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ACTIVITIES & EXCURSIONS GUIDE

PARIS

Your Monograms package is designed in a way that

enables you to personalize your trip. Beyond our

included sightseeing, we’ve built in lots of free time

(assisted by your friendly Local Host, of course), to

explore your interests and passions as you’d like.

To help, Monograms has assembled this collection

based on customer feedback and experiences.

Some are Monograms exclusive, others we’ve selected

from tried-and-true partners. All are reviewed and selected

by Monograms to ensure high quality at a great value.

If you’ve already pre-purchased your Activities &

Excursions, you’re on your way! Your Local Host will be

able to answer any questions you may have about those

excursions, including timing and location.

ACTIVITIES & EXCURSIONS OVERVIEW

| O V E R V I E W

If you haven’t already purchased them, don’t worry—we’re

here to help. Just see your Local Host to find out which

activities can fit better your vacation. Your Local Host will

have details on availability, seasonality, days of operation,

and timing. Note that in some cases, availability and

operations may be limited.

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EXCURSION TO VERSAILLES

Spend the day like a French

aristocrat, strolling through the

halls and gardens of Louis XIV’s

opulent Palace of Versailles.

Approximately 4 hours

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and in the afternoon

YOUR LOCAL HOST SUGGESTS

| YO U R L O C A L H O S T S U G G E S T S

There are few things better than a local

who knows the landscape like no one

else. That’s why Monograms Local Hosts

are your best resource for where to go,

what to do, and what to see on your Paris

vacation—what they love most about Paris.

These optional excursions are selected

to show you the famous historic sights,

out-of-the-way places, favorite cuisine,

and cultural spots only a local would

know. Monograms Local Hosts share their

favorite features of Paris for extraordinary

experiences—with local insider information

that allows you to choose optional

excursions that speak to you.

ELECTRIC BIKE TOUR

Join us for a fun morning on

an electric bike, pedaling and

discovering magnificent Paris and

its surroundings!


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TOUR DE FRANCE OF WINE

No trip to France is complete

without experiencing its wines—

and this lively and informative

excursion will teach you the best

ways to do it!


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SKIP-THE-LINE AND

LOUVRE HIGHLIGHTS

Skip the long lines on this short and

sweet small-group adventure through

the incomparable Louvre museum.

Led by an expert guide, in just 2 hours

you’ll easily navigate the world’s

largest art museum, making a beeline

for the must-see masterpieces.


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MOULIN ROUGE DINNER

AND SHOW

Enter the exhilarating Belle Époque

world of champagne, fine French

cuisine, music, lights, thousands of

glittering costumes, and an evening

of Moulin Rouge cabaret you’ll

never forget!


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LOCAL EXPERIENCES

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Whether you want to focus on really getting to know Paris…or

would like to go just a little farther afield to explore that nearby

castle, battlefield, winery, or important historic village, Monograms

makes it easy with optional excursions to fit every age, interest, and

sightseeing style. Visit the World War II D-Day landing beaches,

glorious Mont Saint-Michel, Claude Monet’s fairytale Giverny, or

concentrate your time right in the City of Light. With an expert guide

leading the way or exploring on your own, your day trip will be both

enriching and satisfying.

CLAUDE MONET’S GIVERNY

AND PALACE OF VERSAILLES

A day of visual wonders as you

enjoy artist Claude Monet’s fairytale

Giverny home, Louis XIV’s stunning

Versailles, and a delectable lunch in

an 18th-century mill.


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MONT SAINT-MICHEL

WITH GUIDE

Experience one of the icons of

Normandy on this full-day excursion

featuring a visit to the dramatic

UNESCO World Heritage Site of

Mont Saint-Michel.

Approximately 14 1/2 hours

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GUIDED VISIT OF THE D-DAY

LANDING BEACHES

Spend an entire mesmerizing day in

Normandy, seeing and exploring the

most pivotal sites from World War II’s

D-Day invasion.


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CLAUDE MONET’S

GIVERNY AND MUSEUM OF

IMPRESSIONISM

Discover a magical world of lily-

adorned ponds, artistic bridges, and

a perfectly preserved pink house at

Monet’s beloved Giverny.


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LOIRE VALLEY & LUNCH

Spend a remarkable day in the

celebrated Loire Valley, visiting

three of its most enchanting

châteaux and savoring a delicious

lunch with drinks.


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SECRET HISTORY OF PARIS

CATACOMBS TOUR

Below the streets of Paris lurks an

entirely separate and forgotten city

of the dead. This unique guided

tour grants you skip-the-lines entry

into the catacombs of Paris.


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LOCAL EXPERIENCES


VINTAGE CAR TOUR

Embark on an unforgettable tour of

the City of Light in a shiny classic

Citroën 2CV! Your driver takes you

on a journey through centuries of

history, with plenty of time to admire

Paris and its greatest monuments.

Approximately 3/4 hour

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EIFFEL TOWER VIP ASCENT

AND LUNCH

Fine French food and incomparable

views of Paris most iconic sights

are the main ingredients of this

unforgettable skip-the-line excursion

at the world-famous Eiffel Tower.


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PARIS FRENCH REVOLUTION

Experience the people, places, and

secrets of the French Revolution on

this intriguing peek behind one of

the world’s bloodiest uprisings.


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WWII WALKING TOUR:

OCCUPATION AND LIBERATION

Paris’ tragic and inspiring WWII

history comes to life as you visit

Le Marais, the Jewish Quarter, and

more to learn what life was like for

Parisians during Nazi occupation.


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LE MARAIS WALKING TOUR

Discover the exclusive Le Marais

district on this guided walking tour

that explores the area’s ancient

architecture, fascinating Jewish

Quarter, and hub of cafés, galleries,

and boutiques.


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HIDDEN TREASURE: FROM

THE PALAIS ROYAL TO THE

OPERA GARNIER

Get off the usual tourist trail on this

mesmerizing 3-hour walking tour of

the hidden treasures of Paris.


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PARIS LITERATURE TOUR

Follow in the footsteps of the

literary world’s greatest masters on

this captivating walking tour to the

haunts, hangouts, and death beds

of these famous writers.


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PARIS FASHION

HISTORY TOUR

From Dior to Chanel, join a fashion

expert for this fascinating walking

tour through the areas where

Parisian haute couture began!


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LOCAL EXPERIENCES


PARIS FULL-DAY / HALF-DAY

PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR

Explore the City of Light in your

own way and at your own pace on

this private, guided sightseeing tour.


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ANCIENT CODES & HIDDEN

MESSAGES AT THE LOUVRE

Great art is full of great stories—

some a little stranger than others.

This unique guided tour delves deep

into the weird, arcane, and esoteric

mysteries surrounding many pieces

in the Louvre.


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LATE-ENTRY LOUVRE: MONA

LISA WITHOUT THE CROWDS

As one of the world’s most famous

paintings, the Mona Lisa is rarely without

a crowd. This exceptional small-group

guided tour avoid the throngs of people

straining to see her by arriving after most

visitors have left at the end of the day.


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| F O O D & D R I N K

FOOD & DRINK

If nightlife shows you a city’s pulse, then food reveals its soul.

By diving into the local cuisine, you’ll discover a lot about

Paris’ history, influences, culture, and traditions. Discover the

world-famous bubbly in the Champagne countryside, taste the

country’s finest cheeses and wines, hit the Latin Quarter and

other local neighborhoods to sample Paris’ finest street foods.

And it’s not just about what the locals eat…it’s about how and

where. With a Monograms Food & Drink excursion, you get to

savor the very best of Paris!

DELECTABLE FLAVORS

OF FRANCE

Spend the perfect evening in Paris—

indulging yourself with a delectable

French dinner, French wine, and

incomparable French ambiance!


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WINE AND CHEESE LUNCH

This fun, interactive, and completely

delicious sommelier-led lunch will

take your appreciation for French

wines and cheeses to a whole new

level!


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HISTORIC WINE CELLAR

TOUR WITH WINE TASTING

Tour the King of France’s 18th-

century wine cellar, learn about the

fine art of crafting world-famous

wines, and taste three different

French wines—c’est magnifique!

Approximately 1 hour

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FOODS OF PARIS

CULINARY WALK

Food and France go hand in hand,

and cuisine in the French capital will

knock your béret right off! Join a

friendly culinary expert for this fun

and tasty foodie walk.


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MAKE YOUR OWN WINE

Craft your very own wine on this fun

instructional excursion in a beautiful

18th-century wine cellar that once

belonged to the King of France!


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MOËT & CHANDON

CHAMPAGNE TOUR

Discover the magic of French bubbly

on this delightful trip into France’s

Champagne region. Champagne

sampling and a champagne lunch

are included. Santé!


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MARKET VISIT, FRENCH

COOKING CLASS & LUNCH

Breakfast, a little market shopping,

a cooking lesson, and a delightful

3-course lunch—you can’t go wrong

during this enriching and delicious

French cooking class!


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FRENCH BAKING CLASS:

CLASSIC MACARONS

Learn to make perfect French

macarons at this fun, hands-on

cooking class.


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FOOD & DRINK

| F O O D & D R I N K

FRENCH BAKING CLASS:

REAL FRENCH CROISSANTS

Join an expert French baker to learn

the complicated baking process

behind traditional French croissants,

then bake your own and taste them

during tea time!


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FRENCH BAKING CLASS: FROM

BAGUETTES TO BRIOCHE

Learn the fine culinary art behind

the creation of classic baguettes,

and the decadent and deliciously

fluffy brioche at this engaging

French baking class!


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| A C T I V E

ACTIVE

If you’d rather be pedaling your way through a city than

standing or watching, then a Monograms Active excursion

just might pique your interest. Why not bike around Versailles,

Giverny, or along the River Seine like a local? Our selection of

fun get-up-and-go tours are perfect for travelers who thrive

on discoveries centered on physical activity.

GUIDED BIKE TOUR OF

PARIS EN SEINE

Discover the history, culture, and

romantic ambiance of Paris as you

pedal along the banks of the Seine

on this enjoyable guided bike tour.


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GUIDED BIKE TOUR TO

GIVERNY AND MONET’S

HOUSE

Immerse yourself in the world

of artist Claude Monet on this

captivating full-day, small-group

guided bike tour.


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HIT THE GROUND RUNNING:

PARIS GUIDED RUNNING

TOUR

Discover the magic of Paris while

staying active at the same time on

this easy-paced guided running and

sightseeing tour.


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A TASTE OF PARIS BY BIKE

Join us for a fun morning of

pedaling, tasting, and discovering

magnificent Paris and its

surroundings.


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GUIDED BIKE TOUR TO

VERSAILLES

Visit the very heart of royal

splendor on this full-day excursion

that combines a guided tour of

the Palace of Versailles with a bike

tour of the historic town and its

grandiose park.


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| O N T H E WAT E R

ON THE WATER

Exploring Paris on land is amazing... but discovering it from the

River Seine is unforgettable. Whether you’re sipping champagne

on deck as you cruise slowly past the Louvre, Notre Dame, Eiffel

Tower, and other monuments; or seeing it all as you enjoy lunch

aboard a glass-encased floating restaurant, you’ll get a whole

new perspective of the City of Light from a Monograms

On-the-Water excursion!

DINNER CRUISE

ON THE SEINE

Enjoy a dining and cruising

experience like no other on this

incredible dinner excursion aboard

a beautiful, glass-encased floating

restaurant on the River Seine.


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NIGHTLIFE

When the sun sets on the city, the hard-working Parisians come

out to play—and few things reveal the true pulse of a place like

its nightlife! From dinners to cabaret shows, you can’t go wrong

when you take a seat, order a glass, and say bonsoir to that

friendly face sitting next to you! A Monograms night on the town

is just the ticket!

NIGHTLIFE

N I G H T L I F E |

DINNER AND CABARET

SHOW AT FAMOUS LIDO

Enjoy a magical evening of delectable

French cuisine and the newest

cabaret show at Paris’ legendary Lido

on the Champs-Élysées.


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FAMILY FRIENDLY

Some of your fondest, funniest, and favorite memories in life

involve family vacations—places and times when children, teens,

parents, and even grandparents experience something magical...

together. Whether it’s a day at Disneyland Paris or a walking

tour in search of Parisian ghosts, Monograms’ Family-Friendly

excursions offer fun and unique activities that are perfect for

travelers of all ages.

| FA M I LY F R I E N D LY

DISNEYLAND PARIS

Rides, attractions, shows,

characters—it all adds up to

Disney magic. This fun full-day

excursion gives you access to

both Disneyland Paris parks.

Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!


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GHOST MYSTERIES TOUR

OF PARIS

When the sun goes down on the

City of Light, this thrilling walking

tour reveals its deepest, darkest,

spine-tingling secrets.


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DINNER CRUISE

ON THE SEINE

Enjoy a dining and cruising

experience like no other aboard a

beautiful, glass-encased floating

restaurant on the River Seine. You’ll

even receive a photo souvenir of

your evening!


BIRTHDAY DINNER ¤¤

ROMANTIC DINNER ¤¤¤

PRIVATE PARIS

PHOTO SHOOT

Get ready to strike a pose with Paris

as your background on this private

photo shoot with a professional

photographer in the inimitable City

of Light!


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CELEBRATION / SPECIAL OCCASIONS

Just arriving in your dream destination is cause for celebration,

but when you’ve really got something to toast—like a birthday,

anniversary, pop-the-question proposal, or other monumental

event—we’re ready with a collection of Monograms Special

Occasion excursions. From a special dinner atop the Eiffel

Tower and a birthday dinner cruise on the River Seine to a

vintage car tour along the Champs-Élysées, you’ll want to raise

a glass…because some moments in life deserve celebration.

| C E L E B R AT I O N / S P E C I A L O C C A S I O N S

N O T E S |

L O C A L H O S T N A M E |

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