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The day in Ecouen will start with a 20 minutes train ride from Paris followed by a walk through the charming Montmorency forest. This leads to the magnificent 16th century castle housing the National Renaissance Museum. Some of the pieces of furniture, objects or tapestries displayed in the beautifully restored rooms are unique and world class. After the chateau, an art tour in the city center will highlight several artists choosing Ecouen as their residence for inspiration. One of them was Mary Cassatt. A few paintings will also be exceptionally out for a look at to round up the art trail in a local center, before going back to the station through the woods. -
Visit Monet’s house in Giverny. During this half-day tour, you will visit Monet's property (home and gardens) with an expert guide in order to understand better some of his paintings after the tour. You will be impressed to enter and visit these typical places where bright colors and astonishing patterns mix in a full-sized painting. A walk in the village will follow before a scenic drive back along the Seine river typical sceneries. -
Join us for a magnificent promenade full of unexpected charms along the Alabaster Coast. Depart your hotel at 8.30 am in your private minibus, and along the way discover the different villages, monuments, and unique landscapes. The tour includes transportation from Paris and along the coast, entrance to the sites, (lunch and drinks not included), fully guided tours and transfers, with a drop-off in front of your hotel around 8 pm that evening. -
Take a day trip by private minibus or train to the glitzy Chantilly estate, with collection from and drop off at your hotel. First, you will visit the magnificent castle with your expert guide, its treasures and extensive collections. The private apartments of the Duke and Duchess of Aumale can also be shown on request. Then, we will cross the extensive grounds, (electric car on option) and have lunch in the charming restaurant housed in the 18th century mill. Next, we will visit the Museum of the Horse, located in the Prince de Condé’s beautiful stables, before watching an equestrian show.
