Special Christmas Tours (December) and Holidays Tours
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Special Christmas Tours (December) and Holiday Tours
French Adventures has created the best holidays tours for Paris , the private tours below will be working during the holiday season, Christmas and New year. Some tours have been designed for families with children, also please note that the minivan tours shared will be working normally.
Christmas Markets of Paris
Our guide will take you to the wonderful Christmas markets of Paris if you wish to buy Christmas gifts ! Private tour only for 4H , with or without transport included
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CHT1 A
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guide only for 4H walking tour
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350 euros
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CHT1 B
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guide & transport for 4H (4 persons max)
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600 euros
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CHT1 C
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guide & transport for 4H (5 to 8 persons max)
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750 euros
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Christmas Illuminations of Paris
Private tour of Paris by night (2h30)
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CHT2 A
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1-3 persons
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400 euros
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CHT2 B
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4-6 persons
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480 euros
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CHT2 C
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7-8 persons
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560 euros
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Christmas Da Vinci Code Tour and tea at the Ritz Hotel
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Pick up at your hotel by a driver guide licensed for museums at 1PM, Private Da vinci code tour
(4hprivate tour, tickets entrance LOuvre taken in advance )
will include the LOuvre and the saint sulpice church
drop off the Ritz at 5PM for a tea with champagne
transfer back hotel included at 7PM
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CHT3 A
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2 persons
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1010 euros
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CHT3 B
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4 persons
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1130 euros
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CHT3 C
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6 persons
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1280 euros
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** possiblility to have a brunch at the Ritz on sunday and then the Da vinci code tour , ask for prices please info@frenchadventures.com
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Paris Christmas Shopping Tour
This is shopping adviser and chauffeured car at your disposal. We will make a stores selection before you arrive and will review all details before the tour. High fashion, baby clothing, French gastronomy, antiques, "à la carte shopping" FOR 4 HOURS .
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CHT4 A
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2 persons
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680 Euros per group
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CHT4 B
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3-5 persons
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720 Euros per group
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CHT4 C
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5-8 persons
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760 Euros per group
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Perfume Day in Paris
A wonderful day of for ladies & gentlemen , or just o buy a gift for someone special !
You will learn about scents and perfume with a "nose" , and create your own perfume
Aromatic teas will be served after the class and lunch
afternoon, visit with your teacher the museum of perfume in Paris
The perfume museum, which opened in 1983, occupies a very lovely Napoleon III town house built in 1860 by Lesoufaché, a student of Garnier. The decoration is entirely of that period. Here you can discover a wonderful collection of perfumery objects that take you traveling through the ages.
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CHT5 A
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2 persons
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900 Euros per group
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CHT5 B
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4 persons
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1350 Euros per group
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CHT5 C
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6 persons
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1800 Euros per group
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Family Tour (Possible on December 25 and January 1)
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The perfect tour to do with children on these days !
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Full day driver guide licensed for museums at your service with transport City tour of Paris, river cruise, lunch reserved at the Eiffel tower ( can be included ), museums open for children - Wax museum (Grevin ) - Natural history museum- museum of the magie - Notre dame cathedral ( tickets entrance included) |
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CHT6 A
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2-4 persons
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1150 Euros per group
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CHT6 B
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5-8 persons
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1270 Euros per group
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Private Museum Tours (Open December 25 and January 1)
Aquarium of Paris Cineacqua
Invalides
Musée Jacquemart andré
Eiffel tower
Savador Dali museum
Institute of the Arabic world
Judaism museum
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CHT7 A
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guide only (4h) + tickets
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400 Euros per group
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CHT7 B
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2-4 persons
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600 Euros guide & transport
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CHT7 C
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5-8 persons
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800 Euros per group/ guide / transport
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The Tales of Perraults at the Castle of Breteuil
Dear Children, we are really happy to welcome you to Breteuil, where the history of France has been specially illustrated with waxwork figures just for you, and where the gardens are waiting for you to discover a host of fairytale characters from the Tales of Perrault, like Tom Thumb, or Sleeping Beauty. [Le Petit Chaperon Rouge] Little Red Riding Hood goes to see her Grandmother in the former "Doll's House".
[Le chat botté] The Stables - A story teller is recounting the tale of Puss in Boots. She is at the Château all Sundays since Easter until November the 11th, and each day during school Holidays (starting nomally at 16.30).Built in the year 1600 and decorated principally in the 18th century, the Château of Breteuil is located 35 km (22 miles) to the South-west of Paris in the heart of the renowned Valley of Chevreuse.The Breteuil family served the Kings of France as military officers, ambassadors and ministers throughout the 17th and 18th centuries. The influence of the Château of Versailles is strong, both in the interior décor and the formal French gardens."- Waxwork characters created by the Musée Grévin represent this important family, closely linked to the history of France.
Breteuil castle (4h) tickets included , guide, transport
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1-4 persons
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800 Euros
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Gastronomic Holiday Walks |
Discover French gastronomy and delight yourself in one of our guided gastronome
tours through delicacies' shops. A culinary specialist (gastronomical journalist, cooking chef or confirmed gastronome)
shares with you his knowledge, experience, best food addresses, and leads you to the best gourmet places in the capital.
You learn how to choose the produce, discover specialities, as well as the French tastes and habits about gourmandise.
A true initiation to the art of living and gustative pleasure ! We offer 3 hours guided tours, which include tastings along
the tour. They are limited to 6 participants so that you can enjoy our gastronome's personalized service.
Private tours possible under request . email us
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Paris Prestige Gastronomy - 3 hours
Visit with us a selection of the finest and most renowned gourmet shops in Paris, and sample some of
their specialities. Our gastronome will present you both traditional and innovative savory delicacies,
and will initiate you to the French taste and food habits. We will enter a legendary pastries shop, one
of the most prolific caterers, an excellent regional specialities store, and we will end the tour in an Ali Baba's
cavern dedicated to wine, after a detour in a mouthwatering chocolate store. The tour includes tastings of sweet
specialities, regional food and wines. Usually on Saturdays, from 2pm to 5pm.
Paris Gourmet tour - 3 hours
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We walk as Parisian dwellers through a gourmet neighbourhood famous for the high quality and large choice of food produce :
fine breads and pastries, caterer's specialities, regional cheeses, a passionate wine shopkeeper,... and an outdoor market.
A walk rich in tastes and flavours, focusing on family cuisine, with tastings stops, to introduce you to the French gourmandise.
Various tastings are offered, including wine.
Usually on Saturdays, from 9am to 12pm.
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Pastry and Chocolate tour - 3 hours ( perfect for families with children !)
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If you want to discover the fascinating world of French pastries, know more about the macaroons frenzy,
meet taste inventors, see wonderful cakes, as made with the know-how of the best architects, this tour is for you.
Follow us in the is exceptional walking tour that will make you consider gourmandise as an art. We will taste
a selection of pastries.
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2CV tour+Wine Tasting |
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Duration 4h
Departure
Return
Paris center : hotel / address in Paris center
A 2CV tour, six wines in two hours...the only question is: Can you handle it?
Presentation in English by a French Sommelier: from Alsace to Bordeaux, from Beaune to Chateauneuf du Pape...
Wine tasting (2h) + 2CV tour (2h)
2 persons by car
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600 euros
- Available only: Monday - Wednesday - Friday - Saturday
- Departure Paris centre at 3PM for 2CV tour
- End of the wine tasting at 7PM (Louvre)
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Please email us for full weekly program |
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3 persons by car
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650 euros
- Available only: Monday - Wednesday - Friday - Saturday
- Departure Paris centre at 3PM for 2CV tour
- End of the wine tasting at 7PM (Louvre)
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Please email us for full weekly program |
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By Night Cruise & private tour of Paris by night |
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Duration 2h
Departure
Return
Paris center : hotel / address in Paris center
A tour on a 2 CV followed by a cruise on the river Seine...let you drive and drift in the lights of Paris!
Your chauffeur will come and pick you up at your hotel for a delightful tour in a 2CV...Champs Elysées, Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, Pyramid of Louvre...and drop you in front of Eiffel Tower for a cruise where you'll enjoy the lightings on the monuments of Paris through the panoramic glass wall of the boat.
2 persons by car
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250 euros
Avenue des Champs Elysées - Concorde - Arc de Triomphe - Trocadéro - Tour Eiffel - Invalides - Pont Alexandre 3 - Petit et Grand Palais - Pyramide du Louvre - Opera Garnier...(1h)+ Cruise by night on the seine (1h)
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Please email us for full weekly program |
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3 persons by car
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270 euros
Avenue des Champs Elysées - Concorde - Arc de Triomphe - Trocadéro - Tour Eiffel - Invalides - Pont Alexandre 3 - Petit et Grand Palais - Pyramide du Louvre - Opera Garnier...(1h)+ Cruise by night on the seine (1h)
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Please email us for full weekly program |
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Parisian food markets, chocolate tasting , private tour |
 
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Approximate duration : 4h - Tasting included
Paris center : hotel / address in Paris center
If you want to discover the fascinating world of French gastronomy, this tour is for you !!! Discover French gastronomy and immerse yourself in 3 differents Parisian Markets. You will walk as Parisan through the most beautiful markets of the capital, famous for the high quality and the choice of its food produce : fine breads, pastries, caterer's specialities, fruit and vegetables, regional cheeses ... Your guide will share with you his knowledge, experience, best food addresses, and lead you to the best places in the capital.You will find out the traditions of some prestigious places, and learn the history and anecdotes of the neighbourhood life. Chocolate tasting can be mixed to this tour as well, and we can customize also this tour during the holiday seasons and take you to Christmas markets as well, drink some hot wine.
The Castle of Chantilly - Mystery at the forbidden city
Beautiful castle north of Paris, less known than others, but really beautiful and worth a visit, ex-property of the Duc de Condé, french gardens designed by le Nôtre (same designer of Versailles), Chantilly also has one of the most beautiful & famous library (of the Duc d'Aumale), books saved during the French Revolution. Paintings, tours of the appartments of the Duc de Condé.
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2 parents and 2 children
(under 12)
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1,150 euros
(lunch reserved but not included)
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Please email us for full weekly program |
tickets show, guide, transport, tickets museums included for 8H
Prices vary depending on number of children and tickets |
Versailles Castle and Horse Shows Training
Every morning during the holidays, and on week end in December, watch the wonderful training of horses of the Equestrian academy of Versailles
Like any other artist, the Academy’s equerries practice everyday with their horses.
Les Matinales des écuyers will allow you to discover these dressage sessions against a baroque musical background.
Equestrian art as seen by Bartabas, all about the rigour and smoothness, momentum and subtlety of the riders’ work with their mounts.
Private tours only, under request including the tickets of the shows, & private tour of the castle / gardens -
Half day private tour will include the private tour of the castle + horse show-, tickets entrance all included
Full day private tour will include also a lunch reservation at the Trianon palace restaurant, and afternoon new tour &
visit the Domain of Marie Anoinette, the Queen of France . Tickets entrance , authorizations for private tours, no line,
included
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OP03 A
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1-4 persons 4h
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700 Euros
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OP03 B
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1-4 persons 8h
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1050 Euros
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OP03 C
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5-8 persons 4h
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960 Euros
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OP03 D
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4-8 persons 8h
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1300 Euros
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Vaux le Vicomte Castle and Christmas
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1 to 4 persons
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1150 Euros
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5 to 8 persons
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1300 Euros
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A Castle Day near Paris and Balloon Flight!
We will take you from Paris either to visit the castle of Versailles in the afternoon or to the Chartres cathedral. You will leave Paris early afternoon, but we could also do a full day tour . After the visit, we will take you to the castle of Esclimont near Chartres, where children will have time to play in the park, VTT bikes available, Horse riding, archery and quad. We will then arrange a balloon flight for your family, taking off from the castle directly over the Forest of Rambouillet.
A gastronomic dinner will be arranged in the beautiful Salon of the castle
Santa Claus will come from the sky in a balloon flight
Evening and room at the castle and brunch the next day
Back to Paris in the afternoon
** transfers can be arranged by helicopter as well to this castle.
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one night / one room
2 adults and one child
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1980 Euros
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Christmas dinner at this castle ( packages available with room & balloon flight ) :
For the children, the father Christmas go down from the hot air balloon and bring some gifts for each child.
Then, a magician clown will divert them with all this tours.
For the adults, our Chef will prepare you a delicious menu:
St Jacques et canard en carpaccio, copeaux de foie gras, jus de framboise
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Chapon traditionnel de Bresse aux treize fruits de noël, mendiant aux lards
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Fromage
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Bûche de Noël contemporaine
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Loire Valley Christmas Tour
"à la carte private day tour from Paris visiting the castles of the Loire decorated for Christmas,
and the christmas markets in Amboise , wine tasting in Vouvray included in a castle "
Transfer by chauffeured car from your hotel in Paris with assistance TGV to Loire (1h).
Meet your private driver guide & transport upon arrival in the Loire at the train station.
Full day tour in the Loire, Chenonceau castle, Amboise, Chambord, wine tasting in Vouvray, castle of Nitray (wine museum).
This private tour could be customized entirely to your own request/ full day tour for 8 hours/
Return to train station / transfer included train TGV 1H to Paris transfer hotel included upon arrival.
Included are your transfers R/T, train tickets R/T, driver guide bilingual, & private transport at your disposal,
entrance tickets to 3 castles & wine tasting.(lunch not included).
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OP31 A
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2 persons
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1250 Euros
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OP31 B
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4 persons
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1445 Euros
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OP31 C
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6 persons
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1685 Euros
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Christmas in Champagne
Reims and its unmissable "Christmas Market", Epernay and its wonderful "Habits de Lumière" festival of lights, Châlons-en-Champagne and its magical Christmas fair "Noël Blanc... Noëls du monde", Fismes and its traditional "Feast of Saint-Eloi", the four towns don their fairy lights ready to greet you as you participate in a series of cultural events: exhibitions, gourmet markets, streets shows, open-air ice rinks and concerts to name but a few.
What's more, make your way on an enchanted journey through the villages and vineyards of Champagne, along the Nativity scenes route.
this is a full day tour from Paris including your private driver guide English speaking, transport, and flexible day with stops at Christmas markets, small villages of Champagne and wine tasting of your choice .
lunch not included , a stop at les Crayéres, gastronomic restaurant can be added
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driver guide, transport and one tasting for 2/4 persons
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1100 euros
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Lorraine & Alsace Christmas markets from Paris one day tour
the best Christmas markets of France are in the East side of France, in Lorraine and Alsace. Metz is 1H30 by high speed train from Paris . Strasbourg is 3H each way.
We can organize for you a private day tour or a 2 day package in Alsace.
Day tour from Paris to Metz including :
- private driver to pick you up in your hotel in Paris & transfer with assistance to TGV high speed train 1H30
- private guide to meet you in Metz train station, transfer to center , visit the old city medieval , and the Christmas markets
- time to visit the museum POmpidou Beaubourg in Metz ( on your own )
- return to Paris by high speed train & transfer hotel included
2 persons
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1100 euros
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4 persons
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1400 euros
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