Paris France Half & Full Day Sightseeing Tours
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| Full Day Tours |
Chateaux Country Duration: 1 day
During the Renaissance period, the Loire valley was
a favorite place of the kings of France and their
courtiers. They left us many castles of amazing
architectural elegance. Art and history mingle with
a certain sweetness of life in this country called
"The Garden of France."
Summer:
Chambord*: visit to the royal castle, one of the
largest castles in the middle of a vast park.
Chenonceau: guided visit to this elegant Renaissance
castle famous thanks to its bridge - gallery spanning
the Cher river.
Lunch on your own in Amboise or Chenonceaux.
Cheverny* guided visit to the furnished castle still
inhabited.
Winter:
This tour includes: Chambord (visit to the castle),
Cheverny (visit to the castle).
Lunch at hotel Saint-Hubert.
Chenonceau (visit to the castle).
*Saturdays from April to September: visits to Amboise,
Chenonceau and Chambord.
*Saturdays in October: visits ot Amboise, Chenonceau
and Cheverny.
Meeting Point: Cityrama Paris, 4 Place des Pyramides (nearest metro: Palais Royal)
Departure Time: Summer: daily except on special events; Winter: on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and
Sunday except on special events. Summer: 7:15am and return to Paris around 8:00pm; Winter: 7:15am and return to Paris around 8:00pm |
Mont Saint Michel Duration: 1 day
Rocky island located in the biggest bay in Europe,
the Mont Saint-Michel Abbey, rightly named "The
Marvel of the Western World" is still one of the
most famous pilgrimage centers since the Middle
Ages and recognized as a World Heritage site by
UNESCO. Drive through the green landscapes of the
Normandy region. Around 12:00pm, lunch at the
restaurant Relais Saint Michel, facing to mount.
Guided visit to the Mont Saint-Michel Abbey. Free
time to stroll around the village. Departure at
4:30pm. On the way back, stop on the motor highway.
Lunch included.
Meeting Point: Cityrama Paris, 4 Place des Pyramides (nearest metro : Palais Royal)
Departure Time: Summer: everyday except Sunday and May 1st at 7:15am
with a return time to Paris at around 9:15pm
Winter: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday except
December 25 and January 1. Departure time of 7:15am with a
return time to Paris at around 9:15pm
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Normandy Landing Beaches Duration: 1 day
It will be with strong feelings that you will visit
some of the areas where the Allies fought to recover
freedom 61 years ago.
This tour includes:
Caen: visit to the Memorial-Peace Museum
Lunch (drinks included)
Pointe du Hoc (stop), Omaha Beach: Saint-Laurent
(visit of around one hour to the American Cemetery),
Arromanches (stop). Stop on the way back to Paris.
Every customer will be offered a booklet about the
battle of Normandy.
Meeting Point: Cityrama Paris, 4 Place des Pyramides (nearest metro: Palais Royal)
Departure Time: Summer: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday,
except on special events; Winter: Wednesday and Saturday except from January
3rd to February 23th, 2010, and on special events
Summer: 7:00am with a return of around 9:30pm
Winter: 7:15am with a return of around 9:00pm |
Reims and Champagne Duration: full day
The sacred town of Reims is the capital of the
Champagne region and known throughout the world
for its sparkling wine, champagne. Reims is also
the city of coronations where most of the French
Kings were crowned.
Our morning orientation tour of Reims includes
a guided visit of the Gothic cathedral. At the
superb Mumm Champagne cellars, created in 1827,
keeping 25 million bottles, we complete the visit
with a tasting of the famous Cordon rouge Champagne
wine.
Free time for lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy the picturesque landscape
of vines between Reims and Epernay. At Epernay we
visit the prestigious wine cellars of Moet &
Chandon* and we taste their reputed wine.
*or Mercier.
Note: The temperature is rather low in the wine-
cellars.
Meeting Point: Cityrama Paris, 4 Place des Pyramides (nearest metro : Palais Royal)
Departure Time: Summer: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday from
May 15 to October 15, except on special events; Winter: Friday during the whole season and Tuesday
except January and February 2010
Summer: 8:00am with a return of around 6:30pm
Winter: 8:00am with a return of around 6:30pm
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| Half Day Tours |
City Sightseeing Hop On Hop Off Duration: 2.5 hours
Discover Paris using all nine of our stops. Your ticket
is valid on all stops. Explore the city at your leisure
by hopping on and off as you please and see Paris in your
own time. You'll get a bird's eye view of the cobbled
streets of the Left Bank, Notre Dame, the Louvre and of
course the structure that they thought wouldn't last more
than a few years - the Eiffel Tower! Take time out to
explore the Paris you've been looking for; historical,
romantic, fashionable, fun and shopper friendly. Tickets
are valid for 2 consecutive days. The 2 hour 15 minute
trip, is commented in eight languages: French, English,
Spanish, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian and Chinese.
Meeting Point: Tour Eiffel, Champ de Mars, Musee
du Louvre, Notre Dame, Musee d'Orsay,
Opera/Galleries Lafayette, Champs-
Elysees/Etoile, Grand Palais, and
Trocadero
Departure Time: Buses run from 9:30am to 8:00pm,
last departure at 6:00pm from
Trocadero. Buses depart every 10 minutes in
the Summer. |
Versailles Appartments Duration: 4 hours
Versailles represents a reminder of the grandeur
of classical French architecture. The extravagant
decoration and layout of the entire site reflect
the will of King Louis XIV, known as the Sun King.
In the beautifully decorated State Apartments (Hall
of Mirrors and Queen's apartments) your guide will
enthral you on the life of the kings.
This tour includes:
A guided visit to the reception area of the King and
Queen's apartments and free time to stroll around the
palace in the famous French gardens.
Please note: In summer, when the fountains are playing
(on Saturdays and Sundays and some French bank holidays),
the entrance fees to the gardens are not included in the
price of the tour. You can get the ticket directly at
Cityrama before the departure.
Meeting Point: Cityrama Paris 4 Place des Pyramides (nearest metro : Palais Royal)
Departure: Summer: everyday except on Monday and May 1; Winter: everyday except on Monday, 1st Sunday of the month, December 25, and January 1
Departure Time: Winter: 8:45am and 2:00pm; Summer: 9:15pm and 1:45pm |
Fountainebleau Duration: 5 hours
The Fontainebleau Palace, lavishly built and furnished
in Renaissance period style was used as a hunting residence
by the French Kings. Situated in the heart of one of France's
most beautiful forests, Fontainebleu was the favorite residence
of the French Kings and emperors from Francois I to Napoleon III.
Napoleon Bonaparte named Fontainebleau "La demeure des siecles"
(the residence of centuries) in reference to the large variety
of architectural and decoration styles in the palace. This tour
also includes a brief stop at the Barbizon Village located just
outside Fontainebleau and a popular meeting point for painters
and writers in the XIX century. Ideal opportunity for exploring
the Ile de France region in greater details in terms of countryside,
forests, provincial villages (eg: Barbizon) and castles used as
Royal hunting residences.
We cross the southern districts of Paris as far as the Porte d'
Orleans and cross the Ile de France to take the Autoroute du
Soleil (motorway of the sun) as far as Fontainebleau. Our tour
begins with a guided visit of the castle (Napoleon's apartments
were recently restored and are included in our visit). Barbizon
has been known as an artistic center since the 19th century when
J-F Millet and R-L Stevenson lived there. On leaving Fontainebleau
we cross a small section of the famous Fontanebleau forest before
making a short stop at Barbizon still occupied by artists workshops
and antique shops of yesteryear.
Meeting Point: Cityrama Paris • 4 Place des Pyramides (nearest metro : Palais Royal)
Departure Time: Wednesday and Saturday (except
November 1 and 24, December 31, and March 24) at
1:45pm. |
Cruise and Illuminations Duration: 2 hours
Cruise on the Seine river to see the main monuments,
followed by a drive in Paris by motorcoach to see
illuminated sights and floodlit monuments (in summer:
end of tour at Opera or Pyramides Square at 11:30pm).
Note: in winter, the cruise will be done after the
drive by motorcoach (end of tour at 10:15pm). In
summer, a part of the tour can be done with day light
before sunset.
No return to hotels.
Meeting Point: Cityrama Paris, 4 Place des Pyramides (nearest metro : Palais Royal)
Departure Time: Summer: every evening at 7:30pm except on June 21,
July 14, December 24 and December 31, 2009; Winter: every evening at 7:00pm except on special
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Cityrama Tour Duration: 1.5 hours
Enjoy the beauty of Paris from the comfort of our
famous yellow double decker buses. You will discover
the Opera Square, Place Vendome, Concorde Square,
Champs Elysees, Arch of Triumph, Eiffel Tower,
Invalides, Orsay Museum, Grand Louvre, Notre Dame
Cathedral, Sorbonne, Pantheon, Saint-Germain-des-Pres.
Meeting Point: Cityrama Paris, 4 Place des Pyramides
Departure: Summer: Daily departures except on May 1st AM, July 14th AM, July 26th and special events; Winter: Daily
Departure Time: 10:00am, 11:30am, and 2:30pm |
Illuminations Tour Duration: 1.5 hours
Magical and magnificent by night, a drive through
Paris with its beautiful illuminated buildings
should not be missed by any visitor to the capital:
Concorde Square, Champs Elysees Avenue, Arch of
Triumph, Eiffel Tower, Invalides, Louvre Museum,
Notre-Dame Cathedral (end of tour at Opera or
Pyramides Square).
Note: in summertime, a part of the tour can be
done with day light before the sunset.
No return to hotels.
Meeting Point: Cityrama Paris, 4 Place des Pyramides (nearest metro: Palais Royal)
Departure Time: Summer: every evening at 10:00pm except June 21, July 14, and December 31, 2009; Winter: every evening at 7:00pm except on special events |
| Paris Seinorama Duration: 4 hours
A strong characteristic of the French people is the respect
they have for their history and the restoration of their
national monuments. The result of this preservation of the
past has greatly contributed to the beauty of Paris today,
with its unique perspectives, geometric squares, sculptures
and monuments. This tour concentrates on showing Paris to the
visitor from two different angles: above and below. From the
Eiffel Tower we enjoy panoramic 360 degree views of the capital
from on high. From the River Seine cruise, visitors will be
captivated by an original viewing angle of the monuments and
bridges from below.
We leave the Cityrama office via the Place de la Concorde,
Champs Elysees as far as the Arc de Triomphe. We then drive
towards the 16th district, known as one of the most prestigious
and residential areas in Paris and home to the celebrated Bois
de Boulogne, created by Napoleon III at the end of the 19th
century. We make our first stop at the quai de la Bourdonnais
and board our Bateaux Parisiens boat for a commented cruise
along the River Seine. Duration: 1 hour. On leaving the cruise
we catch the famous Eiffel Tower lift as far as the 2nd floor.
From this point our guide will point out the principal landmarks.
Possibility for clients to leave the tour at the Eiffel Tower or
come back with the bus to our bus terminal.
Meeting Point: Cityrama Paris • 4 Place des Pyramides (nearest metro: Palais Royal)
Departure Time: Daily at 2:15pm. |
Chartres Duration: 5 hours
Recognized as a World Heritage site by UNESCO, the
Cathedral is still today an important center for
Christian pilgrims, famous for its stained-glass
windows and wonderful colors dating back to the
12th and 13th centuries known as the "blue of
Chartres".
This tour includes:
Drive through the Beauce flat open countryside.
Guided visit to the cathedral (outside visit in
case of mass) and free time to stroll around.
Meeting Point: Cityrama Paris • 4 Place des Pyramides (nearest metro: Palais Royal)
Departure Time: Summer time only; Tuesday and Friday @ 1:30pm |
Montmartre and Louvre Museum Duration: 4.5 hours
A village is to be found on top of the hill of
Montmartre crowned by the white Sacred Heart
Basilica so familiar to Parisians. Towards the
end of the 19th century, numberous artists (Van
Gogh, Renoir, Picasso) settled here with their
families to enjoy the simple and peaceful country
life. The Louvre Museum is one of the richest in
the world. It is impossible to visit it all in a
short time, but a guided visit will show you the
highlights.
The excursion includes:
Ride up to Montmartre by coach and funicular,
guided walking tour of the village and Place
du Tertre, visit on your own of the Sacred
Heart basilica. At the Louvre, more than one
hour guided visit, amongst the many works of
art you will see the Venus of milo, the Winged
Victory and Da Vinci's Mona Lisa.
Wednesday and Friday: it is possible to stay on
at the Louvre for the late night opening.
Mondays and Saturdays: the Louvre will be visited
first before going up to Montmartre.
Meeting Point: Meeting Point: Cityrama Paris, 4 Place des Pyramides (nearest metro: Palais Royal)
Departure: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday at 2:00pm except May 1, December 25, and January 1 |
Giverny Duration: 5 hours
Inspired by the beautiful, peaceful and colorful
countryside of Giverny, Claude Monet settled here
in 1883 for the rest of his life. This tour includes:
a guided visit to the wonderful flower gardens, and
the famous Japanese bridge. Free time is given to
visit Monet's home and former studio. The afternoon
finishes with either shopping or strolling up to the
Museum of American Art.
Meeting Point: Cityrama Paris • 4 Place des Pyramides (nearest metro: Palais Royal)
Departure Time: Summer time only; Daily except on Sunday at 1:45pm |
Grand Louvre Walking Tour
A visit to the biggest museum in the world: discover the
medieval fortress, the Egyptian department, and the most
reputed works such as the Venus of Milo, the Winged Victory
and the Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci, with Cityrama, no
queuing. The famous Grand Louvre walking tour begins with a stroll
through the commercial area of the Louvre Museum. The visit
continues inside the museum where our guide presents various
areas such as the medieval fortress, the modern pyramid, the
Egyptian department and the most reputed works such as the
Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci.
Meeting Point: Cityrama Paris, 4 Place des Pyramides
Departure Time: Monday, Saturday, and Sunday at 9:45am. |
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| Paris Boat Excursions |
Cruise and Moulin Rouge Duration: half day
River Seine cruise discovering the beauty of Paris's
monuments and bridges followed by the amazing Moulin
Rouge show "Feerie," with Can-Can dancing amongst the
echoes of Toulouse-Lautrec (one glass of Champagne
included).
Return to close vicinity of the hotels. Formal dress
required.
Meeting Point: Cityrama Paris, 4 Place des Pyramides (nearest metro: Palais Royal)
Departure Time: Every evening at 8:15pm except July 14 |
Sightseeing Seine River Cruise Duration: 1 hour
Information for all ages, combining history with Parisian
news. An hour cruise along the Seine onboard unique boats.
Throughout the cruise, narration on individual handsets is
accompanied by musical selections played over speakers.
Meeting Point: The Eiffel Tower, Pier 3
Departure Time: Daily, every hour from 10am
until 11pm. |
Dinner Cruise (Etoile) with Live Music and Dancing
The captain orders the moorings to be cast off and the
magic of the illuminations sparkles through the glass
top of the boat. A singer and three musicians entertain you on this cruise
with a variety of French and International music for
listening to or dancing. The chef prepares a menu with a choice of five starters
(including a vegetarian dish), six main dishes (including
one for vegetarians) and five desserts. Smart casual dress code, no sportswear.
Meeting Point: The Eiffel Tower, Pier 3
Departure Time: Daily. Boarding from between 7:30pm and 8:15pm. Departure is 8:30pm |
Musical Lunch Cruise
Passengers see all the richness of the monuments of
Paris through the panoramic windows of the boat. From the Eiffel Tower to the Statue of Liberty, a
singer and a musician make your discovery of the
capital richer with a commentary and famous songs. The menu includes a choice of five starters (including
a vegetarian dish), five main dishes (including one
for vegetarians) and four desserts.
Meeting Point: The Eiffel Tower, Pier 3
Departure Time: Daily. Check-in from 12:15pm. Departure is 12:45pm |
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| Optional Services |
| PARIS AIRPORT TRANSFERCITY/AIRPORT:PARIS - CDG or ORLY TRANSFER
DESCRIPTION: Private car transfer between airport and hotels 1-2 passengers, 3-4 passengers, and 5-6 passengers.
INSTRUCTIONS - ARRIVAL: Look for Euroscope representative outside customs area
(Note: Pre-booked reservations required)
INSTRUCTIONS - DEPARTURE: Telephone 24-hours prior |
PARIS AIRPORT TRANSFER (Charles de Gaulle / Orly Airport )
TRANSFER DESCRIPTION: Air conditioned shuttle bus between CDG airport and hotels.
INSTRUCTIONS - ARRIVAL: Look for a Euroscope representative outside the customs area in then arrivals hall
INSTRUCTIONS - DEPARTURE: Telephone 24-hours prior. |
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