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One of the best ways to see the Loire Valley is on a bike, so will be taking you on a slow cycle ride beside …More

Saumur, France

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E-bike Cycling and Wine in Saumur France

One of the best ways to see the Loire Valley is on a bike, so will be taking you on a slow cycle ride beside...

5 to 6 hours Free Cancellation

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$170

Giverny & Versailles Day Trip From Paris with Professional Guide

A day tour especially designed to discover, in one day, two of the most famous sites around Paris : The house and gardens of Monet …More

Paris, France

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Giverny & Versailles Day Trip From Paris with Professional Guide

A day tour especially designed to discover, in one day, two of the most famous sites around Paris : The house and gardens of Monet...

11 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (8)

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$216

Sir John Monash Centre in the Somme from Paris aboard a Van (4/7 pax)

Travel with your own group (4/7 travellers) aboard a comfortable and air-conditioned Minivan for a more personalized atmosphere. Discover the Sir John Monash museum exhibitions’ …More

Paris, France

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Sir John Monash Centre in the Somme from Paris aboard a Van (4/7 pax)

Travel with your own group (4/7 travellers) aboard a comfortable and air-conditioned Minivan for a more personalized atmosphere. Discover the Sir John Monash museum exhibitions’...

8 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (2)

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$287

Day trip from Paris to Sainte Mère Eglise aboard a Van - Private Tour (7 pax)

Visit to Normandy D-Day battle sites and paratroopers drop zones from Paris (Including The Airborne Museum in Sainte-Mère-Eglise and the Normandy American Military Cemetery). Travel …More

Paris, France

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Day trip from Paris to Sainte Mère Eglise aboard a Van - Private Tour (7 pax)

Visit to Normandy D-Day battle sites and paratroopers drop zones from Paris (Including The Airborne Museum in Sainte-Mère-Eglise and the Normandy American Military Cemetery). Travel...

14 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$1,711

Loire Valley Wines Private Day Tour with Tastings from Tours or Amboise

Enjoy a private tour of the Loire Valley wines. With your licensed tour guide, visit small wineries of Vouvray for splendid white wines and of …More

Tours, France

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Loire Valley Wines Private Day Tour with Tastings from Tours or Amboise

Enjoy a private tour of the Loire Valley wines. With your licensed tour guide, visit small wineries of Vouvray for splendid white wines and of...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$425

Private Tour to Bayeux, Honfleur and Pays d' Auge from Caen

Discover the history, culture and food of Normandy on this private tour from Caen to Bayeux, Honfleur and Pays d’Auge. See the famous Bayeux Tapestry …More

Caen, France

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Private Tour to Bayeux, Honfleur and Pays d' Auge from Caen

Discover the history, culture and food of Normandy on this private tour from Caen to Bayeux, Honfleur and Pays d’Auge. See the famous Bayeux Tapestry...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered

5.0 (1)

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$127

This tour focuses on Omaha Beach, while allowing you to measure the scale of the DDay invasion. Your private driver-guide will ensure your have the …More

Bayeux, France

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Private DDAY Tour Omaha Beach Normandy

This tour focuses on Omaha Beach, while allowing you to measure the scale of the DDay invasion. Your private driver-guide will ensure your have the...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered

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$1,349

Private Day Trip: Provence Countryside by Minivan from Nice

Discover the charming French Riviera countryside towns of Cannes, Grasse, Gourdon and St-Paul-de-Vence on this full-day private tour from Cannes. Arrive in the bay of …More

Nice, France

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Private Day Trip: Provence Countryside by Minivan from Nice

Discover the charming French Riviera countryside towns of Cannes, Grasse, Gourdon and St-Paul-de-Vence on this full-day private tour from Cannes. Arrive in the bay of...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$115

Private Day Trip: Verdon Gorge, Castellane, Moustiers from Nice

Discover the amazing natural beauty of Provence. By the Napoléon road, reach the hidden village of Castellane, medieval village and old top places of pilgrimage: …More

Nice, France

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Private Day Trip: Verdon Gorge, Castellane, Moustiers from Nice

Discover the amazing natural beauty of Provence. By the Napoléon road, reach the hidden village of Castellane, medieval village and old top places of pilgrimage:...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (7)

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$167

Private Day Trip : Provence Countryside by Minivan from Cannes

Discover the charming French Riviera countryside towns of Cannes, Grasse, Gourdon and St-Paul-de-Vence on this full-day private tour from Cannes. Arrive in the bay of …More

Cannes, France

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Private Day Trip : Provence Countryside by Minivan from Cannes

Discover the charming French Riviera countryside towns of Cannes, Grasse, Gourdon and St-Paul-de-Vence on this full-day private tour from Cannes. Arrive in the bay of...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$917

Full Day Private Custom French Riviera Tour from Nice

During this full day 8 hour tour, experience French Riviera with a local private guide and visit some of the main "Cote d'Azur" highlights such …More

Nice, France

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Full Day Private Custom French Riviera Tour from Nice

During this full day 8 hour tour, experience French Riviera with a local private guide and visit some of the main "Cote d'Azur" highlights such...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered

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$1,125

Provence 1/2 day Tour : Saint Paul de Vence, Gourdon, Grasse

This 5 hour private tour will give you a nice view of the main spots which make the celebrity of the Provence region. You will visit …More

Nice, France

4.8 (5)

Provence 1/2 day Tour : Saint Paul de Vence, Gourdon, Grasse

This 5 hour private tour will give you a nice view of the main spots which make the celebrity of the Provence region. You will visit...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered

4.8 (5)

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$856

Small Group Full-Day Trip to Medieval French Riviera Villages from Nice

In this 8-hours small-group tour, discover the charming perched villages of the French Riviera. Go to various different medieval cities and feel their associated lifestyles …More

Nice, France

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Small Group Full-Day Trip to Medieval French Riviera Villages from Nice

In this 8-hours small-group tour, discover the charming perched villages of the French Riviera. Go to various different medieval cities and feel their associated lifestyles...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.4 (16)

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$154

We offer you the opportunity to make a little outing to Italy to discover Ventimiglia or San Remo and its famous market, with a qualified guide/driver …More

Nice, France

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Italian Colours & Riviera Panoramas

We offer you the opportunity to make a little outing to Italy to discover Ventimiglia or San Remo and its famous market, with a qualified guide/driver...

8 hours Free Cancellation

4.5 (11)

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$181

Loire Valley Castles Private Trip including Lunch from Paris

See majestic Loire Valley castles on a full-day private tour from Paris! with a whole day to spend in the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Loire Valley …More

Paris, France

4.8 (5)

Loire Valley Castles Private Trip including Lunch from Paris

See majestic Loire Valley castles on a full-day private tour from Paris! with a whole day to spend in the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Loire Valley...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered

4.8 (5)

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$399

Your Private Chauffeur from Aix-en-Provence

Personalize your tour in Provence with your personal driver for full day. We could suggest you places to visit or we follow your itinerary. …More

Aix-en-Provence, France

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Your Private Chauffeur from Aix-en-Provence

Personalize your tour in Provence with your personal driver for full day. We could suggest you places to visit or we follow your itinerary....

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$783

Private Tour of the French Riviera from Cannes Including Eze, Monaco, Cannes, and Saint-Paul-de-Vence

On this 8-hour private tour from Cannes, travel through the French Rivera, exploring La Turbie, Monaco, Cannes, and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. You'll start your tour on a …More

Nice, France

4.8 (6)

Private Tour of the French Riviera from Cannes Including Eze, Monaco, Cannes, and Saint-Paul-de-Vence

On this 8-hour private tour from Cannes, travel through the French Rivera, exploring La Turbie, Monaco, Cannes, and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. You'll start your tour on a...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.8 (6)

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$965

Full day lavender tour Luberon and Sault

Gordes - Abbaye de Sénanque ( photo stop) – Roussillon – Sault Walk through lavender fields, one of the most important and romantic experience in …More

Avignon, France

4.8 (5)

Full day lavender tour Luberon and Sault

Gordes - Abbaye de Sénanque ( photo stop) – Roussillon – Sault Walk through lavender fields, one of the most important and romantic experience in...

8 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.8 (5)

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$138

Giverny & Versailles Audio Guided Day Trip with Lunch from Paris

Audio Guided Tour from Paris to 2 Must See Sites: Giverny and Versailles in One day including lunch. You will discover one of the master of …More

Paris, France

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Giverny & Versailles Audio Guided Day Trip with Lunch from Paris

Audio Guided Tour from Paris to 2 Must See Sites: Giverny and Versailles in One day including lunch. You will discover one of the master of...

9 hours 45 minutes Free Cancellation

4.2 (32)

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$230

Half Day Villages of Luberon & lavanders Tour from Avignon

Visit hilltop stones and perched villages of the Luberon, typical Provencal countryside. Walk along the beautiful colored villages, white stone houses in Gordes, red houses …More

Avignon, France

4.6 (15)

Half Day Villages of Luberon & lavanders Tour from Avignon

Visit hilltop stones and perched villages of the Luberon, typical Provencal countryside. Walk along the beautiful colored villages, white stone houses in Gordes, red houses...

5 hours Free Cancellation

4.6 (15)

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$91

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