Excursions
Paris is a dynamic city. A renowned cultural capital and always at the forefront of current affairs, Paris is never short of ideas. You will find all your interests satisfied. Paris offers unforgettable visits and walks, museums and many other marvellous things to taste and to experiment. Be guided through the intensity and richness of culture and taste the Parisian art-de-vivre!
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Half-Day Excursions
Paris City Tour
Departure by coach for a sight-seeing tour of Paris: The Arc de Triomphe, Chaillot Palace, the
Eiffel Tower, the Military Academy and the Invalides, the immense Place de la Concorde. The Louvre
Museum, the Opera House, Notre-Dame and the famous Champs Elysées are the most marvellous
monuments
that one can admire.
- Wednesday, 11 June 2008 14:00-17:00
- Thursday, 12 June 2008 09:00-12:00
- Price: EUR 35 (included in the accompanying person's registration fee)
Palace of Versailles
At the time of Louis XIV, Versailles was not just the capital of France, for it was also a town, which was a great deal larger than it is today. The royal family and the Court resided here along with numerous traders and artisans, and it was during the period that the centre of France revolved around its Sun King. It is for this reason that the château is so immense as it was necessary to provide accommodation for everyone, welcome them, support them and feed them.
The visit to the Royal Apartments retraces this sumptuous period in the history of France. The Hall
of Mirrors, famous for the signing of the Treaty of Versailles, was used for larger receptions
during which Louis XIV would want to impress his guests. The visit of the château will end
with a visit to Marie- Antoinette's private apartments.
- Thursday, 12 June 2008 09:00-13:00
- Friday, 13 June 2008 14:00-18:00
- Price: EUR 57
Palace of Versailles Website >>
Basic orientation guide in English (PDF) >>
Cruise on the Seine & Eiffel Tower
After a one hour cruise on the Seine, during which you will discover the monuments of Paris lined along the river - one of the best ways to admire them - you will enter the hydraulic lift of the Eiffel Tower and stop at the 2nd floor to take a walk around the platform from which you can enjoy the different sights and have a remarkable extensive view all over Paris and its outskirts.
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Thursday, 12 June 2008 14:00-18:00
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Saturday, 14 June 2008 09:00-13:00
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Price: EUR 48 (Transportation by Métro)
Official Eifelltower Website >>
Walking Tour of Montmartre
A visit to the “village” of Paris : from the famous Place du Tertre, home of painters,
a walk through the narrow streets bordered by ancient houses to discover a vineyard, a windmill, a
cabaret, a museum and on top of this village, the Sacred Heart Basilica.
Up the winding stone stairs or using the Funicular (unique in Paris), from the top of the hill you will be able to discover a panorama of Paris and many of its monuments.
- Wednesday, 11 June 2008 14:00-17:00
- Price per person: EUR 30
Cooking School: Le cordon bleu
French cooking is world famous. Above and beyond personal talents, many schools perpetuate the art of French cooking such as the ECOLE CORDON BLEU School. A Chef prepares all the different courses of a menu and answers your questions. The full list of ingredients for the various recipes is provided and at the end of the demonstration, at last, you can taste the different dishes.
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Friday, 13 June 2008 08:30-12:00
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Price: EUR 70 (Transportation by Métro)
Full-Day Excursions
Reims and the Champagne Region
Enjoy a drive to Reims, capital city of the Champagne region, but also the city of coronations
where most of the Kings of France were crowned in the beautiful Cathedral. An orientation tour of
Reims, including a guided visit of the gothic cathedral, will be followed by a guided visit of
“Piper Heidsieck” champagne
cellars where you will embark for a magical visit in small carriages. Lunch in Reims. In the
afternoon we will visit Epernay and the prestigious wine cellars of “Moët &
Chandon”. The visit may occasionally be substituted with other famous Champagne cellars
(depending on availabilities).
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Saturday, 14 June 2008 08:30-17:00
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Price: EUR 130 (including lunch)
City of Reims
official website (French) >>
Moët & Chandon website >>
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