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FOOD LOVER'S PARIS
7 Tasty Days, 6 Nights $1995 + AIR* 9-12 PEOPLE *Based on double occupancy and does not include airfare. Additional $600 required to room alone.
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Would you rather receive a box of chocolates... or drown yourself in chocolates this Valentine's day? With or without a lover join us in Paris for a week of chocolate, pastries, and all kinds of culinary delights. We'll be sneaking into places big groups can't, so you'll want to reserve your sweet spot soon!
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Stays in charming apartments in the historic city center provide ample opportunity to enjoy the cafe culture, make daily stops at your favorite patisserie and blend in with the locals.
See our accommodations. 
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Detailed Itinerary
Day One: Bonjour!
We'll kick off the tour at 12:00 noon. After a warm meet and greet we'll waste no time in getting oriented to the beauty of Paris with a cruise down the Seine River. A pass under the elegant bridges, an awe inspiring gaze at the Eiffel Tower followed by a stop at Notre Dame Cathedral will give you a taste of the wonder Paris has to offer. Before settling in for the night, we'll take you for a walk around your new neighborhood and take you out to dinner to one of our favorite restaurants!
We'll kick off the tour at 12:00 noon. After a warm meet and greet we'll waste no time in getting oriented to the beauty of Paris with a cruise down the Seine River. A pass under the elegant bridges, an awe inspiring gaze at the Eiffel Tower followed by a stop at Notre Dame Cathedral will give you a taste of the wonder Paris has to offer. Before settling in for the night, we'll take you for a walk around your new neighborhood and take you out to dinner to one of our favorite restaurants!
Day Two: Historic Walking Tour, Marais, Sweet Walk
We'll start our first full day out with a Historic City Walking tour. we'll enter into the majestic Notre Dame Cathedral and then basque in then be inspired by the stained glass gem, Sainte-Chapelle, the surrounding Ile de la Cite. We'll follow this up with an walking tour through the Marais, home of the aristocrats of the 1700's which have been converted into museums, libraries and shops. In addition, it is a lively neighborhood with a rich cafe culture and home to some of the best patisseries, boulangeries, sweet shops and kosher foods all of course of which we will partake! The evening will be yours to relax or explore more in depth the museums, parks and churches of the area.
We'll start our first full day out with a Historic City Walking tour. we'll enter into the majestic Notre Dame Cathedral and then basque in then be inspired by the stained glass gem, Sainte-Chapelle, the surrounding Ile de la Cite. We'll follow this up with an walking tour through the Marais, home of the aristocrats of the 1700's which have been converted into museums, libraries and shops. In addition, it is a lively neighborhood with a rich cafe culture and home to some of the best patisseries, boulangeries, sweet shops and kosher foods all of course of which we will partake! The evening will be yours to relax or explore more in depth the museums, parks and churches of the area.
Day Three: Market Tour & Cooking Class, Latin Quarter
This morning we'll meet up with local French Chef who will take us on a little trip to the market & friendly fromager. Upon returning to his kitchen, he'll school us some French cooking skills as we prepare our own 4 course meal. Then we'll sit down together and enjoy the fruits of our labors! Our chef will entertain and enlighten us with stories of how the French Cuisine and food culture have evolved to what we enjoy today. Afterwards, we'll stroll through the Latin Quarter with stops at the Pantheon, the historic Cluny Museum, and a variety of lesser known, yet lovely churches in the area. Top name a few, St. Etienne, sporting one of the most intricate rood screens in the world and the Da Vinci Code wonder, St. Sulpice. You'll have the evening to enjoy the great City of Light as you wish.
This morning we'll meet up with local French Chef who will take us on a little trip to the market & friendly fromager. Upon returning to his kitchen, he'll school us some French cooking skills as we prepare our own 4 course meal. Then we'll sit down together and enjoy the fruits of our labors! Our chef will entertain and enlighten us with stories of how the French Cuisine and food culture have evolved to what we enjoy today. Afterwards, we'll stroll through the Latin Quarter with stops at the Pantheon, the historic Cluny Museum, and a variety of lesser known, yet lovely churches in the area. Top name a few, St. Etienne, sporting one of the most intricate rood screens in the world and the Da Vinci Code wonder, St. Sulpice. You'll have the evening to enjoy the great City of Light as you wish.
Day Four: Optional visit to Versailles, Free Time, Visit to the Louvre
We'll start the day with a day trip to the fabulous Versailles Palace...the seedbed of the French restaurant culture. You'll have time to step into the Chateau of Marie Antoinette and enjoy a picnic in the gardens. Upon returning to the city we'll slip in an evening visit to the world famous Louvre Museum where you'll experience for yourself the great masterpieces of Michangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Titian and others.
We'll start the day with a day trip to the fabulous Versailles Palace...the seedbed of the French restaurant culture. You'll have time to step into the Chateau of Marie Antoinette and enjoy a picnic in the gardens. Upon returning to the city we'll slip in an evening visit to the world famous Louvre Museum where you'll experience for yourself the great masterpieces of Michangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Titian and others.
Day Five: Chocolate Walking Tour & Orsay Museum
Your mother would be shocked...but today we are going to eat dessert first! Taste by taste we'll make our way through the area known as St. Germain des Pris which hosts some of the cities most renowned (and competitive I might add) chocolatiers. After deciding which ones you like best we'll take a break for lunch and then work our way over to the Orsay Museum, railroad station turned art museum. Here you'll find works from Monet, Degas, & Renoir and others who rocked the world with their revolutionary art. The evening will be yours to explore on your own or relax!
Your mother would be shocked...but today we are going to eat dessert first! Taste by taste we'll make our way through the area known as St. Germain des Pris which hosts some of the cities most renowned (and competitive I might add) chocolatiers. After deciding which ones you like best we'll take a break for lunch and then work our way over to the Orsay Museum, railroad station turned art museum. Here you'll find works from Monet, Degas, & Renoir and others who rocked the world with their revolutionary art. The evening will be yours to explore on your own or relax!
Day Six: Montmartre
The morning will be yours to do as the Parisians do on Sunday mornings....relax. For our last hoorah and panaramic views we'll head up the hill of Montmartre. In our walking tour you'll see the perches of Renoir, Picasso & Monet. You'll also walk into the majestic white Sacre Couer, or "Holy Heart" church which gracefully watches over the city. We'll end the evening with a memorable meal together.
The morning will be yours to do as the Parisians do on Sunday mornings....relax. For our last hoorah and panaramic views we'll head up the hill of Montmartre. In our walking tour you'll see the perches of Renoir, Picasso & Monet. You'll also walk into the majestic white Sacre Couer, or "Holy Heart" church which gracefully watches over the city. We'll end the evening with a memorable meal together.
Day Seven: Au Revoir
After breakfast it will be time to bid farewell to all. May you have "sweet" memories of our time together! There are several ways to get to the airport or get to other cities. We will be available to guide you through the options. Au revoir!
After breakfast it will be time to bid farewell to all. May you have "sweet" memories of our time together! There are several ways to get to the airport or get to other cities. We will be available to guide you through the options. Au revoir!
Itinerary subject to change without notice