Ah, Paris in Spring. What could be more romantic? The sweet smell of flowers blooming, the magical food, strolls along the Seine…not only this, but prepare for a deep dive into the parts of Paris most people miss. Because it’s spring, we can’t help but whisk you away to France’s most famous garden, Monet’s Giverny.
Our Paris Staycation will put you in the center of the city, on the picturesque Ile-Saint-Louis, where you’ll become a temporary Parisian in the city’s most lovely neighborhood. Along with our fabulous group activities, you’ll be armed with a metro card and museum pass to explore more in your free time.
For a taste of a past Paris Staycation, check out the blog.
Day One
Overnight: Paris
Bienvenue a Paris! In the afternoon we meet in our centrally located hotel for a tour orientation. We will head out on a city walk to become familiar with the layout of our neighborhood, then get to know each other over Easter dinner. After dinner, we will hop aboard a minibus and tour the famous lights of the city.
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Day Two
Overnight: Paris
Our day will begin by exploring the heart of Paris, the Ile de la Cite and the magnificently restored Notre Dame. After a stroll through the Latin Quarter, we will hop a train to the Eiffel Tower and board a Seine river cruise with an elegant onboard lunch. Free evening to explore Paris.
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Day Three
Overnight: Paris
It’s time for a trip outside of Paris for the day. We will take the train to Giverny, in upper Normandy, the home of Monet. His tulips, pansies, daffodils, and more should be in perfect blook, a reflection of his famous impressionist paintings. If you’re feeling inspired, you’ll have an opportunity to try your hand at watercolor painting in the gardens with a picnic lunch. Free evening back in Paris.
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Day Four
Overnight: Paris
If you think you know Paris, we hope to surprise you today. We will be joined by a local expert to take us to hidden back streets of Paris and learn about the city before its makeover in the 19th century. After, you may choose to use your museum pass to visit the Paris Sewer Museum to see a fascinating history of city engineering. Tonight, meet back at the hotel in the evening for a wine tasting paired with famous French cheeses.
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Day Five
Overnight: Paris
Hope you are well rested because Paris is putting you to work. We are joining a cooking school today for a market visit to purchase the freshest ingredients in season. We will head to the kitchen and work together to make a 4 course French feast. When it is complete, you can enjoy the fruits of your labor for lunch with a glass of wine. This is one of our most beloved cooking classes on any itinerary. The evening is free.
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Day Six
Overnight: Paris
This morning your guide will offer an optional visit to one of the sights included in your museum pass, such as Versailles or the Louvre, or you may choose to use your day to hit as many museums as you can with your pass. This evening, we will gather for a concert in a historic building and later toast to our adventures at a final bistrot dinner.
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Day Seven
TOUR ENDS AFTER BREAKFAST
Your guide will be available this morning to help you with your further travel plans. Merci et au revoir!
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Our founder Sarah is a professional tour guide, travel writer, and artist with over 20 years of experience leading travelers around the globe. After earning a degree in architecture, she traded the drafting board for a life of adventure, guiding tours and sharing her travel expertise through writing, speaking engagements and media appearances.
A former Rick Steves guidebook researcher and co-author of Rick Steves Sicily, Sarah is also known for her popular packing-focused insights and content helping travelers around the world streamline their journeys. Based in Seattle but often found exploring the world, Sarah brings passion, insight, and a love for culture to every tour she leads.
Price: $4225 (Air not included) per person for a double room. Single Supplement is $1085. We welcome singles and if you do not have a travel partner, please sign up for a single spot. In the event that a roommate is found, your booking can be changed to a double before final payment is due.
What’s included: 6 breakfasts, 2 dinners and 3 lunches (wine included), 6-day Paris Museum Pass, 5-day Metro Pass, 6 nights lodging in a clean, comfortable, and centrally located hotel. All admissions and fees for group activities. Transport and private guides, tips included.
You can reserve a spot on this tour with a non-refundable deposit of $600.
The tour begins and ends in Paris, and the international airports there are CDG and ORY.
Please email with any questions info@adventureswithsarah.net
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