Paris Tour

Overview

Paris was, is and always will be, something rather special. Sightseeing? The list is endless: Notre Dame, L’Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, Champs Élysées, Sacre Coeur, Eiffel Tower and much, much more. The shops such as Galeries Lafayette and the smart arcaded rue de Rivoli are legendary. Here you are only a short walk from the Louvre - home of the most well-known painting in the world, the Mona Lisa. The grandiose Place de la Concorde, the largest square in the city, shows off 18th Century French architecture at its best and just over on the left bank you’ll find the Musée d’Orsay, home of the world’s finest Impressionist art collection. The eccentrically modern and yet stylish Pompidou Centre famous for not only its exhibits, but street entertainment of the area too. Visit the islands in the middle of the river Seine, dominated by the cathedral of Notre Dame and the delicate spire of the sublime Ste. Chapelle or take a stroll through the famous Tuileries gardens, especially spectacular during the Spring. But to see everything at once, why not try a trip up the Eiffel Tower?

To get the “feel” of Paris you will visit old Montmartre, for this is the home of the artists and street entertainers. Picturesque squares where the eaves of the houses almost touch and the unmistakable smell of fresh coffee and croissants drifts from the numerous brasseries. The Latin Quarter has an atmosphere all of its own: tiny cobbled streets, crammed with restaurants and bistros. For the gourmet there can be no other country in the world quite like France for its quality of food and drink, and Paris, of course, is the capital of it all. There is so much to see and do, you will leave Paris with sore feet, but once having had a taste, you will always want to come back for more. It is everything you imagine it to be, romantic, inspiring, vibrant even outrageous, but best of all Paris is simply unique.

Personalise Your Holiday

An Evening at the Paradis Latin - from £65 per person

To help you enjoy your holiday to Paris even more, on your free evening we are able to arrange tickets for arguably the best cabaret in the city - the stunning Paradis Latin! The theatre itself was built by Gustave Eiffel, designer of the tower which so dominates Paris, in 1889. The present owners bought the superb old building in 1973, and after a total restoration to its former glory opened to a grateful and appreciative French nation four years later. Since then more than one and a half million visitors from all over the world, including such celebrities as: Dustin Hoffman, Omar Sharif, Shirley Bassey, Steven Spielberg, Elizabeth Taylor and Audrey Hepburn, have enjoyed this superb show. It really is the best cabaret, or ‘spectacle’ as the French call it, in Paris - a fact borne out that the full show was shown live on French television on New Year’s Eve - a rare honour, but one which indicated the quality of the performance.

After making your way to the theatre, the evening commences with a fine three course dinner which includes half a bottle of vintage wine. Then experience the show and as the Paradis Latin caters for an international audience, you do not need to speak French to appreciate it. After the show, make your way back to the hotel.

Approximate one-way taxi cost from hotel to Paradis Latin is €25

Uncover the secrets of the Eiffel Tower - from £25 per person (2018 departures only)

Go behind the scenes at the Eiffel Tower and uncover the hidden secrets of Paris’ most famous landmark. Gain access to the World War II bunker beneath Champ de Mars and the engine room where the tower’s hydraulic lifts are controlled. Then head up to the second level and enjoy amazing views from the rooftop terrace at the renowned Le Jules Verne restaurant.

To book any of the above experiences, please call our Reservations Department on 01283 742 300

Eurostar and UK Regional Train Upgrades

Eurostar

In order to enjoy your Eurostar experience to the full, you may upgrade to Standard Premier Class from only £139 return, subject to availability. This price includes a complimentary light meal, offered from a selection of sweet and savoury cold snacks and includes and a drink appropriate to the time of day, served at your seat while you relax in the spacious comfort of Standard Premier Class.

UK Regional Train Connections

You may upgrade to First Class for only £47 per person, subject to availability. This price excludes departures from Bournemouth, Portsmouth Harbour, Salisbury, Southampton, Winchester and Brighton.

To enquire further or request an upgrade please contact the reservations department.

Please note that there is a £10, £20 or £50 supplement for certain regional stations. If your preferred station is not available, please contact the office, as we may be able to request it for you. See here for all supplements and stations.

Please note that where regional trains do not go directly to St Pancras station you will be required to arrange your own transport across London. If you are unsure which station you are due to arrive into, please contact the reservations team.