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Walking Key
Light = Two to four miles of mostly level walking.
Moderate = Four to six miles and/or up and down hills and/or some stairs.
Strenuous = Six to ten miles, lots of stairs, uneven terrain.
Best of Paris in 7 Days
$1,795 + air • 22-26 people • Begins and ends in Paris
Paris stands as a symbol of the finest things that culture can offer — in art, fashion, food, literature, and ideas. All that, and it's flat-out filled with joie de vivre to boot.
With the help of your guide, you'll do more than see Paris — you'll truly experience it: chatting with the man who makes your crepe and sniffing "zee feet of angels" in a neighborhood fromagerie. You'll rub shoulders with gargoyles atop the Notre-Dame, marvel at the nighttime glow of the Eiffel Tower, sip café au lait along sidewalk cafés, eat very, very good food...and struggle not to say "wow" too many times a day.
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Your day-by-day itinerary
Day 0: Depart USA
Remember, you'll arrive in Europe the day after you depart the USA.
Day 1: Welcome to Paris
Look for a note posted in the hotel lobby that will tell you where to meet this afternoon. We'll get together for introductions and a neighborhood stroll around 3 p.m. We'll then enjoy an orientation tour of Paris on a private bus before sitting down to dinner together. Walking: light.
Day 2: The Historic Heart of Paris
Let's begin where Paris did, on the Ile de la Cité, and visit the stunning Notre-Dame cathedral and exquisite Sainte-Chapelle church. In the afternoon, we'll stroll through the bohemian Latin Quarter and wander into medieval Paris at the Cluny Museum. Dinner tonight is on your own. Walking: strenuous.
Day 3: The Impressionists' Paris
Following café and croissants, we'll wander the colorful Montmartre neighborhood, one-time home to many Impressionist artists. This afternoon we'll visit the world's greatest Impressionist collection at the Musée d'Orsay. After an orientation, you'll have ample time to enjoy the art on your own. Late afternoon options include the nearby Rodin Museum or Les Invalides, site of Napoleon's tomb and France's best military museum. Dinner on your own. Walking: strenuous.
Day 4: The Marais District and Free Time
We'll spend our morning in Paris' trés medieval Marais district. Then you'll be free to tour the Marais' many interesting museums, including the Carnavalet, Paris' history museum. Tonight we'll enjoy a wine tasting and dinner together. Walking: strenuous.
Day 5: All day at Chateau de Versailles
Today is devoted to exploring the elaborate palace that Louis XIV, XV, and XVI called home. We'll make the 30-minute train trip to Versailles, then tour key rooms of the palace together. You'll then have free time to wander on your own or return to Paris via the frequent trains. Dinner on your own. Walking: strenuous.
Day 6: Masterpieces of the Louvre Museum
Our day begins at the Louvre, where a local guide will show us the highlights of this magnificent museum. Your afternoon is free to spend in the Louvre or wherever you choose — perhaps that nearby "Mecca for moderns," the Pompidou Center? Tonight we'll meet for a "last supper" and toast this magical city. Walking: moderate.
Day 7: Tour over after breakfast
This morning we'll say our final goodbyes and head for home. Au revoir et merci!
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"Each day brought another lovely surprise. The people were friendly and helpful when we were lost (or just looked lost). Each museum was unique. Walking in the history of the city brought life to textbooks and literature we've read through the years. And of course, the food! A simple lunch was, at times, a work of art."
— Gwen in Lancaster, PA
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