Compare Paris & Chateau Experience by Great Value Vacations vs Girls getaway trip to Paris & Champagne by Paris-Toujours
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| Duration | 7 days | 6 days |
| Price From | $ 2,303 | $ 2,320 |
| Price Per Day | $ 329 | $ 387 |
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| Trip Style | Self-guided tour | Private guided tour |
| Lodging Level | Standard | Luxury |
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| Flights & Transport | NA | Ground transport included |
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Experience two diverse regions of France in six nights! Step into Paris and tour through the iconic city, taking in the splendor of the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, The Louvre and more. Cruise along the Seine, seeing the sights, and take advantage of the city's famous shopping districts. Then pick up your car and take a trip to Chantilly to experience the regal atmosphere of castles, royal gardens and stables, and restaurants that have been serving as long as the castle has been standing. |
Paris is well known for its romantic ambiance but it also a great place for a girls getaway ! Why not combine culture, gastronomy, pampering and shopping experiences. We can help organize this special girls getway trip for any occasion. To make this trip even more memorable, we can include a private day tour to Champagne so you can taste and feel what makes Champagne bubbles so special ! |
Day 1 Welcome to Paris!
Arrive in Paris and be transferred to your hotel. Your first night in the City of Light begins. Pick out a cafe to try local pastries in the nearby shopping district, pick up a bottle of French wine, or wander through the streets of Paris, window shopping and preparing for your first full day.
Day 2 Paris
Indulge in a delightful Parisian breakfast, then spend the day sightseeing, using your included 48-hour Tootbus Hop-on//Hop-off Tour, including a Seine River cruise. As a fun introduction to the city, you can see all the highlights of Paris and hop off to explore at any point!
Day 3 Paris
Continue seeing the city using your Hop-on/Hop-off tour pass today! Walk through the manicured lawns and magnificent statues that adorn the Jardin du Luxembourg. Then, walk toward the River Seine and over one of the many beautiful bridges. You can also wander through the Marais which is the best shopping neighborhood in Paris or visit Rue des Martyrs, which is the old market street lined with authentic cheese shops, bakeries and butcher shops. It maintains the balance with high-end chocolatiers, gourmet cafes and upscale boutiques.
Day 4 Paris - Chantilly
Pick up your car and drive to your chateau hotel in Chantilly. A commune in the valley of the Nonette in the northern region of France, it is surrounded by Chantilly Forest which has a very dense network of forest roads that are wonderful for walking. You could also visit many of the beautiful historic and architectural sites around the city. With the Foret de Chantilly, a once-royal hunting estate with gorgeous walking and riding trails and the Chateau de Chantilly, a storybook castle open for all to explore, Chantilly projects an almost wistful atmosphere.
Day 5 Chantilly
With so many riding trails, you might want to take a look at the historic Grandes Ecurises, or the Grand Stables which was built between 1719 and 1740 to house 240 horses and over 400 hounds. These stables now house the Musee Viviant du Cheval and showcases riding equipment and artwork. Or you could take a leisurely stroll through the wondrous gardens of the Chateau de Chantilly. With extensive and exquisite grounds, a stunning castle, and a restaurant in the kitchens that serves local cuisine the old-fashioned way, Chateau de Chantilly has entertainment that could last all day.
Day 6 Chantilly
Make sure to visit Chantilly's twice-weekly opan-air market, which is excellent for picking up picnic supplies and food. With such lush surroundings, a picnic overlooking a castle is almost a must. If the days aren't quite right for a picnic, you could also visit local restaurants, many of which serve up local specialties with vintage atmospheres.
Day 7 Depart Chantilly
Grab one last photo of the stunning castles and grounds, pick up your souvenirs, drop off your car rental and bid farewell as you catch your flight home.
Day 1: Arrival Day In Paris
On arrival at the airport private welcome and transfer to your hotel in the centre of Paris. Free time to relax and wander in the lively streets around your hotel with many suggestions. Why not enjoy a glass of wine or a delicious cocktail on a terrace overlooking the city.
Day 2: Shop In Le Marais And Cheese Tastings
After a typical French breakfast with croissants and many other pastries, your expert guide will pick you up for a private shopping tour in Le Marais district. This neighbourhood will impress you with its architecture, as it is dotted with numerous private mansions (“hotels particuliers”) dating from when Henri IV made this an aristocratic neighbourhood. It is also now known for its eclectic and lively ambiance with many vintage shops and trendy designers. Your guide will take you around the best boutiques and will help you find the perfect outfit that no one else will have back home.
In the afternoon, you will be meeting Pierre the cheese master in the hip 10th arrondissement. The cheese cellar is in a beautiful 17th century vaulted cellar – this is one of the last maturation cellars existing in Paris. You will learn about the Cheese maturation process and finish your experience with a cheese tasting paired with French wines.
Day 3: Rodin Museum And Pampering Afternoon
This morning you will be visiting with a private guide the Musée Rodin. Nearly 300 works from Rodin’s collection are on view in this mansion designed along the lines of classical architecture. Most famous works can be seen like ‘the Thinker’ or ‘The Kiss’. The garden of this museum is also definitely worth a visit!
After visiting Le Musée Rodin, enjoy a cosy afternoon in a charming spring cottage setting in the heart of Paris. This place is the ultimate sanctuary of well-being to enjoy on girls getaway. During 2-H an expert will take care of you and you will get a manicure/pedicure and makeup. Beyond well-being spa services, you will be able to taste delicious pastries and tasty teas.
End the evening at Girafe restaurant for a lovely dinner overlooking the twinkling Eiffel Tower.
Day 4: Day Tour To Champagne
After breakfast begin your girl’s day tour to Champagne! Your chauffeur will transfer you to the train station – you will then take the train to Reims in Champagne. Starting from Reims, this private champagne tour will enable you to discover the highlights of Reims as well as the beautiful champagne vineyards. Visit family run estates and taste different varieties of champagne. Finally, discover a prestigious champagne house (Moet&Chandon/Dom Perignon) and cellars, as well as the Gothic Notre Dame cathedral in Reims, one of the city’s designated UNESCO world heritage sites. Train back to Paris.
Day 5: Yoga & Sunset Cruise
Start the day with your private coach for a 2H yoga class. The class will be taken in the famous Luxembourg garden or on a Parisian rooftop with an amazing view. Your coach will of course adapt his class according to your wishes and bring all the necessary equipment. At the end of the class enjoy a fresh fruit and vegetable juice to fill up on vitamins.
Free afternoon to relax and make the most of Paris with many suggestions.
In the evening, meet your skipper for a private cruise on the Seine. The cruise will take place during sunset, so you get to see the city from a beautiful and different angle. Whilst admiring the different monuments, enjoy a French “aperitif” with cheese, ham, and wine! What a way to finish your girls getaway trip in France!
Day 6: Back Home
Pick-up by your chauffeur and transfer to CDG airport for your flight back home.
