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."

France Tours from Paris

Find your perfect adventure! We have 226 tours of France that start in Paris, France. The most popular month is June, and tour lengths range between 2 and 31 days.

10 best France tour packages from Paris

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Explorer
French Ring (20 destinations)
3.4 (7 traveler reviews)
"Really great variety of activities. Was very well organised and informative."
Veronica, traveled in September
Duration
11 days
Destinations
Paris, Rouen, Arromanches-les-Bains, Caen, Saint-Malo,Dinan,Rennes,Angers,Villandry,Amboise,Chenonceaux,Chambord,Limoges,Sarlat-La-Caneda,Beynac,Rocamadour,Padirac,Saint-Emilion,Bordeaux+14 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English
Operator
Europamundo
From
US$2,201per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Explorer
Romantic France (including Vezelay)
3.0 (7 traveler reviews)
Duration
9 days
Destinations
Paris, Tours, Bordeaux, Lourdes, Carcassonne, Marseille,Arles,Avignon,Lyon,Tournus,Beaune,Dijon,Vezelay+7 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English
Operator
Europamundo
From
US$1,688per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Explorer
Dreaming of France and Alsace (19 destinations)
3.7 (7 traveler reviews)
"The hotels were all very comfortable and nice!"
Wendy, traveled in June
Duration
8 days
Destinations
Paris, Tours, Bordeaux, Lourdes, Carcassonne, Marseille,Arles,Avignon,Lyon,Tournus,Beaune,Dijon,Besancon,Colmar,Riquewihr,Ribeauville,Strasbourg,Epernay+12 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English
Operator
Europamundo
From
US$1,538per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Explorer
French Passion (36 destinations)
4.7 (3 traveler reviews)
Duration
13 days
Destinations
Paris, Rouen, Arromanches-les-Bains, Caen, Saint-Malo,Dinan,Rennes,Angers,Villandry,Amboise,Chenonceaux,Chambord,Limoges,Sarlat-La-Caneda,Beynac,Rocamadour,Padirac,Saint-Emilion,Bordeaux,Lourdes,Carcassonne,Narbonne,Marseille,Arles,Avignon,Lyon,Tournus,Beaune,Dijon,Besancon,Colmar,Riquewihr,Ribeauville,Strasbourg,Epernay+30 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English
Operator
Europamundo
From
US$2,551per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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In-depth Cultural
Enchanted France (30 destinations)
4.0 (1 traveler review)
"comprehensive itinerary, ideal for people who want an all-over experience of the country in a somewhat short time."
Gulay, traveled in September
Duration
11 days
Destinations
Paris, Tours, Blois, Villandry, Amboise, Chenonceaux,Chambord,Limoges,Sarlat-La-Caneda,Beynac,Rocamadour,Saint-Emilion,Bordeaux,Lourdes,Carcassonne,Narbonne,Marseille,Arles,Avignon,Lyon,Tournus,Beaune,Dijon,Besancon,Colmar,Riquewihr,Ribeauville,Strasbourg,Epernay+23 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English
Operator
Europamundo
From
US$2,238per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Explorer
Explore your France (30 destinations)
3.1 (14 traveler reviews)
"Every moment was magical. Merci Beaucoup."
Mazen, traveled in August
Duration
15 days
Destinations
Paris, Rouen, Arromanches-les-Bains, Caen, Saint-Malo,Dinan,Rennes,Angers,Villandry,Amboise,Chenonceaux,Chambord,Limoges,Sarlat-La-Caneda,Beynac,Rocamadour,Saint-Emilion,Bordeaux,Lourdes,Carcassonne,Narbonne,Marseille,Arles,Avignon,Lyon,Tournus,Beaune,Dijon,Vezelay+24 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English
Operator
Europamundo
From
US$2,611per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Explorer
Northern France Express - 6 days
Duration
6 days
Destinations
Paris, Rouen, Honfleur, Caen, Saint-Malo, Angers,Chenonceaux,Chambord+2 more
Age Range
Ages 6+
Country Region
Northern France
Operated in
English
Operator
On The Go Tours
25% Off
From $3,715
US$2,786per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Explorer
Paris, Normandy and the Loire
4.9 (75 traveler reviews)
"This was our first Cosmos Tours and was very enjoyable and interesting. We will be booking again!"
Alan, traveled in November
Duration
8 days
Destinations
Paris, Giverny, Rouen, Honfleur, Deauville, Bayeux,Mont Saint-Michel,Saint-Malo,Rennes,Amboise,Blois,Chartres+6 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Country Region
Northern France
Operated in
English
Operator
Cosmos
8% Off
From $1,849
US$1,699per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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In-depth Cultural
Paris and Normandy Short Break
Duration
5 days
Destinations
Paris, Deauville
Age Range
Ages 15+
Country Region
NormandyNorthern France+1 more
Operated in
English
Operator
Intrepid Travel
10% Off
From $3,560
US$3,204per person
Price based on Shared Room
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In-depth Cultural
France Mon Amour (15 destinations)
3.5 (8 traveler reviews)
"I learned a lot about South America's problems while enjoying the sights and sounds of France."
David, traveled in August
Duration
8 days
Destinations
Paris, Rouen, Arromanches-les-Bains, Caen,Mont Saint-Michel,Saint-Malo,Dinan,Rennes,Angers,Tours,Villandry,Amboise,Chenonceaux,Chambord+10 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Country Region
Northern France
Operated in
English
Operator
Europamundo
10% Off
From
US$1,311per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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In-depth Cultural
Paris and Versailles
4.6 (67 traveler reviews)
"Centrally located hotel, airport transfers on time, and punctual visits. everything ran smoothly."
James, traveled in June
Duration
5 days
Destinations
Paris, Versailles
Age Range
Ages 6+
Country Region
Ile de FranceNorthern France+1 more
Operated in
English
Operator
Eskapas
10% Off
From $2,195
US$1,976per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Explorer
7 Day France- Paris And Nice by Train including Monaco And Versailles
4.5 (2 traveler reviews)
"An UNBELIEVABLE TOUR everything went smoothly and the people who were answering my texts and calls were the Nicest people to deal with."
Salvatore, traveled in April
Duration
7 days
Destinations
Paris, Nice
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English
Operator
STM Tours LLC
20% Off
From $1,761
US$1,409per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Explorer
Paris and the Best of Southern France - Paris, Avignon & Nice in 8 Days
4.5 (2 traveler reviews)
"My trip was so beautifully planned that I simultaneously saw everything but was also relaxed and in vacation mode throughout."
Meenakshi, traveled in February
Duration
8 days
Destinations
Paris, Avignon, Nimes, Nice
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Country Region
Southern FranceProvence+1 more
Operated in
English
Operator
WiseYatra
11% Off
From $1,872
US$1,666per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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In-depth Cultural
Best of France Tour
4.6 (66 traveler reviews)
"Everything ran smoothly. Overall it was well organized."
Ron, traveled in August
Duration
6 days
Destinations
Paris, Rouen, Honfleur, Normandy Beach, Caen, Saint-Malo,Mont Saint-Michel,Angers,Chenonceaux,Chambord+4 more
Age Range
Ages 6+
Country Region
Northern France
Operated in
English
Operator
Eskapas
3% Off
From $2,750
US$2,668per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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In-depth Cultural
Magnificent France (26 destinations)
3.6 (8 traveler reviews)
"The days are full of beautiful places and interesting things to see."
ANDREA, traveled in June
Duration
10 days
Destinations
Paris, Blois, Tours, Villandry, Amboise, Chenonceaux,Chambord,Limoges,Sarlat-La-Caneda,Beynac,Rocamadour,Padirac,Saint-Emilion,Bordeaux,Lourdes,Carcassonne,Narbonne,Marseille,Arles,Avignon,Lyon,Tournus,Beaune,Dijon,Vezelay+19 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English
Operator
Europamundo
3% Off
From
US$1,976per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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