum…
Visit a Parisian museum such as the Louvre, Carnavet, or Arts
Décoratifs Museum…And accompanied of an Art specialist and
specialist of food presentations, you will discover culinary
customs of the past time
Step 2:
Historic cooking…
In a private kitchen, you will meet your personal cooker,
Michèle a french food historian, writer and journalist.
While cooking very old recipes from ancient culinary books,
Michèle will help you discover food products fro the past,
ancient cooking techniques, how spices were used and other
fascinating historical bits of information about cooking through
the ages.
Renaissance Menu:
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Creamed bean with
figs (1505)
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Chicken with sage ( 1570)
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Royal tart (1570)
Step 3:
A table!
After a deserved aperitif, we will savour the fruit of those
culinary efforts in an elegant and refined décor.
Bon appetit!
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Discover
Paris City Tours (Full Day and Half Day Tours)
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Discover
Paris Day Tour
See the sights that make Paris the most romantic and famous city in the
world! Hit all the major sights, including the Champs Elysées, Arc de Triomphe, Place de la Concorde, Paris Opera, Louvre Palace, Orsay Museum, and
the Eiffel Tower. Or, if you prefer, include only those sights you
particularly want to see. Off-the-beaten-track or unusual sights like the
Catacombs or the Roman Arena can also be included, as well as special sights and
activities for kids, gardens, shopping, and more.
Private Tour Prices in Euros
(price per party, NOT per
person) |
1
to 4 guests
Sedan car or minibus |
5
to 8 guests
Minibus |
| Half Day
Paris sightseeing tour
- 3 1/2 hrs. |
340€ |
390€ |
| Full Day
Paris sightseeing tour
- 8 hrs. |
570€ |
590€ |
Tour in a Mercedes Class E or other sedan if you prefer (2
guests only) - just let us know.
For larger groups,
contact
us.
Book
this private tour!
Paris Museum
Guided Tours
Visit a museum with an art expert! Your own
personal, expert art guide will accompany you as you visit the Louvre, the Orsay
museum, or another famous museum, and help you
get the most out of your museum visit. Or discover one of Paris'
many wonderful, lesser-known or unusual museums.
Private Tour Prices in euros
(price per party, NOT per
person) |
1
to 4 guests
Sedan car or minibus |
5
to 8 guests
Minibus |
| Half Day - 1
museum (4
hrs. private transportation) |
450€ |
530€ |
| Half Day - 1
museum (2 hrs.without private transportation) |
320€ |
320€ |
Tour in a Mercedes Class E or other sedan if you prefer (2
guests only) - just let us know.
For larger groups,
contact
us.
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this private tour!
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Personalized Shopping
Tours with a Fashion Expert Guide
(from 1 to 5 participants).
 Paris is the fashion capital of the world, the heart of Haute Couture.
Spend a day with our fashion expert and visit the
best shops in Paris to create a Parisian look all your own. Discover Paris’s
best-kept shopping secrets your English speaking guide. An
expert shopper with an eye for unusual finds, she will help you
track down that chic evening dress or rare perfume and give you
a sneak preview of next season’s trends. According to your
budget, she will organize an individualized shopping trip for
you.
Here are some ideas for special shopping tours:
La
Parisienne Tour:
Ever wonder how Parisian women manage to look so chic? We’ll take you to the
cult clothing stores that capture the essence of Paris style. In small boutiques
favoured by models and cutting edge multi-brand stores, you will find the key to
modern French elegance.
The
Customized Tour:
What are you looking for? We will send you a questionnaire in order to suit your
wishes. After receiving this questionnaire, our guide will be able to understand
you style and help you seek the best wardrobe for you…or help you accessorize
and buy the “must have” item that will make the difference…
Chic
Outlet Shopping near Paris – La Vallée Village:
Near Paris, the Best outlet ever!! At La Vallée Village you will find what you
need at the best prices. Many French and international prestigious brands
are represented, such as: Zadig & Voltaire, Baccarat, Agnès B, Céline, Givenchy...
You will also find last year's collection at unbeatable prices.
About your guide:
She continually scours professional fashion shows, show-rooms
and exhibitions. She also devours specialized fashion magazines
to discover and share with you new brands , the top fashion
designer and the latest trends. Thanks to her expertise, your
personal fashion escort can understand and analyse your
fashion personality, and quickly finds the look you’ve
always dreamt of.
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Personal Art Gallery
Expert in Paris:
A personalized, private painting and antiques tours with an Art Expert Guide
(from 1 to 5 participants).
You will be escorted by our art expert to visit the art galleries on the right
and left banks of Paris. Our expert guide can help you find just the right
paintings, antiques and decorations to bring or send home for you. Enjoy a
visit to the major Parisian auction sale room, Drouot, and some other
lesser-known house sales in Paris. You will be assisted by our art expert in
the choice and the purchase of the beautiful pieces you discover. This tour can
be done in a day or over several days.
About your guide:
She has been involved in the European Art industry for the past 20 years and
currently owns her own gallery and art business in the prestigious Louvre and
Orsay Museum Area, where she works with French and international private clients
and museums.
She is also involved with New York-based galleries such as Schiller & Bodo,
Shepherd & Derom, and others.
She has been a principal and executive with such renowned art firms as Ader
Picard Tajan and René Millet Expertise, where she was in charge of sales
auctions preparations, catalogues, research, appraisals and high-end art
purchases and sales.
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this private tour!
Paris Wine Tasting
Tour:
6-7
hour -day tour (including lunch and driving time)
Our driver guide will pick you up at your hotel or private apartment at 9am for
a fantastic combination of Paris city discovery and wine tasting tour of Paris.
See all the major sights that make Paris the most romantic and famous city in
the world, including the Champs Elysées, Arc de Triomphe, Place de la Concorde,
Paris Opera, the Eiffel Tower and also Montmartre. Your driver guide will drop
you off at the Wine Museum in Paris, where you will have a 1-hour wine tasting
session (3 different wines) with a professional sommelier. Then you will be escorted to the museum’s restaurant located in an
ancient wine cellar, where you will have a 3 course meal (starter, main course
and dessert, with 3 glasses of wine and coffee). After lunch, enjoy a guided
tour of the wine museum.
Please note: tour does not include return to the hotel.
This
tour includes:
- private transportation in air-conditioned minivan
- private English speaking driver-guide
- pick up at your hotel in Paris
- “Enology” Lunch in the wine museum’s restaurant
- Admission to the wine museum
- Guided tour of the wine museum
- Wine tasting session of an hour with a professional sommelier.
Not included:
- any other admission not mentioned, return transport to your hotel, personal
expenses & gratuities.
Tour in a Mercedes Class E or other sedan if you prefer (2
guests only) - just let us know.
For larger groups,
contact
us.
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this private tour!
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Paris Walking Tours: Montmartre - le Marais - Paris Islands
Discover the districts of Paris with a knowledgeable licensed guide!
Price includes pickup and drop-off at your Paris hotel or residence and
guided tour by knowledgeable English-speaking guide (no vehicle). Price does not include
reservation or ticket fees for museums or entrance fees, meals or transportation
costs.
Private Tour Prices in Euros
(price per party, NOT per person) |
1 to 4 guests |
5 to 8 guests |
Half Day - 4
hrs.
Complimentary Paris Visit metro tickets for the day including |
320€ |
320€ |
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this private tour!
Montmartre at the time of the Impressionists
From 1880-1914, artists like Renoir, Picasso & Degas flocked to Montmartre
to live and paint. We'll walk in their footsteps and discover Montmartre's two
remaining windmills, see the famous
artists' square (Place du Tertre), and enjoy the amazing views of Paris from Sacre
Coeur church.
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this private tour!
Mansions
of the Marais
One of Paris' most colorful districts is packed with history, culture and beautiful 17th-18th century "hôtel particuliers" (private mansions). Visit the Place des Vosges, (right)
where you'll see the former apartments of the King and Queen of France. Explore the Jewish quarter,
the Picasso or Carnavalet Museums, and
browse in the district's chic shops and galleries.
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this private tour!
Paris
Islands - Cité and St. Louis
Isle
de la Cité is the very heart of Paris. Visit the Conciergerie and Sainte Chapelle,
the jewel-like chapel known for its incredible stained glass windows. On to
Notre Dame Cathedral, and the Holocaust Memorial that sits just behind the
famous cathedral. Crossing a small bridge, you'll arrive on the Isle St. Louis
with its many 17th and 18th century mansions. Stroll through the island's
charming streets, peek into its galleries and shops.
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this private tour!
Other walking
tours possible:
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The Occupation of Paris During World War 2: This visit is a discovery
of the most beautiful and little-known Paris sites of Paris that were occupied by the Germans. The Walk includes
the Hotel Meurice, Place Vedôme, the Jeu de Paume in the Tuileries Gardens,
Place de la Concorde Square, Champs-Elysées, Avenue Foch, Trocadéro and Invalides.-
Paris and the Shoah: Many Jews were deportated
from Paris, and Paris was marked forever by that sad fact. Some
places stand witness to these events: The Marais, the Deportation monument, the Veld'hiv
monument, the Musée d'Orsay and the Lutétia Hotel are among these.-
The Liberation of Paris: The Resistance brought
about the liberation of Paris. Visit the spots were Parisians defended their city,
just days before the Liberation, as well as the places
were battles took place during the summer of 1944. -
A singular destiny: Napoleon - Follow the life of one of the most famous
men in French history: Napoleon Bonaparte. Beginning with hi Corsican childhood, education in the finest
military academies in France, he became a brilliant officer and was quickly
promoted general. At the age of 29, he became Emperor Napoleon
the First. Walk around the 1st arrondissement, which he created, to
discover many sights related to him: Vendôme square, Saint Honoré
street, the Palais Royal, Rivoli street, the Carrousel, the Louvre, and then
cross the Seine to visit the Hotel de Salm, the famous legion of honor
museum, where your tour ends. Tour in English only.
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New
ideas for unusual Parisian private walking tours!
Contemporary Art in the streets of Paris
Discover modern and
contemporary sculpture strolling in the streets of Paris.
From the Place Colette and the Palais Royal where the Coluns of Daniel Buren are
settled, walk around the neighbourhood and then by the Tuileries garden, amazing
open air museum.
Louise Bourgeois, Jean Dubuffet, Henri Moore, Jean Michel Othoniel, Auguste
Rodin, … and other major artists’ masterpieces are waiting for your visit.
Little stories of the
great Unniversal Exhibitions in Paris
The
Eiffel Tower, The Trocadero, the Grand Palais, the Petit Palais,
the Pont Alexandre III are some of the temporal constructions
that can still let us imagine what an Universal Exhibition could
be. Travel back to the Paris of the 19th century,
when the iron tower was the highest construction of the world,
when the “Chaps de Mars” and the bank of the Seine were covered
by “Beaux Arts” pavilions, when Orsay was a station…
Take the lift, like in 1889, to reach the second floor of the
tower and to admire the impressive view of Paris.
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prices…
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French Jewish History.
Half Day (complementary Paris Visit Metro Pass 1 day included).
After picking you up at your hotel, your guide will take you through Paris to discover French Jewish
history. In the morning you will head to the Marais area and visit the Memorial
of the Shoah:
“The
permanent exhibition offers a chronological and thematic visit composed of
twelve sequences depicting the history of Jews in France during the Shoah. The
exhibition alternates between individual destinies and collective history. Based
on the archives of the documentation center, with regular new additions,
the museum is accessible to any kind of public.” (Note:
tour inside the museum is self-guided).
After this emotional visit your guide will take you back to your
Paris hotel.
Private Tour Prices:
(price per vehicle, NOT per person)
Not Available on Fridays, Saturdays, or any Jewish holiday) |
1 to 4
guests |
5 to 8
guests |
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Half Day - 4 hrs. |
365€ |
420€ |
Tour in a Mercedes Class E or other sedan if you prefer (2
guests only) - just let us know.
For larger groups,
contact
us.
Book
this private tour!
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