In the Heart of the French Capital

Dive into the heart of Paris and discover its hidden gems. As real Parisians we have highlighted for you the must do’s and practical insider tips.

Regions to discover

Paris: Paris, the French capital, is renowned for its historical sights and monumental beauty: superb Haussmann style buildings, grand avenues and boulevards, legendary museums, churches and parks offer endless opportunities for excursions and visits!
While your stay in Paris, you must enjoy a shopping stroll through its chic boutiques, catch a performance at one of its famous operas or cabaret shows or a taste of the French cuisine in one of its numerous gourmet eateries. In Paris, a city of thousand faces, everyone is sure to find something that suit them!

Travel summary
Day 1: Tours – Montbazon
Day 2: Amboise - Chancay – Montbazon
Day 3: Céré-la-Ronde - Loches – Montbazon
Day 4: Bourré – Montbazon
Day 5: Chenonceau - Amboise – Montbazon
Day 6: Chambord – Montbazon
Day 7: Tours

Day 1: Airport Transfer with a private Chauffeur.
Included: Accommodation (Night at the hotel Fouquets Barrière in a superior room), breakfast, and arrival transfer.

Day 2: Discover how honey is made on a stroll around the Madeleine area.
Honey is becoming a product that is more and more cultivated in Paris. There are actually around 500 beehives scattered throughout the capital. Even though the first beehives saw the light of day in the Jardin du Luxembourg in 1856, it was not until the 1980s when the Paris Opera became the first establishment to allow beekeepers to grow hives on its roof. With this in mind, what we offer is a spectacular walk around the Opera/Madeleine area accompanied with a guided tour of an artisan honey maker's.
The proposed route will consist of a scenic walk in the Opéra area.
Your tour guide will help you discover the marvelous Boulevard Hausmann, a long avenue whose private mansions are classified as historical monuments. The tour will look back over the history of the area, the department stores in the Church of the Madeleine, a temple constructed in honor of Napoleon, whose symbol was the bee. (Duration: 1hr 30 min - tour in English or French - number of participants: max 20 pax)

Gourmet Food Tour "History of French Luxury Gourmet Brands" in Paris
Paris has always been a great source of inspiration for French luxury brands. Nowadays, these names have developed a reputation that reflects the excellence of French craftsmanship.
Their hundreds of years of experience contribute to the prestige of French food and luxury around the world.
During our 2-hour guided walking tour around the Madeleine Church district, you will discover the history of famous French brands such as Fauchon, Hédiard, Ladurée, Maille, and many others.
Brands that have profoundly contributed to France's fame all over the world and are still major players in the Gourmet food sector.
Through anecdotes and stories, while visiting the shops, Carole Metayer will explain how each has established their legacy, often thanks to major innovations and key strategic decisions.
French tableware will also be highlighted during this Luxury Gourmet Tour of Paris. (Duration : 2 hrs - tour in English - number of participants : max 20 pax)
Included: Accommodation (Night at the hotel Fouquets Barrière in a superior room), breakfast, professional guide, and excursion.

Day 3: Eiffel Tower guided tour
Discover the Eiffel Tower as you've never seen it before!
Your guide will lead you to the backstage of the monument and will reveal its secrets. You will have access to the usually closed to the public spaces: the Champs de Mars Bunker, formerly dedicated to military communications, the engine room which still controls the operation of the elevators...
You will finish the ascent on the 2nd floor of the tower, 115 meters high where you will reach the roof of the famous restaurant Le Jules Verne which offers a breathtaking and unique view of Paris. (Duration : 1hr 30 min - tour in English - number of participants : max 20 pax ).

Opéra Garnier Tour
Led by a tour guide, you will be amazed by the rich architecture and decor of the Palais Garnier. Your visit will begin with the “Rotonde des Abonnes” (Members’ Rotunda) which was formerly used to welcome the audience, and where you will be able to discover the unique signature of the architect Charles Garnier amongst the arabesques. The abundant decor, the splendor of the various foyers and the variety of materials used will take your breath away. The numerous paintings and sculptures allow the Palais Garnier to be not only a theatre but also a museum at the same time. (Duration: 1h30- Guided tour in English or French)

Dinner in a Parisian apartment
Emmanuelle is an enthusiastic globetrotter, which shows in her colorful home, decorated with souvenirs brought back from Asia, Africa and Australia. She loves entertaining and cooking for guests from all over the world. Her delicious traditional French dishes are served and shared in a friendly and warm atmosphere. Emmanuelle speaks English, French and German.
Sharing Economy Services.
Included: Accommodation (Night at the hotel Fouquets Barrière in a superior room), breakfast, professional guide, entrance fees, visit, and dinner.

Day 4: Lunch cruise on the Seine

Get yourself the River Seine for the festivities! Enjoy a magical atmosphere aboard an all-glass boat for a unique and festive venue. As you cruise along the River Seine, gaze in wonder at the beauty of the banks. This includes a specially prepared menu of creative flavors. (Duration: 2 hours).

Cheese and Wine Tasting in an old Parisian cellar
In a 17th century cheese maturing cellar in the heart of Paris, le Marais, Paroles de Fromagers will take you to an incredible cheese tasting experience. You will learn the subtlety of tasting exceptional cheeses, and of pairing them with wonderful wines. Ouh la la!
Learn and enjoy the art of tasting and pairing exceptional cheeses with wonderful wines, in the 17th century cheese cellar of the Marais cheese shop.
This tasting includes: 7 sort of cheeses, 2 glasses of wine and fresh baguette. (Duration: 1 hour and 30 min – commentaries in English – number of participants : max 15 pax.)
Included: Accommodation (Night at the hotel Fouquets Barrière in a superior room), breakfast, professional guide, entrance fees, cruise, excursion, visit, and lunch.

Day 5: Stroll in the dark side of Paris
Led by a tour guide, you will take a journey through time into the heart of unknown and mysterious Paris. A dark side mixing legends and black magic is hidden behind the City of Lights…
Your guided tour will begin at Place Maubert where you will follow in the steps of the Magician Maitre Albert de Cologne. Then, your tour guide will take you in front of Notre-Dame, a cathedral surrounded by fables and mysteries. You will pass by a narrow and genuine street where you will discover a scary story, which made much blood and ink to be split back in the Middle Ages.
Facing Saint-Jacques Tower, you will understand how reality beats fiction, and in the heart of rue de la Ferronnerie you will learn how “le vert gallant” (The Green Galant) died…
After having mentioned the former Holy Innocents’ Cemetery – which was decorated long ago with a continuous frieze of macabre art, the guided tour will end at the astrological and astronomical tower of the Black Queen. In fact, the magician at the service of Catherine de Medicis practiced black magic inside this tower. Some people say that his ghost still comes back to haunt the tower during stormy nights… (Duration: 1hr 30 min- Tour in English- Number of participants: max 25 pax.)

Table setting workshop
With this 2 hour class held in Gien showroom in Madeleine, enjoy a relaxing lifestyle experience. After giving a short introduction about Gien history, we'll teach you how to dress a table properly according to French lifestyle. You'll also have the chance to learn about the evolution of table settings from the Middle-Age to nowadays, and of course you will practice yourself how to dress a nice table, according to the number of guests, the season or the colors you like. (Duration: 2 hrs - commentaries in English or French)
Included: Accommodation (Night at the hotel Fouquets Barrière in a superior room), breakfast, professional guide, excursion, visit,  drinks, tea and special treats during the class, and a gift from Gien.

Day 6: Guided tour through the Palais-Royal and the history of confectionary
The history of Parisian confectionary is tightly linked to the arrival of Caterina de’ Medici in 1533. From Italy She brought renowned confectioners and ice-cream makers to the Royal Court. We propose a visit of an authentic confectionary still using three hundred-year old traditional technics, based on the original recipe. Specially trained confectioners prepare the sugar entirely by hand. Watch them perform their craft, they might let you in on a few sweet secrets…
Your stroll will take you through the Palais Royal quarter along the National Theater Comédie-Française and the palace gardens, where the Duke of Orléans took up residence in the 18^th century. All along your tour you will learn piquant details and interesting facts about Catarina de’ Medici and the French court customs. (Duration: 1h45).
Paul speaks English and French.
Service arising from Sharing Economy.

Accommodation: Hôtel Fouquet's Barrière
Category: 5* Hotel
Enjoy your holidays in Paris and stay in a hotel close to the famous Arc de Triomphe and the Champs Elysees Avenue. You will stay in a superior room of 37 m2 in a soundproofed space. Enjoy the features of a spacious dressing room and a corridor that provides some privacy to the place. The superior room features finesse lines of furniture and delicate silky fabrics, it testifies some subtle luxury. An absolute wellness extended by privileged access to the Spa by Diane Barrière. The superior room is equipped with internet access, dressing, mini-bar, TV & Stereo, desk, and air conditioning.
The hotel also offers quality infrastructures that will delight you. You will be able to enjoy the beautiful indoor pool for swimming, and the Diane spa where you will relax. You will have the opportunity to have lunch at the famous Fouquet's restaurant where you will enjoy some of the finest gourmet creations made by the Chef Jean-Yves Leuranguer. You can also use the gym and enjoy the expertise of a professional coach for a personalized training, and use some very modern equipment. The hotel also offers various services such as: parking place from 45 euros/day, room service 24h/24, specialized care for children, luggage service, laundry, and 24/24 butler. Pets are allowed in the hotel from 50 euros/day/animal.
The city tax is to be paid directly at the hotel (3,30 € per pax and per night).

The price includes:
- All services set out under “included in the program”.
- Standard room unless set out otherwise
- A travel folder with the reservation vouchers.
- A phone contact in case of an emergency during your trip

Not-included in the price:
- Transport (unless indicated otherwise).
- Cancellation and repatriation insurances, all-risks coverage.
- Meals (unless indicated otherwise).
- Personal expenses (drinks, tips etc.)