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Creation of Adam by Michelangelo, Sistine Chapel

Bringing history, art & culture to life

Explore France, Italy & Spain
with an art history expert

Custom Private Tours and Experiences for the Luxury Traveler 

Whether you're planning a European get-away, or want to learn more about the culture and art from home, EXPLORE  has everything you need to make it enriching, unique, and truly memorable. Indulge in a personalized travel adventure and immerse yourself in European history, art & culture as never before.

Private Tours in Paris

· Private Tours ·

Customized guided tours in France, Italy & Spain.  Explore the world's most iconic destinations in the company of an art historian, including Paris, Rome, Florence, Madrid, Barcelona and many more.  Discover the secrets of European history and culture in style, and experience the comfort of a fully-tailored luxury escapade.

· Custom Itineraries ·

Going to Europe and not sure how to fit it all in? EXPLORE can help you design a personalized travel  itinerary for France, Italy and Spain.  Browse our tour suggestions for inspiration and then contact us with your wishlist and we'll help fashion your European experience of a lifetime.

Custom Itineraries in Italy, France, Spain
Online Seminars French History and Art

· Private Seminars ·

A wide range of private online seminars on  European history and art.  Perfect as a prelude to an upcoming trip or a deep dive into your favourite themes, enjoy a personalized learning experience and hear all there is to know about the French Revolution, the Italian Renaissance and much more.

The 'EXPLORE' Difference

EXPLORE's travel and learning experiences are passionately inspiring  and enriching immersions into the culture and history of each featured destination.  All tours and seminars are fully customizable to give you and your loved ones the most personalized attention possible and provide you with a world-class European adventure.  Here's what you'll discover on an EXPLORE tour, seminar, or custom itinerary :

Private Tours in France - the Loire Valley Châteaux

Exciting Destinations

Discover the most spectacular destinations in France, Italy & Spain and experience the magic of their most astonishing historical treasures : the Coliseum, the Eiffel Tower, the Sistine Chapel, the Ponte Vecchio, the Sagrada Familia...

Private Tours in Italy - Italian Art

Iconic Works of Art

See the world's greatest masterpieces and discover the inner life of the artists that made them.  Learn the story behind Michelangelo's David, decode the scenes in the Sistine Chapel, or uncover the mystery behind the Mona Lisa's iconic smile.

Private Tours in France - Versailles and Marie-Antoinette

History's Best-Kept Secrets

Uncover the secrets and scandals of history's most famous characters : Marie-Antoinette's death by guillotine, the Pazzi assassination in Renaissance Florence, Louis the Sun King's debut on the ballet stage and much, much more.

"History and art history at their finest"

Private Tours in Italy - Venice canals and gondolas

Meet the Founder, Sandra Laville

Sandra is a confirmed travel and history expert, and has been providing one-of-a-kind luxury tours and travel services for over 15 years.  She is passionate about art history and dedicated to making her clients' European adventures unique, extraordinary and unforgettable.

 What People are  Saying... 

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"Outstanding. Sandra was extremely knowledgeable about art, architecture and an excellent presenter. We'd highly recommend her.  She is definitely one of the best! "

   

~ Kathleen, (Fort Mill, US)

Contact us at :

info@explorehistoryartculture.com

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40 rue Alexandre Dumas,

75011 Paris, France

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Private Tours in Versailles - Versailles Palace
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