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:
Tour code:
et5pfx
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Interests:
Cultural, Festive and New Year, Gardens & Nature Tours, Rail Tours
Activities:
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
Itinerary
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
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Meals
4 breakfasts, 1 lunches, 4 dinners -
Eurostar Journey
The tour includes a Eurostar journey from London St. Pancras International to Paris and back.
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Coach Transfers
Coach transfers are included for various parts of the tour, including transfers to the hotel and excursions.
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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.
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Paris Panoramic Tour
A panoramic tour of Paris is included, featuring iconic sites such as the Eiffel Tower and the Champs Elysees.
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River Seine Cruise
The tour includes a cruise on the River Seine, offering views of historic sites like Notre-Dame and the Grand Palais.
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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
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs and additional activities not listed in the itinerary are not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and should be arranged separately by the traveler.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
40 years
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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.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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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.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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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.
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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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