PARIS
$3800 per person
Paris! It’s Paris! It is exciting! It is decadent! It is sexy. It is mysterious. It is pure magic. And we are going to do “all the things” together.
My love for Paris started 30 years ago when I studied abroad in London and made a trip across the pond. It stuck with me until I was in my early 40s and returned for a summer in Paris, which was ultimately the catalyst to our WorldTowning lifestyle. I love Paris!
Years later we lived in the South of France in a stationary capacity for 10 months and then we popped in and out of France while living in our RV in Europe for 3 years. France is our European home and Paris is a city we cannot wait to share with all of you.
During your time with us in Paris we will take to the streets every day and fill our cups up! We will eat our weight in cheese, take afternoon breaks over hot chocolate and pain au chocolate, start our evenings with an aperitif and try our hand at a pastry challenge. How cool is that? And that is just the food. You will leave us being able to captivate your friends back home with cultured stories of how your fancy champagne is made and what “really” happens at the Moulin Rouge and in a Speakeasy. Plus, you will be able to sprinkle in some tales of your visit to the largest antique market in Europe, your sunset dinner cruise down the Seine and how sipping champagne underneath the sparkle of the Eiffel Tower is “that” amazing. Are you excited? This is only a sampling of all the glamour we will experience in Paris.
If you want to explore a mysterious land, make new friends, and push yourself out of your comfort zone and into what we would consider an “food, art, architecture” zone, this is the trip for you. If you care about connecting deeply with a new culture in a way you cannot do on a traditional vacation, this is for you. If you approach the world with a glass half-full attitude, this is for you.
Does it sound inticing? The experience is all that, and more.
Get greater detail about our trips and who they are ideally for here. The FAQ also answers many of the questions you may have about accommodations, insurance, etc. Both of these pages may be helpful to you before you register for this trip.
Price is based on double occupancy, limited singles available. Please click the accommodations tab for additional occupancy information.
The full itinerary is available for purchase for $300 in the event you can’t come on the trip, but want to go on your own at some point.
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Destinations
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Departure City
Paris -
Departure Date
October 10, 2024 -
Return Date
October 16, 2024 -
Level of Difficulty
Minimum age 14. -
Included
AccommodationsActivities/ToursGift BasketLive Q & AMeals during tripPersonal GuidesPrivate FB GroupTransportationWelcome PartyWorldTowning Swag -
Not Included
AlcoholArrival Day MealsArrival TransportationCovid testing (if applicable)Departure Day MealsDeparture TransportationEquipment RentalFlights to CountryFlights Within CountryLaundry, Phone Calls, Room ServiceMeals (breakfast and dinner)National Park Feesnon-alcoholic drinks (not offered for free at meals)PortersSouvenirsTipping at the RestroomsTips for GuidesTrip InsuranceVegetarian Options
ARRIVAL (Oct 10th)
Make yourself comfortable in the accommodations. We'll gather in the evening to start our trip. Please note: If you would like to arrive earlier and explore on your own prior to the start date, that is fine. Our trip officially begins October 10th in the evening. We can't wait to meet all of you.As a warm welcome, we would like to invite you to a meet n' greet aperatif and pastry challenge on the evening you arrive. If you will be arriving late, don't worry as we will do a more formal welcome at breakfast in the morning.
In addition, we will have a culture expert join us for 1 hour to educate us on nuances we should be aware of, basic language, etiquette, food options and much more.
Get a good night's sleep because tomorrow we rock and roll!
Paris (Oct 11th)
OPENING BREAKFAST
This is the first official day of our voyage together. We will all meet at the opening breakfast to discuss the day, address any questions, and meet those of you who got in late the night before and missed the meet n' greet.
ACTIVITY
We will visit Sainte-Chapelle, the finest royal chapel to be built in France and features a truly exceptional collection of stained glass windows. It was built in the mid 13th century by Louis IX, at the heart of the royal residence, the Palais de la Cité, to house the relics of the Passion of Christ.
LUNCH
Le Soufflé embodies the values of traditional French Cuisine, with a twist of uniqueness through the many various soufflés.
ACTIVITY
We will take a guided tour of Musée d'Orsay for the afternoon. It's famous for its impressive collection of Impressionist and post-Impressionist art, making it one of the largest in the world. Housed in a stunning former railway station on the Seine, the museum is just as beautiful on the outside as it is on the inside.
AFTERNOON SNACK
We will visit an elegant, long-standing cafe known for its sandwiches, creative macarons & classic French pastries.
ACTIVITY
We will pay tribute to the magical Eiffel Tower with a glass a champagne as we watch it put on i'ts light show under the stars.
DINNER
We will dine on traditional French cuisine.
Paris (Oct 12th)
BREAKFASTWe will enjoy a French petite dejeuner in our accommodations before taking off for a day of adventure.
ACTIVITY
Today is a unique day in that you will have the option to choose between two activities.
A tour of Champagne country: We will visit 2 to 3 different wine estates (famous domaines, boutique wineries and hidden gems only known to locals) with a tour of the cellars & a tasting. We will talk directly with wine makers and learn their stories about life on the vineyard, plus sit at their table and dine on a hearty lunch pared with their wines.
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A tour of Les Puces de Sainte-Ouen flea market: Discover quirky items, vintage objects, and antiques in over 2, 500 shops in the largest flea market in all of Europe. From second-hand clothes, old books, to luxury furniture, you will find a lot of wonders! Even if you don't buy anything, you will enjoy your time at this unique flea market. You will find a whole little world as you walk the narrow streets. Between the old antiquities, you can also find good jazz bars, old videos games, old postcards.
DINNER
We will dine on traditional French cuisine and swap stories from our days adventures.
Paris (Oct 13th)
BREAKFASTThis morning will be free to explore, have breakfast in bed, journal, go for a walk, whatever meets your fancy after a very busy Oct 12th.
LUNCH & ACTIVITY
We will meet in the lobby of the hotel for a Montemartre walking food tour: crepes, bread, cheese, meats and so much more. Montmartre is a large hill in Paris's northern 18th arrondissement. It is 130 m high and gives its name to the surrounding district, part of the Right Bank. Montmartre is primarily known for its artistic history, for the white-domed Basilica of the Sacré-Cœur on its summit, and as a nightclub district.
DINNER & ACTIVITY
We will have dinner while watching the legendary stage of the famous Parisian cabaret, the Moulin Rouge troupe, comprising 60 artists and dancers, thrills and enchants audiences all over the world. Trained in classical dance, the Moulin Rouge ballet performs on stage, demonstrating discipline in upbeat choreographies.
Paris (Oct 14th)
BREAKFASTWe will enjoy a French petite dejeuner in our accommodations before taking off for a day of adventure.
ACTIVITY & LUNCH
We will visit the Eiffel Tower by day light to enjoy a picnic lunch. For those who want to physically climb the tower or take the elevator this will be your opportunity, but if you prefer to enjoy it from the ground with wine and cheese that is ok as well.
ACTIVITY
TBD
DINNER & ACTIVITY
One of the most memorable ways to view Paris’ iconic skyline is on a cruise down the Seine River, and the UNESCO-listed riverbanks are even more atmospheric in the evening hours.
Paris (Oct 15th)
BREAKFASTWe will enjoy a French petite dejeuner in our accommodations before taking off for a day of adventure.
ACTIVITY
The we will visit the famous Picasso museum which is very rich in regard to work from the formative years in the life of the artist; it is practically exhaustive up to the Blue Period.
LUNCH
The we dine in the fashionable Marais district in the 4th arrondissement, also known as SoMa (South Marais), is filled with hip boutiques, galleries, and gay bars. Once the city's Jewish quarter, the area still hosts numerous kosher restaurants.
ACTIVITY
Shopping afternoon. We might also have an option for a Catacombs tour for those who do not want to shop.
DINNER
We will dine together each night on the regions most popular dishes.
ACTIVITY
We will visit a speakeasy. A speakeasy, also called a blind pig or blind tiger, is an illicit establishment that sells alcoholic beverages, or a retro style bar that replicates aspects of historical speakeasies.
DEPARTURE (Oct 16th)
CLOSING BREAKFASTThis the last day of the trip and the toughest. Saying goodbye to new friends is never easy, but we like to think of it as "until we meet again!" After our final breakfast, the trip will officially conclude. We will miss all of you terribly!
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