Overview
Itinerary
Be swept off your feet as the Paris of your dreams comes alive. Make your way down the Champs-Élysées, the hotspot for Parisian fashion, and marvel at the towering Arc de Triomphe. Words can't do justice to the view from within the Eiffel Tower, where you'll enjoy an exclusive dinner featuring savory French cuisine. (D) Stay: Le Meridien Etoile (7 Nights)
Step into the shoes of a local and navigate Le Métro – your main mode of transportation for the week. Get to know this underground system with a local pro, giving you the freedom to set off later as you wish. First stop – the Louvre Museum. The ethereal glass pyramid at the Louvre's entrance serves as your gateway into another realm, where ancient sculptures lead to 19th-century canvases.
Wander past and marvel at the palette progeny of Raphael and Botticelli before making your way to Da Vinci's renowned Mona Lisa. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure to explore Paris as you please. Perhaps you'll take a leisurely stroll through the Tuileries Garden or elegant Place Vendôme with its glittering vitrines displaying jewelry and high-fashion designs. (B/D)
Channel your inner royal at Versailles – an iconic palace located in the heart of France. There's a reason why Versailles has served as a model for countless international abodes, which you'll discover as you wind your way through sprawling green gardens and palace halls with a local guide. From the prominent Hall of Mirrors to the opulent bedchamber of the queen, take in the palace's most famous sights.
This evening, experience Paris' nightlife during an optional dinner at the dynamic Paradis Latin for a champagne-flowing, can-can kicking, music-driven night at the cabaret. (B)
Make the most of a free day in the world's most chic capital city. If you'd prefer to continue touring, you can join an optional tour to Normandy. If you choose this, you'll retrace the history of World War II with visits to Mulberry Harbor – a WWII engineering marvel, the Normandy American Cemetery, and the D-Day landing site at Omaha Beach. (B)
Your cultural lesson continues this morning with a culinary quest through the hip and historic district of Le Marais. Join a local foodie and venture to the neighborhood's beloved venues, getting a taste of the cozy shops and Parisian flavors. Along the way, meander through the flourishing trees and bright grassy patches of spectacular Place des Vosges, the oldest town square in all of Paris.
Take a walk down to the Ile de la Cité to snap a picture of the awe-inspiring Notre Dame or relax in one of Le Marais' cozy cafés and indulge in the Parisian art of people watching. As your day wraps up, make the most of an evening at leisure. Or, enjoy an optional tour taking in the city from the backseat of a retro car. Take in the City of Lights while cruising through the chic boulevards to the Montmartre neighborhood, where hip bohemia meets heaven-seeking basilicas. (B/L)
Enjoy your day on your own to explore Paris however you want. You may want to take an optional tour and delve into the creative mind of Claude Monet and let the art scene leave its impression on you with a visit to his countryside home at Giverny. Stroll through the colorful living work of art that is Monet's garden, where you'll see the source for the artist's inspiration, including the setting for his iconic Waterlilies. (B/D)
It's your last day in Paris – spend the morning exploring the hip bohemian neighborhood of Montmartre. Blending artistic roots and quirky modernity, this 18th arrondissement neighborhood is home to classical painters and cultural provocateurs. Choose how you discover the area because it's your choice! Venture into the Musée de Montmartre and glimpse the roots of cabaret and the lives of Paris' most famous artists with a local guide -OR- head inside Sacré-Coeur and take in the city from this iconic hilltop basilica.
Tonight, say salut as you toast to the end of your Parisian getaway, admiring the city skyline as you gently float down the Seine on a dinner cruise. (B/D)
Au revoir! Your tour comes to a close today. (B)
Be swept off your feet as the Paris of your dreams comes alive.
Tonight, say salut as you toast the beginning of your tour and savor a welcome dinner at a local restaurant. (D) Stay: Le Meridien Etoile (7 Nights)
Step into the shoes of a local and navigate Le Métro, your main mode of transportation for the week. Get to know this underground system with a local pro, giving you the freedom to set off later as you wish. First stop – the Louvre Museum. The ethereal glass pyramid at the Louvre's entrance serves as your gateway to another realm, where ancient sculptures lead to 19th-century canvases. Wander past and marvel at the palette progeny of Raphael and Botticelli before making your way to Da Vinci's renowned Mona Lisa.
On the next stop, your cultural lessons continue to the hip and historic district of Le Marais. Along the way, stroll among the flourishing trees and bright grassy patches of the spectacular Place des Vosges, the oldest town square in all of Paris. Take a walk down to the Ile de la Cité to snap pictures of the awe-inspiring Notre Dame or relax in one of Le Marais' cozy cafés and indulge in the Parisian art of people-watching. As your day wraps up, make the most of it, and admire the city skyline as you gently float down the Seine on a dinner cruise. (B/D)
Channel your inner royal at Versailles, an iconic palace located in the heart of France. There's a reason why Versailles has served as a model for countless international abodes, which you'll discover as you wind your way through sprawling green gardens and palace halls with a local guide. From the Hall of Mirrors to the opulent bedchamber of the Queen, take in the palace's most famous sights.
This evening, experience Parisian nightlife during an optional dinner at the dynamic Paradis Latin for a champagne-flowing, can-can kicking, music-driven night at the cabaret. (B)
Today spend the morning exploring the hip, bohemian neighborhood of Montmartre. Blending artistic roots and quirky modernity, this 18th arrondissement neighborhood is home to classical painters and cultural provocateurs. Choose how you discover the area because it's your choice!
Venture into the Musée de Montmartre and get a glimpse into the roots of cabaret and the lives of Paris's most famous artists with a local guide -OR- head inside Sacré-Coeur and take in the city from this iconic hilltop basilica, and enjoy a stop at a local café. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure to explore Paris as you please. Perhaps you'll take a leisurely stroll through the Tuileries Garden. (B)
Enjoy a day on your own exploring Paris however you want. You may choose to take an optional tour and delve into the creative mind of Claude Monet with a visit to his countryside home at Giverny. Stroll through the colorful living work of art that is Monet's garden, where you'll see the source for the artist's inspiration, including the setting for his iconic Waterlilies.
However you choose to spend your day, tonight say adieu as you toast the end of your Parisian getaway. Nothing compares to the view from within the Eiffel Tower, where you'll enjoy an exclusive dinner featuring savory French cuisine. (B/D)
Au revoir! Your tour comes to a close today. (B)
Trip Inclusions
- Navigate Paris like a local by riding the metro to destinations.
- Feel like a true Parisian when you discover the beloved neighborhood of Montmartre.
- Explore the Le Marais neighborhood's winding streets, gorgeous old mansions, and oldest planned square in Paris.
- Explore the treasures of the Louvre Museum with a museum expert.
- Feel like a royal when you tour the Palace of Versailles and its gardens with a local insider.
- Take a walk down to the Ile de la Cité to snap a picture of the façade of the awe-inspiring Notre Dame.
- Enjoy an exclusive dinner at the Eiffel Tower with unparalleled views of the “City of Light.”
- Feel the hustle and bustle of the city with your personal foodie guide and sample French delicacies on a walking food tour.
- Admire the city skyline as you float down the Seine on a relaxing dinner cruise.
- Expertly crafted itineraries
- 4-star+ accommodation
- Skilled and engaging tour managers
- Expert local guides with insider knowledge
- Attraction entrance fees
- Many meals full of local flavour
- Unparalleled sightseeing
- Enriching cultural experiences
- Comfortable on-tour transportation
- Hotel-to-hotel baggage handling
- Plus, access to Wi-Fi hotspots on tour
- To truly experience the program and destination, you need to be able to participate in physical activities such as longer walking tours, walking over uneven terrain, climbing stairs and periods of standing. Some of the touring days may be longer, with select included activities occurring later in the evening.
- Airport transfers at your arrival and departure destination are not included in the price of the tour.
- Itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and specified internal flights. International flights not included.
- Navigate Paris like a local by riding Le Métro to destinations.
- Explore the Le Marais neighborhood's winding streets, gorgeous mansions, and oldest planned square in Paris.
- Feel like a true Parisian when you discover the beloved neighborhood of Montmartre.
- Explore the treasures of the Louvre Museum with a museum expert.
- Feel like a royal when you tour the Palace of Versailles and its gardens with a local insider.
- Take a walk down to the Ile de la Cité to snap a picture of the façade of the awe-inspiring Notre Dame.
- Enjoy an exclusive dinner at the Eiffel Tower with unparalleled views of the “City of Light.”
- Admire the city skyline as you float down the Seine on a relaxing dinner cruise.
- Expertly crafted itineraries
- 4-star+ accommodation
- Skilled and engaging tour managers
- Expert local guides with insider knowledge
- Attraction entrance fees
- Many meals full of local flavour
- Unparalleled sightseeing
- Enriching cultural experiences
- Comfortable on-tour transportation
- Hotel-to-hotel baggage handling
- Plus, access to Wi-Fi hotspots on tour
- To truly experience the program and destination, you need to be able to participate in physical activities such as longer walking tours, walking over uneven terrain, climbing stairs and periods of standing. Some of the touring days may be longer, with select included activities occurring later in the evening.
- Airport transfers at your arrival and departure destination are not included in the price of the tour.
- Itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and specified internal flights. International flights not included.
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Spotlights tours are immersive, guided tour experiences that let you feel like a local. Read more
Purchase Collette's Travel Protection Plan, & you can cancel for any reason and get your money back! Read more
Private, chauffeur service is included for all air-inclusive Collette bookings. Read more
Trip Optionals These optional activities can be pre-booked & included in your trip price.
- Location: Paris.
- Join us for a spectacular evening in one of Paris’s most beloved institutions, the famous Paradis Latin. Situated in a building associated with Napoleon and rebuilt by Gustav Eiffel himself, the Paradis has been running here since 1889. Enjoy a sumptuous dinner with wine, then bring on the champagne and let the show commence! Duration approximately 5 hour(s). Transportation is included. A minimum of 10 passenger(s) is required to operate this option. Please note that as a typical Parisian cabaret, the show does contain some tasteful nudity and may be considered unsuitable for children. If less than 10 travelers pick this optional, the same can operate using taxi as a transport.
- Location: Paris.
- Explore more of the culinary scene of the “City of Light” with a gourmet dinner before spinning the wheels of time from the backseat of a retro car, cruising through the chic boulevards and peering up at the Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe from a vintage Citroën 2CV. An icon of the French motor industry, the idiosyncratic 2CV (short for Deux Chevaux, i.e. two horsepower) was in production from 1948 until 1990, and sets hearts a-flutter with its instantly recognizable design. Your personal driver will drive you down the Champs Elysees, past iconic bridges and grand plazas, and by sites such as the Opéra Garnier and the Ile de la Cité. Duration approximately 1 hour(s). Transportation is included. A minimum of 2 passenger(s) is required to operate this option.
- Location: Paris.
- Step away from the city and take in the countryside on a trip to Claude Monet’s home at Giverny. See the home where the impressionist’s passion for art and gardening blossomed. Tour the house where Monet worked and lived for more than 40 years. Then, take in the colorful garden that inspired his art, including the iconic Waterlilies piece. Duration approximately 6 hour(s). Transportation is included. A minimum of 20 passenger(s) is required to operate this option.
- Location: Paris.
- Join us for a spectacular evening in one of Paris’s most beloved institutions, the famous Paradis Latin. Situated in a building associated with Napoleon and rebuilt by Gustav Eiffel himself, the Paradis has been running here since 1889. Enjoy a sumptuous dinner with wine, then bring on the champagne and let the show commence! Duration approximately 5 hour(s). Transportation is included. A minimum of 10 passenger(s) is required to operate this option. Please note that as a typical Parisian cabaret, the show does contain some tasteful nudity and may be considered unsuitable for children. If less than 10 travelers pick this optional, the same can operate using taxi as a transport.
- Location: Paris.
- Step away from the city and take in the countryside on a trip to Claude Monet’s home at Giverny. See the home where the impressionist’s passion for art and gardening blossomed. Tour the house where Monet worked and lived for more than 40 years. Then, take in the colorful garden that inspired his art, including the iconic Waterlilies piece. Duration approximately 6 hour(s). Transportation is included. A minimum of 20 passenger(s) is required to operate this option.
- Location: Paris.
- Retrace the history of World War II in Normandy. Trek north from Paris about 175 miles to Arromanche-les-Bains. See Mulberry Harbor, one of the greatest engineering feats of WWII that allowed the Allies to establish strategic bridgeheads on D-Day. Pause for a break then continue to the Normandy American Cemetery. Take time to pay respects to the 9,386 servicemen and women who have been laid to rest here. Conclude your time in Normandy at a D-Day landing site: Omaha Beach. Duration approximately 12 hour(s). Transportation is included. A minimum of 25 passenger(s) is required to operate this option. Please note, that it's a long Bus Day. About 4 hours in the morning and 4 hours in the afternoon. Except to leave early from Paris and arrive late.
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Collette Worldwide (2024-25)
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