Paris Travel Guides and Tours

Ah, Paris, “City of Lights,” international capital of fashion and cornerstone of world history. Let the timeless art, air of romance, fascinating culture and delectable cuisine of the world’s most glamorous city tempt all of your senses. To see Paris is to experience a cosmopolitan world that blends fascinating architecture and historic achievements with a contemporary flair. Mayflower Tours has created a magnificent itinerary, combining scheduled tours with optional excursions, giving you ample time to explore this pulsating city on your own. 8 Days • 8 Meals

Enjoy art, architecture and ambiance in London and Paris. Ride the underground to an English café then take a stroll through Hyde Park. See Da Vinci's masterpiece, the Mona Lisa, in Paris's Louvre and then see the famed Eiffel Tower sparkle when is lit up at night. Trip costs include: Round-trip transatlantic air transportation with a major airline, airport transfers and escorts The services of a bilingual Go Ahead Tour Director Private deluxe motorcoach 7 nights accommodation in comfortable, well-located hotels with twin beds and private bath or shower All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling and local taxes Buffet breakfast (B) daily High-speed Eurostar train transfer and train porterage Go Ahead travel bag and membership in our World Traveler Club, which includes credit toward your next tour Walking on tour: Our City Stays are designed to be as flexible as possible for the modern traveler. There are no included walking tours. If you do plan to take our optional excursions, however, be prepared for some light-to-moderate walking.

Experience what makes a France tour with Tauck unforgettable: an adventure walk on the Pont du Gard, an olive-oil tasting at Mas des Barres, exploring magical Monte-Carlo and Provence, a romantic dinner cruise on Paris' River Seine and more. Select Small Group departure dates available with no more than 26 Tauck guests! Tauck's enticing week-long France tour takes you from the turquoise shades of the Côte d'Azur to the pastel palette of Provence to glittering, romantic Paris. Visit charming Monaco; explore historic Avignon, Arles, and Aix-en-Provence, and see firsthand what inspired van Gogh in St-Rémy and Cézanne at Mont Ste-Victoire. Enjoy an olive oil tasting and lunch in Mas des Barres; a guided adventure walk on the Pont du Gard; and a high-speed rail journey to Paris for a three-night stay highlighted by a guided tour of the Louvre and a dinner cruise on the River Seine. There's no better way to experience France's many charms in one week! Please note that April – June departures of A Week In... Paris and Provence will follow a slightly different itinerary for the first two days, staying at the Fairmont Monte Carlo in Monte-Carlo, Monaco on nights 1 and 2, and visiting Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild in St-Jean-Cap-Ferrat on day 2. Click here to download the complete April – June itinerary.

From Tower Bridge in London to the Eiffel Tower in Paris and the Grand Place in Brussels, enjoy a sampling of some of Europe’s greatest cities and their treasures. Travel on two high-speed trains, including a Chunnel crossing on the Eurostar to the Continent. Get Ready for a Dream Vacation! If you thought the glamour of Europe was out of reach, you’re in for a treat! Join us for the vacation of a lifetime as we tour the glittering cities and beautiful countryside of England, France and Belgium. Discover a treasure trove of historic sites and architectural wonders as you tour Europe’s most vibrant capitals. Browse world-class museums, shop for designer haute couture, and immerse yourself in Old World ambiance. Then sit back, relax, and take in panoramic vistas of lush countryside as you speed by rail to your next exciting destination. A truly indulgent international experience can be yours. Don’t miss out on this chance to experience the splendors of Europe! Join us for an unforgettable journey you’ll remember for a lifetime! 9 Days • 9 Meals

Enjoy these great tour features 'Personal Concierge' service from a professional Tour Director throughout Luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with onboard toilet and extra legroom Journey by high speed TGV train from Paris to Lyon. First Class Hotels in central locations, see map key, including service charges, taxes & porterage Insight Traveller document wallet, map book journal and information pack Transfers to and from the airport with Insight's Airport Shuttle Service . Buffet breakfast each day as indicated Welcome Drink meeting on day 2 Included Excursions & Sights Orientation tour of Paris See the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Louvre, Place de la Concorde, Champs Elysees, Arc de Triomphe and Eifel Tower. Orientation tour of Nimes. See the Roman aqueduct of Pont du Gard. Orientation tour of Lyon. See the Roman Arena and well preserved Maison Carree in Nimes. Itinerary Flexibility Extend your stay with extra accommodation in Paris or Nice. Select options These optional "experience packages" may be purchased on tour: Paris Experience 1 - an in-depth tour of Paris to see the great impressionists' paintings in the Musee d'Orsay, plus a guided visit of the Palace of Versailles and its gardens. Paris Experience 2 - appreciate the works of Rodin including The Thinker and The Kiss, drive through the Latin Quarter plus free time in the bohemian quarter of Montmartre with lunch in a typical Parisian bistro. Experience de la Provence' - Visit medieval Les Baux-de-Provence and an olive oil mill before a guided tour of Arles and scenic drive through the Camargue. Avignon & Rhone Experience - Take a little train ride in Avignon, before wine tasting in the village of Chateauneuf-du-Pape. Enjoy these great tour features 'Personal Concierge' service from a professional Tour Director throughout Luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with onboard toilet and extra legroom Journey by high speed TGV train from Paris to Lyon. First Class Hotels in central locations, see map key, including service charges, taxes & porterage Insight Traveller document wallet, map book journal and information pack Transfers to and from the airport with Insight's Airport Shuttle Service . Buffet breakfast each day as indicated Welcome Drink meeting on day 2 Included Excursions & Sights Orientation tour of Paris See the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Louvre, Place de la Concorde, Champs Elysees, Arc de Triomphe and Eifel Tower. Orientation tour of Nimes. See the Roman aqueduct of Pont du Gard. Orientation tour of Lyon. See the Roman Arena and well preserved Maison Carree in Nimes. Itinerary Flexibility Extend your stay with extra accommodation in Paris or Nice. Select options These optional "experience packages" may be purchased on tour: Paris Experience 1 - an in-depth tour of Paris to see the great impressionists' paintings in the Musee d'Orsay, plus a guided visit of the Palace of Versailles and its gardens. Paris Experience 2 - appreciate the works of Rodin including The Thinker and The Kiss, drive through the Latin Quarter plus free time in the bohemian quarter of Montmartre with lunch in a typical Parisian bistro. Experience de la Provence' - Visit medieval Les Baux-de-Provence and an olive oil mill before a guided tour of Arles and scenic drive through the Camargue. Avignon & Rhone Experience - Take a little train ride in Avignon, before wine tasting in the village of Chateauneuf-du-Pape.

Airport transfers in Paris on day 2 and in Rome on day 9 Choice of hotels in twin-bedded rooms; hotel taxes, service charges and tips for baggage handling Buffet or Continental breakfasts daily (BB or CB) Services of a professional Tour Director in Paris and a local representative in Rome Guided half-day sightseeing in Paris and in Rome with headsets Overnight train journey: Paris/Rome