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5 Days of Adventure in Paris & Beyond

Bonjour France! A journey to epicures, culture and history.

03 May 2023

A trip to France as a tourist is full of adventure and excitement. One can immerse themselves in the rich culture and history of the country while indulging in its world-renowned cuisine and wine. Visiting the iconic landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre Museum is an experience that one will never forget.

Travel plan

• Check into the charmingly petite Hôtel Chopin in the 9th arrondissement
• Stroll around the Montmartre area, artist central and home to the majestic Sacré-Cœur Basilica
• Grab an iconic croissant and café crème combo at La Bossue, standing since 1632!
• Ramp up glamour factor with a fancy visit to the Eiffel Tower
• Take the pulse of dynamic Bastille area, La Marais for vintage shops and hipster bars

• Brunch at vibrant Bob's Kitchen in the Marais area and feel the food and fashion vibe
• Visit the Arc de Triomphe for a must-see view of the Champs Elysées and beyond
• Explore the glitzy Parisian art and theatre scene at Palais Garnier
• Meander alongside the Seine river and enjoy a cocktail at Square du Vert-Galant
• Finish with an evening walk around the romantic Notre-Dame-de-Paris cathedral

• Take a train to Château de Versailles, the extravagantly rich palace of Louis XIV
• Head through the immaculate gardens and onto the grandiose Hall of Mirrors
• Find peace at the gorgeous royal chapel
• Walk to King Louis' marble masterpiece place, Petit Trianon
• Devour a traditional French meal at the ornate La Flottille restaurant right by the Grand Canal

• Take a train ride and then the bus heading to the foodie heaven of Lyon
• Have breakfast at the Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse, a world-renowned market hall
• Hop on the funicular and admire the frescoes of Notre-Dame de Fourvière in the Fourvière Hill
• Visit the culturally rich and atmospheric traboules; narrow passageways between buildings
• Indulge in traditional Lyonnaise cuisine at cozy Daniel et Denise restaurant

• Begin in the Luberon region and marvel at the ochre cliffs of Roussillon
• Visit the joyfully colourful hillside village of Gordes, listed as one of the most beautiful villages in France
• Take a sunset stroll through the romantic lavender fields of Senanque Abbey
• Befriend locals and get treated with classic Provencal food and wine
• End back at the Hôtel Chopin in Paris and catch some well-deserved rest before heading home