Beyond Paris: Day Trips
A Colorful Day with Monet in Giverny.
Experience Claude Monet's enchanting world on this exclusive private tour to Giverny. Departing by train from Paris, you'll enjoy a stress-free journey to the picturesque Norman village where the impressionist master lived and worked for over 40 years.
Your private guide will lead you through Monet's meticulously restored home and the legendary gardens that inspired his most celebrated works, including the famous water lily series. Wander among vibrant flowerbeds in the Clos Normand garden and cross the Japanese-inspired bridge overlooking the serene water lily pond.
This personalized experience allows you to explore at your own pace, asking questions and delving deeper into Monet's life and artistic legacy. The private format ensures an intimate atmosphere away from the crowds typically found on group tours.
In the Footsteps of Joan of Arc in Rouen, Normandy.
Walking quaint medieval streets filled with a half timbered architecture, you’ll learn about Joan of Arc, the 15th century heroine whose heroic journey ended tragically in Rouen during the 100 Years War that opposed French and English monarchies. You’ll also discover the origin of this iconic land labeled Normandy and whose name relates to the Vikings.
As you step into a world of history, you’ll also explore the legacy of formidable figures like Rollo the Viking, founder of Normandy and progenitor of the Norman dynasty, William the Conqueror, who led the Norman Conquest of England, and Richard the Lionheart.
In the afternoon, you'll uncover an ancient medieval cemetery where stories of the past lie buried alongside centuries of history. Marvel at the Rouen Cathedral, considered one of the best examples of Gothic architecture in France, and a structure whose façade the Impressionist artist Claude Monet depicted over 30 times in his famous series.
