Paris Tour

4 days - Escorted Tours

Paris was, is and always will be, something rather special. So if you have a special occasion to celebrate or just need a short break in an iconic city to recharge your batteries, why not take a few days with us in Paris. Sightseeing? The list is endless. Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, Champs Élysées, Sacré-Coeur, Eiffel Tower and much, much more. You’ll see the main sights on a coach tour of the city, but you’ll also have ample free time on this tour to spend as you wish. Shopping lovers should visit fine shops such as the Galeries Lafayette and the smart arcaded Rue de Rivoli, while art enthusiasts must take a trip to the world-famous Louvre – home of the Mona Lisa - Musée d’Orsay, home of the world’s finest Impressionist art collection. There is so much to see and do - you will leave Paris having had a taste, but you will always want to come back for more. It is everything you imagine it to be, romantic, inspiring, vibrant even outrageous, but best of all Paris is unique – come with us and see.

Highlights

Take a comprehensive sightseeing tour of Paris, one of the world’s most beautiful cities.
Experience the Paris ‘By Night’ tour to see some of the world’s most iconic buildings tastefully illuminated.
Visit the town of Versailles, home of France’s grandest palace and once the residence of Louis XIV, featuring magnificent works of art and landscaped gardens.
Explore picturesque Montmartre home of the artists’ quarter and the beautiful Sacré-Coeur with its stunning views of the City.
Enjoy some free time to soak up the sights, indulge in a spot of shopping and simply immerse yourself in the romance of The City of Love.

Inclusions

The price of this holiday is per person, based on two people sharing a twin room. Sole occupancy rooms are subject to availability at the relevant supplement. The price includes:
Three nights accommodation
Daily breakfast
Return standard class reserved seat on Eurostar
Return coach transfer from Paris Gare du Nord rail station to your hotel
All local accommodation taxes
The services of a Riviera Travel tour manager
Included excursions are a guided sightseeing tour of Paris ‘By Day,’ a guided sightseeing tour of Paris ‘By Night’ and a visit to Montmartre.
Not included in the price is the Bateaux Mouches cruise which your tour manager can arrange locally.

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Arrive in Paris - You take the Eurostar service from London St Pancras International to Paris, arriving at Paris, Gare du Nord approximately 2 hours 15 minutes later. The Eurostar takes you to the heart of the city, where you'll be met to board a coach to take you to your hotel. Your arrival time will depend on which train you catch (exact times will be provided in your travel documents) but whenever you arrive, you'll have the rest of the day at leisure. You might want to relax at the hotel, head out for a glass of vin at a cosy local bar, or just go for a stroll and soak up the romance of Paris.

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Guided tour of Paris and Versailles - After breakfast, the coach will take you on a comprehensive sightseeing tour of the city, during which you will see L’Arc de Triomphe, the Eiffel Tower, Champs Élysées, River Seine, the Louvre, in fact almost every famous landmark you will have ever heard of. You then leave Paris to take the short drive to Versailles where you can visit the majestic palace home of Louis XIV and the typically provincial French market town of Versailles itself. This visit will end mid-afternoon after which the coach will take you back to the hotel so you can spend the remainder of the afternoon as you wish, either shopping or more sightseeing. During the evening, the coach will take you on a tour of Paris ‘By Night’. The whole city’s a work of art with monuments and buildings illuminated in the most tasteful manner, their reflections dancing on the River Seine with the majestic Eiffel Tower dominating the skyline: it looks so delicate it could almost be made of lace. The tour does not take up the whole evening so you also have time to perhaps sample some of the famous Parisian nightlife. Signature experience - We leave Paris for the short drive to Versailles. The majestic palace of the 'Sun King' Louis XIV is a must-see, and we’ve arranged timed tickets so you can explore the palace and gardens at your own pace. An audio guide is included which will bring the five centuries of the palace’s history to life. Discover the magnificent Royal Apartments with their sweeping ceilings, view some of the 60,000 remarkable works of art and stroll through the glittering Hall of Mirrors, the historic spot where the famous Treaty of Versailles was signed, ending the First World War. It is also a pleasure to stroll around the stunning Versailles Gardens where you can admire the numerous ornate fountains, exquisite sculptures and splendid baroque garden designs. Personalise your holiday - Experience the legendary Paradis Latin Experience glamorous 19th-century Paris at the world’s oldest cabaret and Gustave Eiffel’s legendary theatre. Have a three-course dinner with vintage wine before enjoying the visual masterpiece which is the best cabaret in the city, the Paradis Latin Show entitled L’Oiseau Paradis! Note: Transport to the venue is not included - this experience can be on either Day 2 or 3 - you will be advised in your final documents. From £139pp (2024) & from £146pp (2025) Personalise your holiday - Discover Versailles with timed entry (Classic Tours Only) Make the most of your time in Versailles and pre-book a timed-entry visit, which provides admission to the magnificent palace – where you’ll find the royal apartments and Hall of Mirrors – and the outstanding gardens. You can explore at your own pace. From £25pp March & November - £33pp rest of the year (2024) From £27pp March & November - £35pp rest of the year (2025) Please contact us for more information on either of the above experiences and to add them to your booking.

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Montmartre - This morning, after breakfast the coach will then take you to one of the most picturesque and atmospheric quarters of Paris, Montmartre, home of the artists and street entertainers, with of course the whole area dominated by the white domed basilica of the Sacré-Coeur. You will have time to wander among Montmartre's charming, cobbled streets and see such sights as the Moulin Rouge, where Toulouse-Lautrec found most of his models; Vincent Van Gogh’s and Renoir’s houses; the famous club of the Lapin Agile; the oldest vineyard in Paris and many other interesting sights. This afternoon you are free to sightsee in this beautiful city as you wish, so what is it to be? Perhaps a trip up the Eiffel Tower, a cruise on the Seine, a browse amongst the antique shops, a wander around the picturesque gardens, window shopping or take your time to visit Paris’ incredible range of attractions. This evening you have the opportunity to visit one of the best cabarets in the city, the stunning Paradis Latin (full details of this excursion will be sent with your confirmation). Personalise your holiday - Experience the legendary Paradis Latin Experience glamorous 19th-century Paris at the world’s oldest cabaret and Gustave Eiffel’s legendary theatre. Have a three-course dinner with vintage wine before enjoying the visual masterpiece which is the best cabaret in the city, the Paradis Latin Show entitled L’Oiseau Paradis! Note: Transport to the venue is not included - this experience can be on either Day 2 or 3 - you will be advised in your final documents. From £139pp (2024) & from £146pp (2025) Please contact us for more information and to add the above experience to your booking.

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Return home - Enjoy one last leisurely breakfast in Paris before catching the coach transfer to Gare du Nord station to take an early afternoon Eurostar service, arriving at London St Pancras International approximately 2 hours 15 minutes later (exact time will be given on travel documents).

Mercure Paris Boulogne

Mercure Paris Boulogne is four-star rated and is a member of one of the most prestigious hotel chains in Europe. Fully refurbished in 2016, It is modern and comfortable with a spacious bar and restaurant which is open Monday to Friday. Between May and October Guests are welcome to use the rooftop pool. As you would expect of a hotel of this quality, all rooms have direct-dial telephone, Wi-Fi ,mini bar (local charges apply), and flat screen TV. All bathrooms have walk in showers. For your additional comfort, all rooms are fully air conditioned. The hotel itself is beautifully designed and is well situated, approximately two miles from the Eiffel Tower to the west of central Paris, near the river Seine. Please note, the use of air conditioning is at the discretion of the hotel.

B&b Hotel Paris 17 Batignolles

This charming hotel has a small bar and a popular buffet restaurant (open Monday to Friday), with an outdoor terrace. The rooms are air-conditioned with flat-screen TV and tea-making facilities. There are safes in the rooms, along with an alarm and radio. Please note, the use of air conditioning is at the discretion of the hotel.