American Cemetery at Colleville Sur Mer
Situated above Omaha Beach, a place where the American military suffered staggering casualties on D-Day, the American cemetery at Colleville-Sur-Mer contains the remains of nearly 10,000 service members who died during the Normandy campaign. With marble crosses and Stars of David stretching as far as the eye can see, the cemetery is a solemn, breathtaking experience that all Americans should share..
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Arc de Triomphe and the Champs-Elysées
Emperor Napoléon I commissioned the 164-foot tall Arc de Triomphe. It was built in an age when leaders erected monuments in their own honor, evoking sheer military power and triumph. The arch's magnificent sculptures and reliefs at the same time commemorate Napoléon's generals and soldiers.
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Boat Tour of the Seine River
Relaxing on a Seine River cruise is a fantastic way to see Paris. Get a truly unique perspective on some of the city’s magnificent sights, from the Eiffel Tower to Notre Dame Cathedral, gliding by the Louvre museum and the Statue of Liberty, yes, the very bronze model created by
Frederic Auguste Bartholdi himself.
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Operation Overload of June 6, 1944, brought together the land, air, and sea forces of the allied armies in what became known as the largest invasion force in human history. Less than a year after the significant turning point, the Allies formally accepted Nazi Germany's surrender. See the artifacts that tell the story of D-Day.
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The Hôtel des Invalides is an enormous complex built by Louis XIV as a home for his army's wounded and disabled soldiers. Today it contains Napoleon's Tomb, museums, and monuments, all relating to France's military history, and a hospital and a retirement home for war veterans, the buildings' original purpose.
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The perfume museum, in central Paris, occupies a charming Napoleon III townhouse built-in 1860 by Lesoufaché, a student of Garnier. The interior is enriched by the design of that period. A collection of perfumery objects tells the story of fragrances from their origins to the present day. Do not miss the shop set above the museum area, offering the complete range of Maison Fragonard perfume products, including fragrances, Eaux de Toilette, soaps, candles, and cosmetic gift boxes.
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Full Day Excursion Normandy
Out of Paris we leave this morning to explore of France's most embattled region and one that had profoundly altered not only its own fate but ultimately our world as we know today. Joined by our local guide upon arrival to Caen, we travel along its northern coast dotted with historical scares that tell us the ultimate story of what we can only understand once we walk its beaches and visit The American Cemetery and Memorial and key sites from Pointe Du Hoc to Sainte-Mère-Eglise and the American Cemetery at Colleville-Sur-Mere. ....
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Half Day Tour Versailles Palace and Louvre Museum
Experience the grandeur of Versailles Palace. Your guide will provide commentary and expert advice to help you plan your time at Versailles. An audio guide is available in eight languages. Your tour of the Palace of Versailles includes free time to explore Louis XIV's fabulous suite of rooms, the grand Hall of Mirrors and the apartments of the Dauphin and Dauphine. Your tour will than continue with a visit of the Louvre Museum where you will directed by the guide to the most famous masterpieces and than have free time to visit other parts of the world's biggest museum.
€ 45
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Montmartre is well known as the last village in Paris. Cobbled streets of one of the most historic and interesting neighborhoods in Paris, streets lead to Basilica of Sacre-Coeur on the top of the hill. Place du Tertre - the Painters Square a few street a way is a reminder of the time when Montmartre was the Mecca of modern art. At the beginning of the 20th century, many penniless painters including Picasso and Utrillo were living there.
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At the spectacular Moulin Rouge, the home of the French Cancan for more than a century, you'll sit back with your complimentary glass of champagne and wait in anticipation for the spectacular "Feerie" show to burst onto the stage. The show features a troupe of 100 artists, including 60 legendary Doriss dancers dressed in exotic costumes of feathers, rhinestones and sequins. The show's sumptuous sets include moving staircases, a gigantic aquarium, swings and a garden setting, providing a vibrant, exciting backdrop for the brilliantly choreographed cabaret.
€ 115
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