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The beauty of individual travel is that your trip is made especially for you! Share your dreams with us and let Découvertes™ do the rest…

Découvertes’™ customizes vacation experiences and enables you to get a feel for the country and experience it in a totally different way. Visiting France always has something frustrating : there is so much to see, so much to do, so much to experience that it is impossible for one to see and experience everything in one stay.

Here is a quick view of what you can expect about experiences with Découvertes.


yacht
14 Yachting
Yacht experience

For a day or a week, along the mediterranean sea, an unforgettable charter experience.

For a day or a week, all along the mediterranean sea, we will search for your perfect yacht and organize an unforgettable charter experience, tailored to you. Connecting high net-worth clients with experienced and passionate owners is what we do best.

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08 Hermes
The “Hermès” Atelier Experience

Once in a lifetime opportunity to visit the Hermès atelier in Pantin.

Once in a lifetime opportunity to visit the Hermès atelier in Pantin. See the making of the iconic Birkin/ Kelly bags and other leather goods.This is a very unique experience at Hermès, conclude by a VIP shopping experience at the Hermès flagship store.

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20 Versailles
Unexplored & hidden Versailles

A unique and magical experience ending with a show of royal fireworks.

The Night Fountains Shows, a unique opportunity to stroll through the groves and fountains and see their water features playing to the sound of music. A unique and magical experience ending with a show of royal fireworks in the park!

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Photo By Leif Carlsson
From the Grande Maisons to the hidden domains

Meet the Brand Ambassador and Discover the History of Madame Clicquot.

Meet the Brand Ambassador and Discover the History of Madame Clicquot and visit
of the UNESCO-listed cellars of the House Private reception at Manoir de Verzy. Enjoy Gastronomic 5 courses lunch served with several vintages of La Grande Dame.

louvre
10 Louvre
Private visit with a curator at the Louvre

This exclusive tour will provide you direct access to all major masterpieces.

This absolutely exclusive tour will provide you with a privileged entrance and direct access to all major masterpieces. Your guide has been a curator of the Louvre for more than 10 years and will show you background parts of the biggest collection in the world.

ecomusee
15 Ecomusee
Underwater Ecomuseum – Sainte Marguerite Island

You search for an astonishing experience, let’s go under the sea!

You search for an astonishing experience, let’s go under the sea! The underwater ecomuseum is home to 6 underwater statues, a dream-like ecological project promoting biodiversity to create refuges where flora and fauna can flourish.

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Montgolfière
Hot-air balloon flight at sunset

Enjoy a sunset hot balloon private flight over the vineyard in Champagne region.

Enjoy a sunset hot balloon private flight over the vineyard in Champagne region. Your experience will last over 3h from the arrival to the departure. Your pilot will share all the details of the preparation and make you enjoy an amazing 1 hour flight.

flying
02 Aeroplume
Flying experience in Normandy

Inside an airship hangar, you will discover an incredible experience.

Inside an airship hangar, you will discover an incredible experience. With the help of an «aéroplume», you will be able to take of and fly ! This is made possible by the knowledge and ingeniosity of the creators of the association «Aérosculpture» in Normandy.

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03 Pinasse
Private cruise with oysters & champagne

Share an exclusive experience, climb aboard and sail through oyster farms.

Share an exclusive experience on a “Pinasse”, a traditional boat created on the Bassin d’Arcachon. Climb aboard and sail through oyster farms or past oyster-farming, stop off at sandbank or lose yourself in the unspoilt channels of the Leyre delta.

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04 Catacombes
Catacombs after-hours

Discover the iconic catacombs, known as the world’s largest grave,  on an after-hour tour.

Discover the iconic catacombs, known as the world’s largest grave,  on an exclusive after-hour tour. Along this special tour, discover a private route which uncovers the enormity of the grave and gain exclusive access to areas normally closed to the public.

cellars
05 Hoteldeparis
World greatest win cellars


The visit with one of the top world expert will end by a tasting of 4 exceptional and rare wines.

Built in 1874 in the Hôtel de Paris in Monaco, the most prestigious cellar in the world contains more than 300.000 bottles. For you they will be entirely privatized !
The visit with one of the top world expert will end by a tasting of 4 exceptional and rare wines.

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06 Parisian
Paris like a local

The «Local Paris Experience» is unique every time and that’s what makes it so much fun!

Join our guides in their neighborhood, explore areas most people would miss, taste genuine food specialties and get to know the Paris hidden from books. The «Local Paris Experience» is unique every time we run it and that’s what makes it so much fun!

opera
07 Opera
Behind the scene at The Palais Garnier

Have you ever dreamt of being locked up in this Palace of a thousand secrets!

Have you ever dreamt of being locked up in this Palace of a thousand secrets, such as the famous Phantom… of the Opera? Meandering through the artistic treasure that is the Opéra Garnier, this is the unique feeling that will be offered to you by our guide.

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09 Eiffel
The secret Eiffel Tower

Your private expert guide will reveal the secrets of the construction since 1889!

Are you ready to get to the top of the most spectacular Parisian landmark? Your private local expert guide will walk you straight to the tower and reveal the secrets of the construction since its inauguration in 1889! Champagne while visiting the 3rd floor.

alsace
11 Alsace
Alsace exceptional and hidden cepage varieties

The «Alsace Wine Route» is the best itinerary to discover all the gems of this misknown region.

The «Alsace Wine Route» is the best itinerary to discover all the gems of this misknown region. Authentic villages with half-timbered houses, great wines, rich gastronomy will delight you and discover the gingerbread house for your kids.

armagnac
12 Armagnac
Armagnac & Cognac worldwide known & hidden domains

You will discover all the secrets of this middle-age world reknown beverage.

Armagnac is the oldest “eau-de-vie” in France. This brandy is slowly elaborated in the heart of Gascony. You will have the opportunity to discover all the secrets of this middle-age world reknown beverage.

oliveoil
16 Estoublon
Tasting 2022 Worldwide Gold medal Olive oil

Discover the history and the know-how of Estoublon through a visit of the Domain.

In the heart of the Baux-de-Provence valley, the Château d’Estoublon opens its doors
to you. Discover the history and the know-how of Estoublon through a visit of the Domain followed by a tasting of its exceptional products worked in organic farming.

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17 Vangogh
Van Gogh’s footsteps in Provence

Follow the footsteps of the dutch genius and give an artistic perspective to your journey.

The light, the charm of villages and an inspiring countryside covered with olive trees and vines inspired Vincent Van Gogh. Follow the footsteps of the dutch genius and give an artistic perspective to your journey through big classics and more secret spots.

perfume
18 Parfum
Create your own perfume

Express yourself in a new way by creating a fragrance unique to your experiences.

Express yourself in a new way by creating a fragrance unique to your experiences. By utilising only your favorite scents, and those linked with your most precious memories, you will create a fragrance completely unique to your life experience.

cooking
19 Institutbocuse
Cooking lesson with local and starred Chefs

All the food lovers will gather around gastronomy and all chefs are telling you their secrets.

In this friendly and refined place, prestigious professional experts pass on their knowledge, experience and passion to the amateurs. All the food lovers will gather around the many pleasures of gastronomy. All chefs are telling you their secrets.

haradupin
21 Haralepin
Le Hara du Pin – A royal stud farm

Visiting the Chateau you will discover the history and the importance of the activity with horses.

Louis XIV founded his first Royal stud farm, for breeding horses… to build the «Versailles of Horses». Visiting the Chateau and the estate you will discover the history and the great importance of the french life and activity with horses.

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22 Giverny
Giverny and Monet’s house

Explore the house where Claude Monet grew an impressive Japanese flower garden.

Explore the village and the house where Claude Monet grew an impressive Japanese flower garden that served as inspiration for multiple of his works. Discover why Monet is considered nowadays as one of the most influential painters in Art History.

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23 Dday
Jeep tour in Normandy

Dive into history in a legendary vehicle of this memorable day of the 20th century.

On D-Day, Normandy was on every newspaper. Dive into history in a legendary vehicle of this memorable day of the 20th century. Finish this emotional day at the Normandy American Cemetery where you will be able to pay respect to a sacrified generation.

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24 Truffles
Truffle experiences

Be accompanied through the woodlands and discover the art of Truffle hunting with dogs.

What is the called «black diamond»? Be accompanied through the woodlands and discover the art of Truffle hunting with dogs, through an immersive and engaging demonstration. Follow with a surprising lunch around this mysterious ingredient.

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