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ÉPOQUE'S
Private Day-Tours in France

Take a private tour with an art historian and explore French art and history from an insider's point-of-view.  Discover a combination of classic highlights and hidden treasures, carefully curated to give you an in-depth look into the culture that few people get to see - including specially-designed tours and off-the-beaten-path itineraries you won't find anywhere else.

Discover French art & history with an expert

See the Classic Highlight Destinations :

Paris

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Versailles

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Giverny

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Loire Valley

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...and Secret Spots off the beaten path

Fontainebleau

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Barbizon

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Vaux-le-vicomte

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Chantilly

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· Private Day-Tours in Paris - The Must-See's ·

Discover the highights with an expert

 

Visit the must-see highlights in the City of Lights, and wander off the beaten path with your art history expert, who will take you to see iconic landmarks mixed with places that most visitors never see and only the locals know about. 

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Private Half-Day Art Tour at the Louvre & Tuileries Gardens

Duration : 4 hours - from 425€

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Private Half-Day Art Tour at the Musée d'Orsay & Orangerie

Duration : 4 hours - from 425€

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Private Half-Day Gothic Tour of Notre-Dame & Ile-de-la-cité

Duration : 4 hours - from 425€

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Private Half-Day Walking Tour  of  The Marais  & Saint-Germain

Duration : 4 hours - from 425€

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Private Half-Day Tour at the Eiffel Tower, Trocadéro
& Arc de Triomphe

Duration : 4 hours - from 425€

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Private Walking Tour of Secret Montmartre & Artists' Quarter

Duration : 4 hours - from 425€

I Want to See the Highlights in Paris with an expert

To book your private day-tour of the highlights in Paris, choose the tour that interests you most, your dates of travel, and write to us here with your request :

· Hidden Museums & Sights in Paris ·

~ Exclusive Private Tours ~

Discover the City of Lights as only the locals know it

 

Paris holds many secrets that usually only the locals have time to discover - hidden gardens in tucked-away neighbourhoods, tiny museums and precious private galleries.  Join us on this intimate discovery of some of the lesser-known museums and monuments, to discover the secret side to the City of Lights. 

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Private Half-Day Tour of the Musée Rodin, Hôtel des Invalides & More

Duration : 4 hours - from 425€

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Private Tour of Locals' Favourite Hidden Spots in Paris : Jardin du Palais-Royal & More

Duration : 4 hours - from 425€

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Hidden Treasures on the Right Bank : Private Tour of Hotel de la Marine & More

Duration : 4 hours - from 425€

~ Paris for Art Lovers ~

· Private Tours at Art Exhibitions and Galleries ·

For those who have been to Paris before, love art or want to see something different when they come.  Explore the temporary exhibitions at smaller, out-of-the-way museums - and see the side of Paris that only the locals have time for.  

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Private Art Tour at the Musée Jacquemart-André

Duration : 4 hours- from 425€ - Choice of 2 museums

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Private Fashion & History Tour
at the Musée Galliera

Duration : 4 hours- from 425€ - Choice of 2 museums

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Private Art Tour at the Musée Marmottan-Monet

Duration : 4 hours- from 425€ - Choice of 2 museums

Take Me to See the Hidden Sights and Galleries in Paris

To book your private tour of the lesser-known sights in Paris, choose the tour that interests you most, your dates of travel, and write to us here with your request :

· Private Guided Day-Trips to Versailles ·

 

The Palace of Versailles is the world's most magnificent royal palace, and was the inspiration to many  others across Europe in the centuries following its construction.  Dive behind-the-scenes at Versailles with an expert and discover the secrets to the Kings and Queens that lived there and the outrageous court etiquette.

Visit the Home of the Sun King with
a history expert

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Private Excursion & Guided Tour to Versailles from Paris

Duration : 5 hours - from 525€

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Private Excursion & Guided Tour to Versailles with Petit Trianon

Duration : 7 hours - from 725€

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VIP Excursion & Private Tour to Secret Versailles Apartments & Opera House

Duration : 6 hours - from 625€

I Want to Visit Versailles with an Expert

To book your private excursion to Versailles, choose the option that interests you most and your dates of travel. Contact us here with your request :

· Private Full-Day Excursion to Giverny ·

Uncover the behind-the-scenes life of Monet at his House & Gardens

 

Dive into the world of Claude Monet at his last home in the village of Giverny.  Here, your expert will decode Monet's life and artwork, and give you a full zoom in on the great Impressionist's personal life, dreams, regrets and adventures. 

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Private Full-Day Guided Excursion to Monet's House & Garden at Giverny - Day-Trip from Paris 

Duration : 6 hours - from 625€

Visit Monet's House & Gardens with an expert

To book your private excursion to Giverny, choose your dates of travel and write to us here to request : 

· Private Full-Day & Multi-Day Excursions

to the Loire Valley Castles ·

Unveil French architecture and art de vivre with your personal expert

 

The castles in the Loire Valley are gems of French architecture and art, and hold the most fascinating secrets connected with the kings, queens and nobles that lived there.  Your expert will tell you the hidden stories and weave the art and architecture into a tale of impossible intrigue, fame, fortune and downfall.

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Private Excursion to Chambord & Chenonceau from Paris

Duration : 10 - 12 hrs - From 925€

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Multi-Day Private Tour to the Loire Valley Castles

Duration : 2 - 3 days - From 2,700€

Take Me to the Loire Valley

To book a private excursion or multi-day tour to the Loire Valley with an expert, choose the options that interest you most and contact us here with your request : 

~ Expert's Pick ~

· Private Excursions to the Hidden Destinations near Paris ·

Discover our favourite castles and country destinations - that most visitors never see

 

Visit our favourite hidden destinations in the countryside near Paris, and discover even more history and art from the eyes of an expert.  Travelers do not typically visit these palces, but they are full of iconic works of art, architecture and history and are great alternatives for anyone who has already seen the classics.

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Private Excursion to Fontainebleau & Barbizon

Duration : 10 - 12 hrs - From 925€

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Private Excursion to Vaux-le-vicomte Castle & Gardens

Duration : 6 hrs - From 625€

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Private Excursion to Chantilly Estate for Horse-Lovers

Duration : 6 - 7 hrs - From 625€

I Want to Visit the Hidden Destinations with an expert

To book your private excursion to Fontainebleau, Barbizon, Vaux-le-vicomte, or Chantilly, choose your dates of travel and contact us here to make your request :

For Families with
Young Kids

Planning on traveling with your children, nieces
and nephews or grandchildren?

All our private tours and excursions are family-friendly and can be customized to include fun, educational activities geared towards kids - including scavenger hunts, ice cream breaks, pastry runs, and more. To book, simply check the "Family-friendly" box on the checkout page of your preferred tour, and your expert guide will come prepared with activities and tools so that your kids can learn and have fun at the same time.

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Where do you want to go?

Choose your favourite tour or destination and begin uncovering art and history with an expert.  Not finding what you're looking for?  Our tours are all customizable and can be personalized to include the places that you like best, just as you would like.  Reach out to us to customize your tour here : 

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