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All day guided tour of the Loire Valley Castles, from Paris
During this excursion, you will visit majestic castles of the Loire Valley, masterpieces of the Renaissance, theaters of great scenes of French history. You will discover the charming castle of Chenonceau on the Cher river: a remarkable building by its architecture and its history and surrounded by beautiful gardens. You will also discover the castle of Cheverny, a seigniorial property belonging to the same family for over six centuries. Then the castle of Chambord, a grandiose creation of King François I with its famous double revolution staircase.
83 reviews

All day audioguided Loire Valley castles, from Paris
Enjoy a real unforgettable day in the Loire Valley with an accompanist to go on a tour in total peace. You will immerse yourself into an enchanting universe that offers the majestic Loire Valley Castles. Enjoy a nice audio guided tour of the Chateau de Chambord, the Chateau de Chenonceau and the chateau de Cheverny.
11 reviews

All day guided tour of the Loire Valley Castles, departing from Paris in small group ( 1-15)
During this excursion, you will visit majestic castles of the Loire Valley, masterpieces of the Renaissance, theaters of great scenes of French history. You will discover the charming castle of Chenonceau on the Cher river: a remarkable building by its architecture and its history and surrounded by beautiful gardens. You will also discover the castle of Cheverny, a seigniorial property belonging to the same family for over six centuries. Then the castle of Chambord, a grandiose creation of King François I with its famous double revolution staircase.
20 reviews

All day audio tour of Fontainebleau and Vaux le Vicomte, departure from Paris
Discover Fontainebleau castle and the Château of Vaux-le-Vicomte that inspired Versailles. Take an audio-guided tour and roam freely through the châteaux and French gardens designed by André Le Nôtre. Day trip departing from Paris.
89 reviews

Skip-the-line Guided Tour of the Louvre Museum
Take a guided tour of the main rooms of the Louvre museum and see major works of art like the Mona Lisa. Time to walk freely through the other rooms at the end of the visit.
113 reviews

Louvre museum visit & Seine river cruise ticket, withdrawal from agency (with priority access)
Visit the Louvre Museum at your own pace to discover the greatest works : the Venus de Milo, the Coronation of Napoleon I, Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa, among others.Complete your visit with a cruise on the Seine to explore the monuments of Paris along the water.
11 reviews

2 Day Guided Trip to Mont Saint-Michel, Loire Valley Chateaux from Paris
Two days for a guided tour of the Mont Saint-Michel and its abbey, including a sight-seeing tour of the Châteaux of the Loire Valley: Langeais and Chenonceau. Enjoy a nice wine tasting at Chenonceaux. Accommodation included, transport by bus from Paris.
2 reviews

Guided Tour of Mont Saint-Michel from Paris
Experience an exceptional day at Mont-Saint-Michel with a guided tour from Paris. Then stroll through the picturesque streets of this majestic rocky peak. Take a ticket to enjoy a guided tour of the Benedictine Abbey perched on top of the Mont.
112 reviews

Mont Saint-Michel from Paris
A day visit to Mont-Saint-Michel in complete freedom, starting from Paris. Discover the village and its narrow streets at your own pace, and enjoy a unique view of the bay. Make use of the included entrance ticket to visit the unmissable Abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel and its magnificent cloisters.
40 reviews

Audio Guided Tour to Mont Saint-Michel from Paris
Roam freely in Mont Saint-Michel. Discover the village and its picturesque streets and shops, visit the Mont Saint-Michel Abbey with an audioguide, taste local specialties and enjoy a superb view of the bay.
57 reviews

3 Day Guided Trip to Normandy, Mont Saint-Michel, Loire Valley Chateaux from Paris
Enjoy a three-day guided French tour of discovery. Visit the legendary Mont-Saint-Michel, the landing beaches of Normandy, and the typically local towns of Rouen, Honfleur and Saint Malo. Immerse yourself in royal history with a visit to the Loire Castles of Langeais, Chambord and Chenonceau.
9 reviews

Full Day Guided Walking Tour to the Louvre and the Eiffel Tower
Enjoy an out of the ordinary guided walking tour in Paris. Visit the great Louvre museum with an experienced guide and go up to the second level of the Eiffel Tower.
39 reviews
French history can be followed thanks to the different types of architecture whose style has evolved at different periods. One of the most popular styles the Gothic architecture is to be appreciated for its finesse, complexity, and elegance. You will notice it by visiting the Cathedral of Rouen, Angers and Notre Dame de Paris with its famous gargoyles.
Although Normandy is rich for its Gothic monuments, the Pope ‘s palace in Avignon, in the South of France is the most important gothic building of the Middle Ages. It dominates the Rhone river by its imposing architecture. The Romanesque style is mostly seen in Burgundy and reached its peak in the 12th century at Vezelay. In the western part of France, the Loire valley shelters numerous Renaissance-style castles whose first was Amboise castle built under Francis 1st which brought this style from Italy and transformed this medieval fortress into an elegant royal residence. Despite the strong presence of these styles, French classical architecture is also predominant in the monuments Europe has got neo-classical monuments in London, Paris with the Pantheon, Versailles and its Trianon palaces left by Queen Marie-Antoinette.
Pariscityvision.com offers to visit France and discover the varied and characteristic architectures such as the one of Mont-Saint-Michel. You can also enjoy numerous visits to the Eiffel Tower made of iron and built at the end of the 19th century, the splendor of the Sacre Coeur basilica on the Montmartre hill or even the elegant buildings of Haussmann Boulevard near the Opera Square.