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JDB is pleased to introduce semi-private countryside tours from Paris to the French countryside. Transportation is by minibus, generally a Volkswagen Caravelle or a Mercedes Viano or Vito, with a maximum of 8 passengers on each tour. Our semi-private tours are conducted by a driver who is also a licensed guide, and provide a comprehensive experience at a competitive price.

JDB tours do not have to be booked in conjunction with a hotel booking. Tour itineraries are subject to change due to site closings, inclement weather, strikes or other unforeseen circumstances. JDB Ground reserves the right to substitute a venue or site during a tour in the event the scheduled site is not available. In rare instances it may be necessary to reschedule the starting time of the tour; in such situations, clients will be notified in advance.

Entrance fees to museums and exhibits are included in the rate unless otherwise indicated; gratuities for driver / guides are at the clients' discretion. Clients will be picked up at their hotel. The pickup time can vary as much as 20 minutes due to traffic conditions; in the event pick up time is delayed, the tour will last longer to compensate.

NOTE: JDB's Ground Provider retains the right of last minute cancellation of a semi-private tour should the number of participants drop below two persons.

IMPORTANT: Please read our Payment and Cancellation Policy.

Semi-Private: Versailles
4 Hours
You will be met at your hotel by our expert driver/guide for the trip to Versailles. During the 40 minute drive, the history of the Palace and the century of the "Sun King" will be discussed. Upon arrival in Versailles, the guide will assist you to get your audio guide, to visit the Palace on your own. Afterward, meet your guide for a discovery tour of the gardens before returning to Paris. Tour begins at either 8:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. Preference for either morning or afternoon tour must be indicated at the time of booking.

Price per Person:

• Adult: € 88
• Children 4 - 11 years: € 55

Availability: Daily, except Monday, at 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m

* Compulsory on Saturdays and Sundays from April - October

NOTE: Includes 8 seat shared minibus and driver/licensed guide, tolls, parking fees and entry ticket to the States Apartments. Minimum two persons required. Tour is not available on the following Sundays: Jan 1st, Feb 5th, March 4th,Nov 4th and Dec 2nd, 2012.

Semi-Private: Giverny
4 1/2 Hours
You will be met at your hotel at 1:30 p.m. by our expert driver/guide for the trip to Giverny. During the one hour drive, your guide will introduce you to the art and culture of Impressionism. Upon arrival in Giverny you will tour the flower garden, the Japanese bridge, Monet's house and studios (guides are not allowed to enter). On the return to Paris, drive by the village of La Roche Guyon and the magnificent landscape along the river Seine. Return to Paris by 6:00 p.m.

Price per Person:

• Adult: € 98
• Children 4 - 11 years: € 65

NOTE: Includes 8 seat shared minibus and driver/licensed guide, entry to Giverny, tolls, parking fees. Minimum two persons required.

Semi-Private: Versailles and Giverny
8 Hours
You will be met at your hotel by our expert driver/guide for the trip to Versailles. During the 40 minute drive, the history of the Palace and the century of the "Sun King" will be discussed. Upon arrival in Versailles, the guide will assist you to get your audio guide, to visit the Palace on your own. Afterward, meet your guide for a discovery tour of the gardens before continuing to Giverny. During the one hour drive, your guide will introduce you to the art and culture of Impressionism. Upon arrival in Giverny you will tour the flower garden, the Japanese bridge, Monet's house and studios (guides are not allowed to enter). On the return to Paris, drive by the village of La Roche Guyon and the magnificent landscape along the river Seine.

Price per Person:

• Adult: € 169
• Children 4 - 11 years: € 105

NOTE: Includes 8 seat shared minibus and driver/licensed guide, entry to the States Apartments and Giverny, tolls, parking fees. Lunch is not included. Minimum two persons required.

Semi-Private: Fontainebleau
4 1/2 Hours
One of the most elegant and beautifully decorated chateaux in France, Fontainebleau began as a hunting lodge in the 10th century, and soon became a favorite of French kings. Every inch of this 1900 room Palace is magnificently decorated with wood paneling, gilded carvings, frescoes, tapestries and paintings. En route, your guide will relate the Palace history from Francois 1st , who began its rebuilding as a Palace in 1527, through Napoleon's abdication as Emperor of France in 1814. With an audio guide, visit the lavishly furnished States Apartments, and then enjoy a guided tour of the majestic gardens. Return to Paris via the charming village of Barbizon, which gave inspiration to such painters as Corot, Millet and Rousseau.

Price per Person:

• Adult: € 92
• Children 4 - 11 years: € 57

NOTE: Includes 8 seat shared minibus and driver/licensed guide, entry fees, tolls, parking fees, and audio guide. Minimum two persons required.

Semi-Private: Chartres
4 1/2 Hours
The magnificent Cathedral of Chartres, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the world's greatest surviving examples of 13th century Gothic architecture. Its two spires, one Gothic and the other Romanesque, tower above the medieval town of the same name. Its breathtaking interior is illuminated by 176 stained glass windows that depict the events of the Apocalypse, the life of the Virgin Mary, and the Last Judgment. Most date to the 13th century, but a few windows from the original 11th century structure still remain. After a visit to the Cathedral, you will enjoy a walk through the medieval town that surrounds it before returning to Paris, driving through the beautiful French countryside.

Price per Person:

• Adult: € 106
• Children 4 - 11 years: € 65

• April - October: Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 1:30 p.m.
• November - March: Saturday at 1:30 p.m.

Semi-Private: Chantilly
4 1/2 Hours
Chantilly is best known for its chateau set on an island in a lake surrounded by parklands, gardens and acres of forest. The Palace is a museum in itself, with a treasure of over 1000 paintings, drawings and etchings from such artists as Raphael, Ingres, Wateau, Poussin, and Delacroix. It has a priceless library of over 30,000 valuable books, and a remarkable collection of 18th and 19th century furniture. After touring the Palace, visit the beautiful 18th century stables, now the Living Museum of the Horse, and enjoy a dressage demonstration.

Price per Person:

• Adult: € 106
• Children 4 - 11 years: € 65

NOTE: Includes 8 seat shared minibus and driver/licensed guide, entry fees, tolls and parking fees. Minimum two persons required.

Semi-Private: Loire Valley Castles
12 Hours
You will be met at your hotel at 7:00 a.m. by our expert driver/guide for this full day trip to the Loire Valley. During the 2 hour drive to the first castle, Chenonceau, your guide will discuss the Renaissance period, when most of the Loire Valley castles were built, as well as the influence of Leonardo Da Vinci. Enjoy a visit to Chenonceau, with its bridge gallery on the river "Cher." Continue to Amboise for a tour of the richly furnished castle, and enjoy complimentary wine tasting in a cellar near the castle. There will be free time for lunch (at your own expense) before going to the most impressive castle of the region, Chambord. Built by King Francois the first, it is famous for its double revolution staircase and terraces. Return to Paris by 7:00 p.m.

Price per Person:

• Adult: € 205
• Children 4 - 11 years: € 178

• April - October: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday at 7:15 a.m.
• November - March: Tuesday, Saturday at 7:15 a.m.

NOTE: Includes 8 seat shared minibus and driver/licensed guide, entry fees, wine tasting, tolls, parking fees. Lunch is not included. Minimum two persons required.

Semi-Private: Reims and the Champagne Estates of Epernay
10 Hours
You will be met at your hotel at 7:30 a.m. by our expert driver/guide for this full day tour combining the art of producing champagne, and the history heritage of France in Reims, a UNESCO world heritage site. After a two hour drive through vineyard studded countryside, you will have a tour of two prestigious champagne estates - Mercier*, where you will board a laser-guided train through 10 miles of underground cellars, and Moet & Chandon, the largest estate with 18 miles of cellars, where you will learn the centuries old methods of champagne production. Enjoy champagne tastings, with the opportunity to buy your favorite from the estates' shops. En route to Reims, stop in Hautvillers, the burial place of Dom Perignon. The 13th century gothic Cathedral of Notre Dame, Reims' most famous monument, is the place where French rulers were crowned for over 1,000 years. See its glorious rose stained glass window and its 15th century astronomical clock. If time allows, visit the 12th century St. Remi basilica before returning to Paris by 5:30 - 6:00 p.m. * If Mercier is closed, a substitue estate in Reims will be visited.

Price per Person:

• Adult: € 186
• Children 4 - 11 years: € 166

• April - October: Thursday, Sunday at 7:30 a.m.
• November - March: Thursday at 7:30 a.m.

NOTE: Includes 8 seat shared minibus and driver/licensed guide, entry fees, tolls, parking fees, visits to two wine cellars and a three-course lunch (beverages excluded). Minimum two persons required.

Semi-Private: Normandy and the WWII Landing Beaches
14 Hours
You will be met at your hotel at 7:00 a.m. by our expert driver/guide for this full day trip to Normandy, a region famous for its production of cider, Calvados liquor, Camembert cheese and its many medieval cities. Begin your tour of the Normandy beaches at Juno Beach, followed by Gold and Omaha Beaches; La Pointe du Hoc; the costal defense battery of Longues du Mer; Arromanches, the artificial harbor built for D-Day; and the American cemetery and museum. Visit the Caen museum commemorating the Allied Normandy D-Day landings. Return to Paris by 9:00 p.m.

Price per Person:

• Adult: € 218
• Children 4 - 11 years: € 186

• April - October: Monday, Wednesday, Saturday at 7:15 a.m.
• November - March: Wednesday, Saturday at 7:15 a.m.