Tours of Paris,designed for energetic women
who love fine art, good food, and great company.

Paris Tour Itinerary
September 24-  October 1, 2007

See Pictures & Comments from our 2006 Paris Tours

September 24 Monday -Departure Day

    Fly overnight to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport

September 25 Tuesday -Arrival Day in Paris

• Arrival Day in Paris
• After clearing customs and claiming your luggage, you will travel by reserved shuttle service to the hotel. You will receive a meeting time to gather at the hotel for our afternoon activities.
• Welcome Lunch will be in a quaint café in the hotel quartier (neighborhood)
• Afternoon walking tour to Luxembourg Garden. Time to rest and relax after a busy day of travel.    
• Welcome Dinner for Paris du Jour group
  L*D*
  

September 26 Wednesday

• Breakfast at hotel
• Morning visit to the gorgeous gold dome church of Les Invalids and the final resting place of Napoleon
• Tour the late 19th century mansion/museum Jacquemart-Andre
• Opportunity to enjoy a delicious lunch in the gorgeous tearoom
• Afternoon and evening free to enjoy beautiful Paris
  B*
  

September 27 Thursday

• Breakfast at hotel
• Full day trip to Versailles. Travel by commuter train to the town of Versailles. Upon arrival we will visit the market to purchase our picnic items for a wonderful lunch on the grounds of the chateau.
  We will explore the Hameau, the very special petite village created by Marie Antoinette and used as her own private hideaway to escape from the pressures of court life. We will enjoy the same lush forests that the kings of France used for centuries as their private hunting grounds.
  We will walk through the many rooms of the grand chateau using headsets with English description so we don’t miss any details of this glorious palace! We will return to the town of Versailles for our train to Paris. 
  B*
  

September 28 Friday

• Breakfast at hotel
• Short walking tour to beautiful Notre Dame
• Train to St. Germaine-en-Laye for our cooking class. We will enjoy a delicious lunch as we learn to prepare a special menu. Enjoy wonderful French wine and feast on delectable creations!
• Return to Paris by train
• Dinner and evening at leisure
  B* L*
  

September 29 Saturday

• Breakfast in hotel
• Travel by train along the banks of the Seine to Vernon situated in the beautiful region of Normandy. We will taxi to Giverny to visit Monet’s gardens and home—full day trip. We will experience the breath-taking garden designed by Monet himself. The Japanese Bridge made famous in many Monet paintings beckons us to spend time in the magical garden before we tour the interior of Monet’s home. Enjoy lunch in a quaint café near the garden home.
• Return by train to Paris
• Dinner & evening at leisure
  B*

September 30 Sunday

• Breakfast at hotel
• Train to Val de Reuil station to spend a day in the countryside. Pont de l’Arche is a charming and quaint village in Normandy. Upon arrival we will travel to the village and experience Market Day. We will see the 11th century church and walk the tiny rues of this typical Normandy village. We will be hosted by M. and Madame Morel in their classic Normandy-style country home. Jean-Jacques will explain the tradition of the hunt (la chasse) and entertain us with the formal and traditional hunting horn. Lunch with wine and dessert are included.
• Return to Paris by train
• Dinner and evening at leisure. 
  B*L*
  

October 1 Tuesday - Departure Day from Paris

• Breakfast at hotel. Shuttle transport from the hotel to the Airport 
  B*
  

Paris Tips

In the evenings there are many choices for enjoying Paris by night. There are spectacular concerts in many different churches.
Fat Tire Bike Tours offers a wonderful way to enjoy the City of Light and also includes a trip along the River Seine on the bateau Mouche, those big river boats that glide along the river and under the exquisite bridges that traverse the Seine.
Or you might want to explore the Latin Quarter with its various ethnic restaurants tucked along winding rues. Both the Louvre (Wed) and the Musee d’Orsay (Thurs) have late nights, so you have the opportunity to spend some time in these gorgeous Paris museums.
And don’t forget the symbol of Paris….the Eiffel Tower.

Expenses included in your tour price

The Paris du Jour trip price includes all admissions, tour costs and travel for the planned group activities outlined for each day. Hotel for 6 nights and breakfast for 6 mornings are included. Round trip shuttle service between the airport and the hotel is included.

Meals: The Paris du Jour group dinner is included. A Welcome Lunch is included on arrival day.  Lunch with wine and coffee is included on the day in the country in Normandy.  Lunch at the cooking class in included.  No other meals or beverages are included in the tour price.
* Included meals each day are noted with an * on the tour itinerary:
      B=Breakfast     L=Lunch      D=Dinner

Any activities, tours, bike rental, concerts, or any other activity not planned for the group are personal expenses and will be paid by the client to the appropriate vendor. Airfare, taxes and airport fees are not included.

Transportation

All Paris du Jour guests will receive 10 Metro tickets on the first day of the trip. Once those are used, each guest must purchase her own Metro tickets. The tour price includes train, taxi and van travel for planned activities. Shuttle service to and from the hotel is included. The tour price does not include any form of transportation for activities that the guest might choose during leisure time.

• Please remember to bring comfortable walking shoes. The best way to see Paris is on foot, and there will be a great deal of walking. We ask that you carefully review the itinerary to determine if the planned daily activities are a good fit for you.

Cost of Package and Amount of Required Deposit

• $1,989 per person Double Occupancy
• $2,364 per person Single Occupancy

• Space is limited. This Paris tour is a personalized, small group tour.
• A deposit of $600 (double occupancy) or $800 (single occupancy) secures your reservation. Please read the tour contract on the website for cancellation policy and final payment due date.
• To reserve your place: Copy the contract from the website, complete it and sign it.  Return it to the address listed along with your deposit. The first 7 travelers who send in their deposits will fill this tour.  Final payment of balance is due by June 30, 2007.

Paris du Jour looks forward to welcoming you to Paris. Join us!

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