The Art of Paris - A Private Week in the City of Light
A refined journey through Paris, Versailles and Giverny — private museum visits, a Seine cruise, neighborhood flavors and the beauty of French art de vivre.
An overview
This private six-night journey reveals Paris through its art, architecture, gastronomy and effortless sense of style. Stay at a carefully selected five-star hotel and discover the city with licensed experts who bring its museums, neighborhoods and stories to life. The itinerary balances essential landmarks with quieter, more personal moments: a gourmet walk through a favorite Parisian quarter, an intimate cruise along the Seine, and a full-day escape to Monet's gardens in Giverny and the royal world of Versailles. Every detail can be adapted around your interests, preferred pace and travel dates.
- 6 nights at a handpicked five-star hotel in Paris
- Expert-led visits to the Louvre and the Musée d'Orsay with the Orangerie
- Full-day private journey to Giverny and Versailles
- Private introduction to Paris with a licensed expert guide
- Private Seine cruise with Champagne and landmark views
- Curated food tour in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Le Marais or Montmartre
Day by Day
Arrival in Paris
Meet your private driver at the airport or railway station and transfer in comfort to your hotel in central Paris. After check-in, the remainder of the day is intentionally unplanned, allowing time to settle in and begin discovering the neighborhood at your own pace. Your BookTravel concierge can arrange a relaxed first-evening dinner reservation based on your preferred atmosphere and cuisine.
Paris in Perspective
Begin with a privately guided introduction to Paris, designed around the city's essential landmarks and the stories that connect them. Depending on your interests and hotel location, the route may include the historic Île de la Cité, the Latin Quarter, Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Place de la Concorde, the Champs-Élysées, the Arc de Triomphe and the elegant viewpoints around the Eiffel Tower. The afternoon is yours to continue exploring independently, pause at a favorite café or add an optional vintage Citroën 2CV or sidecar experience for a more playful perspective on the capital.
The Louvre & Paris from the Seine
Meet your licensed guide for a private visit to the Louvre. Rather than trying to see everything, the experience is carefully shaped around a thoughtful selection of masterpieces, with context and stories that make the museum feel personal and engaging. Later, step aboard a private boat for an elegant cruise along the Seine. With Champagne served on board, watch the city unfold from the water as the Louvre, Musée d'Orsay, Notre-Dame, historic bridges and the Eiffel Tower pass by.
The Parisian Art of Living
Discover one of Paris's most atmospheric neighborhoods through its food and local savoir-faire. Choose Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Le Marais or Montmartre, and follow a private food expert between artisan bakeries, pastry boutiques, chocolatiers, cheese shops and carefully selected gourmet addresses. The afternoon remains free for shopping, galleries or a long lunch. A private fashion-history walk, haute-couture atelier visit, personal shopping experience or hands-on cooking class can be added on request.
Giverny & Versailles
Leave Paris for a full-day private journey connecting two very different expressions of French beauty. In Giverny, walk through Claude Monet's house and gardens, from the flower-filled Clos Normand to the Japanese bridge and water-lily pond that inspired some of his most celebrated paintings. Continue to Versailles for a guided visit of the State Apartments, Hall of Mirrors and formal gardens. Royal history, architecture and landscape design come together in one of France's most extraordinary estates before your private return to Paris. Giverny is seasonal, generally available from April through October. The order of Giverny and Versailles may be adjusted around timed-entry availability.
Impressionist Paris
Continue the story of French art with a private guided visit combining the Musée d'Orsay and the Musée de l'Orangerie. In the former railway station of the Orsay, discover works by Monet, Degas, Renoir, Van Gogh and other defining artists of the nineteenth century. At the Orangerie, experience Monet's monumental Water Lilies in their serene, purpose-designed galleries. Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure. For the final evening, your concierge can reserve a special restaurant or arrange a Michelin-starred dinner cruise as an optional finale.
Departure
After breakfast, meet your private driver for the transfer to the airport or railway station. The journey may also be extended with Champagne, Normandy, the Loire Valley or the French Riviera.
A bespoke proposal can be tailored to your dates and party.
In your journey
- 6 nights at a carefully selected five-star hotel in Paris, with breakfast daily
- Private arrival and departure transfers, plus transportation for scheduled experiences
- English-speaking licensed guides and specialists as described
- Private Paris orientation experience
- Timed-entry tickets and private guided visits of the Louvre, Musée d'Orsay and Musée de l'Orangerie
- Private Seine cruise with Champagne
- Private neighborhood food tour with tastings
- Private full-day vehicle, guide and timed-entry tickets for Giverny and Versailles
- Restaurant recommendations and concierge support throughout the planning process
Worth knowing
- International or domestic flights and rail tickets
- Lunches and dinners unless specifically stated
- Hotel city tax, personal expenses and minibar charges
- Gratuities for guides, drivers, hotel staff and boat crew
- Travel insurance and optional experiences not listed in the confirmed itinerary
A sense of place
Questions, answered
Anything else on your mind? Speak to a concierge directly.
+1 210 303 9960Yes. The itinerary is arranged exclusively for your party, with private transfers, guides and scheduled experiences unless a different format is requested.
A journey rewritten in your name
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