An Incredible Trip to the City of Light and Champagne - French Side Travel

An Incredible Trip to the City of Light and Champagne

9 Days | Honeymoons & Romance, Wine & Food

Discover the world of French luxury in Paris and Champaign

Luxury | From $12,799 pp

Exclusive museum visits, unique luxury shopping experiences, and fabulous Champagne tastings can be expected on this tour that combines the best of Paris and the Champagne region. You'll truly immerse yourself into a world of French luxury!

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Day 1: Paris

Private Transfer from Paris Airport to Paris Center

A private driver will pick you up at the airport and drive you safely to Paris center in a Mercedes Class E or Mercedes Viano Deluxe Minivan.

Arrival Assistance “Fast Track” from Plane to Car Park with Immigration Skip-The-Line

Your personal greeter/porter will escort you from plane to car park and assist you with customs formalities

Overnight Stay with Breakfast in a Classic Room at a Beautiful 5-star Hotel Near the Champs-Élysées in Paris

Day 2: Paris

Paris Orientation Private Tour

Your licensed guide will meet you at your hotel and give a presentation on Paris. You’ll receive useful information including historical sites to visit, how to get around, events not to be missed during your stay, itinerary proposals, and the do’s and don’ts.

Your guide will be happy to answer any questions you may have about your Paris trip and also give you some tips that will make your stay a memorable one.

This presentation is followed by a tour around the hotel to help you orient yourself and give you some ideas and independence for your stay. The tour will end in the vicinity of your hotel

Half-Day Custom Private Tour in a Luxury Vehicle

Enjoy a tailor-made tour with an English-speaking driver.

Luxurious Seine River Cruise with a Bottle of Dom Perignon Champagne

The cruise offers you a unique, tailor-made private cruise down the most beautiful waterway in the world, Paris’ Seine River. Comfortably seated in its leather-covered banquette in the private salon, tinted windows respect your privacy. The cruise includes one champagne bottle

During this cruise, you will discover the historical center of Paris (Notre Dame, le Musée du Louvre, la Tour Eiffel…).

This will be an amazing and unforgettable moment for you.

Overnight Stay with Breakfast in a Classic Room at a Beautiful 5-star Hotel Near the Champs-Élysées in Paris

group of travelers admiring eiffel tower from seine river cruise

Day 3: Paris

Full-Day Custom Private Tour in a Luxury Vehicle

Enjoy a custom-built tour with an English-speaking driver.

French Bakery Private Tour in Saint Germain des Prés

Saint-Germain-des-Prés, located on the left bank of Paris, has established quite a reputation over the years. It is especially known for being a foodie’s dream visit because it offers such a wide selection of places to savor French cuisine.

You will visit some famous bakeries and find out why French bread and pastries are a reference in the world and taste different kinds of french delicacies like the traditional “pain au chocolat” (chocolate bread), macarons, or modern bakery foods made by famous confectioners.

Your guide will stop at several shops for you to taste a selection of the best French specialties along the way. The tour will be tailored accordingly to your tastes and special dietary restrictions to either include more sweet or savory foods.

a cooking class in paris

Private Wine experience: Discover France in Six Glasses

Taste five carefully chosen wines and one Champagne to help you discover major French wine regions.

Discover the art of blind wine tasting, using all your senses: sight, smell, taste, but also touch and hearing. This will help you maximize the sensual aspect of the wine tasting experience. Explore your ability to recognize aromas through a stimulating sensory game, and participate in a friendly gastronomic quiz.

With all wines, hear memorable anecdotes to help you impress your friends back home – but also great tips and tricks from our exceptional sommelier to learn how to recognize the origin of a French wine without looking at its label!

Last but not least, you will learn the key to sabering Champagne – before sharing a glass of course. And you will leave not only with a great memory but also with a very useful booklet and a branded drop-stop for many years of perfect pouring. Served with sliced hams, slices of bread, and olives.

Overnight Stay with Breakfast in a Classic Room at a Beautiful 5-star Hotel Near the Champs-Élysées in Paris

Rose wine in Loire Valley

Day 4: Paris

Half-Day Custom Private Tour in a Luxury Vehicle

Enjoy a tailor-made tour with an English-speaking driver.

Premium Private Guided Tour of the Louvre Museum

This absolutely exclusive tour will provide you with a privileged entrance through the pyramid with shortcuts and direct access to all major masterpieces.

Your lecturer will show you the heart of the biggest collection in the world and you will learn more about its enigmatic masterpieces like the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, Winged Victory of Samothrace, and others. You will learn many anecdotes about the Louvre, amongst them the burglary of the Mona Lisa, the organization of an exhibition, and other stories which make the Louvre the most fascinating place in art.

Then, depending on your interests, your guide will devise a specific and more personalized tour for you to discover some unique pieces (example: Dutch paintings from the 17th to 19th century, decorative arts, tableware, etc.).

You will have the time to marvel at the iconic glass pyramid and admire masterpieces from artists such as David, Géricault, Delacroix, and Leonardo da Vinci himself.

Overnight Stay with Breakfast in a Classic Room at a Beautiful 5-star Hotel Near the Champs-Élysées in Paris

Day 5: Paris

Full-Day Private Guided Luxury Fashion Tour in Paris with a Fashion Expert

You will enjoy a tailored tour with a fashion expert and visit historic flagship stores and learn the history of these renowned houses.

In this tour, indulge in your taste for the most fabulous fashion, accessories and jewelry and succumb to the temptation of the latest collections and special made-to-measure styles.

To enhance your experience, the boutiques’ selection will be customized according to your taste.

Overnight Stay with Breakfast in a Classic Room at a Beautiful 5-star Hotel Near the Champs-Élysées in Paris

champs élysées in paris at night

Day 6: Reims - Reims

Private Transfer in a Luxury Vehicle: Paris to Reims

A chauffeur will meet you for a private transfer between Paris and Reims.

Full-Day Private Driving Tour of the Champagne Region – Connoisseur

Your private driver-guide will pick you up in a luxury vehicle from your accommodation for an immersion in the world of Champagne. You will enjoy a commented drive along the Champagne scenic roads and discover the villages that are part of the Champagne appellation area. Stop at the charming UNESCO-listed small town of Hautvillers, where you can visit the church where the famous monk Dom Pierre Pérignon is buried.

After many postcard-worthy views, you will visit a family-run boutique winery (“Premier Cru area”). You will learn about how a well-known beverage is made. Enjoy tastings of champagnes conducted in the cellar (independent producer). You will also drive through the picturesque Avenue De Champagne in Epernay, where several prestigious Champagne Houses have their headquarters.

Next, you will get to uncover the secrets behind the signature taste of the largest producer of Champagne: Moët & Chandon. You will taste some of its finest Champagnes in the refined setting of a private salon of the House! Finally, you will visit the oldest producer of Champagne: Ruinart. Learn the fascinating history of this Champagne House, founded in 1729. A tasting session of its unique Champagne is in store for you!

Overnight Stay with Breakfast at a 5-star Luxury Château-Hôtel in Reims

Cathedral of Reims, France

Day 7: Bordeaux

Private Champagne Cruise on the Marne River

Sipping Champagne and cruising in a lovely wooden boat from the ’20s is the best way to visit Champagne.

Your local skipper navigates where the Marne River meets France’s most celebrated wine. This tour is a relaxing way to spend an afternoon while taking in the vineyards and area’s UNESCO World Heritage sites from a different angle.

While cruising, enjoy a bottle of Champagne. Stop at a Premier Cru small family grower visit to learn about the drink’s production from the experts who make it.

Overnight Stay with Breakfast at a 5-star Luxury Château-Hôtel in Reims

Day 8: Reims - Paris

Private Transfer in a Luxury Vehicle: Reims to Paris

A chauffeur will meet you for a private transfer between Reims and Paris.

Half-Day Custom Private Tour in a Luxury Vehicle

Enjoy a tailor-made tour with an English-speaking driver.

Private Perfume Workshop

Enjoy the living patrimony by creating your own customized vial of perfume from one hundred essences present in the boutique. You will first attend the workshop provided by an expert perfumer and subsequently, with his help, make one for yourself to take home.

Overnight with Breakfast at a Luxury 5-Star Hotel Next to the Arc de Triomphe

Day 9: Paris

Private Transfer from your Accommodation to Paris Airport

A private driver will pick you up from your accommodation and drive you safely to Paris airport in a Mercedes Class E or Mercedes Viano Deluxe Minivan.

Paris view with sunset

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About This Trip:

    • Enjoy 24/7 English-spoken telephone assistance while traveling
    • This itinerary includes transport, activities, guides, accommodations with breakfasts, and other listed services
    • Price is in USD per person, assuming double occupancy. Note that prices and availability are subject to change.

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