Sharing a Passion for the Picturesque
Our Name, Our Heritage
Long before modern guidebooks, 18th-century connoisseurs understood that Paris revealed its true beauty only to those who knew where—and how—to look. These early cultural explorers relied on Voyages Pittoresques: richly detailed books devoted to art collections, châteaux, and gardens, crafted to awaken curiosity and refine the traveler’s eye. Today, Picturesque Voyages reinterprets this spirit for modern-day Paris and its surrounding regions, offering discerning travelers a deeply informed, artful way to experience France.
Our Core Philosophy: France Through the Lens of Gardens
What distinguishes our approach is a perspective rooted in garden history. While we provide in-depth access to the most celebrated destinations of Paris and its environs, we use the garden as a revealing lens to understand French history, art and gastronomy.
From the architectural authority of formal château grounds to the hidden intimacy of urban gardens, these cultural landscapes express France’s enduring savoir-faire—the mastery of design and craftsmanship—as well as its savoir-vivre, the art of living. This garden-inspired vision defines all our tours.
The Expertise of Professional Guides
We believe the caliber of a journey is defined by the depth of its storyteller. Our tours are led exclusively by nationally certified expert guides, ensuring an authentic and intellectually grounded exploration of France’s cultural heritage. By pairing scholarly rigor with refined hospitality, we invite travelers to engage more deeply with iconic sites, sparking a curiosity that persists long after the journey ends.
Whether experienced individually or paired to create a custom immersive journey, our mission is to reveal the meaningful connections between place and culture. We deliver a travel experience that is as intellectually evocative as it is unforgettable.