Le château de Versailles was the capital city in the 17th century. This is something new since the court used to be an itinerant one. Louis XIV known as the Sun king decided to leave the Louvre and settle down along with his court, family, clergy and ministers in Versailles. Thus its history starts with the transformation of the hunting lodge...Read more
Discover Mont St-Michel with private transportation from Paris for a hassle-free way to visit this UNESCO World Heritage site in one day. A private guide accompanies you on this 13-hour tour to the Normandy coast, where the historical island village stands just off shore. Wander the hilly, narrow streets, and check out the 8th-century monastery at...Read more