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Saint Raphael | Brunch at Sea | Calanques de l’Estérel

Sea, Brunch & Sun in the heart of the Esterel. Board one of our maxi-catamarans for a unique brunch at sea between red rocks, wild …More

Fréjus Saint-Raphaël, France

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Saint Raphael | Brunch at Sea | Calanques de l’Estérel

Sea, Brunch & Sun in the heart of the Esterel. Board one of our maxi-catamarans for a unique brunch at sea between red rocks, wild...

6 hours Free Cancellation

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$164

Explore the sites where the legendary Easy Company of the 506th Regiment of 101st Airborne truly fought in World War II. This unique tour takes …More

Bayeux, France

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Band of Brothers day tour from Bayeux

Explore the sites where the legendary Easy Company of the 506th Regiment of 101st Airborne truly fought in World War II. This unique tour takes...

7 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$795

Experience the Best of the Basque Country from Coast to Mountain

I will make sure you have a memorable, unforgetable time by showing you the beautiful scenery, the mountain and ocean, that surround us. I will …More

Angers, France

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Experience the Best of the Basque Country from Coast to Mountain

I will make sure you have a memorable, unforgetable time by showing you the beautiful scenery, the mountain and ocean, that surround us. I will...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$228

Day Trip to Loire Castles – Private & Customizable from Paris

We offer a flexible and personalized Loire Valley excursion. You can choose to visit 1, 2, or 3 castles from our carefully selected itinerary list. …More

Mâcon, France

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Day Trip to Loire Castles – Private & Customizable from Paris

We offer a flexible and personalized Loire Valley excursion. You can choose to visit 1, 2, or 3 castles from our carefully selected itinerary list....

6 to 11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$145

Private Arcachon Full-Day tour, from Bordeaux

Discover the natural and cultural beauty of the Bassin d'Arcachon, famous for its unique architecture. We'll visit the Banc d'Arguin nature reserve and a charming …More

Bordeaux, France

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Private Arcachon Full-Day tour, from Bordeaux

Discover the natural and cultural beauty of the Bassin d'Arcachon, famous for its unique architecture. We'll visit the Banc d'Arguin nature reserve and a charming...

9 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$98

Full-Day Private Wine Tour in Côte de Beaune

Discover the sumptuous Côte de Beaune accompanied by a wine expert guide and native of the region and treat yourself to a private, authentic, refined …More

Beaune, France

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Full-Day Private Wine Tour in Côte de Beaune

Discover the sumptuous Côte de Beaune accompanied by a wine expert guide and native of the region and treat yourself to a private, authentic, refined...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$285

This lovely domain, albeit bearing the name of whipped cream (chantilly in French) is all about the horses. Traditionally, this domain is dedicated to horse …More

Paris, France

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Chantilly Private Excursion

This lovely domain, albeit bearing the name of whipped cream (chantilly in French) is all about the horses. Traditionally, this domain is dedicated to horse...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$1,430

D-Day private tour Omaha Beach from Caen with audio guide.

Private circuit on the landing beaches with audio guide and driver in a 7 seater vehicle. We adapt to the needs, desires, rhythm of our …More

Caen, France

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D-Day private tour Omaha Beach from Caen with audio guide.

Private circuit on the landing beaches with audio guide and driver in a 7 seater vehicle. We adapt to the needs, desires, rhythm of our...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered

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$157

Bayeux Full Day Sidecar Tour: Omaha, Arromanches & Pointe du Hoc

Ride through Normandy's countryside in a vintage sidecar, along backroads that tour buses never reach. No crowds, no rush — just winding roads, open fields, …More

Bayeux, France

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Bayeux Full Day Sidecar Tour: Omaha, Arromanches & Pointe du Hoc

Ride through Normandy's countryside in a vintage sidecar, along backroads that tour buses never reach. No crowds, no rush — just winding roads, open fields,...

6 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$399

Chambord, Chenonceau and Amboise Private One-Day Tour from Paris

During this amazing trip to the Loire valley we have got pickup and drop-off included with a private vehicle with a Chauffeur. We pick you …More

Paris, France

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Chambord, Chenonceau and Amboise Private One-Day Tour from Paris

During this amazing trip to the Loire valley we have got pickup and drop-off included with a private vehicle with a Chauffeur. We pick you...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered

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$343

Normandy Guided Day Trip with Landing Beaches and Pick Up

Memorable day trip from Paris to visit the Normandy battlefields and landing beaches of World War II. Your guide will take you to famous wartime …More

Paris, France

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Normandy Guided Day Trip with Landing Beaches and Pick Up

Memorable day trip from Paris to visit the Normandy battlefields and landing beaches of World War II. Your guide will take you to famous wartime...

13 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$241

Day Tour to Mirepoix, Montségur, Camon. Private tour from Carcassonne

It is the Perfect tour for nature and heritage lovers… there is some breathtaking landscape and I will tell you more about the Cathars… This …More

Carcassonne, France

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Day Tour to Mirepoix, Montségur, Camon. Private tour from Carcassonne

It is the Perfect tour for nature and heritage lovers… there is some breathtaking landscape and I will tell you more about the Cathars… This...

9 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$223

Verdun 1916 and AEF Meuse Argonne offensive 1918 - Private tour (2,7 pax)

HIGHTLIGHTS Travel with your own group of passengers (2/7 travellers) aboard a Private Air conditioned Minivan Day trip from Paris WW1 sites in the greater …More

Paris, France

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Verdun 1916 and AEF Meuse Argonne offensive 1918 - Private tour (2,7 pax)

HIGHTLIGHTS Travel with your own group of passengers (2/7 travellers) aboard a Private Air conditioned Minivan Day trip from Paris WW1 sites in the greater...

13 to 14 hours Free Cancellation

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$572

Verdun WWI Battle Site Region Full Day Private Tour

Start the day with a stop at the ossuary “La ferme de Navarin”, monument inaugurated by General Gouraud in 1924, in memory of French soldiers …More

Reims, France

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Verdun WWI Battle Site Region Full Day Private Tour

Start the day with a stop at the ossuary “La ferme de Navarin”, monument inaugurated by General Gouraud in 1924, in memory of French soldiers...

10 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered

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$267

Moet et Chandon Taittigner Private Champagne Day trip from Paris

Private Day trip from Paris to Champagne region by Mercedes with Hotel Pick up. English Guided Cellars visit with tastings at Moet et Chandon and …More

Paris, France

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Moet et Chandon Taittigner Private Champagne Day trip from Paris

Private Day trip from Paris to Champagne region by Mercedes with Hotel Pick up. English Guided Cellars visit with tastings at Moet et Chandon and...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$429

Champagne & Loire Valley Small Group Double Wine Day Tours

This special pack is a great and discounted way for you to visit two of France’s most celebrated wine making regions: Champagne and the Loire …More

Paris, France

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Champagne & Loire Valley Small Group Double Wine Day Tours

This special pack is a great and discounted way for you to visit two of France’s most celebrated wine making regions: Champagne and the Loire...

1 day Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$669

Private Guided Tour in Champagne from Paris, Veuve Clicquot visit

We offer you high-end, private and exclusive tour in English with a certified WSET level 3 wine expert (on the way to level 4) . …More

Paris, France

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Private Guided Tour in Champagne from Paris, Veuve Clicquot visit

We offer you high-end, private and exclusive tour in English with a certified WSET level 3 wine expert (on the way to level 4) ....

9 to 11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$482

Private Tour from Saint-Tropez to the flowers city

Bormes-les-Mimosas is a picturesque commune located in the Var department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of southeastern France. Renowned for its charming medieval village and …More

St-Tropez, France

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Private Tour from Saint-Tropez to the flowers city

Bormes-les-Mimosas is a picturesque commune located in the Var department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of southeastern France. Renowned for its charming medieval village and...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$225

Private Normandy Rouen, Honfleur, Etretat Day trip from Paris

Full-day Live-guided Private trip from Paris for up to 6 people by Mercedes. 3 Normandy's most beautiful sights: Rouen, Honfleur and Etretat with Calvados tasting. …More

Paris, France

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Private Normandy Rouen, Honfleur, Etretat Day trip from Paris

Full-day Live-guided Private trip from Paris for up to 6 people by Mercedes. 3 Normandy's most beautiful sights: Rouen, Honfleur and Etretat with Calvados tasting....

13 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$392

Private wine trip to Saint-Emilion aboard vintage French presidential car

Saint-Emilion: a stunning and charming medieval village, surrounded by some of the most prestigious wine estates of the world: Angélus, Cheval Blanc, Ausone, Pavie... Cruising …More

Bordeaux, France

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Private wine trip to Saint-Emilion aboard vintage French presidential car

Saint-Emilion: a stunning and charming medieval village, surrounded by some of the most prestigious wine estates of the world: Angélus, Cheval Blanc, Ausone, Pavie... Cruising...

4 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$163

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