Family Trip from England to France

Arrive at the airport in London and meet with your private driver for a transfer to your hotel. After the check-in, enjoy some time at leisure to stroll in the streets around your hotel and try a first local specialty for lunch like the famous fish and chips. The rest of the day is for you to discover the colorful London with your family.

One of the world's most visited cities, London has something for everyone: from history and culture to fine food and good times.

Immersed in history, London is rich in treasures at every corner. The city's buildings are striking milestones like the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben that are instantly recognizable landmarks. There's more than enough innovation (the Shard, the Tate Modern extension, the planned Garden Bridge) to put a crackle in the air, but it never drowns out London's seasoned, centuries-old narrative. Architectural grandeur rises up all around you in the West End, ancient remains dot the City and charming pubs punctuate the historic quarters, leafy suburbs and river banks. The city is also a capital of music. Emblematic bands and singers made it the hotspot of pop and rock. London is calling as the Clash sang it, and the city is waiting for you to unveil its secrets.

This morning, meet with your guide for a Tower of London tour (private / approx. 2 hours).

The Tower of London is one of London's most famous landmarks. Known for its feathered inhabitants – the ravens and their legend, its gruesome executions, and its famous prisoners, the Tower is the site of intriguing stories that inspire and fascinates young visitors. Why do the ravens live in the Tower? Was the Tower really used as a zoo? In this tour, led by a family-friendly historian, your guide provides an engaging way to experience London with kids. Including hands-on activities.

You begin your walk by learning a bit about the history of the Tower and the stories surrounding the building of this royal residence. You learn about the importance of building on the river banks and how many other Royal residences still are by the banks of the Thames. 

Traveling through time, you meet Queens and Kings, look at the stunning Crown Jewels and learn about famous executions that took place in the Tower. At each stop, your docent engages the young adventurers with inquisitive questions and activities while simultaneously putting the tower into its historical context.

In the morning, you meet your guide and together, you travel via the Underground to reach the town of Windsor for a Windsor Castle tour (private / approx. 3 hours).

Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest inhabited castles in the world. The historic fortress stands proudly atop a chalky outcrop and has been home to the Queen and her predecessors for almost 1000 years. Here, royalty, religion, history, art, and architecture collide to offer visitors a glimpse of royal life both today and in ages passed. This tour, led by a historian, connects the threads of English history and culture on display here, from Queen Mary's Doll House, to the Royal Collection, to St. George's Chapel, the location of Prince Harry and Meghan Markel's marriage ceremony.

After your tour, you can travel back to the capital with your guide or, extend your visit on your own and stroll around the town of Windsor and its pretty British streets.

Today, your private driver picks you up at your hotel to drive you to the train station. As you wave goodbye to the capital, relax and enjoy the view of the British countryside from your seat with your family. You soon arrive in the pretty city of Bath.

Arrive at the Bath train station and meet with your driver for a private transfer to your centrally located hotel. Take the rest of the day to walk through the picturesque streets of the city.

Bath is one of Britain's most appealing cities. Exquisite Roman and Georgian architecture, hipster hang-outs and swish spas make it hard to resist.

Bath's extraordinary array of architectural treasures has earned the whole city Unesco World Heritage Site status. It's easy to see why. Bath is home to one of the world's best-preserved Roman bathhouses – sited here because of hot springs that bubble up at a toasty 46°C (115°F) degrees. In the Circus and Royal Crescent, the city has some of Britain's grandest Georgian buildings. Their construction turned Bath into the destination for 18th-century society. 

Today, you discover the gem of Bath, its Roman Baths, and the whole history behind it (only tickets included).

The Roman Baths, at the heart of the City of Bath World Heritage Site, consists of the remarkably preserved remains of one of the greatest religious spas of the ancient world. The city’s unique thermal springs rise in the site and the Baths still flow with natural hot water.

In typically ostentatious style, the Romans built a bathhouse complex above Bath's 46°C (115°F) hot springs. Set alongside a temple dedicated to the healing goddess Sulis-Minerva, the baths now form one of the world's best-preserved ancient Roman spas and are encircled by 18th- and 19th-century buildings.

You can explore the Roman Baths, walk on the original Roman pavements and see the ruins of the Temple of Sulis Minerva. The museum collection, located next to the bathing complex, includes a gilt bronze head of the Goddess Sulis Minerva, and other Roman artifacts. 

At the end of your visit, don’t miss the Pump Room, a striking neo-classical salon with a fountain for drinking the hot Spa water. 

NB: Your tickets include also the entrances to the Fashion Museum and Victoria Art Gallery.

After your private transfer from your accommodation to the train station, you catch your train and travel from Bath to Bournemouth, located right on the coast. At your arrival, you are welcomed by your driver for a private transfer to your hotel.

Take the rest of the day to discover the pretty coastal city. If one thing has shaped Bournemouth, it's the beach. This glorious, 7-mile strip of soft sand first drew holidaymakers in the Victorian days. Today the resort attracts both elderly coach parties and youthful stag parties. Bournemouth also boasts some hip hideaways, great restaurants, tempting watersports, and in Boscombe, 2 miles east of the center, a suburb with a cool urban-surfer vibe.

This day is dedicated to exploration. You meet with your driver-guide and go for an intense Day-trip through the British countryside (private / approx. 8 hours).

The morning is spent driving through the ancient wilderness of the New Forest National Park. Learn about the people and practices that have shaped the forest over the last 1000 years. You have a chance to stop and walk out in the forest to view some of the 4500 famous New Forest Ponies. With no fences, they are free to roam, but generally stay loyal to their ‘haunts’.

Arriving in Salisbury around noon, you stop right outside the cathedral walls. Your guide takes you through to the green and after giving an overview of the Cathedral’s 800 years of history, you are given a map and time to explore the Cathedral or city at your leisure. With a couple of hours in Salisbury, there is time to have some lunch and explore the city center. Market day on Tuesdays and Saturdays fills the Guildhall Square with a buzz from local sellers and producers.

After this lunch break, you depart Salisbury, heading north past Old Sarum for the short drive to Stonehenge. On arrival at Stonehenge, you are issued with your audio guide. 

Learn about the millennia of use that created Stonehenge as we see it today.

Early in the morning, your private driver drives you to the train station in Bournemouth. From there you travel to the St Pancras International train station in the center of London. Take your seat in your direct Eurostar and enjoy the ride crossing the Channel to reach France. 

At your arrival in Paris and after your private transfer to your hotel, you take some time to check-in and start your discovery of the City of Lights with a nice walk and, why not, a French pastry for your afternoon snack. Welcome to Paris, welcome to France! 

But, be prepared for the early evening as you have an important ‘rendezvous’ with an old and famous lady, the Eiffel Tower!

During this Eiffel Tower tour (private / approx. 2.5 hours, access to 1st and 2nd floor only), discover the magic of the most loved monument in Paris. Known as ‘La Dame de Fer’ or Iron Lady, the Eiffel Tower was originally constructed as a temporary exhibit for the 1899 World Fair and is now arguably the world's most famous monument.

Your guide tells you captivating stories of a structure that requires round the clock maintenance to keep its sparkle! You have skip-the-line access, which means that you go straight to the elevators with your guide and up to the second floor where you have more time to marvel at the spectacular view.

The morning is at leisure for you to enjoy a first, delicious and well-deserved French breakfast! After a good croissant and coffee, keep exploring the capital city. There is always something to see and visit! Of course, we will give you all our recommendations for you and your family thanks to a complete roadbook!

This afternoon, we propose you to play, at the Louvre Museum! Yes, indeed, it’s possible! The best way to learn and discover is also playing. So team up and get ready for a great competition under the glass pyramid. We have great surprises in store! Enjoy a Family treasure hunt at the Louvre (private / approx. 3 hours).

The Louvre is a tourist’s obligation just as much as the Eiffel Tower, yet a palace of 65,000m² with 35,000 pieces of art certainly overwhelms! Henri Loyrette, former director of the Louvre, said that 80% of visitors go for the Mona Lisa and then leave. A crime (we’re here to solve!).

The adventure consists of photographing your team in front of as many pieces as possible within a given amount of time. Additional bonus challenges are embedded in your treasure text, ensuring that hunters read about their treasure — making the hunt educationally flexible, fun & interactive! Our mission is to engage hunters on their scout for treasure (the art of the museums), by injecting a bit of adrenaline, interaction and learning into your museum visit.

Start the day the best way with a Sweet side food tour (small group / approx. 3 hours)!

Sink your teeth into the most famous treats the City of Lights has to offer with a discovery walk of the sweet side of Paris. A friendly foodie expert will be your secret weapon as you partake in the ultimate indulgence: a delicious whirlwind of cakes, tarts, meringues, chocolates and more…

You taste more than eight French specialties. It all takes place in one of the swankiest and chic parts of town - Saint-Germain-des-Pres. Tap into this stylish lifestyle by unlocking the secrets of where the tastiest treats lie. Some of them you may know, but we guarantee some sweet surprises along the way!

After this delicious morning, take your time and enjoy a nice lunch break in the area of Saint-Germain-des-Pres, a green, chic and beautiful district.

In the afternoon, you meet with your private guide for a Great history of Paris tour (private / approx. 3 hours). 

Your guide is a dedicated family specialist and inventive pedagogues and leads your family on an exciting, fun-filled expedition through the heart of the historical Paris. Your kids are delighted to discover a version of history made just for them, full of valiant kings, raging revolutionaries, quirky stories, hidden street art and more.

Today, you leave the busy capital to reach the Atlantic coast and take a deep breath of sea air. Your private driver waits for you at the lobby of your hotel, ready for a transfer to the train station. 

Catch your direct train and travel through the countryside from Paris to Normandy. 

At your arrival in Caen, you make your own way to the rental car agency, just around the corner and pick up your rental car. From there, drive to check in to your hotel or to enjoy a city walk and a nice lunch in Caen. Caen is one of Normandy's most important cities and is a delightful small town to visit. The home town of William the Conqueror, the hero of the Battle of Hastings of 1066, Caen was vital for D-Day and the Normandy Landings in World War II. 

After a one-hour drive from Caen, you reach the beautiful city of Honfleur right on the Atlantic coast. Check in to your hotel in the afternoon and enjoy the rest of the afternoon to visit the city.

Long a favorite with painters such as Monet, Normandy's most charming port town is a popular day-trip destination for Parisian families. It's hard not to love the rugged maritime charm of the Vieux Bassin (old harbor), which evokes maritime Normandy of centuries past.

This morning, you meet your guide for an exclusive D-Day experience tour (private / approx. 4 hours). 

Climb aboard an authentic Second World War Jeep for this ultimate D-Day experience. Your driver-guide drives you across the scenic Normandy coastline, stopping at some of the most famous World War II heritage sites. From Arromanches to the American Cemetery, through Pointe de Tracy and the German artillery site of Longues-Sur-Mer, experience a unique adventure along the decisive battlefields of the region. Hop into a veritable time machine and see history come alive for the whole family.

At the end of your tour, you can take more time to visit the different museums on the coast like the famous Airborne museum.

Each region of France is rich in gastronomy and has at least one specialty. Normandy is a mix of many delicious products and is also considered as the dairy region of France. The iodized and fresh air, the incredible green grazing fields and its famous Normand cows allow the area to make great dairy products like delicious semi-salted butter, cream and above all, cheeses…

Today we propose you to discover a glimpse of the Normand gastronomy through a Local Cheese farm tour (private/approx. 1.5 hours). Indeed, the region is well known for its delicious and numerous cheeses: Camembert, Pont-l’Evêque, Livarot and many more. Many French cheesemakers use unpasteurized milk, a process forbidden in some countries, giving the finished product a unique taste. Visit the cowshed with an artisan cheesemaker, learn all about the cheese production process and enjoy a tasting of the factory cheese. A behind-the-scenes insight into a French symbol.

This morning, take a deep breath of ionized air, admire the view on the Atlantic one last time before climbing aboard your rental car and driving back to the airport of Paris Charles de Gaulle. You drop off your rental car at the agency at the airport and catch your international flight back home. Next time you see the Atlantic Ocean; it is from your window seat as you wave goodbye to France. Enjoy your flight, relax, and remember your unique two-week family trip, you bring back beautiful memories and stories. Don’t be too nostalgic we are waiting forward to host your next adventure in France! 

A bientôt!