Top Île-de-France Rail Tours

Leave your map behind and follow me, your English showman, who will take you on exploration of 10+ top Paris’ sights. You will hear about and possibly meet some the legends of one of Europe’s best-loved cities. Included in the tour, we will take in the incredible Eiffel Tower, a lively stroll through old Montmartre where Van Gogh and Pablo Picasso once lived, then upwards to the Sacre-Coeur for the best panoramic view of the City of Light. The show continues down with a view of the Champs élysées and the majestic Arc de Triomphe and not forgetting the Moulin Rouge we will experience a beautiful slice of French culture, where you can pick up a snack (not included) from a nearby street vendor filled with patisseries. After that it's back on the trail. The English have over a 1000 years of experience in annoying the French, so I and my co-hosts will be able to give our personal insights on how to avoid certain embarrassing misunderstandings, making this a super original experience.

Gain a unique anglophone perspective of Paris as you explore the city with an English guide. Explore the City of Lights' most memorable attractions on a comprehensive tour that visits more than 30 sights, including the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, and Moulin Rouge. Stop to pick up some snacks (own expense) in the Latin Quarter, stroll through atmospheric Montmartre, and admire the views from the Sacre-Coeur Basilica.

Explore the Palace of Versailles on a day trip from Paris by train that includes time to discover the palace gardens and the Petit Trianon, where Marie Antoinette spent much of her time. Inside the palace, you'll see the Hall of Mirrors and the state apartments before heading outside to the private domain of the former French Queen. Many visitors to Versailles don't take the time to visit the queen's separate home and village with its farm and gardens, so don't miss this more in-depth experience.

Skip the lines in Versailles. Begin by exploring the scenic town on a bike tour, sample crêpes and wine, stop at a farmer’s market, and enjoy a picnic lunch on the banks of the canal. Ride through the palace gardens and listen to scandalous stories about the royal family. Bypass the line and enter the Château to tour its ornate staterooms, bedrooms, and Hall of Mirrors with a guide.

Walk in the footsteps of the ‘Sun King’ Louis XIV, Marie Antoinette, and other famous French royals on a tour of the extravagant Gardens of Versailles. Ride the train from Paris with included fare, and then stroll through the UNESCO-listed landscape while a guide shows you the most elaborate fountains and statues and shares tales of palace intrigue, elaborate court customs, and the sparks of revolution. If you like, visit the remarkable Palace of Versailles on your own after the tour.

There are few palaces as world-famous as Versailles, but with some 10 million annual visitors, you could spend longer queuing outside than exploring inside. This half-day tour from Paris ensures a hassle-free experience with round-trip train transfers from the city, skip-the-line entrance, and a guided tour of the staterooms, palace gardens, and Marie Antoinette’s hamlet (if option selected).

Discover the pleasures and history of Champagne on this full-day winery tour from Paris. In the Champagne wine region, visit the house of Moët & Chandon or Nicolas Feuillatte, and meet a local producer. Learn about the growing, harvesting, and bottling process, and sample different types of Champagne. See the resting place of Dom Perignon, the monk who developed the French bubbly wine. Travel by comfortable van and come away knowing how to properly taste Champagne.

Immerse yourself in the opulence and drama of Versailles Palace and Gardens on a fully guided small-group tour from Paris to Versailles. With your skip-the-line ticket, breeze past the queue and join your expert guide for a fun and informative walk through the castle and gardens. Witness the extravagance of Louis XIV—the Sun King—who built up the massive 700-room complex, adorning the space with luxuries fit for the French monarchy.

Discover the delights of Champagne—both the drink and the region itself—on this full-day excursion from Paris. Visit multiple Champagne houses, including Moët & Chandon, to learn about production methods, see the cellars, and hear about the history of this beloved sparkling wine. Enjoy several tastings as well as lunch at a local restaurant. Round-trip hotel transportation is provided so you don't have to worry about getting there yourself.

While in Paris, visit the atelier of a world-renowned hat maker and personalize your own creation. This 3-hour workshop lets you experience true Parisian craftsmanship and have something unique to take home as a remembrance. Observe traditional handcrafted techniques then choose the color, shape, and accoutrements, all made to measure.

Experience Paris like an insider, and see the city’s popular attractions and secret hidden gems on a half- or full-day private tour that’s designed just for you. On this custom, private tour, you choose what you want to see in the city, and your ideal day in Paris is pre-planned for you, complete with round-trip transportation. Catch sight of the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral or the Eiffel Tower. Whether you’re interested in history, art, food, or something else, your guide (who’s born and raised in the City of Light) helps you make the most of your time in Paris.

Travel back in time on a historical tour of World War II landing sites. Head to the Beach of Normandy, to see Pointe du Hoc, a promontory that was a German fortification strong point until U.S. army members invaded on June 6, 1944. Visit the American Cemetery on a bluff above Omaha Beach, and explore other significant locations such as Mulberry Harbor, built specifically to speed the unloading process of Allied troops.

During this private excursion, beat the crowds at the popular Palace of Versailles with skip-the-line admission tickets, while learning more from your professional art historian guide than travelers exploring independently. Ideal for first-time visitors or those on a time budget, visit the palace, gardens, the Hall of Mirrors, and more, in only half a day.

The Palace of Versailles is one of the most visited attractions in France, but many tours only visit the palace itself. This full-day tour from Paris includes a visit to Claude Monet’s home Giverny; lunch at a spectacular riverfront location; a guided tour of Versailles; and a chance to see the popular Musical Fountain show.

Travel with a small group—including hotel pickup from Paris—and spend a day touring the Champagne region. Visit a world-renowned Champagne house such as Moët & Chandon, Taittinger, or Veuve Clicquot, as well as smaller estates. Experience multiple tastings and learn how the popular bubbly drink is made as you stroll through sprawling vineyards and enter cellars. Plus, enjoy a gourmet lunch at a family-run winery.

Especially in peak season, the lines at the Palace of Versailles can be hard to believe. Skip them—without waking up at the crack of dawn—on this eminently civilized guided train trip from Paris. Your guide will show you the most magnificent of the 2,000 rooms, including the Hall of Mirrors, the King’s State Apartments, and the King’s Private Apartments, then introduce you to the magical 2,000-acre (800-hectare) gardens.

Leave your map behind and follow me, your English showman, who will take you on exploration of 10+ top Paris’ sights. You will hear about and possibly meet some the legends of one of Europe’s best-loved cities. Included in the tour, we will take in the incredible Eiffel Tower, a lively stroll through old Montmartre where Van Gogh and Pablo Picasso once lived, then upwards to the Sacre-Coeur for the best panoramic view of the City of Light. The show continues down with a view of the Champs élysées and the majestic Arc de Triomphe and not forgetting the Moulin Rouge we will experience a beautiful slice of French culture, where you can pick up a snack (not included) from a nearby street vendor filled with patisseries. After that it's back on the trail. The English have over a 1000 years of experience in annoying the French, so I and my co-hosts will be able to give our personal insights on how to avoid certain embarrassing misunderstandings, making this a super original experience.

Explore the beauty of the Champagne region on this private day-trip from Paris, with a personalized guide who is a vineyard owner and wine exporter. Travel by train, first-class, from the Gare de L’est station, and arrive in Champagne Ardenne. Stop at several vineyards for delicious wine tastings, while gaining in-depth knowledge of the wineries from your guide who’s an industry expert. A visit to the Reims Cathedral and a gourmet lunch round out this perfect day.

Take a walk in the footsteps of Vincent Van Gogh with this small-group tour to Auvers sur Oise. You'll take a 40-minute train ride out to Auvers, where your professional guide will take you to a variety of spots that inspired the great painter's works, including the Eglise Notre-Dame d'Auvers, the subject of a Van Gogh painting that now hangs in the Orsay Museum in Paris.

Turn a visit to Versailles into an educational adventure the whole family will enjoy on a kid-friendly tour of Europe's most magnificent palace. From the moment you board a train together in Paris, an entertaining guide engages young travelers with an activity booklet, stories of court life, and fun riddles, so the adults can relax and soak up the lavish chateau, too. Skip-the-line tickets let you bypass the wait and preserve kids’ patience for a romp through the Versailles gardens.

Venture to one of France’s most extraordinary and celebrated landmarks on this full-day tour to the UNESCO-listed Le Mont-Saint-Michel. In the morning, make your own way to the Gare Montparnasse, and hop aboard a train to Saint-Malo, Brittany. Upon arrival, meet your guide and get ready to explore. Following a brief tour of the heritage port city, continue to Le Mont-Saint-Michel: a centuries-old abbey and community perched on an island off the French coast. After exploring, tour the medieval town of Dinan before returning to Paris by train.

Take a train to Versailles with a local host with this package. Your host will accompany you by train from Paris to Versailles, where you'll be provided with skip-the-line tickets and an audioguide. He or she will also explain how to return to Paris on your own with ease. You'll then be free to visit the palace and its gardens on independently, for as long as you’d like.

IT IS SAFE TO TRAVEL WITH US - All our services are privatized and without regrouping with unknown visitors coming from outside. - All our tours include a pickup and dropoff at your hotel. - Book now and pay upon arrival. If you are a gardens lover, you have certainly heard of the International Garden Festival of Chaumont sur Loire. It takes place this year from may 8th to November 07th, 2021 You can't return to Paris without visiting the must-to-do castle while visiting Paris - Chambord (masterpiece of the French renaissance). Lunch in nice restaurant is also included. Itinerary: 07.30 am Pick up at your hotel (Paris) and private transfer to Austerlitz train station 08:24 am | Departure of the train for Orléans (one hour) 09:32 am -En route to Chaumont sur Loire. Visit of the Garden Festival and the Castle. 12h30 | Lunch in a restaurant 02:00 pm- 04 pm | Visit of Chambord 06:00 pm | Transfer to Orléans train station 07:00 pm| Arrival in Paris and private transfer to your hotel.

Leave your map behind and follow me, your English showman, who will take you on exploration of 30+ top Paris’ sights. You will hear about and possibly meet some the legends of one of Europe’s best-loved cities. Included in the tour, we will take in the incredible Eiffel Tower, a lively stroll through old Montmartre where Van Gogh and Pablo Picasso once lived, then upwards to the Sacre-Coeur for the best panoramic view of the City of Light. The show continues down with a view of the Champs élysées and the majestic Arc de Triomphe and not forgetting the Moulin Rouge we will experience a beautiful slice of French culture in the latin quater where you can pick up a snack (not included) from a nearby street market filled with patisseries. After that it's back on the trail. The English have over a 1000 years of experience in annoying the French, so I will be able to give you my personal insight on how to avoid certain embarrassing mis-understandings. Making this a super original experience.

Enjoy a stress-free way to explore when you book a small-group tour of the Palace of Versailles. Travel with your guide from a Paris train station, or make your own way to Versailles and meet them upon arrival. Once at Versailles, bypass the long lines and head right in (entry own expense). Once inside, tour the UNESCO-listed palace before continuing to its elegant gardens and Marie Antoinette’s Petit Trianon palace. At tour’s end, travel by taxi to the train station and return to Paris.