Paris: Day three

Cracking the Da Vinci code : See the sights where the best-selling novel takes place

You have just read the Da Vinci code or you remember it very well and would like to check out the spots in Paris referred to in Dan Brown's thriller ! Where was Jacques Saunière murdered ? Are there really secret messages revealed in Da Vinci's Mona Lisa or Madonna of the Rocks. Our guides will reveal to you the true stories of the past that inspired Dan Brown to write his great novel. They will show you the routes through Paris taken by the heroes ; Robert Langdon & Sophie Neveu. Though not always totally accurate to Paris geography…

You will visit the Saint Sulpice church where the Opus Dei albino monk murders sister Sandrine and discovered Paris' original rose-line.

For those in quest of the Holy Grail, maybe this tour will help you find it …

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Ritz Cooking School Demonstration

The Ritz cooking school is located in the famous Ritz Hotel in Paris. You will be transferred to the Ritz, where you will have the opportunity to discover French cuisine and “savoir faire” during a private demonstration and tasting. The chef will share professional secrets and tips throughout this 2 1/2 hour course.

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Monet's House in Giverny

This tour takes you to the limits of Normandy, along the Seine river to discover Monet’s home and gardens, source of inspiration for over 40 years. In the picturesque gardens you will view the notorious water lilies which were vastly celebrated by Monet. You will also visit Monet's house, where the artist lived and painted for 43 long years. He died there in 1926.

Versailles Palace and Gardens

The magnificent Palace of Versailles is a witness to the splendors and pomp of the Golden Century (17 th C.) and reflects the glory of Louis XIV, the Sun King. Visit the Royal Chapel where Louis XVI married Marie Antoinette, then the Grand Apartments, the dazzling Gallery of Mirrors was the scene of the signing of the Versailles Peace Treaty in 1919, ending World War I. Visit the Queen's apartments and the gallery of portraits. To end the tour visit the Gardens, designed by Le Nôtre, his greatest triumph, filled with pools, fountains, grottos, statues and the Grand Canal, the setting of Louis XIV's boating parties.

Gala dinner
Jacquemart André Museum

Dress code: Dressy evening attire

• Seated dinner up to 240 people in 3 rooms: Grand Salon up to 80 people– Salon de Musique up to 80 people – Salle à manger up to 80 people
• No Smoking
• Only a professional photographer is allowed to take picture or film.

This sumptuous museum allows your guests to discover a magnificent collection of 17 th and 18 th century masterpieces by renowned artists like Rembrandt and Fragonard. Unique to Paris, you will enjoy an exceptional evening in this 19 th century private mansion with all the atmosphere and character of a grand and noble residence.

• Buffet breakfast at Hotel
• Optional tours and activities
• lunch at leisure
• Paris Farewell dinner at Jacquemart André Museum