Going to Monet's garden at Giverny had been a "bucket list" item for me, and I was able to make the…read moretrip recently while visiting Paris! It was such a beautiful place and did not disappoint. The flowers in mid-April were beautiful to see, with huge peonies, lots of tulips, crocuses, wisteria on the Japanese bridge, and other spring blooms. This also seemed to be a good time to visit as it gets more packed during the summer. Tip: Rather than doing a bus tour, it was fairly easy to simply take the SCNF train to Vernon. From Vernon, there are regular shuttle buses directly to Monet's garden for 5 Euros each way (10 Euros round trip), so it is very straightforward. The train from Paris to Vernon leaves from Gare St. Lazare. Also, if you do go via train to Vernon to get to Giverny, there was an adorable cat cafe there for lunch: Cookie's Cat Cafe!

A great time! You don't need to be an expert in Claude Monet to enjoy it…read more We took a half day tour from Paris that included a guided walk around the gardens. On the way there on the bus, the guide introduced us to Monet and his life, career, and family. So, by the time we arrived at the gardens, we had a good understanding of what he was trying to accomplish. The gardens are lovely. Filled with a huge variety of flowers, all in different stages of blooming. The pond and the pathway around the pond is also filled with a variety of flowers. We were there in April, too soon for the water lilies to bloom. It's crowded, even for this time of year. Likely not as crowded as when the lilies bloom. The pink house is also interesting. A few bedrooms, the dining room, and the kitchen hen are among the rooms you will see. The gift shop was Monet's studio. It impressive in size and with the glass roof you can picture all the light he would have painted to. Definitely worth the trip out of Paris.

Our family of three (including my 11 yo son) chose the Paris night bike tour. Even though it's…read morerecommended for 12+, and is a late-night excursion, he's an excellent bicyclist and regularly bicycles in longer trips at home, so I knew he'd be fine, and he stayed up by the tour guide in front the whole time. We heard a lot of compliments from other tourists who enjoyed him, but beware, if your child is NOT a good bicyclist, or well practiced in bicycling, please do not subject other tourists to them-we heard a couple of horror stories of other bicycle tours where this was the case.) This bicycle tour was fantastic! The guide was knowledgeable and the locations were spot-on. Highly recommend if you (like us) only have a few days in Paris, as you can see so much on this tour! The sunset boat tour was absolutely stunning as we boated past the lit up Eiffel Tower, but my highlight was riding around the Louvre (also at sunset). Stunning tour was definitely a highlight!

A fun way to go around the main tourist area of Paris and get a glimpse of the sights. As I go…read morearound Europe for work a lot, I am always looking for somethink to do different on down time, an easy bicycle ride on a beautiful day was a great think to do. I don't recommend this currently with all of the Olympic venues up. The roads are too congested and you can't get to some areas because of the street closures.

Had a fantastic day touring the Loire Valley with Brice! Communication was perfect regarding pick…read moreup and what to expect for the day. Everywhere we went, Brice was an insider. Super knowledgeable about French wine cheeses. Highly recommended!

Tour guides very knowledgeable and helpful! Saees and Emma were great. Tour was nice and easy, but…read morewish there was some more wine - still would recommend to others and add it is family friendly. We saw beautiful châteaus and got to tour independently along with info on the bus ride from the guides which I thought was a nice balance of a semi structured tour. I also felt very comfortable as a solo traveler. Enjoyed the wine tasting at the last and largest château.

April 11, Montmartre Pastry and Chocolate Food Tour, Paris…read more Our family of four with a son 9 and daughter 10 did a pastry and chocolate tour through Montmartre and it ended up being a really fun way to explore the area. Arrival and First Impressions The group was small, just our family and another family, which worked out well. The shops we visited were tiny so taking turns going in and out was part of the experience. Our guide was knowledgeable and walked us through side streets, small parks, and local spots we would never have found on our own. The Highlights We stopped at six different locations including chocolatiers, bakeries, and pastry shops. Highlights included a choux pastry, crepes, madeleines, artisan eclairs, and multiple chocolate tastings. The final stop for hot chocolate and macarons was excellent. The macarons were so good we ended up buying some to bring home. The tour was not just about food. We saw the Love Wall, hidden streets, and learned about the history of Montmartre including small details about the neighborhood that made it feel more personal. The Challenges The guide did not have a very loud voice so in a bigger group it might have been harder to follow, but with our small group it worked fine. Would We Return Yes, especially to try a different tour. It was a great mix of food and exploring. Final Thoughts This tour is a great way to experience Montmartre beyond just walking around. The combination of food, history, and hidden locations made it a memorable and worthwhile experience.

Their ticket purchasing process is misleading and unethical. You go about filling our information,…read morelike you do for many websites, but unlike any other website, you hit the "Next" button (for the third time) and suddenly you have purchased the ticket, without any opportunity to review your tour date, number of participants or even credit card info. All the previous "Next" buttons led to the next step in the process, as is implied by the word and as you would expect, but not this one - it is the final confirmation of purchase even though there is NO indication that this is about to happen. Then they tell you that there are no refunds under any circumstances and that the credit and ticketing laws do not apply to them. Perhaps this is because they are based in Cyprus, which I assume they have chosen precisely to evade regulations. Note that they say there are no refunds no matter what - even if your overall trip gets cancelled or the tour gets cancelled or the guide does not show up. Be very careful, or better yet, avoid these folks and do any of the other more legitimate tours out there for wherever you are travelling to.

Lorenzo was a great tour guide. He knows his history and presented a great story and vision of the…read moretime! It was a great way to learn about the details of Versailles, the gardens, the petit Trianon, and the Hamlet. I feel like I had a personal history lesson.

We enjoyed our tour with Lorenzo of the Chateau de Chantilly. He was very knowledgeable about the…read moreChateau and it's history. There were lots of school tours and he did an excellent job of maneuvering around the large crowds. We would highly recommend this tour!

I've never been to Paris before, and Nicolas has made my trip one of the most unforgettable…read moreexperiences of my travels around Europe. I just tonight went on the Midnight in Paris on Wheels tour. First off-- Nicolas was so great to communicate with for booking and confirming the tour. It was easy to contact him by email or Facebook. When you are coming from out of the country, that makes all the difference. Very much appreciated. He incorporates a mix of history, culture, and interesting tips into his tours. We did the photo package, and he honestly made us feel like celebrities. I mean, who doesn't like (or deserve that) every once in a while, especially on a trip to Paris?! It was well worth the money. His friend, Tsil, was on our tour taking photos as well and was so friendly/talented/professional. We were lucky to have them both. This is a straight-up ZESTY tour. It's got flare and funk and is a great way to see the city.

This is the best way to experience Paris. Nicolas is an…read moreabsolute gentleman and an encyclopedia on everything Paris. And his ride is special, something you will fall in love with instantly. The latest addition of a see through roof ensured that we were cozy for the midnight ride during the beautifully lit cold evening in Paris for the new years. Nicolas picked us from our hotel and so began the joy ride. He made sure he took us to the landmarks in Paris but along the way he revealed the secrets of the local nook and corner of the city. Every time we stopped by one of the many gorgeous remnants of Paris's history, Nicolas took candid pictures of us. Very quickly we realized how popular Nicholas is in Paris. So if you have any questions at all or need suggestions, ask him. We were also given a fine bottle of champagne which we enjoyed by the Eiffel Tower at the stroke of midnight as it sparkles for one last time for the day. Can you beat that? Ofcourse! We then stopped by a local creperie to devour the best crepes in Paris. Did I fail to mention the looks you get all along as you drive through Paris. It's as if the car is the darling of the city. I highly recommend the midnight tour, be it your first time in Paris or your 10th. I guarantee that you will stumble on something new thanks to Nicolas. You will not regret it. Until next time friend... Au revoir!

Philippe Brimont, is an exceptional tour guide. He kindly and patiently worked with our group of 7!…read moreHe picked us up, personalized the tour, and worked late because we wanted to see as much as possible. He drove us all around Normandy and stopped to tell us stories that occurred all over the place. If any history fans are reading this I would strongly recommend using his services. As a stubborn man who thinks he does not need a tour guide. I feel like it was well worth the money because I had the opportunity to see and learn a lot more because Philippe was excellent!

Frédéric picked us up promptly in a spotless Mercedes Benz van. He drove us at a good speed,…read moreamazingly avoiding the snarling holiday traffic. When we got into the van, he asked what we had seen already and what we wanted to see. Based on this itinerary, Frédéric figured out a route to see everything with minimal traffic woes in four hours. Not only was Frédéric a great driver, he was also quite knowledgeable about Parisian history and culture. We laughed and shared stories together. The next time we are in Paris, we will be sure to call and reserve Frédéric, perhaps for a Versailles tour as well.

Must come and see this while in Paris…read more Pictures or videos just don't explain how big and beautiful everything is We came here on a day where it was cloudy, sunny, then hailing, and it was still so beautiful. It was definitely cold but we really didn't care. We did get the golf cart for the garden and it was well worth the $50 euro.

We had a 1:40pm tour…read more Yes, BREATHTAKING rooms But ya'll I could not with the crowds and feel like I was being herded like sheep from room to room along with other tours. At times it seemed dangerous. Perhaps get the earliest tour you can book.

Excellent tour of several hot spot tourist areas from very knowledgeable guide! Abe was a good…read moredriver and knew where to take us to areas a bit less crowded for great photo opportunities. Definitely recommend!

From the owner: En 2CV CITROEN Nos guides so 'frenchy' vous emmèneront à la…read moredécouverte de paris et de l'histoire de France à travers les célèbres monuments de la capitale! Mais grâce aussi à ses lieux secrets, inconnus des touristes et des Parisiens eux-mêmes

It was so cool to visit the little town of Auvers-sur-Oise where Vincent Van Gogh spent the final,…read moreyet very productive, 70 days of his life before his suicide death at age 37. We stood at the very spots where he painted some wheat fields, where he painted the town city hall, and where he painted the local church. We saw the inn where he rented a room for those final days. Visiting here definitely gives you a sense of connection with one of the world's greatest painters. He painted what he felt from the scene in front of him and the style of his 2100 paintings was ahead of his time as he never achieved any fame until well after his death. It's well worth a visit!

So I realize that some of the things I do only appeal to a certain demo…read more..... Some people are going to appreciate this more than other and some are going to ask why I would drive an hour plus through Paris traffic to get to Auvers-sur-Oise? The answer is that I'm a damn Van Gogh nerd..... The Van Gogh traveling experience is great but nothing.....nothing compares to standing in front of the real thing. I didn't think it could get much better than being at Orsay and admiring Starry Night over the Rhône. Or being at MOM and seeing The Starry Night (Arles) Yea, I was wrong. Being at Auvers-sur-Oise and walking in his footsteps is an experience all it's own. Visiting the house he rented the room he would eventually die in is a somber experience. The true highlight though is the Van Gogh walk..... Walk the same roads and fields, stop and look at the inspiration from some of his last and most recognizable paintings. The city has done a great job of marking the trail and setting up informational stations along the route. I cannot recommend this trip enough. I'll be back one day.....