Paris and Toulouse
Overview
Start your trip in the City of Lights and take advantage of the culture and food that make Paris one of the most-visited cities in the world. Hop aboard a train to Toulouse, the fourth largest city in France, situated on the River Garonne near the Spanish border.
With a country as vast and bountiful as France, travelling by train is a great way to cover as much ground as possible while also taking in its breathtaking sights.
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
- Toulouse
Inclusions
- Flight to Paris; return from Toulouse (if Flight & Hotel package option is chosen)
- 8 nights of accommodation
- Private airport and train station transfers in Paris and Toulouse
- 8 breakfasts
- High-speed TGV train ticket (First Class) between Paris and Toulouse
- More Moments activities included:
- 1-hour cruise on the Seine
- Half-day skip-the-line excursion to Versailles
- 1 dinner at deluxe Parisian brasserie Mollard
- Panoramic city tour of Paris with audio guide
- Introduction to chocolate making and tasting
- 1 dinner at the local restaurant JGO or similar
- 1 oenological introduction (private session) with tasting of three wines and three cheeses by a specialist
- 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
See the city's main attractions. In the afternoon, take 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
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.
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Panoramic City Tour of Paris
Discover Paris by bus with 360° views. See the most famous Parisian landmarks with audio commentary in 10 languages and personal earphones.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 4
Paris: Visit & Dinner
Discover the beauty and glory of Versailles on a half-day tour from Paris with an experienced guide.
More Moments Activities Included
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Versailles Skip-the-Line Excursion
Follow your experienced guide through the majestic rooms, the State Apartments, the Hall of Mirrors, and the Queen's private apartments.
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Dinner at a Deluxe Parisian Brasserie Mollard
Enjoy a 3-course menu excluding drinks, at a deluxe Parisian brasserie while taking in the beautiful décor around.
Meal(s): Breakfast and dinner
Day 5
Paris: At Leisure
Continue exploring the City of Lights. Fix yourself a picnic and relax on the Champ de Mars, hit the boutiques in the Marais or sip an espresso at a sidewalk café.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 6
Paris - Toulouse
Take a private transfer to the railway station to board the TGV high-speed train to Toulouse. Upon arrival, take a private transfer to your hotel and check in.
(Approximately 679 km)
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 7
Toulouse: Visit & Dinner
After breakfast, enjoy your visit in Toulouse, followed by a dinner at a local restaurant.
More Moments Activities Included
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Restaurant JGO
Enjoy a typical Toulousain restaurant with a 3-course meal excluding drinks, while taking in the beautiful surroundings.
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Introduction to Chocolate Tasting
With a master chocolatier you will learn the history of chocolate and its manufacturing secrets. Then enjoy a complete tasting of cocoa beans, ganache, pralines and grand cru raw chocolates.
Meal(s): Breakfast and dinner
Day 8
Toulouse: Visit
Explore Toulouse, make your way to the meeting point for your visit.
More Moments Activities Included
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Private Oenological Introduction Workshop
Enjoy the evening with tasting of three wines accompanied by a plate of three cheeses from an AOC local producer. The wine bar in central Toulouse is a 3-time winner of the Best Wine Bar of the World award in 2017, 2018 and 2019. The owner will present the tasting and initiation.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 9
Toulouse: At Leisure
Discover the many museums, historic buildings and cathedrals in the area.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 10
Toulouse - 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
Bedding type: 1 double or 2 single beds
Room occupancy: Maximum 2 people (2 adults or 1 adult and 1 child)
Unless otherwise specified, guests will stay in a standard room at all hotels during the trip.
Room details
Bedding type: 1 double or 2 single beds
Room occupancy: Maximum 2 people (2 adults or 1 adult 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 April 1 – October 31
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Not included:
- Meals and drinks, 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.
Paris:
- 1-hour cruise on the Seine. Cruise departs from Pont Neuf facing the Orsay museum. Hotel transfer not included.
- Half-day excursion to Versailles: transfer from Central Paris included, with audio guide and skip-the-line ticket. Excursion is not offered on Mondays.
- Panoramic city tour of Paris with audio-guide: Meeting point Sydney 75015 (corner of Suffren and Jean Rey street)
Toulouse:
- Introduction to chocolate tasting is offered daily. Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
- 1 oenological introduction (private session) with tasting of three wines and three cheeses by a specialist. Duration: 2 hours
Details regarding excursion meeting points will be indicated on your documents prior to departure.
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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.