Brittany
6 days / 5 nights
Paris and Disneyland Paris
PARIS AND DISNEYLAND PARIS
6 days / 5 nights
Discovery Tours in Paris and Disneyland
A discovery of Paris in 6 days. A comprehensive tour including the discovery of historic and romantic âquartiersâ (the Latin Quarter, Montmartre), famous monuments (the Sainte Chapelle, the Conciergerie, the Arc de Triomphe, the Catacombs, the Eiffel Tower), a guided visit of the Louvre Museum, and of the Versailles chateau, and a pleasurable cruise on the River Seine. The last day will be at Disneyland Paris.
Duration
6 days / 5 nights
Accommodation
included, in youth hostels
Meal plans
Half board
Our programme
Day 1 â Ile de la CitĂ© and Montmartre
Morning : Guided visit of the Sainte Chapelle, the absolute jewel of 13th century gothic architecture built to give the Crown of Christ the most beautiful show-case that could be created.
Visit of the Conciergerie, famous for having been Queen Marie-Antoinetteâs last prison before her execution.
Walk past Notre-Dame to see it as it is being renovated.Afternoon : Visit of Montmartre as a traditional charming village where many painters lived. Discover its famous basilica, Basilique du SacrĂ© CĆur, built at the end of the 19th century.
Dinner and night in hostel.
Day 2 - Louvre, Latin Quarter and evening cruise
- Morning : Guided visit of the Louvre Museum, both as a Royal Palace built over 900 years and as one of the largest and most important museums in the world.
- Afternoon : Visit of the Latin Quarter, a very lively part of Paris because of its numerous universities including the Sorbonne dating back to the 13th century. The Roman imprint is still visible in some of its streets and monuments. The Luxembourg Gardens have been a source of inspiration for many artists. The Luxembourg Palace, Marie Mediciâ sâ palace ( early 17th century) houses the Senate.
Early dinner followed by a Cruise on the River Seine.
Night in hostel.
Day 3 - Tour Eiffel and Versailles
Morning : Booked entry to visit the Eiffel Tower.
Then go to Versailles.Afternoon : Guided visit of the ChĂąteau de Versailles followed by the visit of its gardens. For a century Versailles was the capital of France, Louis XIVâs palace was imitated all over Europe and the famous Jardins Ă la Française set a fashion.
Dinner and night in hostel.
Day 4 - Arc de Triomphe and Champs Elysées
Morning : Booked entry to the Arc de Triomphe, built by Napoleon to celebrate his army and his victories. One of the nicest views over Paris.
Walk down the Champs Elysées. Discover the Place de la Concorde and all the perspectives over the Louvre, the Arc de Triomphe, the Madeleine church and the National Assembly.Afternoon : Time for shopping.
Dinner and night in hostel.Â
Day 5 - Disneyland Paris
Morning and Afternoon in Disneyland Paris.
Dinner and night in hostel.
Day 6 - To choose between a visit to the Catacombes or to the Opera Garnier followed by departure.
Morning:
– The Catacombes : first they were the quarries the Romans used to build LutĂšce (Paris), then they were used to store all the bones when cemeteries had to be cleared. Very impressive.Â
– The OpĂ©ra Garnier built by Napoleon III as from 1860. Garnier, through his grandiose architecture, enhanced the idea that the OpĂ©ra was the place where imagination and dreams ruled.Afternoon : Transfer to airport for departure.
Your made-to-measure quote
France Heritage Travel offers made-to-measure and personalized tours.
Service
The quote includes
- 1 teacher FOC for 10 students
- Half-board in hostels
- All transport in France
- Guided visits
- Reservation of places to be visited
- Documentation on the tour
The quote does not include
- One light meal a day
- Personal expenses
- Insurance
- Journey to and from France
