Location: Chartres
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1. Cathedral Of Chartres - Private Trip
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Spend your day in Chartres with a bilingual driver at your disposal all the day. Hot Spots : Cathedral of Chartres, Maison Picassiette, etc... The driver will pick you from your place to bring you to Chartres and the returning to your place is included. Of course, you can move to any place from the local point (Restaurant, Shopping, etc...). Our driver will take you there, everything is included in the Package. Enjoy the history! Premium vehicle. (BMW, Mercedes, Jaguar, etc...) For any information or customization of your Tour, don't hesitate to contact us.
Inclusions: Bottled water
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By closfleuri12
Everything in this zoo is just fantastic. Get there when it opens and you have the privilege of watching the animals being let out and doing what comes naturally to them. I can see why this is one of the top 5 zoos in the world. Their conservation and breeding programmes are superb, the animals are all very healthy, fit and look happy. Those that need room to roam have it in abundance. The penguins and sea lions have the cleanest pools I have ever seen with lots of places to view them underwater. Well done Beauval, you have got everything right. Thank you for the experience.
2. Chartres Cathedral Half Day Private Tour from Paris
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
- 4 hour our Lady Of Chartres Cathedral private guided tour from Paris - Skip the line entrance tickets included - English speaking licensed tour guide speaking to you personally (this is NOT a tour with audioguides) - Other languages available on request for this tour - pick up and drop off at your accommodation in Paris - transportation in a luxury van This tour is not available : Dec 25th & Jan 1st
Inclusions: Pickup and drop-off from your Paris hotel, Private licensed tour guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Guaranteed to skip the long lines, Driver/guide
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By tjdotson
My husband and I were on a short trip to Paris for his work. On the day he had mostly off, we had Frederic drive us to Bruges since we had never been to Belgium and the pictures looked amazing. After a very comfortable ride there, Frederic started a walking tour with us in the morning and we quickly realized the pictures did not do this quaint city justice! We felt like Disney had created this perfect little town for people to see. Frederic walked us around before we stopped for lunch together. He was going to leave us to dine alone but we asked him to join us because we enjoyed his company so much and we wanted to hear more about the city. After lunch, he gave us the option of having him continue to walk us around or we could explore on our own. We chose to explore on our own since we felt he had given us such a good overview that morning. We had plans to tour the Chocolate Museum but when we arrived, it was closed due to the time of year. We actually didn't mind much and we just spent the day wandering the beautiful streets around the canals and stopping for hot chocolate and waffles. I would highly suggest a visit to Bruges to feel like you have stepped back in time. Speaking of time, we toured in January and lucked out that it wasn't extremely cold. The crowds were very low so it was easy to wander the streets and sometimes we found ourselves the only ones exploring the small alleyways. I would definitely return to Bruges one day and would highly suggest taking this tour especially if it is your first visit or if you have very limited time in the city.
3. Private excursion to Chartres Cathedral
You will enjoy the comfort of this excursion with private guide + chauffeur Vehicle Mercedes Van. Discover one of the greatest Cathedrals in the world and its 2,700 square meters of medieval stained glass windows.
Inclusions: private guide, Private driver Mercedes Van
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By Marguerita G
I did not fully understand how much a pilgrimage to France Would change my heart and enrich my Roman Catholic faith. The History of France and of the Catholic Church as well as the lives of many of the saints such as, St. Terese and her parents St. Louis and St. Zellie, St Catherine Laboure and St. Bernadette was brought to life by an amazing tour guide, Vincent Lauferont. The depth and passion conveyed in the accounts of history as told to us by the tour guide was amazing. Not only was Vincent exceptionally knowledgeable about French history and the lives of the saints, he also personalizes the 10 day trip to accommodate the needs of many of the pilgrims. He not only secured Wheelchairs for the needs of some but he was compassionate assuming responsibility for pushing the wheelchair on one occasion from Mont Saint Michele across the bridge to the bus. For me, I had a desire to keep up my running schedule while abroad so Vincent creates an opportunity to run with me along the path of St Bernadette from Bartrès to Lourdes; how amazing is that? I don’t think I will ever be satisfied with another tour guide after having Vincent. If I could have it my way, I would want this talented young guide to accompany me on all of my future excursions. I attribute much of the success of the pilgrimage to divine intervention as well as to the A++ talent of our tour guide who made French history come alive in the 21st century!
4. Versailles and Chartres Private Day Tour from Paris
One of France’s most visited attraction is the incredible Palace of Versailles. This visit will give you an overview of the fascinating history of Versailles and you will have a chance to explore the palace and its gardens. Your official guide will give you a personalized tour and of course you’ll skip the queues at the entrance. What better way to make the most of your time at this opulent palace. After visiting Versailles, your guide will give you an introduction to the city of Chartres as well as Gothic Art. Located about 50 miles southwest of Paris, in the town of Chartres , so called the Capital of Light and Perfume , the Cathedral Notre-Dame de Chartres is without doubt one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture in the world. The cathedral that we see today was built over a 26-year period after the fire of 1194.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Accommodation as per itinerary, Private tour
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks
Reviewed By eslagel
This hassle-free tour with private transportation ended up being a Godsend with the transportation strike and train schedules to Versailles being seriously "iffy." Who knows if we'd even made it there without Gustavo picking us up in his comfortable van? Once there, skipping the enormous line also proved worth the extra penny as Paris and sites like Versailles are growing in tourist numbers. Gustavo was interesting, polite and willing to answer all questions related to history, French culture and attitudes. He even set up a private tour of the apartments per our request. It's a long day, but Gustavo didn't overwhelm us with information overload and by the end of the tour, we felt we had made a new friend.
5. Private Chartres with Minivan
This is the most impressive gothic cathedral of France, 130 meters long and 115 meters high for the towers. An exceptional monument. A high place of worship and Christian pilgrim. Chartres is situated in the heart of the Beauce valley, corn attic of the Ile de France region. The region holds a very important place in the French religious history.
Inclusions: Pickup & return at the hotel, Mini-van 8 pax with air-conditioned, Tous frais et taxes, Licensed guide
Exclusions: Tips, Food & drinks
Reviewed By Brismonkey
Had to find alternative ways of getting to Paris from London due to a BA pilot strike and settled on the Eurostar. Glad we did because after 14 hours flying it was a welcome break. Bought business class travel and it was very much like an airline in terms of food drink but scenery was much better and much more room to move / no seatbelts was a dream.
6. Chartres and Versailles Private Full-day tour
This private full-day tour to Chartres and Versailles provides convenient transportation from Paris to two of the most popular attractions outside the city. Visit one of the most beautiful and largest cathedral in Europe, a masterpiece of French Gothic Art. Then discover the Palace of Versailles, where you can see the State Apartments, Hall of Mirrors, and gardens. Hotel pickup and a private licensed guide are included.
Inclusions: Guaranteed to skip the long lines, Hotel pickup and drop-off in Paris, Professional licensed guide, Transport by private vehicle
Exclusions: Food and drinks
Reviewed By Larry T
Loved Giverny. Grounds and flowers make a wonderful scene and look just like those in Monets paintings. Monets home is interesting too. Downside is there arte no original paintings on site. Versailles is a do not miss museum. A private guide made the visit unique.
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