France Tours from Paris

What our customers ask about France Tours from Paris

• What are the most common meeting points for tours starting in Paris?

  Tours typically gather at three central Paris locations that are easy to find: the Pullman Hotel Tour Eiffel on Avenue De Sugren, Place du Général Kœnig near the Notre-Dame de Compassion church and the bustling area around Opera/Gare du Nord. Hotels like ibis Paris Gare du Nord and Villa Bougainville serve as additional meeting spots for certain tours. A TourRadar traveler mentioned: "The meeting point at Pullman Hotel Tour Eiffel was very convenient and easy to find for starting our Versailles tour."

• What should I expect to see on the first day starting in Paris?

  The opening day focuses on essential Parisian experiences. Travelers can expect visits to the Eiffel Tower's second floor followed by a Seine River cruise. City tours showcase key landmarks like Notre Dame the Louvre and the Champs-Élysées. Most groups stay at central hotels such as Novotel Est-Bagnolet or Le Grand Hotel de Tours. One TourRadar traveler shared: "Our first day in Paris was magical - from the Seine cruise to the incredible views from the Eiffel Tower's second floor."

• What's the typical travel time between Paris and popular day trip destinations?

  Day trips from Paris are timed strategically. Versailles takes 45 minutes by coach while Loire Valley castles require 2 hours. Normandy beaches are a 3-hour journey and Mont Saint-Michel needs 4 hours. Hotels like Andre Latin and Alexandrine Opera provide convenient starting points. A TourRadar traveler noted: "The journey times were well planned giving us enough time to explore each destination thoroughly."

• What's the best season to start a tour in Paris?

  Paris welcomes visitors throughout the year with April through October marking the main tourist season. Summer months from June to September offer reliable weather for outdoor exploration. December brings special holiday-themed tours and festive charm. Hotels such as Novotel Paris and Mercure Porte d'Orleans maintain consistent comfort year-round. As one TourRadar traveler shared: "We visited in September and the weather was perfect for exploring both Paris and the surrounding regions."

• What are the most popular day trips from Paris included in these tours?

  Day excursions focus on cultural highlights within reach of Paris. Versailles Palace tours explore both the royal residence and its gardens. Art enthusiasts visit Monet's house in Giverny while architecture buffs head to Loire Valley châteaux including Chambord and Chenonceau. Wine lovers enjoy tastings in Champagne particularly around Epernay. As one TourRadar traveler noted: "Visiting Monet's gardens in Giverny was magical - this special retreat evokes the serenity captured in the master's works."

• What's included in terms of meals on Paris tours?

  Standard tour packages cover daily buffet breakfasts and selected dinners. The "French Ring" tour demonstrates this with included breakfasts and three evening meals in locations like Amboise Rocamadour and Lourdes. A TourRadar traveler mentioned: "The dinner cruise along the Seine was a highlight - amazing food while seeing Paris illuminated at night."

• What's included in the typical tour price for Paris departures?

  Tour prices cover essential components: lodging daily breakfast select dinners English-speaking guides air-conditioned transport and entry fees to major sites like the Eiffel Tower's second floor. Basic travel insurance comes standard. The Paris Explorer tour provides "7 breakfasts 2 lunches and 2 dinners including a unique Be My Guest dining experience." A TourRadar traveler commented: "Everything about this tour was excellent. The planned trips the optional trips the airport transfers the guides were all top notch."