• French wine doesn’t give you a headache if you drink enough of it (or so we like to believe).
• Strikes are a part of life in Paris… to stay in the know visit http://france.usembassy.gov/usc_demonotice.html
• Pick pocketing happens; best to keep your wallets and phones inside of your jackets, not in outside pockets.
• Traveling in Paris- Metro tickets can get demagnetized so keep them away from electrical devices or anything metallic.
• Tipping is already included in the bill but it’s good to leave 1-2 Euros on the table if the service is good.
• Parisians expect you to say “Bonjour” when you enter a store or restaurant and “Au Revoir” when you leave. (For extra care, treat your waiter like family).
• Watch out for bike lanes; they can be anywhere on the sidewalks as well as in the streets.
• They sell sugar and salted popcorn in movie theaters. FYI: American or British films are mostly in original language with French subtitles.
• Bring a coin purse. They use a lot of them and too much change makes for heavy pockets.
• American coffee is called “Café American.” If you order a “Coffee” you may get an Expresso –and just being in Paris is enough of a high.
See the classic sights of Paris with this collection of Private Tours and other experiences. Great for New Travelers.
Some parts of France can’t be put into a 2 or 3-hour tour and some just take a while to get to. Venture out of Paris on an exciting Day Trip.
Experience some of the most significant works of art in Paris on a Private Art Tour. Learn about the story’s of the painters behind the works and ask questions along the way.
Taste the latest Paris Food experiences with our personal and tasty private food tours. Learn to make authentic Parisian meals, taste chocolate assortments, or…
From perfume to WW2, our private history tours are a way to see Paris in a different light.
Experience immersive music tours in Paris. Sit and listen up close to an award-winning Master Pipe Organist or learn about the history of Jazz in Paris on a private tour!
Looking for something particular? We’ll help you find it in Paris. Our private shopping tours include Antiques, Wardrobe, and more!
The Château de Fontainebleau, just 35 miles southeast of central Paris, can proudly claim to have been a sovereign residence for eight centuries. Capétiens, Valois, Bourbons, Bonaparte and Orléans, all members of French ruling dynasties, have lived within these walls. The chateau dates back to 1137—and centuries of royals have expanded this former royal hunting lodge to a more than 1,500-room estate. Most of what you’ll see dates back to the 16th century, a combination of Italian Renaissance art and French design, these rooms are some of the most intricate and breathtaking in France. If times allows, you can enjoy lunch in this charming area.
Tour Length: 5 – 6 hours
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