Festive Paris & Versailles by Rail

Festive Paris & Versailles by Rail

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Festive Paris & Versailles by Rail

5 Days Starting and ending in London, United Kingdom

Visiting: Paris, Maincy, Versailles

Tour operator:

Leger Holidays

Tour code:

et5pfx

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Low

Tour Overview

Experience the magic of the holiday season with the "Festive Paris & Versailles by Rail" tour. Begin your journey at London St. Pancras International, traveling via Eurostar to the enchanting city of Paris. Stay four nights at the 4-star Best Western Plus Paris Meudon Ermitage, nestled in the serene Meudon Forest. Delight in a visit to the opulent Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte on Christmas Eve, and enjoy a special dinner. On Christmas Day, explore Paris with a panoramic tour and a scenic River Seine cruise, complete with a 4-course lunch. Boxing Day brings a guided tour of the magnificent Palace of Versailles, including the Hall of Mirrors and Marie-Antoinette’s Estate. Conclude your festive adventure with a return journey to London, filled with unforgettable memories of France's iconic landmarks and holiday charm.

Highlights

  • Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte, a Baroque masterpiece with a 350-year-old history, beautifully decorated at Christmas.

  • Panoramic tour of Paris, passing iconic sites like the Eiffel Tower and the Champs Elysees.

  • River Seine cruise with a 4-course lunch, starting at the foot of the Eiffel Tower and passing historic sites including Notre-Dame and the Arc de Triomphe.

  • Guided tour of the Palace of Versailles, including the Hall of Mirrors and the Grand Apartments of the King and Queen.

  • Explore the formal gardens and Marie-Antoinette’s Estate at the Palace of Versailles.

Places You'll See

Paris, France

The Eiffel Tower

Palace Of Versailles

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Dec 23

Location: Paris

Accommodation Name: hotel in the Meudon Forest

Meals Included: Dinner

Make your way to London St. Pancras International. Here, we join the Eurostar to Paris, meet our coach, and transfer to our hotel in the Meudon Forest. Relax at the hotel and enjoy dinner this evening with your fellow travellers.

Day 2 : Christmas Eve Château De Vaux-Le-Vicomte

Location: Maincy

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

After breakfast, we board our coach and drive to the opulent, Baroque Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte, where you’ll discover refinement and architectural richness. The château was built between 1658 and 1661, and was the building which inspired King Louis XIV to build Versailles. It is a magnificent palace with extensive grounds and a 350-year-old history, and it is filled with beautiful tapestries and paintings too. It’s also recognised as a National Historic Monument of France and is beautifully decorated at Christmas. We return to our hotel for a special Christmas Eve dinner this evening.

Day 3 : Christmas Day Paris Tour & River Seine Cruise

Location: Paris

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Merry Christmas! After breakfast, we travel by coach to Paris and enjoy a panoramic tour, passing some of the city’s iconic sites including the Eiffel Tower and the Champs Elysees. Don’t forget your camera as there will be photo stops along the way! We’ll then embark on a wonderful cruise on the river Seine whilst indulging in a delicious 4-course lunch with drinks included. The cruise begins at the foot of the Eiffel Tower and passes by many historic sites including Notre-Dame, the Grand Palais and Arc de Triomphe. We later return to the hotel for our special, Christmas evening meal.

Day 4 : Boxing Day Palace Of Versailles With Guided Tour

Location: Versailles

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

After breakfast, we visit the Palace of Versailles, the most extravagant of châteaux, befitting the ego of Louis XIV. Our included entrance and guided tour will take you through the palace’s most famous places: the Hall of Mirrors, Grand Apartments of the King and Queen, and the King’s Bedchamber. We also include a guided tour around the formal gardens and Marie-Antoinette’s Estate too. We later return to the hotel for our final evening meal together.

Day 5 : Dec 27

Location: Paris

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast, we transfer by coach to Paris and join the Eurostar for the journey back to London St. Pancras International.

What's Included

  • Meals
    4 breakfasts, 1 lunches, 4 dinners

  • Eurostar Journey

    The tour includes a Eurostar journey from London St. Pancras International to Paris and back.

  • Coach Transfers

    Coach transfers are included for various parts of the tour, including transfers to the hotel and excursions.

  • Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte Visit

    A visit to the Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte is included, where you can explore its opulent architecture and history.

  • Paris Panoramic Tour

    A panoramic tour of Paris is included, featuring iconic sites such as the Eiffel Tower and the Champs Elysees.

  • River Seine Cruise

    The tour includes a cruise on the River Seine, offering views of historic sites like Notre-Dame and the Grand Palais.

  • Palace of Versailles Guided Tour

    An entrance and guided tour of the Palace of Versailles, including the Hall of Mirrors and formal gardens, is included.

What's Not Included

  • Personal Expenses

    Personal expenses such as souvenirs and additional activities not listed in the itinerary are not included.

  • Travel Insurance

    Travel insurance is not included and should be arranged separately by the traveler.

  • Optional Excursions

    Any optional excursions or activities not mentioned in the itinerary are not included.

Accommodation

You will stay for four nights at the 4-star Best Western Plus Paris Meudon Ermitage.

Mode of Transport

Travel begins at London St. Pancras International, where you board the Eurostar to Paris. A coach will transfer you to the hotel and is used for excursions, including a return journey to London.

Check out our Q&As

  • What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?

    You will stay for four nights at the 4-star Best Western Plus Paris Meudon Ermitage.

  • What activities are planned for Christmas Day?

    On Christmas Day, after breakfast, you will travel by coach to Paris for a panoramic tour, passing iconic sites like the Eiffel Tower and the Champs Elysees with photo stops. You will then enjoy a cruise on the River Seine with a 4-course lunch and drinks included, starting at the foot of the Eiffel Tower and passing historic sites such as Notre-Dame, the Grand Palais, and Arc de Triomphe. The day concludes with a special Christmas evening meal at the hotel.

  • What can I expect during the visit to the Palace of Versailles?

    During the visit to the Palace of Versailles, you will have an included entrance and guided tour through the palace's most famous places, including the Hall of Mirrors, Grand Apartments of the King and Queen, and the King's Bedchamber. The tour also includes a guided tour around the formal gardens and Marie-Antoinette's Estate.

  • Is there a special dinner planned for Christmas Eve?

    Yes, after visiting the Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte on Christmas Eve, you will return to the hotel for a special Christmas Eve dinner.

  • How will we travel from London to Paris?

    You will make your way to London St. Pancras International, where you will join the Eurostar to Paris.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    40 years

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    Sole use of your own room on all Single Traveller holidays: means you still get your privacy and time out from the group.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • Battlefield Tours - Will it be possible to visit a particular cemetery whilst on the tour?

    Please contact us and we will check to see whether you can visit a particular cemetery on any of our Battlefield Tours, if we are not able to fit it into our itinerary then you could take some time out of the tour and do this independently by taxi or public transport.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies

Reviews of this operator

Gary White (Google Reviewer)  

Just got back from a...

27-May-2024

Just got back from a holiday with leger holidays to callea spain which my wife done as a surprise for my 60th and wedding anniversary together my wife and i had a great time the coach journey there was excellent regular stops for toilet breaks and a stretch. Our two drivers Geoff and katrina were brilliant serving regular drinks and making the trip pleasant all the people on the coach were pleasant the hotel in spain was so nice the best we've stayed in lovely staff lovely bar the guy at the bar was great really friendly nice room. Overall our journey there and our return journey was brill the only thing that was not good at all was the ibis hotel on the return journey the room was horrible not a nice breakfast not polite French staff. Not really interested in trying to speak some english if i was leger should try and use a different hotel. Once again a big thank you to Geoff and katrina well done guys for making our holiday lovely. Hope to see you on another holiday soon

Will (Google Reviewer)  

I went on the 4...

05-Jan-2024

I went on the 4 countries trip and swiss glacier express and overall it was a great trip. The coach I was on was silver service, it was tidy had nice seats and other accessories such as charging points and headsets which was very handy. The drivers Alex and Dave were fantastic, very kind, funny and respectful throughout the whole trip and a pleasure to talk to. The excursions were very pleasant and all ran very smoothly. The hotels were decent and offered a good service. I overall very much recommend leger holidays.

Sally Matson  

Excellent customer service

10-Jan-2023

Booked our ‘Christmas in Austria & Scenic Trains of the Tyrol’ through George on the customer Helpline. Nothing was too much trouble, everything clearly & patiently explained. He even had permission to log in on his day off to finalise the sale! A charming and helpful young person and a credit to the company.

Euan Donald (Google Reviewer)  

Been on two tours now...

10-Oct-2023

Been on two tours now the “D Day beaches” and “ All Quiet on the Western Front” tour of the Somme and Ypres. Both four days in total, two travelling and two on the site of the various battles. This is outstanding value for money, picked up from Carlisle , Cumbria and literally looked after all the way through the tours. The coaches are great and the accommodation spot on . The guides are very knowledgeable ( Mark Hope brilliant guy)and the bus drivers professional . Absolutely fantastic .

Remon Wanis (Google Reviewer)  

We have been working with...

05-Aug-2024

We have been working with them for nearly a year now as Sussex Airports Taxis, and they offer the best customer service ever. All their customers are always happy when they return from their holidays. We look forward to continuing our partnership for many more years to come.

William Olley (Google Reviewer)  

I recently went on a...

21-Aug-2024

I recently went on a coach holiday with this company. Everything was on time but there can be traffic hold ups with jams and roadworks! The coach was comfortable and the driver stopped for rest periods. The hotel was a 3 star close to a spectacular beach and was adequate. The catering was excellent! I went on the excursions included in the package and visited some lovely places.

Gordon Price (Google Reviewer)  

just returned from Italian holiday....

21-Jul-2024

just returned from Italian holiday. It was great spoilt a little by the high temperature even Ledger can't control that. The only real thing to spoil the trip was one of the hotels. The Krystall hotel in Diano Marina was terrible the room was dire with cracks in shower bogged up shower fittings noe control for AC end so on. The food was very poor, limited choice luke warm food on cold plates. After 4 evening meals (3 or four courses) we were only able to remember 2 we enjoyed. Breakfast was poor no bread except for hard rolls. No fresh fruit if you liked cake for breakfast you were good. If this is a 3 star hotel Italian standards have fallen which I don't think they have. Ledger brochure states "some of Europes most fascinating unique hotels" for Luxuria trips. This hotel should be removed from your list at once. The holiday was other wise good I cannot praise your coach crew too to much they were excellent. A highlight of the trip was the return trip through the swiss alps. It was superb and deserves mention in your holiday iteniary description.

Hilary Jackson (Google Reviewer)  

I recently went on a...

12-Jun-2024

I recently went on a 4 night tour to Scarborough. Driver was great hotel superb. My criticism is too many destinations crammed into day excursion. Example visit to Flamborough head stop for 1 hour it was teeming nobody got off coach but even if fine pointless. Then on to Bridlington coach Park 1.5 ml from centre. Most people are hard pressed to get to center & back in 1.5 hours pointless. Incidentally if Leger paid a permit they could alight us in the resort. Very bad logistics. On to Whitby with a decent stop should have taken us there & bypassed the other stops. I will not go with them again. I will source a better holiday with excursions to one place only.

Suzanne Maylin (Google Reviewer)  

Having returned from a fabulous...

24-Sep-2024

Having returned from a fabulous tour of Austria with excellent tour guides/ drivers, it's disappointing to say the least that I'm left chasing a return for an excursion that was cancelled. I called Leger 5 days ago and am still waiting in a call back. Leger if you want to retain customers you need step up on service. Good training , good service costs very little, and once embedded in a company produces more income. I don't suppose anyone from Leger will respond to this, but who knows

aled blackshaw (Google Reviewer)  

just returned from a solos...

25-Mar-2024

just returned from a solos break to valkenburg and rhine valley i enjoyed the break overall although both journeys were considerably longer than expected due to several picks ups. I could have done without the 3 countries meeting point excursion to be honest and the lunch on rhine cruise was very basic. The drivers/couriers were efficient and good humoured and provided free lunch vouchers on the ferry which were much appreciated. I probably would book another break with leger but to somewhere a lot closer to home.

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    Leger Holidays requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 75 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of leger holidays charges.

    Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 55 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 42 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.

    At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.

    At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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