10 Sightseeing Tours in Val-d'Oise That You Shouldn't Miss

June 18, 2021 Diedre Savory

Discover the best top things to do in Val-d'Oise, France including Private Tour of Montmartre and Sacre Coeur, Giverny & Auvers sur Oise Private Day Trip with Monet & Van Gogh Tour from Paris, Auvers Van Gogh Half Day Private Guided Tour from Paris, Giverny Auvers Van Gogh Private Guided Day Tour from Paris, Giverny Auvers sur Oise private tour, Normandy D-Day Landing Beaches and The City of Rouen Day Trip from Paris, Loire Valley Two Castles in One Day Chambord & Clos Lucé Day Trip from Paris, Mont Saint Michel Amazing Day Trip from Paris, Tour en 2CV Paris 2h, Giverny and Versailles Full-Day Private Guided Tour with Hotel Pickup.
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1. Private Tour of Montmartre and Sacre Coeur

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Explore the bohemian Montmartre neighborhood in Paris and uncover a the energy that typifies all things quintessentially Parisian. From cafés and art to Picasso and Sacre Coeur, and finally to the last remaining vineyard in Paris, you will dive into one of Paris' most beloved neighborhoods. You may remember that the beloved film Amelie takes place in Montmartre, and you'll visit the cafe she frequented as well.

Inclusions: Local guide, Professional art historian guide, Private tour, Hotel pickup (guide only)

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks (you may certainly opt to stop for refreshments at one of the local cafes), Transportation to/from attractions

2. Giverny & Auvers sur Oise Private Day Trip with Monet & Van Gogh Tour from Paris

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Private day trip to discover Giverny & Auvers sur Oise with a professional guide. An exclusive experience to walk in the footsteps of two of the world's most iconic painters, Claude Monet and Vincent van Gogh. With your private guide, visit Claude Monet's House and Gardens to see where he lived and painted, including his water lily pond, and then learn about Van Gogh's inspiration and history as you see subjects from his paintings, the room where he spent the end of his life, and his grave.

Inclusions: Private Tour, Exclusives Services, Licensed Professional Driver Guide, Skip-the-Line access & Priority admission., Transport by air-conditioned minibus, Pick up and drop off from your accommodation / hotels in Paris

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities

Reviewed By twokids246

I booked a full day tour of Versailles with my daughter and it was just perfect. I had many questions through email prior to our outing and they were always answered in a timely manner. They were always there to help. Our morning started out with a very nice Mercedes van picking us up and taking us to Versailles to meet our wonderful guide, Anna. Anna was very knowledgeable on every aspect of Versailles. My daughter and I learned so much and had the most magnificent time with Anna. If we had done this tour alone we would have been amazed still, but doing it with a guide makes a world of difference. There were so many details and things we would have never known if we didn’t have Anna. When the day was over our driver was right there ready to take us back to our hotel. It was a wonderful experience. I highly recommend this company, they were top notch and did everything with ease and class. What an incredible experience!!!

3. Auvers Van Gogh Half Day Private Guided Tour from Paris

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- 5 hour Auvers sur Oise Van Gogh private guided tour from Paris - Skip the line entrance tickets included for Van Gogh's room - English speaking licensed tour guide speaking to you personally (this is NOT a tour with audioguides) - Other languages available on request for this tour - pick up and drop off at your accommodation in Paris - transportation in a luxury van This tour is not available : Mondays, Tuesdays, May 1st, Dec 25th & Jan 1st

Inclusions: Pickup and drop-off from your Paris hotel, Private licensed tour guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Guaranteed to skip the long lines, Driver/guide

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Reviewed By tjdotson

My husband and I were on a short trip to Paris for his work. On the day he had mostly off, we had Frederic drive us to Bruges since we had never been to Belgium and the pictures looked amazing. After a very comfortable ride there, Frederic started a walking tour with us in the morning and we quickly realized the pictures did not do this quaint city justice! We felt like Disney had created this perfect little town for people to see. Frederic walked us around before we stopped for lunch together. He was going to leave us to dine alone but we asked him to join us because we enjoyed his company so much and we wanted to hear more about the city. After lunch, he gave us the option of having him continue to walk us around or we could explore on our own. We chose to explore on our own since we felt he had given us such a good overview that morning. We had plans to tour the Chocolate Museum but when we arrived, it was closed due to the time of year. We actually didn't mind much and we just spent the day wandering the beautiful streets around the canals and stopping for hot chocolate and waffles. I would highly suggest a visit to Bruges to feel like you have stepped back in time. Speaking of time, we toured in January and lucked out that it wasn't extremely cold. The crowds were very low so it was easy to wander the streets and sometimes we found ourselves the only ones exploring the small alleyways. I would definitely return to Bruges one day and would highly suggest taking this tour especially if it is your first visit or if you have very limited time in the city.

4. Giverny Auvers Van Gogh Private Guided Day Tour from Paris

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- 8 hour Giverny Monet & Auvers sur Oise Van Gogh private full day guided tour from Paris - Skip the line entrance tickets included  - English speaking licensed tour guide speaking to you personally (this is NOT a tour with audioguides) - Other languages available on request for this tour - pick up and drop off at your accommodation in Paris - transportation in a luxury van This tour is not available : Mondays, Tuesdays, May 1st, Dec 25th & Jan 1st

Inclusions: Pickup and drop-off from your Paris hotel, Private licensed tour guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Guaranteed to skip the long lines, Driver/guide

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By tjdotson

My husband and I were on a short trip to Paris for his work. On the day he had mostly off, we had Frederic drive us to Bruges since we had never been to Belgium and the pictures looked amazing. After a very comfortable ride there, Frederic started a walking tour with us in the morning and we quickly realized the pictures did not do this quaint city justice! We felt like Disney had created this perfect little town for people to see. Frederic walked us around before we stopped for lunch together. He was going to leave us to dine alone but we asked him to join us because we enjoyed his company so much and we wanted to hear more about the city. After lunch, he gave us the option of having him continue to walk us around or we could explore on our own. We chose to explore on our own since we felt he had given us such a good overview that morning. We had plans to tour the Chocolate Museum but when we arrived, it was closed due to the time of year. We actually didn't mind much and we just spent the day wandering the beautiful streets around the canals and stopping for hot chocolate and waffles. I would highly suggest a visit to Bruges to feel like you have stepped back in time. Speaking of time, we toured in January and lucked out that it wasn't extremely cold. The crowds were very low so it was easy to wander the streets and sometimes we found ourselves the only ones exploring the small alleyways. I would definitely return to Bruges one day and would highly suggest taking this tour especially if it is your first visit or if you have very limited time in the city.

5. Giverny Auvers sur Oise private tour

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Enjoy a full day private tour with an art historian visiting 2 key landmarks related to 2 of the most influential artists of the 19th century;  Claude Monet and Vincent Van Gogh. One lived more than 40 years in Giverny and the other one lived the 3 last months and the most prolific of his career at Auvers sur OIse. The tour includes hotel pick up and skip the line tickets to Monet's house at Giverny and at the auberge where Van Gogh lived.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Driver/guide, Headsets to hear the guide clearly, Private tour

Exclusions: Food and drinks

Reviewed By eslagel

This hassle-free tour with private transportation ended up being a Godsend with the transportation strike and train schedules to Versailles being seriously "iffy." Who knows if we'd even made it there without Gustavo picking us up in his comfortable van? Once there, skipping the enormous line also proved worth the extra penny as Paris and sites like Versailles are growing in tourist numbers. Gustavo was interesting, polite and willing to answer all questions related to history, French culture and attitudes. He even set up a private tour of the apartments per our request. It's a long day, but Gustavo didn't overwhelm us with information overload and by the end of the tour, we felt we had made a new friend.

6. Normandy D-Day Landing Beaches and The City of Rouen Day Trip from Paris

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Explore Normandy coast, the D-Day landing beaches of World War II and the beautiful city Rouen, capital of Normandy. Visit Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, American Cemetery, the visitor center and learn stories about the World War II and on our way back enjoy the lunch at a restaurant in Rouen. In Rouen we will visit The Cathedral of Notre Dame where is burried Rollo, the founder of Duchy of Normandy and the place where Jeanne of Arc was burnt in 1431. Rouen is famous because is the capital of the region of Normandy and it was one of the capitals of the Anglo-Norman dynasties, which ruled both England and large parts of modern France from the 11th to the 15th centuries. This last stop will mark the end of our authentic tour while also having time to exchange traveling impressions. We know this tour will prove to be a unique and wonderful experience for you and we will kindly ask you for reviews as this will help other travelers make their choice.

Inclusions: Roundtrip transportation to Normandy, Bottled water, Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Souvenirs(available to purchase)

Reviewed By DortB

Stephanie worked with us to set up an itinerary that included what we wanted to see but worked within our time constraints. Stephanie was so knowledgeable and easy to travel with it made for a very enjoyable day. I highly recommend this tour if you’d like a taste of the Loire valley and want a little help to make it happen.

7. Loire Valley Two Castles in One Day Chambord & Clos Lucé Day Trip from Paris

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Take this tour and explore the one of the largest castle in France, Château de Chambord, a French Renaissance architecture, built by a plan of Leonardo da Vinci and visit his last three years official residence, the beautiful castle in Amboise, Clos Lucé or Château de Cloux. Château de Chambord is the largest castle in Loire Valley and was constructed by  King Francis I of France (1515-1547) to serve as a hunting lodge. Clos Lucé is now a museum and reflects the prestigious history of the region and includes 40 models of the various machines designed by Leonardo. The museum also includes a copy of the Mona Lisa. You may also enjoy his beautiful park and Leonardo's Garden.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle, Entrance Fees

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Reviewed By Sharon S

First, let me emphasize that we thoroughly enjoyed the beaches and American cemetery. It was very moving, and if you are familiar with history at all you realize what a sacrifice these men made. The reason for the terrible review was our guide. This man texted while he drove, drank alcohol at 2 different stops, along with the following: 1) There was a couple with us in the van that was sick and I asked the guide if he could open the window so we could get fresh air circulating and not have to breathe the same air that the sick people were. He became very irritated, saying he didn't want the wind blowing on him as he would get sick from that. He then opened it a tiny bit and said we couldn't have the air conditioning on at the same time, so he turned it off until it became unbearable for him. Music was blaring the entire time, without asking us if it was okay to play. He insisted on stopping in Rouen (more beer), even though I said we didn't want to go as it wasn't part of the tour description. He brought his friend along, and they spent the whole time speaking a Slavic language so we could not sleep (it was a 3.5 hour drive from Paris, and 4.5 hours on the way back). He did give some statistics at Point du hoc and Omaha beach, but no commentary at Utah, just dropped us off, and pointed the way to where Joan of Arc was burned at the stake in Rouen, while he had beer with his friend. He also complained that he had to drop us off at our hotel in the heart of Paris which took him 40 minutes longer.

8. Mont Saint Michel Amazing Day Trip from Paris

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Take this tour and explore the island  Le Mont-Saint-Michel(a UNESCO Heritage). The island has fortifications since ancient times and since the 8th century AD has been the seat of the monastery. Between the fifth to the eighth century, Mont Saint-Michel belonged to the territory of Neustria and remained unconquered during the Hundred Years' War and the King Louis XI turned it into a prison. The legend says that the archangel Michael appeared in 708 to Aubert of Avranches, the bishop of Avranches, and instructed him to build a church on the rocky island.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Bottled water, Driver/guide, Transport by car or minivan

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Reviewed By DortB

Stephanie worked with us to set up an itinerary that included what we wanted to see but worked within our time constraints. Stephanie was so knowledgeable and easy to travel with it made for a very enjoyable day. I highly recommend this tour if you’d like a taste of the Loire valley and want a little help to make it happen.

9. Tour en 2CV Paris 2h

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Discover Paris from the inside of our mythic and legendary citroën 2CV. Lean back and enjoy the ride while your private Parisian guide/driver shows you around his city. From the most famous and iconic landmarks to less known but intimate and charming areas of the capital. French classic music will echo throughout your ears and fill the car creating and incredible ambience which will adapt accordingly to the district and history around you. Furthermore, we want to share our vision and passion for Paris. Your chauffeur/Guide will pick you up directly from your hotel, apartment or any location inside the walls of Paris for that matter. Just let us know where you are. At the end of the tour, we can as easily drop you off in one the floral gardens, perhaps a museum or why not indulge the numerous suggestions of your local guide ? The traditional French restaurant or the rooftop with a breathtaking view ? Maybe both ! We adapt Paris to you and together we create memories

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Reviewed By keinanc2020

i was only in paris for one day for unrelated reasons, but as a citroen owner from canada i really wanted to experience a citroen in its native territory, because of my brief stay getting a chance to see a few of the must see highlights of paris with a knowledgeable guide in a charming car seemed a perfect fit.. Romaine was a great driver, the car was lovely, and to top it off he recommended a great place to get an authentic french dinner in mont martre where i was staying..next time i am in paris i will do it again!!

10. Giverny and Versailles Full-Day Private Guided Tour with Hotel Pickup

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Discover two of France's most popular destinations outside Paris—Versailles and Giverny—with private transportation, providing a hassle-free way to visit a UNESCO World Heritage site and a French historic monument in one day. Enjoy the insights of a private guide as you explore both attractions, admiring the lavishness of Versailles' interior state rooms and exterior gardens and soaking up the pastoral atmosphere of Claude Monet's former home. On the way back to Paris, enjoy a scenic drive through the French countryside.

Inclusions: Fuel surcharge, Local taxes, Headset to hear the guide clearly, Professional art historian guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By eslagel

This hassle-free tour with private transportation ended up being a Godsend with the transportation strike and train schedules to Versailles being seriously "iffy." Who knows if we'd even made it there without Gustavo picking us up in his comfortable van? Once there, skipping the enormous line also proved worth the extra penny as Paris and sites like Versailles are growing in tourist numbers. Gustavo was interesting, polite and willing to answer all questions related to history, French culture and attitudes. He even set up a private tour of the apartments per our request. It's a long day, but Gustavo didn't overwhelm us with information overload and by the end of the tour, we felt we had made a new friend.

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