Hôtel L'Ormaie & Spa

Hop-on the Tootbus Paris Kids Tour and let the city take you by surprise! Fun, educational, and eco-friendly; sit back and enjoy a quiet ride around Paris on a 100% electric bus while tour guides keep the kids entertained! You'll pass by the Opera, Louvre Museum, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Sainte-Chapelle, Orsay Museum, Concorde, Champs-Elysées, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, Les Invalides, and the Grand Palais, plus many other Parisian landmarks. During the tour, our guides will surprise the children with a mix of cultural and fun entertainment including amazing stories about museums, monuments, and historical sites. There's also riddles and games for them to look forward to! There's even sweets to snack on. If the kids are budding shutterbugs, make sure they bring along their camera.

Visit two notable historical châteaux near Paris on this small-group guided tour. Explore the Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte, known for its classical French gardens, recognized as a pioneering example of French formal garden design. Then, tour Château de Fontainebleau, which served as a residence for French royalty and contains centuries of significant history and architectural development.

Start with butter croissants and sourdough bread from a local baker and learn about their family history. Proceed to a historic covered market in Paris, visiting stalls with various international foods and fresh ingredients. Then, go to a chocolate maker with a recognized title of craft excellence and try chocolates from the region. Walk through Paris’ Jewish quarter, stopping by a bakery for a freshly made pastrami sandwich. Stop at a traditional French bistro for lunch, sampling dishes like French onion soup and learning about dining traditions. Visit a baker combining Syrian and French techniques to make unique pastries. End the tour with artisan cheeses from a local producer, followed by natural wine tasting and discussions with the proprietor about the methods and practices involved.

Take a 90-minute tour of Notre-Dame Cathedral with a licensed guide. Start with a guided walk around the outside, where the guide will provide historical context for the architecture. Learn about the famous gargoyles and updates on the post-2019 fire restoration. Spend the remaining hour inside the cathedral. Use audio headsets to hear the guide clearly as they take you through the nave, chapels, and other areas. Understand the architecture, see the large stained-glass windows up close, and hear stories about the art and historical events associated with the cathedral. This tour gives a comprehensive look at the history and resilience of Notre-Dame Cathedral.

Visit the Centre National du Football (CNF), commonly known as INF Clairefontaine or simply Clairefontaine, and discover its role in preparing French national teams. This guided tour allows access to areas typically reserved for players and staff. See the Château des Bleus and the training facilities used by professionals. Learn about the methods and infrastructure behind preparing for major international competitions.

Visit locations associated with Claude Monet and Vincent van Gogh on a small-group tour from Paris. Explore Claude Monet's House and Gardens in Giverny, including the Clos Normand, the Japanese Water Garden, and Monet's former home. Stop at Monet's grave before continuing to Auvers-sur-Oise. In Auvers-sur-Oise, learn about Vincent van Gogh's final months and visit the Auberge Ravoux, where he lived during the last three months of his life. See locations featured in his paintings, including The Church at Auvers and the Wheatfield with Crows. The tour also includes a visit to Van Gogh's grave.