Five Unique Ways to Explore Paris with Tauck Travel Experiences
Sailing the Seine, Plus Paris and London
Stay aboard the premium ms Serene or ms Sapphire, where the concept of a floating hotel becomes reality. Docked centrally on the Seine, guests unpack once and enjoy immediate access to Paris’s top attractions. A day trip from London via the ultra-fast Eurostar through the Chunnel brings travelers into the city. Local guides lead stops at the Arc de Triomphe, Grand Palais, Place de la Concorde, Opéra Garnier, Eiffel Tower, and Tuileries Garden. A private tour of Versailles includes opulent interiors, the Hall of Mirrors, and expansive gardens. Free time allows personal pursuits such as visiting the Louvre or Musée d’Orsay, shopping in Le Marais, or savoring a decadent pastry at a Parisian café. Onboard, a chocolate-making demonstration and wine tasting blend French culinary mastery with Tauck’s signature touch.
Romantic Capitals: From Prague
Stay at the five-star L’Hôtel du Collectionneur, an Art Deco–inspired retreat in the eighth arrondissement, within walking distance of the Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe, and other iconic sites. The journey begins with a river cruise through Luxembourg before continuing to Paris by train. Medieval Paris unfolds in the Latin Quarter at the Cluny Museum, home to the famous Lady and the Unicorn tapestries. An exclusive private Seine cruise, reserved for Tauck guests, glides past illuminated landmarks from Notre-Dame to the Eiffel Tower.
Savoring France: Paris, Lyon, and Provence
Based at the iconic Intercontinental Paris Le Grand in the heart of the city, overlooking the Opera Square and steps from Rue Saint-Honoré, this hotel blends Parisian elegance with modern comfort. Guests explore grand boulevards, distinct neighborhoods, and the city’s vibrant energy at their own pace. The secrets of French pastry are revealed in an authentic private cooking class at Le Cordon Bleu. A local guide leads visits to iconic landmarks paired with regional tastings on a culinary walk, followed by free time for cafés, museums, and shopping.
A Week in the French Riviera, Provence, and Paris
Stay at the centrally located Sofitel Le Scribe Paris Opéra, steps from luxury shopping, iconic Parisian landmarks, and some of the city’s finest restaurants. Travel includes a high-speed train from Avignon to Paris in first class for a swift transfer. Lunch is served aboard a scenic Seine cruise with views of the city’s symbols. A private guided tour of the Louvre grants access to extensive collections spanning thousands of years. Dinner takes place at the legendary Fouquet’s brasserie on the Champs-Élysées, renowned for hosting celebrities since 1908.
Normandy, Brittany, Paris, and the Loire Valley
Stay at Le Meurice, one of Paris’s most elegant palace hotels, blending 18th-century grandeur with modern refinement. It serves as a perfect base for exploring the diverse regions of France and the capital itself.