Formal, English & Rose gardens, oh my! Whether you like to stroll, dig or find your dinner in a garden...botanical happiness is on its way! Balanced out with luscious outdoor markets, exquisite architecture, world famous art, and culinary pleasures, and this is a week not to be missed. Hope you'll join us!
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What you'll Love
Exquisite Gardens in full bloom Wander off the beaten path Colorful Outdoor Markets Gothic Architecture, World Renowned Art, Delightful Cuisine |
What's Covered
Behind the Scenes Tour to Kitchen Garden of King Louis XIV Day Trip to Palace & Gardens of Versailles Cooking Class and Market Tour See All |
Accommodations
Stay in unique hand selected apartments nestled into the Historic City Center. Enjoy your local sidewalk cafe, patisserie and boulangerie at your leisure! See Accommodations |
Detailed Itinerary
Day One: Bonjour! (Friday May 24th )
We'll kick off the tour at 12:00 noon. After a warm meet and greet we'll waste not 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, pay homage to Notre Dame Catedral. After, we'll slip into the local scene with a walk around the neighborhood and a trip to the local market.
We'll kick off the tour at 12:00 noon. After a warm meet and greet we'll waste not 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, pay homage to Notre Dame Catedral. After, we'll slip into the local scene with a walk around the neighborhood and a trip to the local market.
Day Two : Historic Walking tour, Tuileries Gardens & Louvre (Saturday, May 25th)
We'll plunge into Paris with a Historic Walk through it's main corridor. Discover how Kings and Queen's over centuries have created a city overflowing with beautiful gardens, fabulous architecture and world renowned art. We'll make stops at Notre Dame Cathedral, enjoy a guided tour of Sainte Chapelle and then make our way over to the Tuileries Gardens. You'll have the afternoon to explore dining options and the ambiance of the city. , Early evening we'll meet up for an evening visit to the Louvre museum . For your garden lover's pleasure, we'll direct you to some of the loveliest botanical paintings in the museum.
We'll plunge into Paris with a Historic Walk through it's main corridor. Discover how Kings and Queen's over centuries have created a city overflowing with beautiful gardens, fabulous architecture and world renowned art. We'll make stops at Notre Dame Cathedral, enjoy a guided tour of Sainte Chapelle and then make our way over to the Tuileries Gardens. You'll have the afternoon to explore dining options and the ambiance of the city. , Early evening we'll meet up for an evening visit to the Louvre museum . For your garden lover's pleasure, we'll direct you to some of the loveliest botanical paintings in the museum.
Day Three: Luxembourg Gardens and Hidden Gems (Sunday, May 26th)
Along with a visit to some of the most beautiful churches in Paris, the Latin quarter is home to one of the most exquisite gardens in the world. Today we will visit both the churches and gardens of the lively Latin Quarter. The Luxembourg Gardens designed for Marie di Medici are a delightful combination of perfect hideaways and open spaces. To contrast the gardens we'll enter the churches of St. Etienne, St. Sulpice, and St. Severin each with their own unique character. You'll have the afternoon to discover the hidden gems of the Marais on your own....or there's always the option to do whatever you want!
Along with a visit to some of the most beautiful churches in Paris, the Latin quarter is home to one of the most exquisite gardens in the world. Today we will visit both the churches and gardens of the lively Latin Quarter. The Luxembourg Gardens designed for Marie di Medici are a delightful combination of perfect hideaways and open spaces. To contrast the gardens we'll enter the churches of St. Etienne, St. Sulpice, and St. Severin each with their own unique character. You'll have the afternoon to discover the hidden gems of the Marais on your own....or there's always the option to do whatever you want!
Day Four : Potager du Roi, Versaille Market, Palace of Versailles (Monday, May 27th)
The opulent Palace of Versailles does not stand alone. It is accompanied by equally elegant gardens of many types. Today we will take an intriguing visit to the often ignored kitchen garden of King Louis XIV called the Potager du Roi designed to satisfy his demand for fresh daily produce. After we'll actually enter the palace and enjoy a self-guided tour, and then enjoy a gander through the grounds which include fabulous formal French Gardens designed by Le Notre, Marie Antoinette's English gardens along with her chateau and more. Upon returning to the city you may want to do some exploring on your own, enjoy the cafe culture or join us for an evening visit to the Orsay Museum.
The opulent Palace of Versailles does not stand alone. It is accompanied by equally elegant gardens of many types. Today we will take an intriguing visit to the often ignored kitchen garden of King Louis XIV called the Potager du Roi designed to satisfy his demand for fresh daily produce. After we'll actually enter the palace and enjoy a self-guided tour, and then enjoy a gander through the grounds which include fabulous formal French Gardens designed by Le Notre, Marie Antoinette's English gardens along with her chateau and more. Upon returning to the city you may want to do some exploring on your own, enjoy the cafe culture or join us for an evening visit to the Orsay Museum.
Day Five: Day Trip to Giverny (Tuesday, May 28th)
Art took a drastic turn in the late 1800's due to a group of artists like Monet. What many don't know is that not only was Monet a passionate artist, he was a passionate gardener. Today we will venture out of town to Monet's Gardens in Giverny to see the very gardens, water lily pond, and bridges that inspired much of his work. The evening will be yours relax and explore on your own.
Art took a drastic turn in the late 1800's due to a group of artists like Monet. What many don't know is that not only was Monet a passionate artist, he was a passionate gardener. Today we will venture out of town to Monet's Gardens in Giverny to see the very gardens, water lily pond, and bridges that inspired much of his work. The evening will be yours relax and explore on your own.
Day Six: Walking tour of Marais, Place des Vosges and optional cooking class (Wednedsday May 29th)
King Louis was not the only one who like things fancy. There was a time when Paris was filled with mansions from aristocats competing to impress. That area was called the Marais. Today those estates have been turned into museums, schools, libraries and government buildings. Many of them still have manicured courtyards and tucked away gardens that often go unnoticed from rushed tourists. Today is your chance to enter and enjoy! En route, we'll relax at Place des Vosges and pay a visit to the Carnavalet museum. The afternoon is yours to explore the Marais. In the late afternoon we'll meet up for a cooking class and culinary experience.
King Louis was not the only one who like things fancy. There was a time when Paris was filled with mansions from aristocats competing to impress. That area was called the Marais. Today those estates have been turned into museums, schools, libraries and government buildings. Many of them still have manicured courtyards and tucked away gardens that often go unnoticed from rushed tourists. Today is your chance to enter and enjoy! En route, we'll relax at Place des Vosges and pay a visit to the Carnavalet museum. The afternoon is yours to explore the Marais. In the late afternoon we'll meet up for a cooking class and culinary experience.
Day Seven: Au Revoir or Add on a few day to go to Provence!
After breakfast it will be time to bid farewell to all. There are several ways to get to the airport or get to other cities. Let us know your plans and we'll do what we can to help! Good bye Friends!
After breakfast it will be time to bid farewell to all. There are several ways to get to the airport or get to other cities. Let us know your plans and we'll do what we can to help! Good bye Friends!
Itinerary subject to change without notice.