Paris & Toulouse in Winter
Overview
Start your trip in the City of Light 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.
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 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, 2 tastings
- High-speed TGV train ticket (First Class) between Paris and Toulouse
- More Moments activities included:
- Paris panoramic city tour with audio-guide
- 1-hour cruise on the Seine
- Half-day skip-the-line excursion to Versailles
- Dinner at a Parisian restaurant Au Cadet de Gascogne or similar
- Dinner at the local restaurant J’Go or similar
- Private oenology introduction workshop
- Introduction to chocolate making and tasting
- 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 with the help of your panoramic city tour of Paris. 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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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.
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Seine River Cruise
Cruise by the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, Notre Dame, the Conciergerie and the Musée d’Orsay.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 4
Paris: Versailles Excursion
Discover the beauty and glory of Versailles on a half-day excursion from Paris.
More Moments Activities Included
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Versailles Skip-the-Line Excursion
Follow your experienced guide through the Palace of Versailles' majestic rooms, the State Apartments, Hall of Mirrors, and the Queen's private apartments.
Meal(s): Breakfast
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.
More Moments Activities Included
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Dinner at Au Cadet de Gascogne Restaurant
Enjoy a 3-course menu excluding drinks at a typical Parisian restaurant while taking in the beautiful decor around.
Meal(s): Breakfast and dinner
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
After breakfast, visit a local chocolate shop and get creative.
More Moments Activities Included
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Introduction to Chocolate Making and Tasting
With a master chocolatier enjoy the introduction to chocolate making and tasting of cocoa beans, ganache, pralines, and fine chocolates.
Meal(s): Breakfast and tasting
Day 8
Toulouse: Visit
After exploring Toulouse for the day, make your way to your designated meeting point for your private workshop at a famous wine bar.
More Moments Activities Included
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Private Oenological Introduction Workshop
Enjoy the evening while tasting 3 wines accompanied by a plate of 3 cheeses from an AOC local producer. The owner will present the tasting and initiation.
Meal(s): Breakfast and tasting
Day 9
Toulouse: At Leisure
Discover many museums, historic buildings and cathedrals during the day before you head off to dinner at a local restaurant.
More Moments Activities Included
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Restaurant J’Go
Enjoy a typical Toulousain restaurant with a 3-course meal excluding drinks, while taking in the beautiful surroundings.
Meal(s): Breakfast and dinner
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
Type of bed(s): 1 double bed or 2 twin 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
Type of bed(s): 1 double bed or 2 twin 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.
Important Information
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From November 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025
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Not included:
- Meals and drinks, unless specified
- Transfers, unless specified
- Additional activities and excursions
- Personal expenses and insurance
- Local taxes
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Paris:
- 1-hour cruise on the Seine: Cruise departs from Pont Neuf facing the Musée d'Orsay. Hotel transfer not included.
- Half-day excursion to Versailles: Transfer from central Paris included, with audio guide and skip-the-line ticket. Excursion not offered on Mondays.
- Panoramic city tour of Paris: See the most famous Parisian landmarks, such as the Opéra Garnier, the Eiffel Tower and the Champs-Elysées. Throughout the tour, audio commentaries immerse you in the history of Paris' most famous monuments and neighborhoods. Among the places you'll see before you are the Louvre, the Musée d'Orsay, the lively Saint-Germain-des-Prés district, the Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral and the Seine-side bookshops.
Several departures occur per day from Place de Sydney meeting point, near the Eiffel Tower. You can choose the time to suit your schedule.- The route and itinerary may be modified for reasons like traffic or other exceptional events.
- Non-stop city tours.
- Languages available for tour commentary: French, English, Spanish, Italian, German, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, Korean.
- Headphones for recorded commentary (digital sound).
Toulouse:
- Private oenology introduction workshop: Begins at 6:00 p.m. for approximately 2 hours (bilingual). Closed on Sundays and Mondays. Hotel transfer not included.
- Introduction to chocolate making and tasting is offered daily. Duration approximately 1.5 hours. Hotel transfer not included.
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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The order visited may change due to operational restrictions. The itinerary displayed on the website is for reference only.
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Check-in: 3:00 p.m.
Check-out: 11:00 a.m.