Places To Go France

Delve into the pomp and splendour of France's royal history at the Palace of Versailles, a World Heritage Site. Visit the Hall of Mirrors and the Royal Apartments. Enjoy a lunch overlooking the Grand Canal before visiting Marie Antoinette's hamlet.

Celebrate the historical D-Day landings and remember the sacrifices made at Normandy. Visit the first house liberated in France, the ruins of the artificial harbour at Arromanches, and the American cemetery. Book now and receive a 'Paris Express' sightseeing tour for free on travel in July and August (24€ value)

Zip around Paris in retro style and discover the city's famous landmarks in a chauffeur-driven Citroën 2CV car. Pull down the soft-top hood as you breeze along the Champs-Elysées. Make the most of panoramic views at the elegant Place de la Concorde. Choose between the 1 1/2-hour Essential Tour or the 3-hour Magic Tour.

Fuse Paris' enduring love affair with fine food and the French finesse for shopping and you have Granterroirs, a gourmet foodstore and restaurant designed to unleash your epicurean spirit. Focusing on textures and flavours of regional specialities, Granterroirs maps out a gourmet road-trip of France.

Revel in the cachet of exploring the city's hidden haunts—in a chauffeur-driven 2CV. Begin at elegant Place Vendôme, home to the Ritz, and take in the dazzling Metro entrance at nearby Kiosque des Noctambules. Marvel at another modern fantasy, the fountains at Place Stravinsky, before discovering Paris' other secrets.

Two different tastings offer you the chance to sample a range of French wine, produced by small vineyards. In a convivial atmosphere, your trained sommelier leads you from light whites to robust reds. If your tummy tightens at the thought of picking a Bourgogne from a Bordeaux, just sit back, relax, and enjoy.