An Hour from Paris tour: 2023 dates TBD
Where are we going?
Where are we going?
Where are we going?
Come explore the ‘Ile de France’ (the island of France), the area around Paris with a radius of about 50 miles rich with charming villages, historic châteaux, parks and forests. Inspired by the books by Annabel Simms, “An Hour from Paris” and “Half an Hour from Paris”, join me as we use public transport, train, bus, taxi for our day trip
Come explore the ‘Ile de France’ (the island of France), the area around Paris with a radius of about 50 miles rich with charming villages, historic châteaux, parks and forests. Inspired by the books by Annabel Simms, “An Hour from Paris” and “Half an Hour from Paris”, join me as we use public transport, train, bus, taxi for our day trips outside of Paris. We will do plenty of walking each day, plan on anywhere from 3-10 miles/day. This trip is especially interesting for those who have been to Paris and ready to go off the beaten path and get into the countryside that is just a stones’ throw from metropolitan Paris. Even for travelers who have never been to Paris, this tour will orient you to the City of Light and prepare you to explore it with confidence.
Every day we will have excursions planned, but you will have time on your own to explore as you wish.
Let's go!
Where are we going?
Where are we going?
An Hour from Paris: Secret Day Trips Tour
$3150 based on double room,
$795 single room supplement
Small group of 6-8 participants
Included sights: city tour of Paris, French wine tasting, day excursion to Reims in Champagne for tasting and touring; Provins, a town renowned for its medieval ramparts and UNESCO world heritage site; Senlis, a
An Hour from Paris: Secret Day Trips Tour
$3150 based on double room,
$795 single room supplement
Small group of 6-8 participants
Included sights: city tour of Paris, French wine tasting, day excursion to Reims in Champagne for tasting and touring; Provins, a town renowned for its medieval ramparts and UNESCO world heritage site; Senlis, a town with history dating back more than 2,000 years; 14th-century royal fortress Chateau de Vincennes, the colonial pavilions of the Jardin Tropicale and more!
What's included?
What's included?
What's included?
Small group: 6-8 participants
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3-4* Hotel in central Paris
All transport with the group by suburban train, metro, taxi, Uber based on best option for our daily destination
Experienced France tour guide Chris Coleman throughout the tour
Included sights: city tour of Paris, French wine tasting, day excursion to Reims in Champagne for tasting a
Small group: 6-8 participants
*
3-4* Hotel in central Paris
All transport with the group by suburban train, metro, taxi, Uber based on best option for our daily destination
Experienced France tour guide Chris Coleman throughout the tour
Included sights: city tour of Paris, French wine tasting, day excursion to Reims in Champagne for tasting and touring; Provins, a town renowned for its medieval ramparts and UNESCO world heritage site; Senlis, a town with history dating back more than 2,000 years; 14th-century royal fortress Chateau de Vincennes, the colonial pavilions of the Jardin Tropicale and more!
Not included:
Meals not indicated, beverages with meals (besides water)
Transfers to/from airport to hotel
Airfare
Travel insurance
Price
$2950 in double accommodations, $795 single supplement
7 days/6 nights
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All breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
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Join us!
What's included?
What's included?
I look forward to sharing this special part of the Ile de France with you!
This is an active tour and will involve the opportunity to walk as much or as little and you like. The Tour Reservation form is posted below the itinerary details.
Itinerary
Paris & Champagne
Walking key:
easy= flat terrain approximately 1-3 miles
medium= some challenge (hills, stairs) approximately 3-5 miles
strenuous= challenging like medium but longer distance, approximately 6 miles
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Day 1 – Saturday, April 2 Welcome to Paris
We’ll meet at the hotel this afternoon to go over this week’s plans and then take a city tour of Paris on our way to dinner together. Overnight in Paris.
Walk: easy
Day 2 - Sunday, April 3 Champagne (full day trip)
Our first day trip is to the region of Champagne, the one delicious exception we will make to not be in the Parisian region! We will take the train to Reims and enjoy champagne tastings, brunch and a walking tour of the city. Return to Paris in the afternoon. Dinner on your own. Walk: medium
Day 3- Monday, April 4 Chateau de Vincennes (half day trip)
Today we have a shorter half-day trip to visit the magnificent 14th-century royal fortress Chateau de Vincennes, after we will explore the gardens and ruins of the colonial pavilions of the Jardin Tropicale from the 1907 exhibition. This afternoon in Paris we will have a happy hour wine class before you set you off to enjoy dinner on your own.
Walk : medium
More Île de France
Day 4- Tuesday, April 5 Provins (full day trip)
Provins, a town in the Brie countryside renowned for its medieval walls and ramparts and listed an UNESCO world heritage site. We will delight in exploring this gem of a town untouched by modern industry and crowned by impressive spires. Lunch included, dinner on your own.
Walk: medium-strenuous
Day 5 - Wednesday, April 6 Senlis (half to full day trip)
Travel to Senlis to explore a town with history dating back more than 2,000 years with sites including an impressive Cathedral Notre Dame (built in the same time period as Notre Dame of Paris), medieval buildings and winding cobbled streets. You may wish to visit the nearby Chateau de Chantilly in the afternoon. Dinner on your own.
Walk: medium
Day 6- Thursday, April 7 St Germain-en-Laye (half day trip)
Built on a hill overlooking the Seine, the first royal chateau was built here in 1122 to defend the plain below and the approach to Paris. The chateau was destroyed, rebuilt and and renovated over the centuries and now is home to the National Archeological Musueum. The town attracted artists and was the former home of painter Maurice Denis, now a museum of Symbolist art. We will visit both museums, explore the town and find delicious lunch before returning to Paris. Dinner on your own. Walk: medium
Day 7- Friday, April 8 Au Revoir!
We bid you adieu today after breakfast. We are happy to help you in departure plans and help facilitate transport to train station/airport.