Sample Itinerary: Five Days in Paris
Day 1 Arrive in Paris Upon Landing: Airport Pickup Pickup time: 9:00am Welcome to Paris! Your concierge will greet you at the airport and take to your hotel via private car or train/taxi. On the way, your concierge will introduce you to Paris and give you some helpful tips and trips on enjoying your stay in the City of Lights.
Afternoon: Montmartre Walking Tour & Shopping Pickup time: 4:30pm Your personal concierge will meet you at your apartment and take you to the top of the Sacré-Cœur for its breathtaking views of Paris. On this private guided tour, you’ll see the artists who still gather to sell their wares in the Place du Tertre and stroll through the cobblestone streets where Van Gogh, Toulouse-Lautrec, and Picasso painted their famous works. Don’t miss La Maison Rose, the Cabaret Lapin Agile, the Moulin Rouge, and the only working vineyard in Paris. Stop in the charming clothing, homeware, and art shops along the way. Tour Length: 3 hours
Evening: Night Lights Tour Pickup time: 8:30pm Paris is called the city of lights, and what better way to see it than at night. Your personal guide will take you on a night ride through the city and stop at all the best vantage points, starting with the Sacré-Cœur in Montmartre, to see it all in one gorgeous view. At the Trocadero, get the most sparkling view of the Eiffel Tower reflecting off the Seine. On to the Île de la Cité, an island in the Seine, to see Notre Dame and then a magnificent perspective of Paris from the Pont-Neuf. You’ll drive down the Champs-Élysées, stopping at the majestic Arc de Triomphe—we’ll view the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and its eternal flame is at the base, and we’ll climb to the top if you wish for a superb view of the city. Tour Length: 2 hours
Day 2 Shopping & History Morning: Breakfast and Shopping on the Champs-Élysées Reservation 9:30am We suggest a reservation at Angelina in the morning before your day of shopping – don’t skip the best hot chocolate in Paris and a traditional French petit-déjeuner (or maybe even the world). We’ll stroll down both sides of the Champs-Élysées as we shop til we drop, then we’ll hop on the Metro to Galeries Lafayette and Printemps. Discover French boutiques, jewelry and haute couture. Tour Length: 3 hours
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Afternoon: Thomas Jefferson & Benjamin Franklin: A Historical Walk Through Paris Pickup time: 3:00pm Follow in the footsteps of Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin in Paris. Learn about the historic links between early United States and France. Relive the Paris of the time and their many years in the city, visiting historical sites they frequented. Tour Length: 2 hours
Evening: Concert at Le Philharmonie The Philharmonie de Paris is one of the largest-scale cultural projects of the decade, and emblematic of Greater Paris. Individuals and companies, dabblers, novices and avid music aficionados, lovers of architecture and music — the Philharmonie de Paris opens its doors to you.
Day 3 Museums Morning: Musee du Louvre and l’Orangerie, Privately Guided Tour Meeting time: 10:00am An early morning rendezvous with our concierge at Angelina to indulge in a cup of their world famous hot chocolate (served with deliciously unsinkable whipped cream). Then, skip the line at the Louvre to see the mysterious Mona Lisa, the unforgettable Venus de Milo, the stunning Winged Victory. Afterwards, visit L’Orangerie to see the highlights from Renoir to Picasso. Tour Length: 4 hours
Evening: The Paris Jazz Scene: Night Owls Only Pickup time: 8:30pm at Ellsworth Restaurant, 34 rue de Richelieu Experience the Paris jazz scene – with a Paris jazz singer – beginning with a conversation between you and your personal concierge and jazz expert, Gabrielle, to learn about the history of jazz over a round of drinks or coffee, and then be enthralled by live jazz at a top music venue. The Baiser Salé has an eternal love for jazz music. The unique touch of this 'café-concert' is that they specialize in fusion music blending jazz and soul or hip hop and electro. Each act is therefore free to improvise, be creative and entertain the crowd with their own style of music. Tour Length: 2 hours
Day 4 Cheese & Antiques Morning: The Famous Antique Market: Marché aux Puces de Saint-Ouen Looking for a specific collectible to add to your boudoir or curious to see a previously owned treasure? An abundance of French antiques from furniture to jewelry and everything in between can be found in one of the many alleyways and stalls in the infamous Paris Antique Markets. Explore the limitless rows of unique treasures with someone knowledgeable, who, if you have something specific in mind, will do all the research for you. Navigate and negotiate confidently with your personal Concierge. We suggest lunch inside the market at Ma Cotte or Brasserie Paul Bert. Days Available: Saturday - Monday Tour Length: 3 hours
Afternoon: French Cheese: A Private Tasting Pickup 2pm Debbi knows a lot about cheese. A self–proclaimed foodie, she’s been living in Paris for 20 years and offers a unique opportunity to go with her to her favorite Paris cheese mongers. Together, you’ll select 6 (or so) cheeses for a tasting lunch, which she’ll host in her apartment in the 16éme arrondisment. In addition to cheese, lunch includes fabulous breads from Desgranges, local charcuterie, a balancing salad, fruit and paired wines… and lively conversation all about the history of French cheeses from the various regions. Tour Length: 5 hours
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Day 5 Versailles Morning: Privately Guided Versailles Tour Pickup time: 10:00am Let your concierge show you the meaning of royal elegance at Louis XIV and Marie Antoinette’s magnificent Unesco World Heritage-listed palace. After the Hall of Mirrors, Grands Appartements, and Le Nôtre’s superb Baroque-style gardens, enjoy a restaurant lunch by the Grand Canal. (Please note: the Apartments of Marie- Antoinette are currently closed for restoration.) Tour Length: 3-4 hours including transportation time
Afternoon: No Planned Activities
Evening: Le Calife, VIP Dinner Cruise Arrive by 8:00pm for 8:30pm departure Dine on Le Calife, a 5-star cruising restaurant, through the heart of historical Paris. In a warm and unique setting, view some of the most famous monuments of Paris from the Seine: Notre Dame, The Louvre, Musée d’Orsay, Grand Palais, Les Invalides, and the Eiffel Tower. At sunset, the cruise (which lasts 2 hours) starts at the sound of the "Kromhout", the original twin engine from 1939. The welcoming crew offers a wide range of cocktails to start the party. Then, enjoy either a traditional French menu worthy of the gastronomic reputation of the capital or menus inspired by India, South Africa, Greece and the Middle East. Embarks from the Left Bank of the Seine at Port des Saints-Pères, 3 Quai Malaquais. Includes: Meal and a glass of wine
Day 6 Return Home
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