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French Links Tours 2010 Fees

French Links Cancellation Policy

If you have to cancel your trip two months prior to your scheduled tour, French Links Tours, Italian Links Tours, British Links Tours and European Jewish Tours provides a 50% refund.

One month or less notice before your scheduled tour, there is no refund.

We strongly advise you to take out travel insurance prior to the planning of your trip.

All programs require a 50% minimum deposit and must be paid in full prior to the party's arrival.

All programs booked 6 months to 1 year in advance require minimum 50% minimum deposit and must be paid in full prior to the parties arrival.

All programs booked in this calendar year (2010) must be paid in full prior to the party’s arrival.

 

Travel Consulting Services

All customized tours with French Links that require organization, phone work and travel development, require an upfront non-refundable planning fee starting at 250€.

150€ Minimum Fee for restaurant reservations, tickets to concerts, etc.

500€ Minimum Fee for in-depth research, planning and trip itineraries.

Fees payable in advance.

 

Note: For further information about tours please contact Ms. Kaplan by completing our Tour Request Form or by emailing her at: contact@frenchlinks.com. 19.6% VAT tax will be applied to all tours and services rendered. This tax must be charged by all French-based companies.

Tours With Rachel Kaplan

Rachel Kaplan is the author of six books including Little-Known Museums In and Around Paris and Best Buys to French Chic. She has also personally hosted a US President, Senator and Governor, as well as Hollywood luminaries.

Half-day Walking Tour with Rachel Kaplan(4 hours)

• 675€ for 1-8 people

Eight Hour Walking Tour with Rachel Kaplan (8 hours)

• 1350€ for 1-8 people

Half-Day Tour Prices in France

These tours include both driving and guiding with a legal, multi-lingual, licensed guide. This means that our guides are qualified to take you inside all the monuments and museums on our tours.

Paris Food & Wine Tour with Driver/Guides (4 hours)

• 575€ for 1-4 people
• 725€ for 5-8 people

Note: Cooking classes are an additional 35€ per person. Cooking classes with a VIP chef start at 175€ per person.

Paris Discovery Tour with Driver/Guides (4 hours)

• 575€ for 1-4 people
• 725€ for 5-8 people

Evening Paris Illumination Tour and Seine River Cruise with Driver/Guides (3 hours)

• 575€ for 1-4 people
• 725€ for 5-8 people

Off the Beaten Track Paris Tour with Driver/Guides (4 hours)

• 575€ for 1-4 people
• 725€ for 5-8 people

Versailles Tour with Driver/Guides (4 hours)

• 750€ for 1-4 people
• 875€ for 5-8 people

Giverny Tour with Driver/Guides (4 hours)

• 750€ for 1-4 people
• 875€ for 5-8 people

 

Full-Day Tour Prices in France

Paris Food & Wine Tour with Driver/Guides (8 hours)

• 975€ for 1-4 people
• 1100€ for 5-8 people

Note: Cooking classes are an additional 35€ per person. Cooking classes with a VIP chef start at 175€ per person.

Paris Discovery Tour with Driver/Guides (8 hours)

• 975€ for 1-4 people
• 1100€ for 5-8 people

Paris and Louvre Tour with Driver/Guides (8 hours)

• 1000€ for 1-4 people
• 1200€ for 5-8 people

Off the Beaten Track Paris Tour with Driver/Guides (8 hours)

• 975€ for 1-4 people
• 1100€ for 5-8 people

Versailles Tour with Driver/Guides (8 hours)

• 1150€ for 1-4 people
• 1300€ for 5-8 people

Giverny & Auvers sur Oise Tour with Driver/Guides (8-10 hours)

• 1200€ for 1-4 people
• 1400€ for 5-8 people

Giverny & Versailles Tour with Driver/Guides (8-10 hours)

• 1200€ for 1-4 people
• 1400€ for 5-8 people

Vaux le Vicomte & Barbizon Tour with Driver/Guides (8 hours)

• 1200€ for 1-4 people
• 1400€ for 5-8 people

Versailles and Candlelight tour at Vaux le Vicomte with Driver/Guides (12 hours)

• 1400€ for 1-4 people
• 1600€ for 5-8 people

Fontainebleau & Barbizon Tour with Driver/Guides (8 hours)

• 1200€ for 1-4 people
• 1400€ for 5-8 people

Champagne Tour with Driver/Guides (8-10 hours)

• 1200€ for 1-4 people
• 1500€ for 5-8 people

Deluxe Bordeaux and Burgundy Wine Tours with Driver/Guides (8-10 hours)

• 1200€ for 1-4 people
• 1500€ for 5-8 people

Normandy D-Day Tour with Driver/Guides (10 hours)

• 1375€ for 1-4 people
• 1550€ for 5-8 people

Chateaux of the Loire Tour with Driver/Guides (10 hours)

• 1500€ for 1-4 people
• 1700€ for 5-8 people

Mont St. Michel Tour with Driver/Guides (12 hours)

• 1500€ for 1-4 people
• 1700€ for 5-8 people

Provence Tour with Driver/Guides (8 hours)

• 1200€ for 1-4 people
• 1500€ for 5-8 people

French Riviera Tour with Driver/Guides (8 hours)

• 1200€ for 1-4 people
• 1500€ for 5-8 people

Walking Tour Prices for France

These tours are with a legal, multi-lingual, licensed guide.

Note: Food & Wine Tour cooking classes are an additional 25€ per person. Cooking classes with a VIP chef start at 150€ per person.

Half-day Walking Tour with Guide (4 hours)

• 425€ for 1-4 people
• 525€ for 5-8 people

Six Hour Walking Tour with Guide (6 hours)

• 525€ for 1-4 people
• 625€ for 5-8 people

Eight Hour Walking Tour with Guide (8 hours)

• 725€ for 1-4 people
• 825€ for 5-8 people

French Links Exclusive VIP Tours

For those guests who are interested in something different and off the beaten track French Links Tours prides itself on offering unique VIP tours with special access to sites that are not frequented by the general public.

• 1400€ for 1-4 people

Note: For prices for larger groups, French Links Tours will supply a quotation upon request.

 

Deluxe Concierge Service

All customers who require French Links Tours to purchase train tickets, rent vehicles, and organize complex itineraries over several destinations, can count on us for making these arrangements in record time. French Links Tours can also arrange for helicopter and private plane rides, the rental of exclusive sports cars, private chefs and much more.

For those with dietary restrictions, we are happy to accommodate you. We can make special arrangements for kosher, vegan, vegetarian or gluten-free diets, as needed.

French Links Tours can also help you avoid long lines by providing pre-paid tickets and museum passes to the Louvre, Versailles, the Musée d’Orsay, and the Musée de l’Orangerie among other sites. These tickets will be delivered to your hotel in a welcome kit that will be given to you upon check in. Starting in November 2009 we will be able to provide pre-paid tickets to the Eiffel Tower as well.

Please note there are concierge and planning fees associated with making these arrangements:

150€ Restaurant and transportation booking in one city. Plus 150€ per additional city.

750-2000€ For complex itineraries involving several destinations.

100-500€ On-site concierge fee for last minute itinerary changes and additions after you have already arrived or within one week of your arrival.

 

Professional / Small Business Shopping Tours for Boutique Owners, Decorators, Designers...

•  Daily rate of 1,200 € includes organization of appointments, research, negotiation and shipping arrangements.

Transportation is either by train, minivan or chauffeured vehicle. We will provide a price quote depending on your needs and itinerary.

All tours are payable in advance. We accept checks in U.S. dollars or payment by credit card using our secure server and your card will be charged the daily exchange rate in euros.