There’s nowhere in the world quite like Paris—a global epicenter of art, fashion, gastronomy, and culture, and home to legendary landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, the Arc de Triomphe, and Notre-Dame Cathedral.
With Tauck, discover Paris through your senses: taste Parisian delights, feel the breeze on a riverboat cruise, see masterpieces that have inspired generations, smell buttery croissants fresh from a café, and hear the city’s stories on guided walks through historic streets.
Here are five ways to explore the “City of Lights” with Tauck—each blending unique experiences with premier accommodations and offering a fresh perspective on one of the world’s most celebrated cities.
Premier Accommodations: ms Serene or ms Sapphire
Your “floating hotel” arrives in the heart of Paris. With the Seine as your scenic backdrop, unpack just once aboard ms Serene while her centrally located docking offers easy access to iconic landmarks and cultural sites.
Highlight Experiences Include:
- A day trip from London aboard the high-speed Eurostar through the English Channel, “Chunnel,” en route to Paris.
- Explore Paris with a local guide, stopping at the Arc de Triomphe, Grand Palais, Place de la Concorde, the Opéra Garnier, the Eiffel Tower, and the Jardin des Tuileries.
- Visit the Château de Versailles with a private guide through its opulent interiors, the world-famous Hall of Mirrors, and sprawling gardens.
- Enjoy flexible time to follow your passions—perhaps visiting the Louvre, the Musée d’Orsay, shopping in Le Marais, or savoring a decadent treat Parisian café.
- Onboard indulgence: a chocolate demonstration and wine tasting, blending Paris’s culinary artistry with Tauck’s signature touch.
Premier Accommodations: L’Hôtel du Collectionneur
A five-star Art Deco–inspired property in the 8th arrondissement, L’Hôtel du Collectionneur is within walking distance of the Champs-Élysées, the Arc de Triomphe, and other iconic Parisian landmarks.
Highlight Experiences Include:
- A walking tour of Luxembourg before continuing to Paris by train.
- Discover medieval Paris in the Latin Quarter on a visit to the Cluny Museum, home to the famous Lady and the Unicorn tapestries.
- Sail past the city’s illuminated icons from Notre Dame to the Eiffel Tower, on a private boat along the Seine, reserved for Tauck guests only.
Premier Accommodations: Intercontinental Paris Le Grand
Located in the heart of Paris, this landmark hotel overlooks Place de l’Opéra near Rue Saint-Honoré. With floodlit views of the Opera House, it blends Parisian elegance and modern comfort at the very center of city life.
Highlight Experiences Include:
- Dine at the legendary Fouquet’s brasserie, famous for celebrity dining since 1908.
- Learn firsthand the secrets of French pâtisserie in an authentic private culinary workshop at Le Cordon Bleu.
- Explore iconic Paris landmarks with a local guide and taste regional specialties during a guided food walk, plus free hours to wander and explore at your own pace – cafes, museums and shopping!
Premier Accommodation: Sofitel Le Scribe Paris Opéra
This five-star hotel is ideally located just steps from the Opéra Garnier and Louvre, surrounded by elegant boulevards and world-class shopping—perfect for art and culture enthusiasts.
Highlight Experiences Include:
- An early opening private visit to 12th-century Château de Beynac, one of the best preserved and most famous feudal castles in Périgord.
- A guided visit to Musée de Cluny in the Latin Quarter of Paris to view its medieval art and Ladu and the Unicorn tapestries.
- Torch-light visit to Lascaux IV, replicating the Paleolithic paintings in the prehistoric caves of Dordogne, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, before dinner prepared by a Michelin-starred chef.
- A private tour and tasting at Château de Ferrand, one of the premier wineries in Saint-Émilion.
Premier Accommodations: Le Meurice
One of Paris’s most elegant French palace hotels, Le Meurice blends 18th-century grandeur with modern sophistication. Ideally located between Place de la Concorde and the Louvre, it offers timeless luxury.
Highlight Experiences Include:
- Discover Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masterpieces inside a grand Beaux-Arts station on a guided Visit to Musée d’Orsay.
- Parisian Pleasures: An orientation tour, private Seine river cruise and free time to explore as you please.
- Farewell Reception & Dinner: Conclude your journey in true Tauck style with a celebratory Parisian evening.
Whether you’re savoring pastries at Le Cordon Bleu, sailing past the Eiffel Tower at night, or tracing history from Versailles to the Louvre, our journeys to Paris are always more than sightseeing, they’re a journey for the senses, and ones you’ll never forget.