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Day 1-4 Paris

Paris is without a doubt one of the most beautiful and romantic cities in the world, the capital of France, of art, and of fashion. 

With so many things to do and see it’s never enough and if you’ve been before you’re sure to go back again.  Climb to the top of the Eiffel Tower and have dinner at Jules Verne.  Walk down the Avenue Champs Elysees, the world’s most beautiful avenue, from Place de la Concorde to the majestic Arc de Triomphe, visit the Louvre, one of the most visited museums in the world, bike through the Palace of Versailles tour and get access to the private apartments.  Enjoy the many parks, gardens, and boutiques and that is just the beginning. 

There are a million things to do and see in Paris and no matter how long you plan, it’ll never be long enough.

LUXURY ACCOMMODATIONS:

Relais Christine

One of Paris’s best-kept secrets of the Left Bank … In search of a friendly atmosphere, you will find it in this feel at home luxury hotel.  A favorite address, jealously guarded by artists, Parisian romantics and lovers of Paris in one of the most beautiful neighborhoods of Paris: Saint-Germain-des-Prés.

• Deluxe Room with breakfast buffet, fruit, tea, and two Guerlain treatments.

Le Meurice

The original palace hotel in the heart of historic Paris is the very epitome of quiet elegance alive with the artist’s soul of wit and magic. A living work of art and an inspirational and fascinating place where 18th-century splendor and the most innovative modern comforts sit happily side by side. So much more than a luxury hotel, this is a gallery, an adventure, a living work of art.

• Deluxe Room with Breakfast

ACTIVITIES:

• ½ Day Private Paris City Highlights Tour

Admire the Champs Elysees, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, Les Invalides, Le Grand Palais, l’Opera Garnier and Palace Vendome and get an overview of the most spectacular and renowned historical sites of the city in a luxurious, air-conditioned Mercedes minivan. Your drive continues to Place Vendôme ( a jewel of architecture from the 17th century), the Palais Royal,  and the Louvre (for an outside visit).

Continue along the Seine River, passing by the Conciergerie (former seat of the Royal power), the Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Ile St Louis. Cross the Seine River continue to the Left Bank, Old Paris, the scholastic Paris and the Latin Quarter.  Discover the French Institute, the Orsay, Luxembourg Garden and so much more of what Paris has to offer.

• ½ Day VIP Palace of Versailles Tour with Access to the Private Apartments

Today’s tour takes you to the magnificent site of French architecture complete with extensive manicured gardens, the Palace of Versailles.  Stroll through gardens before entering the Grand Hall furnished with a rare collection of art and mirrors.

Your visit includes the entrance to the Mari Antoinette Estate and to the private apartments that are closed to the public as well as the Royal Chapel.  Your privileged access will show the intimate life of the royal family in Louis XV and Louis XVI’s private apartments.

• ½ Day Private Tour of Notre Dame and Sainte Chapelle

Your private tour to Notre Dame Cathedral will allow you to marvel at its serene inner beauty without the crowds.  The palace courtyard and the magnificent Sainte-Chapelle built to protect relics of the Crucifixion will dazzle you with spectacular 13th century stained glass images of Bible verses.  End at Île de la Cité and experience the essence of the past, alive in the present.

• ½  Day Private Louvre: from the Royal Residence to the Museum

The Louvre is one of the most important and most visited museums in the world and home to the Louvre’s three great ladies – Venus de Milo, Victory of Samothrace, and Mona Lisa, as well as other key works.

You will walk through the remains of the medieval castle, ascending to today’s former Royal Palace.  This is a truly remarkable and unforgettable experience as your guide gets up close and personal brings to life the history and celebrated highlights.

Later, the castle will be transformed into a royal residence, the kingdom’s most valuable jewel, making this palace the most important one until Louis XIV’s creation of Versailles.  Filled with the country’s most precious items you will visit the oldest part of the Louvre castle and then head up into the fabulous renaissance Palais.  Through the immense galleries and maze of corridors, your art guide will take you on a journey where you can see the history of some of the museum’s most revered treasures including the Venus de Milo, the Winged Victory and of course the Mona Lisa, as well as some hidden gems.

• VIP River Cruise on the Seine

Imagine under a glass canopy on an all-glass boat with the secret of Paris and the lights with freshly prepared cuisine that showcases the taste and authenticity of carefully selected ingredients.  Not to mention your VIP Table at the front of the boat with champagne, appetizer, main dish, cheese, dessert, and fine wines.

• Michelin Star Food Tour Private VIP

A gastronomy experience like no other! Your visit includes 3 different Michelin Star Restaurants.

Alain Ducasse’s Benoit, the French bistro-style restaurant. The famous chef has received 21 Michelin stars. Enjoy signature dishes paired with French wine just for you.

The next two courses will be served at Le Violon d’Ingres, owned by world-renowned star chef Christian Constant, a culinary genius who owns six restaurants each famous for unique style and extraordinary flavors.

You will end with dessert at the  2 Michelin Starred Paris Ritz Hotel., crafted by Francois Perre, a specialist in the art of pastry making, and in whose words invents “desserts that spark astonishment and create desire.”

• Private Le Marais Food Tour with Wine

No trip to Paris is complete without stepping back to medieval Paris in the Le Marais district. Start in the north, the quietest part of the neighborhood and end in the busiest section.  Your tour begins at a French Brasserie for a traditional French croissant and a coffee.  Then a boulangerie where you can sample and learn about classic French bread and baguettes (and why you should never eat a baguette the wrong way around).  

Next to one of the oldest markets in Paris to try some French cheeses and white wine, Ocellus Cadillac Bordeaux Moelleux.   You will also drop into a typical Brasserie for Croque Monsieur or French pie. Perfect ending:  French chocolates and macarons!

At the end of the tour, feel free to have a walk around to see all the numerous fashion boutiques, trendy shops, wine shops, and art galleries and museums.

• VIP Dinner at Le Jules Verne at the Eiffel Tower

The experience is dizzying at Le Jules Verne at the Eiffel Tower, 410 feet up in the heavens and in the middle of a dream. Your VIP experience begins with chef Frédéric Anton,  a Triple Michelin-starred chef, and his brilliant team will deliver an unforgettable dining experience in the intimate setting of the City of Light.  Truly a night to remember.

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES: (Additional Cost)

• Create Your Own Perfume Workshop in the Perfume Capital of the World

You no longer have to dream about having a personal and exclusive scent.  Made by you and only for you! Do you know that the notes you choose are reflecting hidden parts of your personality?  Rediscover yourself through perfume.  You can break all the rules and codes. This is your time to shine.

With high-quality ingredients from Grasse, the world capital of perfume and a  professional perfumer you will create your signature scent.

• Private Vaux-le-Vicomte Helicopter Tour from Paris with 3-Course Champagne Dinner

It’s time to take to the skies for a spectacular of Paris, the City of Light. During the scenic helicopter flight, see Notre Dame Cathedral and the iconic Eiffel Tower from overhead, followed by the grandiose Palace of Versailles and its surrounding gardens.

The best is yet to come as you prepare to land at the 17th-century château near Maincy.  Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte is one of Europe’s most influential and most important architectural landmarks of the 17th century. Its gardens are complete with fountains, canals and stone curbs, the gardens contain an interesting optical illusion, distorting its distance depending on where you look at it.

Recognize Vaux le Vicomte?  It has been seen in many movies such as James Bond’s ‘Moonraker,’ ‘The Man in the Iron Mask’ with Leonardo DiCaprio, ‘Marie Antoinette,’ and more recently, the TV show ‘Versailles.’ Today, the castle is privately owned, and the family still lives on the grounds.

Upon arrival at the historic estate, enjoy a guided tour of the grounds by golf cart. See the rooms decorated with period furniture, tapestries, and artwork. Explore the castle at your leisure before dinner is served. At dusk, the gardens come to life with the light of over 2,000 candles as you sit down in the castle for dinner. Enjoy a 3-course meal with wine and Champagne while you listen to classical music.