Your bilingual driver will welcome you to Paris just outside of the baggage claim with a sign with your name on it. En route to your lodging, he/she will be happy to point out iconic sites as you enter the city circle, welcoming you to the start of your stay in this magical city.
Approx time to central Paris: 45 minutes
Transportation: Private Car
Pickup: Airport
Drop off: Hotel
Your concierge will meet you in the lobby of your hotel for this tour.
Your personal concierge will take you to the top of Montmartre for its breathtaking views of Paris. On this private guided tour, you’ll visit the beautiful Sacré-Coeur Basilica and see the artists who still gather to sell their wares in the Place du Tertre. Stroll through cobblestone streets where Van Gogh, Toulouse Lautrec, Renoir, and Picasso painted their famous works. Don’t miss La Maison Rose, the Cabaret Lapin Agile and the only working vineyard in Paris.
Tour Length: 2.5 hours
Transportation: Metro/Walking [Private car available for an additional fee]
Pickup: Hotel
Drop off: Restaurant for Dinner
Your concierge will drop you off at dinner after your tour.
Your concierge will pick you up from dinner for this tour.
Paris is called the City of Lights, and what better way to see it than at night. Your personal guide will take you on a dazzling ride through the city to see all the iconic sights and views from the best vantage points. For example, at Trocadero, get the most striking view of the sparkling Eiffel Tower stopping for a photo op. Pass by the monumental Pantheon in the Latin Quarter, then on to the Ile de la Cité to see Notre Dame Cathedral and the Pont-Neuf, drive down the Champs-Elysees to view majestic Arc de Triomphe along the way to the highest point in Paris, Sacré-Coeur in Montmartre. We’ll see the beautiful Opera Garnier and the elegant Place Vendôme while passing by the Tuileries Garden and the Place de la Concorde. The historical Invalides and the stunning Pont Alexandre III are also on our route, along with the Grand Palais. Your final destination will be your hotel, or wherever you prefer.
Tour Length: 2 hours (more time available for an additional fee)
Transportation: Private Car
Pickup: Restaurant after dinner
Drop off: Hotel
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We recommend beginning your day at the Belle Époque teahouse, for their wonderful hot chocolate and delicious French pastries! Your concierge will meet you outside Ladurée at 10 am to begin your tour.
This two-hour highlights tour includes the medieval passageway, the Great Sphinx of Tanis, Venus de Milo, the Renaissance ballroom, Winged Victory and the Apollo Gallery; masterpieces of the Italian Renaissance by Botticelli, Fra Angelico, Raphael, da Vinci, and Michelangelo; key works by 19th century French masters Delacroix, Gericault and Ingres.
Tour Length: 2 hours
Transportation: Metro / Walking [private car available for additional fee]
Meeting Point: Outside Angelina
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Make your own way to the Eiffel Tower for this tour. Enjoy skip-the-line access into the Eiffel Tower, as well as lift tickets that will take you up to the summit. Once inside you’ll enjoy an entertaining guided tour and learn the fascinating history of this iconic monument. You’ll also learn about many other famous Parisian landmarks seen from the Eiffel Tower, such as the Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, and Notre Dame Cathedral.
Tour Length: 2.5 hours
Transportation: Make your own way (private car available)
Meeting Point: Carousel near the Eiffel Tower
Drop off: Restaurant for lunch
Your guide will pick you up from lunch and walk with you through the famous Rue Cler, a market street where you can stop for a special chocolate treat at La Mere de Famille, proud chocolatiers since 1761.
Continue on for about a 10-minute walk to Les Invalides, considered a masterpiece of French classical architecture. The magnificent gilded-dome royal church of St Louis des Invalides holds the tomb of Napoleon Bonaparte. Learn about the roles of both Louis XIV and Napoleon in the history of France, as well as the life and times of the soldiers who resided in the Invalides. If desired, you can book additional time to explore the Army Museum which is dedicated to themes from the French Revolution to the two World Wars, Charles de Gaulle, armor, artillery models and military musical instruments.
From there, you will visit the Rodin Museum. This magnificent city-chateau is home to the definitive collection of Auguste Rodin, one of France’s most famous sculptors, known for his powerful unconventional work. Rodin’s seminal work, The Thinker, and his great sculptures of Balzac and the Burghers of Calais are on display in the beautiful gardens, while The Kiss, his portrait busts, studies, paintings, and ceramics are found inside this mansion which once served as his studio.
Weather permitting, your tour will end with a relaxing tea in the lovely sculpture garden.
Transportation: Metro / Walking [ and Available via private car ]
Pickup: Restaurant after lunch
Travel to Versailles with your personal certified guide to visit the magnificent Palace, the ornamental gardens, and Marie Antoinette’s getaway residence at the other end of the park. Stop for a garden lunch near the beautiful Grand Canal. If time allows, walk on to the Petit Trianon where Marie Antoinette held her private parties as well as the quaint little hamlet of cottages she created as a backdrop for her picnics.
Transportation: Private car
Pickup: Hotel
Make your own way to le Calife for dinner.
Dine on Le Calife, a 5-star cruising restaurant, through the heart of Paris. In a warm and unique setting, view some of the most famous monuments of Paris from the Seine: Notre Dame, le Louvre, Musée d’Orsay, Grand Palais, Les Invalides, and the Eiffel Tower. The cruise (which lasts 2 hours) starts at the sound of the “Kromhout,” the original twin-engine from 1939. The welcoming crew offers a glass of champagne to start the party. Additionally,
AmericanConcierge.com guests will receive a complimentary glass of champagne with dessert. Then, enjoy either a traditional French menu worthy of the gastronomic reputation of the capital or menus inspired by India, South Africa, Greece, and the Middle East.
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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
