Start your trip in the City of Lights and take advantage of the culture and food that make Paris one of the most-visited cities in the world. Hop aboard a train to Toulouse, the fourth largest city in France, situated on the River Garonne near the Spanish border.

With a country as vast and bountiful as France, travelling by train is a great way to cover as much ground as possible while also taking in its breathtaking sights.

10 days | 8 nights

Format

• Self-guided tour

Trip Highlights

• Destinations that include planned activities and/or overnight stays.
• France
• Paris 
• Toulouse

Inclusions

• Flight to Paris; return from Toulouse (if Flight & Hotel package option is chosen)
• 8 nights of accommodation
• Private airport and train station transfers in Paris and Toulouse
• 8 breakfasts
• High-speed TGV train ticket (First Class) between Paris and Toulouse
• More Moments activities included:
• 1-hour cruise on the Seine
• Half-day skip-the-line excursion to Versailles
• 1 dinner at a Parisian restaurant 
• Panoramic city tour of Paris with audio guide
• Introduction to chocolate making and tasting
• 1 dinner at the local restaurant JGO or similar
• 1 oenological introduction (private session) with tasting of three wines and three cheeses by a specialist
• Earn extra Aeroplan® points per member on this tour

Itinerary

Day 1 | Depart Canada

• Fly to Paris.

Day 2 | Welcome to Paris

• Upon arrival in Paris, take a private transfer to your hotel and check in.

Day 3 | Paris: Sightseeing

• See the city's main attractions. In the afternoon, take a 1-hour cruise to view Paris from one of its best vantage points: the Seine. 
• More Moments Activities Included
• Seine River Cruise
• Cruise by the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, Notre Dame, the Conciergerie and the Musée d’Orsay. See the historic heart of the capital from a new perspective.
• Panoramic City Tour of Paris
• Discover Paris by bus with 360° views. See the most famous Parisian landmarks with audio commentary in 10 languages and personal earphones.
• Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 4 | Paris: Visit & Dinner

• Discover the beauty and glory of Versailles on a half-day tour from Paris with an experienced guide.
• More Moments Activities Included
• Versailles Skip-the-Line Excursion
• Follow your experienced guide through the majestic rooms, the State Apartments, the Hall of Mirrors, and the Queen's private apartments.
• Dinner at a Parisian restaurant
• Enjoy a typical Parisian restaurant with a 3-course meal (drinks not included) while taking in the beautiful décor around. 
• Meal(s): Breakfast and dinner

Day 5 | Paris: At Leisure

• Continue exploring the City of Lights. Fix yourself a picnic and relax on the Champ de Mars, hit the boutiques in the Marais or sip an espresso at a sidewalk café.
• Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 6 | Paris - Toulouse

• Take a private transfer to the railway station to board the TGV high-speed train to Toulouse. Upon arrival, take a private transfer to your hotel and check in.
• (Approximately 679 km)
• Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 7 | Toulouse: Visit & Dinner

• After breakfast, enjoy your visit in Toulouse, followed by a dinner at a local restaurant.
• More Moments Activities Included
• Restaurant JGO
• Enjoy a typical Toulousain restaurant with a 3-course meal excluding drinks, while taking in the beautiful surroundings.
• Introduction to Chocolate Tasting
• With a master chocolatier you will learn the history of chocolate and its manufacturing secrets. Then enjoy a complete tasting of cocoa beans, ganache, pralines and grand cru raw chocolates.
• Meal(s): Breakfast and dinner

Day 8 | Toulouse: Visit

• Explore Toulouse, make your way to the meeting point for your visit.
• More Moments Activities Included
• Private Oenological Introduction Workshop
• Enjoy the evening with tasting of three wines accompanied by a plate of three cheeses from an AOC local producer. The wine bar in central Toulouse is a 3-time winner of the Best Wine Bar of the World award in 2017, 2018 and 2019. The owner will present the tasting and initiation.
• Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 9 | Toulouse: At Leisure

• Discover the many museums, historic buildings and cathedrals in the area.
• Guests staying in 4-star accommodations will receive a full-day bicycle rental to explore Toulouse at their own pace.
• Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 10 | Toulouse - Return to Canada

• Take a private transfer to the airport and board your flight home.
• Meal(s): Breakfast

Accommodations

• Where you'll stayThe hotels listed below are presented as examples for your reference only. Hotel accommodation details will be communicated to you or your travel agent prior to departure.

3-Star Accommodation

•  Paris: Grand Hotel Français (or similar)
•  Toulouse: Grand Hotel d'Orléans Toulouse (or similar)

4-Star Accommodation

•  Paris: Victor Hugo Paris (or similar)
•  Toulouse: Grand Hotel de l'Opera Toulouse (or similar)

Departure Dates

• Daily from April 1 – October 31

Not included

• Meals and drinks, unless noted
• Transfers, unless noted
• Additional activities and excursions
• Personal expenses and insurance
• Local taxes

Activities

• The More Moments activities/excursions mentioned in the itinerary are all included in the package but may be rescheduled to take place on an earlier or later day, depending on
• PARIS:
•    1-hour cruise on the Seine. Cruise departs from Pont Neuf facing the Orsay museum. Hotel transfer not included.
•    Half-day excursion to Versailles: Transfer from Central Paris included with audio guide including skip-the-line; excursion not offered on Mondays.
• •    Panoramic city tour of Paris with audio-guide: Meeting point Sydney 75015 (corner of Suffren and Jean Rey street)
• TOULOUSE:
•    Introduction to chocolate making and tasting is offered daily. Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
•     1 oenological introduction (private session) with tasting of three wines and three cheeses by a specialist: Duration: 2 hours.
•     Book 4-star accommodation and enjoy an added bonus:  one full-day bicycle rental per person, with pick-up and drop-off at your hotel.
•  Details regarding excursion meeting points will be indicated on your documents prior to departure.

City Tax

• City taxes are applicable for hotel stays in France and are payable in local currency upon arrival. 

Check In, Check Out

• Check-in: 3:00 p.m.
• Check-out: 12:00 p.m.