Sightseeing tour of Paris. Tours in Paris

It is designed, first of all, to quickly and clearly, in a military way, acquaint you with the topology of the capital of France in 3-4 hours, to help you immediately remember where everything is so that in the future the traveler would be able to independently navigate the city. The second goal, no less important, is also to briefly and clearly tell about the history of the most important sights of Paris. You can visit here many times, especially for business purposes, but still not learn the important moments in the history of famous corners and regions. For those who already know where everything is in Paris, a sightseeing tour with a professional tour guide helps to increase their knowledge of the culture and history of the country. Therefore, the name “sightseeing” tour is written conditionally, and its program can and should be drawn up accordingly both for those who are in Paris for the first time and for those who have already been here several times. Experienced tour guides themselves take into account gender, age and, of course, the wishes of clients, and in accordance with this they themselves adjust the excursion program. Especially if the trip is ordered for parents with children or even for the children themselves and schoolchildren of different ages and thematic bias. Below is a suggested typical itinerary as a one-stop-shop for those who are visiting Paris for the first time.

Description. During the tour you will see the Eiffel Tower - the symbol of Paris. The guide can show it from the most popular viewpoints, as well as from unusual angles. One of the advantages of individual (which sometimes means even a whole minibus, if it is a company of friends or relatives) excursions is that you can be shown and given the opportunity to take a photo not only from a “strictly laid” viewing place, but from any angle along Your desire, including from some unusual place. You can always adjust the program and route at any time. And even ask the driver to wait until, according to the old Russian "tradition", you suddenly wish to "roll", noting your arrival ... Your guide and driver are, first of all, your friends, who are sympathetic to the wishes of travelers, which makes acquaintance with the city in a friendly , sometimes even more than the atmosphere (when, at the end, "non-combat losses" in the form of 400 hundredths are delivered to the base) 🙂 . The guide will always also tell you where to go for dinner in the evening after the tour to a restaurant located both in the center and in the area of ​​​​your hotel. It is recommended to guess the start and end time of the tour so that at the end of it you will be taken not to the hotel, but to some cozy cafe or restaurant.
And so, the Eiffel Tower, as already mentioned, has many beautiful and unusual views. If you want to take very beautiful photos, both in the “selfie” class and with the help of a guide from a distance, just tell your companion about it.

The tour also passes along the Champs Elysees, connecting the Arc de Triomphe and Place de la Concorde. Very interesting stories and "the latest gossip" about this main street of Paris, about the various exhibitions, fairs, salons that take place on it. Where there are shops, where to buy what, where to see the latest car market in showrooms, which are almost one and a half hundred years old (!) - this is also the history of Paris.

Triumphal Arch, history Military parades under the Arch Russian Cossacks under the Arch lighting the eternal flame by Ataman unknown soldier and Cossacks

Triumphal Arch and Tomb of the Unknown Soldier with eternal flame. Such places are visited with pleasure even by officials with semi-official visits. Formal or informal patriotism. If you wish, you can drive a little behind the Arch and see the area of ​​the Embassies, including the Russian one (and also ask the guide near the Alexander III Bridge to drive past the old mansion of the Russian Embassy on Grenelle Street, where even now Foreign Ministry officials arrange receptions)
From the Arc de Triomphe (Etoile Square) is relatively close to the Madeleine - the Church of St. Mary Magdalene and the standard of French classicism architecture. This building is interesting up close, but it is part of the architecture of the Place de la Concorde. It is very interesting to see Madeleine up close, and then after the "lap of honor" and from the side of the Seine. Place Vendôme is also located near the Madeleine, the former Louis the Great with a pillar in the middle, somewhat reminiscent of the Alexandrian pillar near the Winter Palace in St. Petersburg. There is also “shopping” here, but the cost of these diamonds sometimes does not fit into the budget of a trip to Paris. Cartier boutique and Chanel head office. Glitter and poverty constantly side by side in the capital of the fifth republic at every turn. The right side of the square is occupied by the house N15 - the Ritz Hotel, in which Coco Chanel has lived for the last 37 years. Princess Diana also left this hotel on her last journey ...
Not far from the Madeleine are many old beautiful buildings and structures. Closer to the Opera, you will be shown Olympia, both a concert hall and a café of the same name.

Madeleine in the 30s
Opera in the 30s

The Opera itself, with the prefix Garnier by the name of the architect, is tourist center Paris. All excursions start from it, tourists make appointments here. To one side of it are the Boulevards, which are worth walking along in the evening and, of course, sitting almost ritually in a restaurant (these are “traditions” that are already over a hundred years old). In the "background" of the Opera begins the wide Rue Lafayette, which gave its name to the world-famous galleries (large shopping malls with the most fashionable things). After a day's exploration of the Galeries Lafayette, you will be advised to come back later on your own for shopping or in the evening to admire the sparkling lights and the huge light board.
Closer to the Seine at the Tuileries Garden is Place de la Concorde ("Concorde"), which offers a magnificent view of Champs Elysees with the Arc de Triomphe in the distance, as well as the already seen Madeleine in the background. The buildings of the state structures of the country are also visible on the square. Few people know, but in the first half of the 20th century, these buildings housed a powerful professional Union of Russian Taxi Drivers. The Russian speech of drivers with one or even two higher educations (!) Was a common occurrence in these places. But even now you can find Russian words here. Bridge of Alexander III, Emperor of All Rus', a symbol of Russian-French friendship and partnership. Near the bridge with the same name, you will see the embankment with moorings for pleasure boats and traditional floating French restaurants.

Bridge of Emperor Alexander III in Paris

Boat trips

A little further from the Seine, Les Invalides is visible, it is also the Museum of the Army and the Cathedral. Napoleon's tomb, ancient cannons, barracks and a moat speak of the age of this amazing place. Further you can see the Ecole Militer (Military School) and the Musee d'Orsay opposite which the doors of the Museum of the Order of the Legion of Honor (almost our Diamond Fund), little known to Russian tourists, are open.

Embankment and Cite 100 years ago
Island of the City in the 70s

For more than a century, there has been a spontaneous hangout of artists and souvenir dealers on the embankment towards the Cité, having passed (or you can stop and buy a plan of Paris ... a century ago) we get to an island in the middle of the Seine with the famous Notre Dame Cathedral. Looking ahead, where else will be written about what it means for the French and seasoned tourists cafes or restaurants, I can say that next to Notre Dame de Paris there are excellent "Bistros" with first-class mulled wine, which is almost indispensable during an excursion in winter or in bad weather.
By car, you can go around the entire island of Cité very quickly. Having moved half of the Seine, we find ourselves in the old quarters and visit the oldest Place des Vosges in Paris, once called the "Royal". Not far from the infamous fortress-prison Bastille. The district, by its statute, resembles Winter Palace and the Peter and Paul fortress-prison. Only unlike Petropavlovka, the Bastille was not only taken, but also destroyed. To the foundation, and then .... Politically literate people know the "special" role of wine in revolutions and pogroms. Historians have finally begun to sometimes admit that the goal of the majority of those who stormed the Winter Palace was not the first floor with the ministers, but the cellars of the collection of royal wine, but this is another story. In France, we will not talk about drunken revolutionaries, but we will have to talk about the cultural traditions of the cupbearer and the role of “eat and drink”. This is also part of the history of France and even Russia.

Cafes and restaurants in Paris. Their role in the life of the French is impossible to describe. National pastime, discussing the news, chatting with friends, clubs of interest ... The Frenchman likes to go to a cafe, order a cup of coffee with a glass of wine and sit all evening with this “big order” in a bar, reading a newspaper or chatting and chatting. At the beginning of the 20th century, cafes and restaurants in Paris were used not only by Russian artists and artists, but also by revolutionaries as meeting places and work for opposition parties.
During the tour you will be shown the literary-bohemian quarter of Saint-Germain and the cafe "Les Deux Magots", often flashed in films. Oscar Wilde's favorite café.. Elsewhere, Le Dôme Café hung out and drank... excuse me, Lenin and Trotsky himself were "active in revolutionary work." And the very name "House" is something not very French ....
During the tour, you will definitely understand that Parisian cafes are a whole culture, the pride of the nation and its national idea. Cafes and restaurants are a city within a city. Each quarter is a plexus of different styles and directions from ultra-modern to vintage cafes with centuries old traditions. They have their own terraces and showcases, their own Parisian music and signature aroma. Antique pieces of furniture or paintings on the wall make the restaurants look like small living history museums.
A sightseeing tour can be ordered several times, changing the program so that it smoothly turns into a thematic one. You can break it into several parts, systematically and methodically "mastering" different parts of the city day after day. And it is traditional to end the trip in the late afternoon, following the example of the Great Leader of the world proletariat, Comrade Lenin, in a restaurant in one of the quarters of Paris ...
Now about the unpleasant. 🙂 About the cost.
« Russian taxi”does not yet have the opportunity to drive around the city on the Austin armored car (Putilovets), as the Great Lenin loved. Renault and Peugeot cars, which were used by Russian drivers in the first half of the 20th century, were also temporarily taken to Reims and beyond the Loire. So for now, be content with only new, not older than 3-6 years old cars of the following models, which determine the cost of the tour (4 hours):

Sightseeing tour of Paris "Economy class":
- Peugeot 508 car, price for all - 270eu(driver, professional guide and up to 3 tourists. If you are traveling three, then for each excursion costs 90 Ev, together- By 135 Ev;
– minivan VW Caravelle - 300 eu for all (from 4 to 6 people, from each tourist, respectively, from 75 euros to 50 EUR
Useful tips. Many cooperate with hotel neighbors and choose this inexpensive and convenient option, the tour can be at any time. Great for 2-3 couples, traveling with children, etc.).
Business: Mercedes Viano - 300 Eu; Mercedes E - 300 EUR
VIP: Mercedes V - 390 Eu, Mercedes S - 490 Eu
Special offers(3 hours with a guide) – Peugeot 508 – 230 Ev(before three tourists, by 77 euro per person, together - 115 euros per person ) etc.
Budget option, "express" 3 hours, guide and driver in one person - 150 Ev(up to 4 people, please specify possible days and start time)
Order a guided tour of Paris and discuss the option and duration that is convenient for you: Telephone+33621586459 (WhatsApp and Viber are available)

Sightseeing tour of Paris (from 3 hours):

A sightseeing tour of Paris allows you to get a general idea of ​​the city, its structure, history and main attractions. It can be more or less detailed depending on the desire of the client. Duration varies from 3 to 8 hours.

During a classic three-hour city tour by car, you can see the Madeleine church, which looks like an ancient temple, Place de la Concorde - one of the most beautiful and large areas cities with the famous Egyptian obelisk and fountains, the elegant Champs Elysees, the Arc de Triomphe - the symbol of Napoleon's victory at Austerlitz. Further, the route passes through Trocadero Square, from where a beautiful view of the Eiffel Tower and the Champ de Mars opens, then Les Invalides, where the ashes of the great Napoleon rest, the Rodin Museum, the Alexandre III Bridge, which is rightfully considered a symbol of Russian-French friendship. Next, the Musée d'Orsay, and then the Ile de la Cité - the cradle of Paris, where a stop is planned to inspect the Notre Dame Cathedral.

Place des Vosges, where residential buildings of the 16th and 17th centuries have been preserved, the world-famous Paris Sorbonne University with the Latin Quarter adjacent to it, the majestic Pantheon, where heroes and the most famous people France, the Luxembourg Gardens, which has seen so many great characters, from Marie de Medici to Napoleon. The Saint-Germain quarter, where the heroes of Dumas lived, the former royal residence, and now one of the most famous museums in the world - the Louvre, Place Vendôme with its strict and elegant mansions of the 18th century and boutiques of eminent jewelers, the magnificent and majestic building of the Grand Opera, the largest in the world opera house.

If the duration of the tour increases, it is possible to see in more detail some quarters, monuments, temples of Paris, take a walk in one of the picturesque parks, see the interior of the Opera, look into the courtyard of the Palais Royal. After lunch, you can continue the tour, climb Montmartre, where the snow-white Sacré-Coeur towers, visit Place de la Bastille, Chatelet, Republic, see the Bois de Boulogne or the modern quarter of Paris La Defense.

For those who have been to Paris more than once, we offer a number of thematic tours or walking tours of the historic quarters of the city.

Our guides will be able to show Paris from a different point of view, in more detail and at a leisurely pace, with stops, visits to cathedrals, parks, small streets and corners of the city that cannot be visited during a traditional city tour.

For example, the subject of such an excursion can be the island of St. Louis, where there is practically no car traffic, or the Tuileries Garden, where the Orangerie Museum with a wonderful collection of paintings by French artists of the second half of the 19th century, including the famous series of "Water Lilies" by Claude Monet, has reopened after a long reconstruction. . IN good weather such an excursion can be combined with a trip to Giverny with delightful gardens and the house where the artist lived.

Excursions in Paris prices on request.

Some examples of thematic excursions:

• Theatrical Paris
• gastronomic paris
• Churches and temples of Paris
• Cinematic Paris
• Paris is a city of celebrities
• Paris - the capital of fashion and luxury
• Garden architecture of Paris
• paris antique
• The Da Vinci Code

Guide services 191 € for 3 hours + price per car according to the brochure.

Louvre (3 hours):

At first, a fortress built at the end of the 12th century. on the Right Bank of the Seine to protect the city from the Normans, brave sailors and fearless warriors, the Louvre became a royal residence in the middle of the XIV century, and at the end of the XIX century. - a museum whose fame has crossed far beyond the borders of France. The centuries-old Louvre keeps many secrets within its walls. Their entire history is woven from them. Whether to look into the crypt of St. Louis or climb the stairs of Henry II and look into the Hall of Caryatids, or walk through the luxurious enfilades of the summer apartments of Anne of Austria, where, perhaps, this unfortunate queen shed many tears when she heard about the death of the Duke of Buckingham, far from the all-seeing eye Cardinal Richelieu. And you can, leaving the halls of the museum, linger in the Square Court, the unique masterpiece of Francis I, where the history of the Louvre actually begins. Eight centuries of history, culture and art. Do not go around at a time, but see at least the main thing. And we are ready to help you.

Price on request.

Notre Dame Cathedral (2.5-3 hours):

It would be better to call this cathedral the Paris Cathedral of Our Lady, since there is a Cathedral of Our Lady in Chartres, and in Orleans, and in Rouen - in all cities of France there is a Cathedral of Our Lady. But only the one in Paris was called by Louis XIII the parish church of France, in order to express the deep reverence that the cathedral enjoyed at all times. How many events took place within its walls, which truly became milestones in French history: the first States General, convened in 1302 by Philip IV the Handsome; rehabilitation in 1456 of the French folk heroine Joan of Arc, burned by the British on charges of witchcraft in 1431; a solemn mass in 1572 on the occasion of the marriage of Margaret of Valois, the future Queen Margot, with King Henry of Navarre, the future French King Henry IV ; the coronation of Napoleon in 1804. No wonder Victor Hugo made the cathedral the hero of the novel of the same name, not Quasimodo, not Esmeralda, but the Cathedral of Our Lady. We invite you to open this book and turn its pages centuries of history.

Price on request.

Marais (walking tour 2.5-3 hours):

The Marais quarter was born at the request of the future King Charles V, the victim of the first anti-monarchist uprisings. Paris has always been distinguished by a daring revolutionary spirit, for which the authorities decided to punish this city by depriving it for many years of the mayor, that is, the mayor, and placing it under the supervision of the police authorities. Having survived the unrest that almost cost him his life, the future Charles V, then still a Dauphin, decided to move to the Louvre for greater safety.

But the Louvre of the XIV century is still only a fortress, and we have to wait a long time until it turns into a residence worthy of accepting a king. Well, decided the Dauphin, let's stay in the Marais for the time being, that unattractive swampy outskirts of Paris ("Marais" in French means swamp). Apparently, he liked this kind of something. That is the royal, that is, the will of the Dauphine. Where the king is, there is the court.

And when we got to the 17th century, this unsightly swampy area turned into a very enviable quarter where luxurious mansions for the nobility were built - Lamoignon, Carnavalet, Sully, Sale. And where can these noble gentlemen take a walk? And here comes the fabulously beautiful Place des Vosges. This is what it is called today, and then it was rightly called Royal, as it arose at the behest of King Henry IV.

Price on request.

Latin Quarter (walking tour 2.5-3 hours):

If the Marais is the decoration of the Right Bank, then the Latin Quarter adorns the Left. Why the Latin Quarter? Yes, because Latin was the only language common language, which could communicate with students of numerous universities and colleges located on the Left Bank. In those distant times, this shore was called the University, and the Right was called the City. The Sorbonne was only one of the universities, although the most famous, where such geniuses of mankind as Dante, Erasmus of Rotterdam, Calvin studied. Latin was the language of scientists, humanists, as they were then called, and he gave the name to this quarter, which to this day has retained its significance as science Center France. University buildings, famous bookstores, the largest publishing houses - they are all concentrated in this area of ​​the capital.

Price on request.

Quarter Saint-Germain (walking tour 2.5-3 hours):

Alexandre Dumas chose the Saint-Germain quarter, located on the Left Bank of the Seine, to settle the musketeers there, next door, on the streets of Ferou, Vieux Colombier, Cassette. And of course, in the same quarter is the mansion of Mr. de Treville, the captain and spiritual father of the musketeers. Many of these streets still exist and even under the same names. Others changed their names, but retained the spirit of mystery and adventure that permeated the whole life of the glorious heroes of Alexandre Dumas.

Price on request.

Hotel of the Disabled (walking tour 2.5-3 hours):

This huge ensemble, which includes the hospital, the Church of St. Louis and the Royal Church, was built by Louis XIV for his veterans, many of whom were disabled, which is reflected in the name of the ensemble. 6,000 people found shelter in buildings with a staggered layout. Elongated in one line, they would stretch for 16 km. Truly royal.

No wonder they called this king the Sun King. He didn't settle for anything less. And the noble idea of ​​giving shelter to the old infirm invalids, the wreckage of the endless wars of the Sun King, acquired a real Versailles scale in Paris and immortalized not only the glory of the king, but also the creators of this ensemble - the great Jules Hardouin-Mansart, Liberal Bruin, Robert Cotte. The fame of the ensemble increased when Napoleon was buried here in the 19th century. Today, the ensemble has been turned into a museum - the glory of French weapons and the glory of Napoleon.

Price on request.

Opera (walking tour 2.5-3 hours):

Visiting the Opera: from 10 am to 5 pm. The Opera House or Palais Garnier, after its creator, is a masterpiece of the Second Empire era and the embodiment of Napoleon III's ideas about the greatness of France and its global significance. Napoleon III wanted to turn Paris into the capital of the world. In part, he succeeded, and if Paris did not become the capital of the world, then it became the capital of pleasure and entertainment, with endless brilliant balls, operas, comedies. The quarter that surrounds the Opera was designed to demonstrate the architectural ideas of Napoleon and Baron Haussmann - what a modern city should become with its wide highways filled with light, air, and greenery.

Price on request.

Garden architecture of Paris (3 hours by car):

The famous style of the French classical park was formed at the end of the 17th century in France. You can admire the best examples of garden and park ensembles in the very center of Paris. These are the famous Tuileries Garden, designed by the great 17th-century master Andre Le Nôtre, and the Luxembourg Garden, created by Italian masters, which is rightfully considered one of the most romantic places in Paris and has an incomparable collection of statues of the queens of France.

Of course, the gardens and parks created in the 18th century under the influence of English landscape painters deserve attention - for example, the charming Monceau Park. The second half of the 19th century is represented by one of the most exquisite parks, Butte Chaumont and the charming Montsouris, as well as the famous landscape gardening ensemble of the Bois de Boulogne, where the Parisian hippodrome and the Bagatelle rose garden are located.

The 20th century and contemporary gardening art are represented in the André Citroen Landscape Park and the Bercy Park.

Price on request

Theater Paris (walking tour 3 hours):

During this tour, you can admire the sophistication of the architectural ensemble of the Opera Garnier, the splendor of its interior decor, as well as get behind the scenes of the theater, where amazing theatrical machines of the 19th century have been preserved, see the ceiling painting of the auditorium, made by Marc Chagall. Theatrical Paris is also the legendary Comédie Francaise, or the House of Moliere, associated with the names of the most famous actors of France, this is Chatelet Square, where the city theater and the Chatelet Theater are located, as well as the famous cafe named after the great Sarah Bernhardt, this is also the Palais Royal, keeping many secrets and legends. The building of the new Opera House on Place de la Bastille, where modern style and the latest theatrical technology reigns, is also of undoubted interest.

Modern Paris has more than 200 large and small theaters, huge concert halls and cozy chamber halls and cabarets. For lovers of theater and music, an individual program can be drawn up. Tickets for performances are booked in advance.

Price on request

Gastronomic Paris (from 3 hours):

We invite you to take a trip through the city of great gourmets and culinary experts. We will try to reveal to you the secrets of the world fame of the Masters of French Gastronomy and give you the opportunity to enjoy their unsurpassed masterpieces. Our guide will tell you a lot of interesting things about the history of French cuisine, its traditions and modern trends. You can visit an old bakery, the best chocolate and cheese shops, a truffle shop, wine cellars, the most interesting and famous gastronomic shops in Paris, and form your own opinion about the legendary gastronomy of France.

Cooking in France is elevated to the rank of art. As in any art, geniuses and artisans create here, and there are also prestigious awards. Culinary professionals put all their talent into creating gastronomic miracles. Their goal is to win the favor of the public and win the main prize, the most prestigious award - the star of the annual Michelin guide. If desired, the tour can be completed with lunch or dinner in one of the most sophisticated and luxurious restaurants in Paris, marked with Michelin stars.

Price on request

"The Da Vinci Code" (from 3 hours by car):

Exciting search for Christian shrines, giving incredible power and power, against the backdrop of history, art, religious teachings, ancient legends and long ago forgotten secrets, and all this is covered with a light dust of romance ...

Are you intrigued by Dan Brown's controversial novel The Da Vinci Code? Do you want to see everything with your own eyes and figure out where facts and bold hypotheses end in the novel and the author's rampant fantasy begins?

We offer you a tour dedicated to the world-famous bestseller.

From Place Vendôme with the Ritz Hotel, where Robert Langdon stayed, you will go to the Louvre with its pyramid, or rather the whole system of pyramids, and find out what is true and what is fiction in the author’s story about the pyramids. Visit the Grand Gallery of the Louvre with its masterpieces - the site of the intrigue of the novel. Before the great works of Leonardo da Vinci, you will look for answers to the questions: what secret codes and symbols are hidden in them? in what way did Leonardo deviate from the generally accepted canons of painting of his time? what did the great artist try to tell from his canvases?

The next destination of the route is the Church of Saint-Sulpice with a gnomon, the Servandoni obelisk and the line of the Paris meridian - one of the links in the clue Great Mystery. You will learn about the connection of this church with the pagan cult of the goddess Isis, and what the letters S and P in the stained glass mean, whether they testify to the connection of the church with the Priory of Sion.

You will drive through the streets and squares of Paris mentioned in the novel. Their histories and mysteries may provide an explanation for the geographical inconsistency of the routes Brown chose for the characters in the novel. Visit the picturesque quarter where the Templar fortress once stood and one of the most beautiful squares Paris - Place des Vosges, where Victor Hugo lived - Grand Master of the Priory of Sion.

Taking an interesting walk around Paris, the guide will help you figure out what Dan Brown is close to historical facts, and what he, masterfully juggling with theories, gives guesses for the truth.

Price on request

Paris antique (from 3 hours):

The streets where private antique galleries are located are called the Drouot Quarter after the main Auction House of Paris.

These are galleries selling silverware and services, Delft porcelain, carpets, European paintings and drawings of the 19th and 20th centuries.

Opposite the Louvre, the royal palace and museum, separated from it by Rivoli Street, is the Louvre Antiquarians' Quarter. This is a huge multi-level space with fountains, a bar and seating areas, separated by alleys with antique galleries. Expensive and luxurious galleries amaze the imagination with the variety of the presented assortment. Not a single antique salon in Moscow and St. Petersburg gathers in one place as many antique dealers and such a number of art objects as the Louvre Antiquaries.

Each gallery has a special specialization. Fans of war trophies and admirers of Napoleon Bonaparte will be able to see the guns and sabers of the 19th century, buy a cigarette case with Napoleon's profile or a teaspoon with a tip in the shape of a "ruler of thoughts".

Several galleries specialize in Russian art, including antique Russian jewelry and silverware.

From the embankment of the Seine deep into the Faubourg Saint-Germain stretches the quarter of antiquaries, united under the name "Square of the Left Bank". The galleries occupy the first floors of the old picturesque residential buildings of this rich, bourgeois and at the same time bohemian district of old Paris. Next to the boutique of Cartier, Sonia Rykiel and other famous designers, the windows of antique dealers sparkle, offering Italian Renaissance furniture, vases, glasses and chandeliers made of Murano glass, Art Deco furniture, antique carved frames, Russian icons, French engravings of the 17th-18th centuries to strolling Parisians and foreigners. and Venetian mirrors.

Price on request

A few examples of excursions in the suburbs of Paris, the Loire Valley, Normandy and Brittany with departure from Paris:

Versailles:

Versailles was chosen by King Louis XIII to build a modest hunting castle. The king wanted to indulge in his favorite passion here - hunting. His son, Louis XIV, was also an avid hunter, but he associated much more ambitious plans with this place. Dissatisfied with his other palaces (among which was the Louvre), in 1660 he decided to rebuild Versailles into a luxurious palace and park ensemble. Everything here is striking in its splendor and scope - after all, the king wanted the royal court to be located here. The parks of Versailles are spread over an area of ​​101 hectares. There are many viewing platforms, alleys and promenades, there is even a Grand Canal, or rather, a whole system of canals, which was called "little Venice".

The fountains of Versailles embody the idea of ​​glorifying Louis XIV. The most famous artists, architects and sculptors were invited to build the palace.

The duration of the tour is 4 hours without lunch and 6 hours with lunch. During the tour you will visit the royal palace and take a walk in the park.

Price on request.

Fontainebleau:

Starting from the XIII century. the castle was the royal residence. Kings Philip the Handsome, Francis II and Louis XIII were born here. Emperor Charles V, crowned persons of Europe, including Peter I, stayed here. In 1814, Napoleon abdicated from the throne, and in 1815 - his arrest. Basically, the castle was rebuilt under Francis I in the 16th century. Royal chambers and bedrooms, which have seen almost all the queens and empresses, throne and ballrooms, famous galleries, the palace church, parks, ponds and fountains ...

The duration of the excursion to Fontainebleau is 5 hours. During the tour you will visit the royal castle and park.

Price on request.

Barbizon:

Barbizon is a small town that in the 19th century became a "Mecca" for French landscape painters who organized the "Barbizon School", which was the forerunner of Impressionism. The representatives of the school were Theodor Rousseau, Milet and Daubigny. The favorite motifs of their work were ordinary, everyday landscapes, in which they sought to convey the various states of nature, the vibration of light and air. Working from nature, the Barbizon painters paid special attention to capturing an immediate impression and developed a method of tonal painting rich in light and color nuances. With their work, they proved the aesthetic value of the national landscape. Trotsky liked to rest in Barbizon. Barbizon restaurants are distinguished by the sophistication of French cuisine and service, which can be found in Paris only in the most prestigious establishments.

An excursion to Fontainebleau can be combined with a visit to the city of Barbizon. The duration of the excursion with lunch in Barbizon is 8 hours.

Price on request.

Vaux-le-Vicomte:

Vaux-le-Vicomte Palace is a masterpiece of French architecture. It belonged to Finance Minister Nicolas Fouquet. Intoxicated by the fact that he quickly made a very successful career, Fouquet decided to impress the king and his entourage with an extraordinary reception. The dishes at the dinner were made of solid gold, the guests were entertained by waltzing horses (some of them drowned in the moat), and Mr. Moliere presented his first comedy-ballet here. Unusual fireworks exploded in the sky, the guests walked around the luxurious garden, laid out by the best architects of gardens and parks Levo and Le Nôtre. But Louis XIV, instead of gratitude for the magnificent reception, was angry with Fouquet, because he had a more luxurious castle than the king, and ordered the minister to be put in prison. And the king ordered Le Nôtre and Levo to build an even more majestic castle and park. This is how Versailles was born.

During the summer season, in the evening after sunset, the castle invites you to discover the beauty of the estate in fabulous atmosphere XVII century: two thousand candles and beautiful classical music envelop the castle with mystery and charm.

The duration of the excursion during the day is 5 hours without lunch and 7 hours with lunch. During the tour you will visit the royal castle and park. The duration of the evening visit to the castle by candlelight is 5 hours without dinner and 7 hours with dinner.

Price on request.

Compiègne:

Compiegne is a royal city, located on the Oise River near the stunning beauty of the forest with centuries-old trees. Here, from the time of the Merovingians to Napoleon III, the kings and emperors of France lived in a castle built in the 9th century by Charles the Bald. Soon an abbey appeared here, and a city grew around it. It was the necropolis of the French kings and the center of knowledge and culture. All french kings loved being here.

In 1429, Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy, lusting after Picardy, decided to capture Compiègne using English forces. Joan of Arc, who was here, could not interfere with his intentions, and in May 1430 she was taken prisoner by the Burgundians. During the First World War, the castle becomes the headquarters of the Petain Army. And in the forest, 800 meters from the castle, the Armistice was signed on November 11, 1918 and June 22, 1940. Compiègne is also famous for its ancient forest, framing the city from the south and west. 15,000 hectares of log wood are criss-crossed with alleys that offer a beautiful view of the castle. This ancient reserve was a favorite hunting ground for kings.

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Pierrefonds:

Pierrefonds Castle (Chateau de Pierrefonds) - real medieval fortress built by Louis of Orleans in the 14th century. according to the rules of military medieval architecture. This castle has been preserved - a pearl of the Middle Ages thanks to the architect Viola Le Duc. Under Napoleon III in 1857 and already in 1884, the pentagonal castle with eight towers and a dominating donjon acquired its original appearance. Pierrefonds was a castle of a completely new type, from the outside it was the best example of military architecture of its time and remains so to this day. However, Pierrefonds was not just a military building, it housed a brilliant residence, including the Hall of the Heroines and the Hall of the Knights of the Round Table, each of which was decorated with rich tapestries, which emphasizes the romantic notes of the architect. The duration of the excursion to Compiègne and Pierrefonds is 8 hours.

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Giverny:

On the way from Paris to Normandy is the city of Giverny, made famous by Claude Monet. Here is the house of the famous impressionist painter, as well as a garden with a pond, where he painted his Water Lilies. Since 1883, Claude Monet rented this estate from a Norman landowner 80 kilometers north of Paris. Monet lived here for forty-three years, until his death in 1926.

Having settled in Giverny, Claude Monet acquired a piece of land there and, diverting the waters of the Epta River there, arranged a garden with ponds. The garden is laid out in front of the house, and the strict straight lines of the alleys contrast in relief with the colorful carpet of fragrant flower beds all year round, which changed several times a year. The garden has become Monet's favorite brainchild, and there is nothing surprising in the fact that his motives occupy a large place in the artist's work. Almost all his life, Monet lived in houses with a garden and in Argenteuil, and in Veteil, and in Giverny, and he certainly captured them in his paintings.

After a visit to Monet, the German art historian Julius Mayer-Graff noted: “Monet reveals himself best of all with his garden, which he planted around a country house. He created it according to the same principles as his paintings. Each individual flower merges into the overall harmony of colors.

The Claude Monet House Museum is open to the public from April to October, the day off is Monday. The duration of the tour is 5 hours without lunch and 6 hours with lunch. During the tour you will visit the Claude Monet House Museum and take a walk in the garden.

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Malmaison:

In the picturesque Parisian suburb of Rueil-Malmaison, there is a unique monument of the Napoleonic era. This is a small and very cozy castle, whose walls heard the voices of Josephine and Bonaparte, where you can see the throne of Napoleon from Fontainebleau, the camp bed on which he died, as well as the death mask of this great man.

In 1799, Josephine moved to the castle of Malmaison - it was a gift from her absent husband, who spent rare free time here between wars and campaigns. Napoleon wins battles, while Josephine wins hearts and arranges luxurious receptions. She is happy here and feels like a complete hostess. To the existing buildings of the 17th century, Josephine added a picturesque veranda and a small theater. She never ceases to remake the initially modest castle, turning it into a real "Palace of Wonders". Collecting from all over the world interesting plants, she made a collection of such flowers in the Malmaison Park, which until that time did not exist in Europe. Among them was a Bourbon rose sent to her from the island of Bourbon, called the Souvenir de la Malmaison. This wonderful rose is still a beautiful flower, despite its more than a century of existence. Josephine wore this rose in her hair whenever she didn't have her favorite violet.

In the castle of Malmaison, magnificent holidays were held during the receptions of crowned persons from all over Europe. Along with the palaces of Fontainebleau and Compiègne, Napoleon gave the castle of Malmaison the status of "Imperial Palace" by a special decree. The duration of the tour is 4 hours. During the tour you will visit the castle and the park.

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Auvers-sur-Oise:

Small picturesque town Auvers-sur-Oise, nestled on the banks of the Oise River, is located just 35 km from Paris. In this town in the XIX century. visited by many impressionist artists. Vincent van Gogh found his home here. Vincent really liked Auvers-sur-Oise. Here he lived only two months, during which he painted more than 70 paintings.

During the tour, you will be able to see the Notre-Dame church of the Romano-Germanic style of the 12th-13th centuries, which inspired the artist to create one of his most famous masterpieces, stored in the Musee d'Orsay in Paris.

You can also visit the inn Ravu (Auberge Ravoux), which is called the "House of Van Gogh". He lived in this house last days and died, at the age of 37, 2 days after he shot himself in the chest. You will be shown the grave of Van Gogh and his brother Theo, who died six months after the death of his brother. The road to the cemetery passes through the wheat fields, which the artist liked to depict on his famous canvases. Tour duration 4 hours

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Roymond Abbey:

Roymont Abbey (Abbaye de Royaumont), founded in 1228, was one of the major abbeys of the Middle Ages. It is located 35 km north of Paris. The abbey church, consecrated in 1235, was impressive in its size, reaching 101 meters in length, which emphasized its royal origin. Of interest is also the monastery, which has survived to this day, surrounded by a beautiful garden. The abbey was half destroyed during the French Revolution. In 1978 it was founded Cultural Center where concerts, meetings and cultural programs take place.

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Chantilly Castle:

Bought and rebuilt by the Duke de Montmorency in the 16th century. The architectural ensemble of Chantilly Castle became one of the pearls of the French Renaissance. Since Montmorency himself served under seven kings, and his children were brought up together with the crown princes, it is not surprising that so many royal people visited this castle, admiring the local splendor. The heyday of the castle is associated with the name of the son of Henry IV and Charlotte de Montmorency, Prince of Condé. It was he who commissioned the most famous French park designer, Le Nôtre, to design the green spaces around the castle.

Chantilly's pride is also its fountains, which are considered among the most beautiful in France. No wonder Louis XIV, during the construction of Versailles, took the fountains of Chantilly as a model. Being a fan and patron of the arts, Prince Condé often invited famous writers and artists. Among them were Boileau, Racine, Lafontaine, Madame de Sevigny. Here in Chantilly, the first performance of Tartuffe by Molière, who was also a frequent guest of the Prince of Condé, took place. Horses were another hobby of this extraordinary person.

Sharing this passion, the next owner of the castle ordered the construction of the Great Stables, perhaps the most famous stables in France. They can still be visited today, as well as the races regularly held in Chantilly. In addition, all the generations that lived in this castle collected paintings and art objects. Therefore, the current Condé Museum, located in the castle, is rightfully considered one of the world's best collections. In addition to art lovers and horse connoisseurs, gourmets will also be interested in Chantilly, as the local whipped cream is famous throughout France.

The duration of the tour is 5 hours without lunch and 6 hours with lunch. During the tour you will visit the royal palace and park.

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Chartres:

In Chartres (100 km from Paris), the main city of the French department of Eure et Loire (Eure et Loire) in northern France, stands the famous 12th century cathedral - Notre-Dame de Chartres, included in 1979 year on the list world heritage UNESCO. Notre-Dame de Chartres, preserved in almost its original form, has been striking for eight centuries with its grandeur, unity of style and harmony. The external and internal decoration of the cathedral has a total of about ten thousand sculptural images made of stone and glass.

The stained glass windows of Chartres Cathedral are distinguished by their extreme intensity, purity of colors and varied themes of images. The underground church is striking, the largest crypt that exists in France, where the Protection of the Virgin is kept, according to legend, it saved the city from another destruction by the Vikings. A walk through the partly preserved old town gives you the opportunity to immerse yourself in the spirit of the Middle Ages. Tour duration 5 hours without lunch and 6 hours with lunch in Chartres.

During the tour you will visit Chartres Cathedral and take walking tour through the old city.

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Castles of Loire:

The Loire Valley region, which became the political capital of the country in the 15th-16th centuries, keeps unique monuments architecture, history and richness of tradition. More than 1000 ancient castles of the Loire, royal and noble residences have been preserved, most of which were built during the Renaissance by the best French and Italian architects. It is possible to visit the famous castle-museums of Chenonceau, Blois, Amboise and Chambord during day trip leaving Paris.

The castle of Chenonceau is the most romantic of the castles of the Loire. A beautiful castle, standing right on the river, which King Henry II presented to his mistress Diane de Poitiers. The castle, disputed by the beloved of Henry II and his wife Catherine de Medici, has seen dozens of kings and queens. Later, he worked here as a tutor and wrote his books to Rousseau, Voltaire and other celebrities came here. The castle garden impresses with its harmony and beauty. The castle has been preserved as if its crowned owners continue to live in it.

Blois Castle rises above the town of Blois. In 1391 the county was purchased by Duke Louis of Orléans. His son Charles arranged poetry competitions here, which were visited by Francois Villon. Louis XII, son of Charles, who inherited the French throne from Charles VIII, built a new royal residence here, open and spacious, consisting of three outbuildings with galleries. Later, the castle of Blois became the scene of festivities, dramas and intrigues of the times of Henry II and Catherine de Medici, as well as their three children - the kings of France. In one of the dark corridors of the castle, the Duke of Guise was killed. Castle architecture covers several eras - from the Middle Ages to the middle of the XVII century.

Amboise Castle is surrounded by a medieval city, whose houses are cut right into the rock, for which the inhabitants are called troglodytes, the buildings are unusually combined from stone and wood, the chimneys are crowned with fabulous tin animals. The castle itself is connected with the history of the life of kings Charles VIII, Louis XII and Francis I, who managed to invite the famous Leonard da Vinci. Here is the tomb of the great master. After the tragic massacre of the rebels by the "Amboise Huguenot conspiracy" in 1560, the castle was practically uninhabited. And under Louis XIV, it was used as a prison, where the famous Fouquet was imprisoned. The diverse and whimsical ensemble of Amboise creates its originality, testifying to a glorious and rich history.

Chambord Hunting Castle is a unique building, rightfully considered one of the best castles of the Renaissance. The grand ensemble of the castle is located among the forests, where representatives of high society still hunt. King Francis I conceived this splendor, realizing his dream of creating a romantic hunting castle worthy of gods and legendary kings. Leonardo da Vinci himself took part in the development of projects. This largest castle in the Loire Valley has 440 chambers, 365 chimneys, 83 staircases and a terrace of fabulous beauty. The castle is located in a huge park, surrounded by the longest wall in France. Molière created his plays here. The duration of the tour is 12-13 hours.

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Reims and Epernay:

The capital of the province of Champagne - Reims (Reims) has played a special role since the XII century. until 1825, as the coronation ceremony of the French kings traditionally took place here. It so happened that it was always preceded by a ceremony of anointing. The Special Sacred Vessel is still kept in the Abbey of Saint-Remi. Notre-Dame Cathedral, the most striking monument of the mature period french gothic, built in Reims in the 13th century. on the site of a burned-out Carolingian temple. It was in this cathedral that the kings of France ascended the throne. The facade of the Notre Dame Cathedral, decorated with 2300 figures, is famous for the statue of the Evil Saint, who winks at attentive tourists. Colored stained glass windows, damaged during the two world wars, were gradually restored. Since 1974, the choir has been decorated with stained glass windows designed by Marc Chagall. Palace To (Palais de Tau) - the former residence of the Archbishops of Reims, has become a museum where you can see tapestries, rare in their artistic quality, relics associated with the last coronation of Charles X in 1825. Reims also preserved the ruins of the Gallo-Roman era - the gates of Mars, the cryptoportico and another miracle of early Gothic architecture - Saint-Remy.

In Reims, three monuments of world importance are protected by UNESCO: the Notre-Dame-de-Reims Cathedral, the Tau Palace and the Basilica in the Abbey of Saint-Remy. In Reims, on May 7, 1945, a preliminary protocol for the surrender of Nazi Germany was signed. Champagne attracts tourists not only with ancient monuments, but also with famous champagne wines.

Epernay - a town 30 kilometers from Reims, located in the heart of the vineyards, perhaps, will not be able to boast historical heritage, except perhaps for the magnificent stained glass windows of the Renaissance in the neo-Gothic Notre Dame Cathedral. But in the cellars of this town there is a real treasury of "liquid gold". Epernay is considered the capital of champagne, and under its streets for 100 km are wine cellars where champagne went through all the stages of fermentation before becoming world famous. Here are the world-famous "houses" of champagne producers. One of them is "Moet and Chandon" (Moet & Chandon). The history of Moet & Chandon Champagne House dates back to 1743. The prosperity of the enterprise was largely facilitated by the popularity of champagne at the court of the French kings. "Moet and Chandon" and today remains the official supplier of the royal courts of Europe. Vineyards firm "Moet and Chandon" - the largest in Champagne, their area is approximately 800 hectares - a quarter of the vineyards of the entire region. "Moet and Chandon" owns thirteen of the seventeen "grand cru".

The duration of the excursion to Reims and Epernay is about 8 hours

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Rouen:

To the northwest of Paris, on the banks of the Seine, lies Rouen, the capital of Upper Normandy. The city is a real museum of gothic masterpieces. Rouen big Cathedral Notre Dame is one of the most magnificent monuments of medieval architecture. Clock Tower Street is the first pedestrian zone to appear in France. The tower with a giant dial has become the city's most visited monument. The city gained notoriety because of the process of Joan of Arc, which in 1431 during the Hundred Years War the British burned at the stake. Today, on the Old Market Square (Vieux Marche), where Joan of Arc was executed, there is a church dedicated to her. Another pride of Rouen is the Saint-Ouen church with stained-glass windows and elegant wooden carvings from the 14th and 16th centuries.

Here he was born and created his famous novel Madame Bovary Gustave Flaubert. Houses in the old part of the city look like puppets: facades with wooden beams, openwork balconies with geraniums, attics.

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Deauville, Trouville and Honfleur:

Blooming Coast (Cote Fleurie) - this is the name of the coast of Normandy from Trouville (Trouville) to Cabourg (Cabourg), which was famous in the XIX century as a prestigious seaside resort. The first resort on this coast was Trouville, while still a small fishing town, it attracted the attention of Gustave Flaubert and Alexandre Dumas. Already in the middle of the 19th century, railway lines were laid here, the city began to grow, beautiful hotels and elegant villas appeared along the beaches.

Deauville - a small Norman resort on the Atlantic coast, which managed to maintain the attractiveness of the beginning of the last century, was founded in 1861 by the Duke of Morny (duc de Morny). Its embankments symbolize elegance, prestige and sophistication, which is why it attracts French cinema bohemia and wealthy people of all ages and countries. Calmness and regularity reign here - villas and mansions surrounded by greenery, hotels that look like palaces.

Sightseeing tour (duration 3 hours)

This tour will help guests get the most complete information about Paris and get to know its main attractions. They will see the Champs Elysees and the Arc de Triomphe crowning them, the Place de la Concorde, the Madeleine Church, Les Invalides, where the ashes of Napoleon rest, Notre Dame Cathedral, Trocadero Square, from where a wonderful view of the Eiffel Tower and the Champ de Mars opens.
The route will pass: along the Place des Vosges, the Sorbonne University, the Latin Quarter and the Pantheon - the last refuge of the great people of France, the Senate building in the Luxembourg Gardens, the Louvre, the modern La Defense district with the famous Grand Arch, into which, like a frame, fit two Arc de Triomphe - the arch of the Carousel courtyard in front of the Louvre and the Arc de Triomphe in the Place de la Star.
During the tour, two stops are provided: in the Luxembourg Gardens and at Les Invalides.

Montmartre(duration 2 hours)
Meet your guide in front of the Moulin Rouge

Montmartre hill can be reached by stairs or funicular. From its top, located at an altitude of 130 meters, offers an amazing view of Paris. For a long time, the Montmartre area was a place for the extraction of gypsum and sandstone, and only in the 11th century sand quarries gave way to buildings: a large abbey settled on a hill.
The tour includes a visit to the Sacré-Coeur Basilica, as well as a walk through the picturesque corners of the quarter where Monet, Toulouse-Lautrec, Van Gogh, Degas, Courbet and many others lived and worked. In addition, guests will see Tertre Square, traditionally a favorite meeting place for artists, and the famous Moulin Rouge cabaret.
Evening Paris and cruise on the Seine (duration 3 hours)
Meet your guide at the steps of the Opéra Garnier

Guests will be able to admire the shimmering lights of Paris in the evening, and then ride on a tourist boat along the Seine past illuminated embankments, museums, cathedrals ... Thanks to an audio guide in Russian, they will hear a story about the most famous historical monuments that they will sail past. Having rounded the island of St. Louis, over which the monument of St. Genevieve, the patroness of Paris, rises, the boat will return to the pier. On the way back you can see the Statue of Liberty, designed by the sculptor Bartholdi. From this layout was subsequently made in the workshops of Gustave Eiffel giant statue- a gift from the French government to America.

Palace of Versailles (duration 4 hours)
Meet your guide at the steps of the Opéra Garnier

Versailles is the majestic residence of the French kings with an immense park. Versailles was chosen for the construction of a modest hunting castle. But Louis XIV decided to rebuild Versailles and place the royal court here. Everything here is striking in its splendor and scope: the palace, and parks, spread over 101 hectares, and fountains. Such masters as the architect Le Vaux, the decorator Le Brun participated in the construction, and the famous parks were created by the gardener Le Nôtre. In the palace you can see the apartments of the king and queen, the famous Mirror Gallery.

Louvre(duration 2 hours)
Meet your guide in the courtyard of the Louvre, at the equestrian statue in front of the pyramid

Tourists will visit the former royal residence which has now become one of the largest museums in the world. From the old palace premises of the Louvre the greatest interest presents the Apollo Gallery and the Caryatid Hall. The history of the museum is connected with the French Revolution. The collection is based on former royal collections, as well as collections of monasteries and private individuals. Napoleon expanded and enriched the museum with archaeological finds collected during military campaigns. Among the most famous exhibits of the Louvre are Venus de Milo, Mona Lisa, Nike of Samothrace, paintings by Rubens, Rembrandt, Botticelli...
After an excursion to the Louvre, you can independently stroll through the Tuileries Garden, created by the famous gardener-decorator Lenotre. In the old days, clay for tiles was mined here - in French “tuile”, from which the name of the garden arose. There are two pavilions in the garden - "Orangerie" and "Hall for the ball game", in one of which the panel of Claude Monet "Water Lilies" is exhibited.

latin quarter (duration 2 hours)
Meet your guide at the equestrian statue in front of Notre Dame Cathedral

Tourists are offered a walk through one of the most picturesque quarters of Paris. The tour will start from the famous Notre Dame Cathedral, a witness to the legendary events of French history. Mass was celebrated in this cathedral on the occasion of the marriage of Queen Margot with the future King of France, Henry IV. In it, three centuries later, Napoleon Bonaparte was crowned.
Walking through the narrow medieval streets(in the Latin Quarter is the most narrow street Paris), past bookstores, cafes and restaurants, tourists will find themselves in front of the fence of the former monastery of Cluny - one of the largest religious and spiritual centers of the past. The last stage of the tour will be the Sorbonne University, from which the history of the Latin Quarter began. Students who lived near the Sorbonne spoke the common language for all medieval students - Latin. In this quarter they studied, walked, made friends, loved. From that time to the present day, a unique atmosphere of fun and youth reigns in the Latin Quarter, which will not leave anyone indifferent.

Opera(duration 1 hour 30 minutes)
Meet your guide at the steps of the Opéra Garnier

The Grand Opera or Opera Garnier is the best architectural expression of the Napoleon III style. Parisians call it Charles Garnier's palace, because all its halls and interiors resemble the royal palace in their grandeur, where marble, onyx, granite, bronze, and gilding immerse you in a world of luxury. The main staircase with two flights, which is a masterpiece of French architecture, will lead to the central hall, where the dome was painted with the magic brush of Marc Chagall. S. Lifar, R. Nuriev, M. Kallas performed on the stage of the Opera Garnier, and the ghost of the Opera lived in the underground galleries.
fontainebleau(duration 4 hours)
Meet your guide at the steps of the Opéra Garnier

Napoleon Bonaparte called Fontainebleau "the true abode of kings, a palace for all ages." Indeed, if such legendary buildings as the Louvre or Versailles have long become synonymous with the pomp and luxury inherent in royal France, Fontainebleau recalls its glory and valor. It is no coincidence that the greatest of the French kings again and again revived this palace, each time introducing into its appearance the signs of their era, its taste and style.
Built in the Middle Ages, the castle hosted Saint Louis and Philip the Handsome under its vaults. From this era, the medieval donjon has survived to this day. Then, centuries later, Francis I, the valiant knight-king to whom France owes the finest of its castles, completely rebuilt Fontainebleau and chose it as his favorite haunt.
The next overlord, who marked Fontainebleau with his affection, was Henry IV, so beloved by the French people. He made major reconstructions in the castle, adding a new wing of stone and brick to the ensemble.
During the French Revolution, the palace survived, but all the furniture and art were sold, it was completely empty. Napoleon I returned the status of "royal" to the palace, ordering it to be furnished and decorated again, and then invited Pope Pius VII to Fontainebleau for a solemn coronation, during which the "little Corsican" was proclaimed emperor. Later, in exile on the island of St. Helena, recalling Fontainebleau, he called it "the most comfortable palace for life, located in one of the most beautiful corners of Europe."

Chantilly Castle (duration 4 hours)
Meet your guide at the steps of the Opéra Garnier

The castle, built in the XIV century, acquired its appearance thanks to the Prince of Conde and the Duke of Montmorency who lived in it, it is full of incredible luxury and grandeur. It is surrounded by ponds and gardens french style. Priceless treasures are stored here, including the works of famous masters of the Italian and French schools: Raphael, Fra Angelico, Poussin, Delacroix, Sevres and Chantilly porcelain. The originality of the Prince Condé Museum lies in the history of its creation, we owe this to the Prince of the Blood, one of the sons of King Louis Phillip, the Duke of Omal, who brought valuable archives and manuscripts from England, among which is the famous Hours of the Duke of Berry. Near the castle there is a horse museum, which has collected within its walls all the information related to the horse: its anatomical structure, breeds, harness methods, nutrition, etc. The nearby hippodrome hosts international competitions and numerous celebrations, including the biennial International Fireworks Competition.

Castles of the Loire - Chambord, Chenonceau, Amboise (duration 12 hours)
Meet your guide at the steps of the Opéra Garnier

Thanks to this trip, guests will be able to plunge into the brilliant world of the French Renaissance and get acquainted with the three masterpieces of architecture of this era - the castles of Chambord, Chenonceau and Amboise. In total, more than 1,000 ancient castles and noble residences have been preserved in the Loire Valley.
Chambord Castle impresses with its grandeur and size. It has 440 rooms and 74 stairs. Here, in the presence of the royal retinue, the first performance of Moliere's comedy "The Philistine in the Nobility" took place. The heart of the castle is the famous double spiral staircase. Around the castle on 5500 hectares there is a park, enclosed by a wall 32 km long.
Chenonceau Castle can rightly be called an architectural gem of the Renaissance. A beautiful plane tree alley leads to the entrance to the castle. The castle has retained its original interior - in particular, the room of the five queens and the bedroom of Catherine de Medici, which contains a collection of paintings, carpets and rich furniture. In the basement there are extensive kitchens with a rich set of utensils. But still, there is nothing more comfortable than the town of Amboise Castle, and you can see for yourself. The tour also includes wine tasting at the winemakers of the region.

Normandy - full day tour (duration 12 hours)
Meet your guide at the steps of the Opéra Garnier

A trip to Normandy begins with a visit to Rouen, the capital of Upper Normandy. The city is a real masterpiece gothic architecture. Rouen Cathedral is one of the most magnificent monuments of the Middle Ages. The city gained notoriety after the trial of Joan of Arc, who was burned at the stake by the British during the Hundred Years' War. Today, a church stands on the site of the execution. It was in Rouen that Gustave Flaubert was born and wrote Madame Bovary.
Blooming Coast - this is the name of the coast of Normandy from Trouville to Cabourg, which was famous in the 19th century for its resorts. Deauville - small town, founded by the Duke of Morny at the end of the century before last. Nearby is the city of Honfleur - one of the most picturesque ports in France, attracting numerous tourists and artists. One of the attractions of the city is the Church of St. Catherine, built after the Hundred Years War.

Champagne(duration 12 hours)
Meet your guide at the steps of the Opéra Garnier

The Champagne region is one of the most beautiful regions in France. Villages immersed in flowers, whimsically winding roads, majestic abbeys, picturesque farms delight the eye with their diversity and create a sense of celebration. Tourists will visit the famous Reims Cathedral, in which all French kings were crowned; a fabulous medieval castle, towering on a rock, under which the lake - Pierrefonds brightens, as well as the cellars of one of the most famous champagne brands in the world - Le Mercier. There they will meet with the winemakers of the region, who are ready to show their collection of champagne and tell all the subtleties of winemaking. A few hours - and you can learn all the secrets of the wine business.
Disneyland- full day trip
Meeting at the steps of the Opera Garnier

The largest in Europe entertainment center located an hour from Paris. A one-day entrance ticket entitles you to visit all the rides and parades of Disney characters in one of the parks /your choice/. Numerous restaurants will allow you to relax and dine. This trip will make an indelible impression not only on children, but also on adults.

Aquarium of Paris "Cineacqua" on the Trocadero

A favorite vacation spot for children and adults, a real city where you can admire the indescribable beauty of exotic flora and fauna, contained in 43 aquariums of various shapes and sizes, 15 thousand species of fish and 26 varieties of giant sharks.
The greatness of this project lies in its colossal scale: here, under one roof, there is an underwater world with its exoticism, 4 cinema halls, where films for different ages are projected non-stop, from documentaries to cartoons and feature films; art image studio and music studio; hall puppet theater where children are entertained by funny puppets; a theater hall where children will not only see, but also take part in a costumed performance of live actors; where you can taste exotic food Japanese restaurant Ozu, overlooking a huge aquarium, enjoy aromatic coffee at the bar or a bite to eat at the Manga cafe, after which, before leaving this magical underwater world, you should definitely visit the souvenir and toy shop.

Paris ... It is impossible to describe in words the delight that arises in the chest from this name. The sounds of the accordion, the singing of Edith Piaf, the Eiffel Tower and the Skyscraper Tour Carpe Diem, Montmartre and the Boulevard des Capuchins, small cozy cafes and restaurants. Excursions in wonderful Paris are a pleasure that will stay with you forever.

• The proverb "The way to a man's heart is through the stomach" is unfair, because before French cuisine, women's and men's hearts freeze equally. Brioche with mascarpone, foie gras, oysters, ratatouille - the names of French gastronomic masterpieces even sound appetizing. And if you want not only to taste the best dishes Paris, but also to take some culinary skills with you, welcome to a master class in French cuisine.
• Shopping tour around shopping malls, boutiques and galleries in Paris will open up a lot of opportunities to purchase goods from the best companies in the world at affordable prices. Everything is here - beauty, fashion, decor, you just have to determine the goals, and an experienced Russian-speaking guide will show you the right way.
• During the day, sights and museums are open for you, and at night, the frivolous pleasures and luxury of Parisian nights are at your service.

1. Upon arrival in Paris, do not try to visit all the places of historical and cultural significance recommended by the guide. The city center itself is an open-air museum. From the observation platforms of churches and cathedrals you will see Paris at a glance. Note that for many of them the rise is paid, but if you climb Montmartre, you can enjoy magnificent views for free.
2. Traditionally, the cost of dishes is high in places of congestion of tourists and near attractions, so do not be too lazy to walk a couple of blocks so as not to overpay in vain. Do not forget to taste French wine and enjoy the variety of seafood to your heart's content. Well, real chocolate - where without it? After all, the sweet life is exactly what Paris and all of France are so famous for!

Our website presents an impressive selection of excursions in Paris, visiting which will allow you to get a lot of impressions and see the city from different angles. Excursions are conducted in Russian by professional guides who will be happy to answer questions and tell you where to go in your free time.

A sightseeing tour for the first acquaintance with Paris is the most popular format of excursions from Russian-speaking guides. And this is not surprising: in a new city, everyone wants to see all the most interesting things, especially if very little time is allotted to get to know him.

In the oldest part of the city - on the island of Cité - tourists are shown the Notre Dame Cathedral, Sainte Chapelle, the Conciergerie and the Palace of Justice, Place Dauphin as part of the framework. A busier or busier itinerary will certainly include the main square. French capital- Concords (Place de la Concorde) and the Church of Mary Magdalene. Mandatory cult sights are the Arc de Triomphe, the Champs Elysees and the Eiffel Tower.

Not all tourists have time on the very first day to visit Montmartre Hill - the highest point in Paris, where the Sacré-Coeur Basilica is located. However, sightseeing buses with well-thought-out routes around Paris help to "speed up" - with their help, you can not only get to the northern part of the city, but also not to miss the sights along the way - there will certainly be stops near them.

However, the list of must sees does not end there and can hardly even fit into the program for several days. Among the centers of attraction are Place de la Bastille, the Louvre, the Grand Opera, the Moulin Rouge and Lido cabaret, the Parisian catacombs, the Museum of the Middle Ages and much more.

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Individual excursions: what to see

You can also order excursions in Paris in an individual format. Visit cozy cafes, where tourists almost never drop in, but Parisians love to spend time; find non-trivial viewing platforms and take a fresh look at the most romantic city Europe; create your own route to interesting museums - all this is feasible if you contact in advance Russian speaking guide in Paris and describe in as much detail as possible your expectations from the upcoming excursion.

Tête-à-tête with an art expert, it is worth visiting the best Parisian exhibitions: visiting not only the Louvre, but also the Orsay, Orangerie, Rodin, Picasso, Pompidou Center for Contemporary Art museums.

Traditionally, individual ones are also in demand, which, as a rule, are not limited to the city limits: tourists use the chance to visit vineyards and taste the best french wines, dine at home - with indispensable environmentally friendly delicacies and exquisite cheeses.

It is convenient to contact private guides to organize event tourism: visit festivals, carnivals, become a spectator of the Tour de France cycle race, a guest of the Design Week or the Paris Motor Show.

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Prices for excursions in Paris

As a rule, the cost of excursions is indicated in euros - immediately for a group or for each participant. Budget options - sightseeing tours for 2-3 hours in a group. Tours in the surrounding area and guide accompaniment in an individual format will cost more.

Tours from Paris: excursions in the surroundings

The most popular destination from Paris is. Architectural and historical monuments in the Loire Valley are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The most famous of more than 70 castles are Chenonceau, Chambord, Cheverny, Villandry, Saumur, Chinon, Blois, Ussé, Valençay, Azay-le-Rideau.

The center of tourist attention in the suburbs of Paris, located in Marne-la-Vallee, is a dream come true for adults and children. You can order from guides not only a transfer and tickets to Disneyland, but also VIP escort (visiting attractions without queues). Second option one day tour for the whole family - the Asterix theme park, 30 km from Paris, where everything is done in the style of one of the best French cartoons.