Escape to Paris this summer! Paris du Jour offers an exciting itinerary of Paris art, sights and cuisine. Experience the fun of meeting local Parisians in their own homes. Enjoy all the fun with new friends in your small group of fellow travelers. The Eiffel Tower, Monet’s Garden and Home, Paris Sunday market----a few of your favorite pictures in your 2008 Paris travel album.
Tour Highlights
Paris du Jour invites you to experience the beauty of Paris…the art treasures of the Louvre, the City of Light at night from the elegance of a dinner cruise, Napoleon’s magnificent tomb under a golden dome church. Lunch in an elegant mansion and dinner in a private estate in a Normandy village. Small groups meet French culture, up close and personal, with a cooking class in a personal home of a gracious hostess. A French couple welcomes you to their home for an elegant dinner you will long remember. A day trip to Versailles and Marie Antoinette's petite village make your Paris tour complete. If you are looking for a unique Paris experience, reserve your place now for the July tour.
What our clients say
- The day trips provided more than we could have ever seen on our own. Thank you,
Cheryl!
Marsha W., Fort Worth, Tx.
- I love the small group concept. I wanted to travel, and Paris du Jour provided the people to share the adventure.
Sharon L., Frisco, Tx.
- This trip included everything “French” that I had ever dreamed of. Your relaxed and helpful manner made it most enjoyable. Merci! Maureen M., Pa.
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DETAILED ITINERARY FOR PARIS IN JULY
Note: Bolded items are included in Paris du Jour tour package price.
July 8 Tuesday Day 1
Departure Day from the US
Fly overnight to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
July 9 Wednesday Day 2
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 picturesque Luxembourg Gardens, the largest public park garden in Paris. Time to settle in and rest at the hotel before a very enjoyable Paris evening.
•Welcome Dinner for Paris du Jour
L*D*
July 10 Thursday Day 3
•Breakfast at hotel
•Visit Notre Dame Cathedral
•Cooking Class -
We will enjoy a delicious lunch and learn to prepare a special menu. Sample wonderful French wine and feast on delectable creations!
•Dinner and evening at leisure
B*L*
July 11 Friday Day 4
•Breakfast at hotel
•Full day trip to Versailles. Travel by commuter train to the town of Versailles and walk to the Chateau Versailles. Stunning architecture, magnificent gardens, the Grand Canal, the Hall of Mirrors and gorgeous works of art were designed to convey the power and majesty of the French Monarchy. Explore the many rooms of the grand chateau using an audio guide commentary. We won’t want to miss any details of this glorious palace.
Following the chateau tour, we will visit the Hameau, the petite village created by Marie Antoinette for 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 return to the town of Versailles for our train to Paris.
This day involves lots of walking. Please wear comfortable shoes and know that we will be on the go for the entire day.
•Free evening in Paris
B*
July 12 Saturday Day 5
•Breakfast in hotel
•We will visit the Saturday market, a lively place where stalls of fresh vegetables and fruits are meticulously arranged like a colorful painting. Enjoy the market with the Parisians and select meats, cheeses, fruit, breads, wines and … of course, pastries for our picnic lunch in the Champ de Mars, the park of the Eiffel Tower.
•Afternoon free to explore Paris and perhaps enjoy some shopping or other Paris treasures
•Saturday Evening in Paris -Wine Tasting
Enjoy 7 French wines and learn the fine points of appreciating your verre de vin! O Chateau offers info on the regions of France and the specific wines produced in each region, as well as how to serve your wine of choice properly. Learn suggestions for food pairing for your next soiree! A two hour presentation.
•Evening free following the wine tasting. Consider a concert in one of many Paris churches or walk along the Champs- Elysees or take a trip to the top of the Eiffel Tower !
B*Wine tasting event
July 13 Sunday Day 6
•Breakfast at hotel
•Giverny, Monet’s Gardens and Home
•Travel by train along the banks of the Seine to Vernon situated in the beautiful region of Normandy. We will travel 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 and evening at leisure
B*
July 14 Monday Day 7
•Breakfast at hotel
•Private guided tour explores the treasures of the Louvre
•Opportunity to enjoy a delicious lunch in the gorgeous tearoom of the late 19th century mansion, Jacquemart-Andre
•Afternoon free to enjoy beautiful Paris
•Dinner Cruise on the Seine -Paris is known as the City of Light! Enjoy delicious cuisine, wine and delightful music aboard Bateaux Parisiens as we glide under the beautifully lighted bridges of the river Seine.
B*D*
July 15 Tuesday Day 8 Departure day from Paris
•Breakfast at hotel
•Shuttle transport from the hotel to the airport for your International flight to the USB*
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Expenses Included in the Tour Price
- All admission, tour and travel costs associated with planned group activities outlined in the Tour itinerary.
- Hotel accommodation for six nights.
- Round-trip shuttle service between the Paris airport and hotel.
- A carnet (book) of 10 Métro tickets. Once used, additional Métro tickets must be purchased by the client.
- Several meals throughout the Tour are included and are bolded in the Tour itinerary. A simple initial at the end of each day’s schedule also indicates which meal(s) is included on that day (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner). No other meals or beverages are included in the Tour price.
Expenses Not Included in the Tour Price
- All tours, rentals, concerts, transportation and any other activities not specifically planned for the Paris du Jour group.
- Airfare, associated taxes and airport fees.
Important Notes
- The best way to visit Paris is on foot. Be sure to bring comfortable shoes as there is a great deal of walking. Please carefully review the Tour itinerary to determine if the planned daily activities are a good personal fit.
- Many clients add an extra day(s) to their vacation in order to pursue their own personal Paris agenda. To avoid having to change hotels after the Paris du Jour Tour’s conclusion, all additional hotel bookings must be done at the time of the Tour reservation. All costs associated with extra hotel nights must be paid directly to the hotel at checkout.
Paris du Jour looks forward to welcoming you to Paris. Join us! |
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Per Person
Based on double occupancy...2,730*
Based on single occupancy.. $3,020*
To Reserve the Paris du Jour ‘Paris Highlights and More’ Tour
1. Print the Tour contract from the Reservation page on the Paris du Jour website.
2.Complete all required information and sign the contract.
3. A $500 deposit is required to accompany the signed contract. Please mail your check and signed contract to the Paris du Jour office. Paris du Jour also accepts credit card payments via PayPal. |
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