Splendours of Paris
Splendours of Paris
Splendours of Paris
5 Days Starting and ending in Paris, France
Visiting: Paris, Gardens of Versailles
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Tour code:
par
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
0-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
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Tour Overview
Rediscover your 'joie de vivre', and join us on a holiday to the city of love, as we take you on a short break to the French capital of Paris. See the city's most celebrated sights from the marvel that is the Eiffel tower, to the Arc de Triomphe and the stylish Champs Élysées, as you saunter the Parisian streets, or join us for a guided tour by coach. Why not experience the Parisian atmosphere in the evening and join us on a visit to the Latin Quarter or for a traditional Parisian meal in a typically French restaurant. With the opportunity to also visit Versailles glamorous gardens, you’ll see the very best on this fabulous city break.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive In Paris
Location: Paris
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star Originals City Le Cardinal Rueil Centre Hotel
Local departure by coach, then on to Paris for a four-night stay.
Day 2 : Paris; Paris Latin Quarter
Location: Paris
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star Originals City Le Cardinal Rueil Centre Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Full-day included visit to the cosmopolitan city of Paris. A large portion of the capital, including the River Seine, is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and to make the most of your visit why not join our optional guided sightseeing tour? Our local guide will introduce you to some of the city’s famous sights. (Please note that due to on-going roadworks and restoration works, some sights may not be accessible by coach.)
This evening, be sure to take advantage of our optional visit into the Latin Quarter, a bustling area of restaurants, cafés and souvenir shops to the south of the Ile de la Cité and Notre Dame. Here you can enjoy the atmosphere and sample the local bars and restaurants.
Day 3 : Versailles Gardens; Paris By Night
Location: Gardens of Versailles, Paris
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star Originals City Le Cardinal Rueil Centre Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Explore Paris independently, or why not join our optional visit to Versailles, home to the famous Château and its beautiful gardens. Located on the western outskirts of Paris and originally created for Louis XIV, the Château of Versailles has been a member of the UNESCO World Heritage list for over 30 years.
At Versailles, you can choose to admire the magnificent gardens or spend time exploring the interior of the château. If visiting the gardens, enjoy a relaxing stroll along Versailles’ own Grand Canal, or why not discover the many fountains and pools, some of which are fine examples of sculpture.
If you choose to visit the Château then there are several admission tickets available depending on what you would like to see. (Entrance to the Gardens is included. Château entrance is at extra cost and subject to local queueing times. Ticket prices vary depending on the type of ticket you purchase, but approximate cost is between €17 and €27).
We return to our hotel late afternoon and then this evening, there will be the opportunity to join our optional ‘Paris by Night’ tour which includes a three-course meal in a typical restaurant, with house wine included.
Day 4 : Paris
Location: Paris
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star Originals City Le Cardinal Rueil Centre Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
A second included visit to Paris giving you the chance to enjoy even more of this great city.
Day 5 : Return Home
Location: Paris
Meals Included: Breakfast
Return home.
What's Included
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Accommodation
As detailed in the itinerary
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Additional Services
Travel from a wide range of convenient joining points across the UK is included within your coach holiday price; some carry a supplement. Please contact us for our full list of joining points.
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Airport Transfers at Destination
This trip includes coach travel from/to a local UK joining point
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Fully Guided
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International Travel
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Meals
As detailed in the itinerary
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Transport
Comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach
What's Not Included
Accommodation
You will stay for three or four nights at the 3-star Originals City Le Cardinal Rueil Centre Hotel in Rueil-Malmaison on the western outskirts of Paris.
Upgraded tours will stay at the 4-star Novotel Rueil Malmaison.
Check out our Q&As
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
As detailed in the itinerary
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
Some tours carry a supplement for solo travellers, please ask for details if the Single price is not shown
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Fully escorted by our experienced drivers/crews. And in most towns and cities we either include or offer optional sightseeing tours with expert local guides to help you get the most from your visits.
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
On Leger Coach Holidays, your allowance is one medium sized suitcase per person, which should weigh no more than 20kg when full.
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Low
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes
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What type of coach will be used?
You will travel on either our Luxuria Coach or our Silver Service Coach
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How long has the tour company been trading?
40 years
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Sole use of your own room on all Single Traveller holidays: means you still get your privacy and time out from the group.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Battlefield Tours - Will it be possible to visit a particular cemetery whilst on the tour?
Please contact us and we will check to see whether you can visit a particular cemetery on any of our Battlefield Tours, if we are not able to fit it into our itinerary then you could take some time out of the tour and do this independently by taxi or public transport.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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