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Discover Paris in style enjoying our customized

guided tour, from the heart of Paris to Saint Germain des Prés
Duration : 4 days / 3 nights

Paris, the most romantic capital city in the world, will captivate and enchant you with its beauty and unbeatable elegance. Centuries of history have been magnificently preserved here in both the monuments and the streets, bringing pleasure to its many visitors.

The long avenues and incredible buildings and parks make Paris an unforgettable city, that you can admire from one of the most distinctive structures in the world : The Eiffel Tower.
Winding through the capital, The Seine separates the right and left banks of the town, where each arrondissement asserts its identity with a unique spirit and character, aswell as with its architectural gems.

Thanks to our English guide, you can see and learn about the biggest masterpieces in the Louvre without spending all day there, admire the architecture of the very famous Opéra Garnier outside opening hours, and discover, VIP style, an unmissable historic heritage of the right bank in comparison with the left bank.

After an exciting day in the capital, in the evening you can go back to the luxurious and relaxing setting of your hotel, situated in the heart of Paris.  Besides its superb access to the main tourist attractions, shopping lovers will be delighted to discover its proximity to reputable department stores such as Printemps and Galeries Lafayette on the Boulevard Haussmann.


Detail day 1

Whether you arrive at the Roissy Charles de Gaulle airport or by TGV, you will be welcomed by our bilingual English speaking chauffer, who will drive you in a private vehicle, to your prestigious hotel, situated in the centre of Paris.

The hotel is in the perfect location for shopping lovers who can make the most of the proximity of highly reputable department stores such as ‘Printemps’ and ‘Galeries Lafayette’, as well as rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré with all its top brand boutiques.

Situated on the Haussmann boulevard, “Galeries Lafayette” and “Printemps” are among the most famous of all French department stores. The incredible stain-glassed dome in Printemps is listed as an historic monument and we offer all shopping lovers the opportunity to visit this unforgettable place with a special reduction card, offering a 10% reduction on all your purchases at Printemps.
You can easily spend an entire day exploring the French and international fashion, accessories, beauty and interior design departments, spread across several floors of this luxurious store.

After your arrival, you could also very easily walk to the Place de la Concorde or the Place Vendôme, which are situated less than 10 minutes from the hotel.

Detail day 2

After breakfast, you will walk to The Place de l’Opéra, conceived at the same time as many other great works carried about by the prefect Haussmann.
From The Opéra, you will find the Grands Boulevards created under the initiative of King Louis XIV to replace the city walls which surrounded Paris.
The Grands Boulevards are still home to numerous department stores, businesses, brasseries, restaurants, theatres and showrooms. They are very animated all throughout the day until 1 o'clock in the morning.

Accompanied by your guide, you will go to The Place Vendôme, the most expensive place per metre squared in Paris. Surrounded by 28 private hotels with elaborately detailed architectural and Corinthian pilasters, it is one of the best spots for luxury jewellers, with many highly reputable shops having chosen to take up residence ther (Cartier, Chaumet, Boucheron, Van Cleef&Arpels,etc.). You can also see the Ritz Hotel and the Ministry of Justice here.

From here you will find the start of the Rue de la Paix, a main road in Paris known for its fashionable boutiques. This road meets Rue du Faubourg Saint Honoré. Along with Avenue Montaigne, Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré is home to many prestigious international fashionable brands and luxury designers.
You will arrive to the Place de la Concorde, where King Louis XVI, Marie-Antoinette and many other prisoners were beheaded by guillotine.

For lunch, stop in a very chic Parisian restaurant, where you can appreciate the cuisine while enjoying the panoramic view of Paris.

Take the opportunity for a stroll in the Jardin à la française des Tuileries, created by Le Nôtre, where you can admire more than 100 statues before you get to the Orangery Museum which holds a collection of unique works of art by Renoir, Picasso, Matisse, Modigliani and Cézanne. In the two oval rooms you can marvel at the amazing collection of “Waterlilies” painted by Monet. Your guide will conduct a tour of these incredible works of art.

You will arrive at the biggest art and history museum in the world: The Louvre, which is easily the most popular site in Paris, and is home to some of the most beautiful works of art in the whole world. It collections stretch all the way from prehistoric times to the middle of the 19th century. At the entrance of the museum, the Louvre’s glass Pyramid, created by Ieoh Ming Pei offeres a striking contrast to the historic façade of the Louvre.
The Mona Lisa and The Venus de Milo are two of the most famous works of art on display in The Louvre, but your guide will help you to discover a selection according to your tastes among the many paintings, sculptures, historic objects and archeological coins which are contained in this museum.

You will continue torwards the Palais Royal which was the home of many members of the Royal Family over 2 centuries.

In the early evening, you will have a VIP visit, outside of opening hours, to the Opera Garnier, a genuine architectural masterpiece known all over the world. 73 sculptors collaborated to create the statues which adorn the Opera’s façade.
This completely marble and gold Opera, which resembles a museum, was decided on by Napoléon III and carried about by Charles Garnier. Its inauguration took place in 1875 after 15 years of building.

To finish off your evening, we have reserved a gastronomic feast for you along the Seine, the perfect opportunity for you to admire the most famous monuments of the “Ville Lumière” lit up, all the while enjoying the best of French cuisine.

A unique experience!

Detail day 3

Get your day off to a great start with a rich and varied buffet breakfast, before heading to Saint Germain des Près. On board a modern horse-drawn carriage, you will go to this district of artists and intellectuals, on the left bank of the Seine. Since the 17th century this district has attracted generations of authors and theatre stars and in the 19th century painters such as Delacroix, Ingres and Manet, and writers such as Racine, Balzac and George Sand.
Today, this district still has a modern atmosphere and many boutiques from the world of fashion can be found here.

Your guide will meet you and help you to discover the hidden treasures such as the old Renaissance houses and one of the oldest Café de Paris, which was a meeting point for writers and philosophers.

Sit down on a terrace of the famous Lipp, le Flore or the 2 Magots cafés where, after the Second World War, a whole generation of intellectuals eager for new ideas and ways of thinking would meet.

On the banks of the Seine, the Hôtel de la Monnaie, next to the Palais de l’Institut de France, is a true masterpiece of the 18th century, built under the reign of Louis XVI. It’s home to the currency museum and the workshops where commemorative coins and collectors coins are made.
Accompanied by a guide, you will become a priveliged visitor of this building, interesting for its history as well as for its function.

Following the Quai Voltaire, not far from The Seine, the former monumental Orsay station and Grand Hôtel are today taken up by one of the city’s unmissable museums, the Musée d’Orsay, opened in 1977.
You will be able to access the museum’s collections without having to queue and you can admire the incredible glass roof and clock, preserved from the old station. Your guide will explain to you, all about the permanent collection in the museum which comprises masterpieces by some of the most famous sculptors and impressionist painters such as Monet, Manet, Cézanne, Renoir, Degas and Courbet.

In the evening, a place is reserved for you at the most famous cabaret in the world, The Moulin Rouge, where the most beautiful girls in the world give incredible shows, including the famous French Cancan, amidst fabulous decor, feathers, tinsel and glitter. An unforgettable show which has attracted millions of spectators over 111 years.

Detail day 4

You may have chosen to extend your stay in Paris or in another equally beautiful French region. Whatever your itinerary, your chauffeur will take care of your transfer to Paris Montparnasse station or Paris, Orly or Roissy Charles de Gaulle airport.

Recommendations
Available all year long.
Services included
• Limousine (or private minibus) transfers with chauffeur from CDG airport or any Parisian station to your hotel.
• The availability of a vehicle with chauffeur in the evenings.
• A unique ride in a modern horse-drawn carriage
• 3 nights in a 4* hotel with breakfast
• Welcome gift for ladies and gentlemen
• Professional English guide during visits
• Private visits of the Opéra Garnier, The Louvre, The Orangery Museum, The Hôtel de la Monnaie, The Musée d’Orsay
• Private visit of the Faubourg Saint-Honoré and the Saint-Germain-des-Prés districts
• 1 gastronomic dinner on The Seine
• 1 dinner-show at the famous cabaret The Moulin Rouge.
• A reduction card on your purchases at Printemps Haussmann shopping mall
Services not included
• International flights
• Meals not mentioned in the programme
• Drinks
• Extras and personal expenses
• Possible tips/gratuities
• Any service not mentioned in the section ‘Services Included’
• Any service proposed as an ‘option’ or ‘suggestion’
• Insurance covering cancellation, repatriation, luggage
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