Chartres

Drive from Paris for about 2 hours to discover:

• Notre-Dame de Chartres Cathedral: A masterpiece of Gothic architecture, famous for its stunning stained glass windows, labyrinth, and the Sancta Camisa, a relic believed to be the Virgin Mary's tunic.
• Chartres Historical Centre: Wander through charming medieval streets with preserved half-timbered houses, the ancient Place des Épars with the old market, and the unique Maison Picassiette, a folk art mosaic house.

Lunch

Enjoy your déjeuner at a historic café in Chartres or a traditional crêperie or café in Versailles.

Versailles

• Versailles Palace: Explore the Marble Courtyard, Royal Chapel, Grand Apartments, Hall of Mirrors, Coronation of Napoleon Room, and more.
• Versailles Gardens: Stroll through the Great Perspective, Orangerie, hidden "bosquets," fountains, including the Great Latone Fountain.



Drive back to Paris for about 50 minutes.

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• Each summer Saturday evening, the Royal Gardens of Versailles come alive with thousands of lights and a spectacular fireworks display, all set to the music of the Sun King.
• Cap off your day with a performance and a glass of champagne at the Royal Opera of Versailles, where history was made with the marriage of Marie-Antoinette and Louis XIV.

Final Tips

• You will be accompanied by a professional guide-driver with expertise in history, art, and local culture.
• Enjoy guided tastings led by professional sommeliers and wine producers.
• We provide assistance with hotel and restaurant reservations, travel and transfers, ticket bookings, and scheduling activities.
• Enjoy 24/7 English-speaking telephone support during your travels.