Paris and Lyon in Winter
Overview
Experience metropolitan France at its finest. In both Paris and Lyon, you'll be able to enjoy the incredible architecture while you sample incredible pastries and sip wine in a bistro.
The train tickets and hotel stays are included in the package, along with some meals and many other travel essentials that will help make this trip easy, fun and unforgettable.
Format
Locations
- Paris
- Lyon
Inclusions
- Flight to Paris; return from Lyon (if Flight & Hotel package option is chosen)
- Private airport and train station transfers in Paris and Lyon
- 7 nights of accommodation
- 7 breakfasts
- TGV train between Paris and Lyon (First Class)
- More Moments activities included:
- Entrance to the Monnaie de Paris museum
- 1-hour cruise on the Seine (cruise departs from Pont Neuf)
- Dinner at a Parisian restaurant
- Dinner in a typical bouchon Lyonnais
- Earn Aeroplan® points
Itinerary
Day 1
Depart Canada
Fly to Paris.
Day 2
Welcome to Paris
Upon arrival in Paris, take a private transfer to your hotel and check in.
Day 3
Paris: Sightseeing
Take in some of the city's sites before taking a 1-hour cruise to view Paris from one of its best vantage points: the Seine.
More Moments Activities Included
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Seine River Cruise
Take a 1-hour cruise to view Paris from one of its best vantage points: the Seine. Cruise by the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, Notre Dame, the Conciergerie and the Musée d'Orsay. See the historic heart of the capital from a new perspective.
($) Optional Activities
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Paris Hop-On Hop-Off Pass
Opt to see the city's main attractions with the help of a Hop-On Hop‑Off pass.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 4
Paris
Continue to explore the City of Lights. When it suits your schedule, make your way to the Monnaie de Paris (Paris Mint).
More Moments Activities Included
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Monnaie de Paris (Paris Mint)
A guided tour will help you discover all of the museum’s collections.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 5
Paris: At Leisure & Dinner Experience
Enjoy some leisure time in Paris. Later, enjoy dinner at a famous Parisian brasserie.
More Moments Activities Included
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Dinner at Restaurant Au Cadet de Gascogne in Place du Tertre Montmartre
Enjoy a 3-course menu excluding drinks, with live music and traditional French cuisine.
Meal(s): Breakfast and dinner
Day 6
Paris - Lyon
Start off your day with a private transfer to the railway station to board the TGV high-speed train to Lyon. Upon arrival, take a private transfer to your hotel and check in.
(Approximately 408 km)
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 7
Lyon: At Leisure
Make the most of your day today by visiting Lyon’s Museum of Fine Arts, stopping by the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist and the Notre Dame Basilica.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 8
Lyon: At Leisure & Dinner Experience
Today, discover Lyon at your own pace by exploring the local markets before heading out to enjoy dinner in a typical bouchon Lyonnais restaurant.
More Moments Activities Included
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Bouchon Lyonnais
Treat your taste buds to traditional Lyonnaise cuisine! These quaint family-run bistros are found only in Lyon, and serve up the kind of specialties that fearless foodies will appreciate, accompanied with a glass of wine or soft drink and coffee.
($) Optional Activities
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Visit the Petit Palais
Museum of Fine Arts or have a picnic at the Parc de la Tête d'Or.
Meal(s): Breakfast and dinner
Day 9
Lyon - Return to Canada
Take a private transfer to the airport and board your flight home.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Accomodations
Where you'll stay
Location
Hotel
Room details
Bed size(s): 1 double bed or 2 single beds
Room occupancy: Maximum 3 people (2 adults, or 2 adults and 1 child)
Unless otherwise indicated, guests will stay in a standard room at all hotels during the trip.
Important Information
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Daily from November 1, 2024 – March 31, 2025
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Not included:
- Meals, unless noted
- Transfers, unless noted
- Additional activities and excursions
- Personal expenses and insurance
- Local taxes
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The More Moments activities/excursions mentioned in the itinerary are all included in the package but may be rescheduled to take place on an earlier or later day, depending on availability and operational day.
- 1-hour cruise on the Seine: Cruise departing from Pont Neuf facing the Orsay Museum. Transfer not included.
This itinerary includes Out & About suggestions for activities that are not included in your package, but they are great tips for places to visit and things to do.
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City taxes are applicable for hotel stays in France and are payable in local currency upon arrival.
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Check-in: 3:00 p.m.
Check-out: 12:00 p.m.