Custom Tours in France, Spain and Portugal

A tour of art museums and other famous art destinations in France offers myriad opportunities for casual as well as serious art lovers. First there is Paris, of course, with world-class and priceless art at the Louvre, Orsay, Orangerie, Pompidou and a lot more of the city's many fabulous museums.

Then, in nearby Normandy, there is Giverny, the home of famous painter, Claude Monet. His art studio is open for tours and you can wander around the colorful gardens and famous lily pond that inspired the artist and were instrumental in defining Impressionist art. Auvers sur Oise is only a short distance away. This sleepy village is where Vincent van Gogh painted some of his most gripping pictures ("Wheatfield with Crows" is one of them) and spent the last few tragic days of his life.

Next in the south of France is Provence, famous for its luminous sky, a prime location for many artists for decades. Van Gogh lived in Arles, near Avignon, for some time. He was quite miserable there and ended up as a patient in the nearby St. Rémy asylum several times. There, too, he produced memorable art, and his memory lingers in the streets and around the cafes he frequented (Cafe Van Gogh, in Arles - made famous by his "Cafe Terrace at Night" painting - is still open for business).

Final destination... the French Riviera, in and around Nice. Suffice it to say that this art mecca has been home to art giants such as Picasso, Matisse, Chagall, and many others for a long time (and it still is today). An art tour of France would not be complete without a visit to these beautiful shores of the Mediterranean.

So, opportunities for an art appreciation tour in France abound. The following 12-day program covers some of the highlights. Naturally, a lot more sightseeing can be added before and after the tour (see OPTIONS below).

Departures any Monday from April 1 to October 31

This program is designed for independent travelers or small groups traveling on their own. This is not an escorted group tour.

Additional day or half-day guided tours can easily be added before or after the program. Contact us for details and and pricing.

OPTIONS

Before the tour:

After the tour:

See our France Highlights for destination details.

Price: from $3,350 per person, double occupancy (airfare not included). The package includes: airport transfers, centrally located hotel accommodations, train tickets and guided tours as listed. Price will vary depending on time of year, hotel category and exchange rate at the time of booking.

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If you prefer a custom art tour, please tell us where and when you want to travel and we will create an a-la-carte tour that fits your specific interests, schedule and budget.

Your tailor-made package will include ground transportation, guided tours and hotel rooms.

The price of your program will depend on your needs (scheduled group tours, private guides...) and the number of participants in your group, the length of the trip, the category of hotels, the number of places visited, the time of year, etc.

We will do all the bookings and pay each individual provider on your behalf. In other words, you go and have fun and we'll take care of the details for you.

Le Louvre Museum,
Paris

Japanese Bridge,
Giverny

Statue of Van Gogh,
St Remy

Outdoor art,
Place Massena, Nice

Rodin Museum, Paris

Van Gogh's
"Church at Auvers"
Orsay Museum

Niki de Saint Phalle
sculpture, Paris