Tour EU07 - The Heart of France

Paris stimulates the senses, demanding to be seen, heard, touched, tasted and smelt. From romance along the Seine to landscapes on bus-sized canvases to the pick-an-ism types in cafes monologuing on the use of garlic or the finer points of Jerry Lewis, Paris is the essence of all things French.
 

Gaze rapturously at its breezy boulevards, impressive monuments, great works of art and magic lights. Savour its gourmet selection of cheese, chocolate, wine and seafood. Feel the wind on your face as you rollerblade through the Bastille or a frisson of fear and pleasure atop the Eiffel Tower.

MidEarth Travel is proud to offer flexible vacation packages to Paris for your convenience. Accommodation, flights, and optional tours are part of what we offer. Furthermore, Paris extensions can be added to any of our other Europe tours. Call us today at 613.236.5226 for more information.

Recommended Itinerary

Day 1 (Thursdays): Paris - Versailles (60 km)

Paris is your oyster over the next two days as you enjoy guided tours around one of the world’s most celebrated cities. Your Parisian adventures get off to a spectacular start with a drive along the famous Champs Élysées to the Place de la Concorde which played such a key part in the French Revolution. You’ll also get to see the iconic Arc de Triumph too, the imposing monument that sits near the western end of the avenue and commemorates the fallen of the revolution and Napoleonic wars.

You’ll take in another significant historical building next as you head to L’Hôtel National des Invalides, where Napoleon’s tomb is located, followed by a stop at the most legendary of all Paris’s icons: the Eiffel Tower.

Finally, you’ll travel on the coach out through the Parisian suburbs to the splendid Palace of Versailles, the vast regal château that was the residence of the royal family until the start of the revolution in 1789. Today the palace is another popular Parisian attraction.

In the evening, you can enjoy one of our optional Paris evening shows.

Due to limited daily access control in the Palace of Versailles, customers who strongly request to visit this palace to book tickets online in advance at https://en.chateauversailles.fr/plan-your-visit/tickets-and-prices
Visit time: 14:00 – 14:30 pm

Day 2 (Friday): Paris - Paris  

The second day of your Parisian experience begins with a visit to the Louvre, one of the world’s greatest art museums. Here you’ll set your eyes upon some of history’s most famous masterpieces, including the Venus de Milo, Winged Victory of Samothrace (also called Nike of Samothrace), and Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa. Opt for a guided gallery tour, which will enhance your experience and allow you to browse through hundreds of works in just a few hours. You can then take a leisurely cruise along the river Seine, a great sightseeing option that offers splendid views of iconic Parisian landmarks, including Notre Dame Cathedral and Pont Alexandre III.

After an exhilarating morning of walking the gallery corridors, replenish your energy levels with lunch in the museum before heading to the area surrounding the Palais Garnier, Paris’s Opera House. Afterwards, you have an option of having a French 4-course Dinner and Show experience or spending time shopping at the legendary department stores Galleries Lafayette.

Due to limited daily access control in the Louvre Palace, to avoid disappointment, we recommend customers who strongly request to visit this palace book tickets online in advance at https://www.ticketlouvre.fr/louvre/b2c/index.cfm/calendar/eventCode/MusWeb
Visit time: 13:00 – 14:00 pm


For some tour members, it will be time to say goodbye to new-found friends, while others will opt to stay another night in this French city of delights before picking up the Green Line tour the next day

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