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COMBO for the FAMILY: Paris immersion + a French region
Your family  travels independently and might meet at times with other families to share the pleasure of special guided activities while lowering their overall trip costs. You get the best of both worlds: affordable independent travel PLUS rich French content. Check out the two suggestions below.
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Paris + La Rochelle & Ile de Ré

5 days in Paris + 3 days in historic & beautiful La Rochelle/Ile de Ré, with 8 nights accommodation with breakfast in 3 star hotels geared towards families, children sharing room with parents. Includes family oriented activities such as:

In PARIS:
A guided walking tour of historic neighbourhoods of Paris and a guided visit of le Louvre in small group (2 families),  a guided tour by electrical bicycle,  a gourmet local market tour & tasting, a traditional afternoon snack with a chocolate expert, a personalized orientation & welcome ( 2 families), a one day hop-on/hop off boat shuttle on the Seine river.

In LA ROCHELLE:
A guided tour of La Rochelle on the Atlantic coast ( 2 families), a one day bike rental in Ile de Ré (a scenic & low key beach resort destination on an island with dedicated biking paths)

Estimated COST= 2,480 euros per family , 2 adults/2children (<16yr old)
(on the basis of 2 families travelling on the same dates)

Two popular travel times are suggested for two families to share some activities and therefore  minimize their travel cost.
      - March 13 to March 20 ( March break)
      - July 17 to July 24

This trip is also possible throughout the year for a family travelling on its own with a single family supplement.

What is not included:

  • Train transportation between Paris & La Rochelle estimated between 180 to 640 euros per family, price is a function of availability & time of purchase (the earlier the better)
  • Airport and train station transfers to hotels (taxis or public transportation)
  • Meals and drinks


OPTIONS worth considering at additional costs:
  • Half day with a professional photographer to capture the beauty of Paris with your family in the right locations
  • A private guided tour of château de Versailles
  • A boat cruise in quaint and suprising Canal St Martin
  • A guided tour of Museum of the New World ( focus of French & African emigration to the Americas)
  • A self-guided visit of renown La Rochelle aquarium


Paris + easy self-guided biking in the Loire Valley

5 days in Paris + a 3 day self-guided biking loop in the Loire Valley, the region of Renaissance castles, with 8 nights accommodation with breakfast ( Paris :3 star hotels, Loire: 2 star hotels) geared towards families, children sharing room with parents. Includes family oriented activities such as:

IN PARIS:
A guided walking tour of historic neighbourhoods of Paris and a guided visit of le Louvre in small group (2 families),  a guided tour by electrical bicycle,  a gourmet local market tour & tasting, a traditional afternoon snack with a chocolate expert, a personalized orientation & welcome (2 families), a one day hop-on/hop off boat shuttle on the Seine river.

In the LOIRE VALLEY:
A self-guided biking loop to discover prestigious châteaux and historic towns on your own schedule.  Complete biking itinerary with map. Three dinners and door to door luggage transfers between hotels.

Estimated COST= 3,240 euros per family, 2 adults/2 children (<16yr old)
(on the basis of 2 families travelling on the same dates)

Suggested popular travel time for two families to share some activities and therefore  minimize their travel cost:  July 17 to July 24

This trip is possible anytime between April and October for a family traveling on its own with a single family supplement.

What is not included:

  • Train transportation between Paris & Blois estimated between 80 to 200 euros per family, price is a function of availability & time of purchase ( the earlier the better)
  • Airport and train station transfers to hotels ( taxis or public transportation)
  • Meals and drinks unless specified


OPTIONS worth considering at additional costs:
  • Half day with a professional photographer to capture the beauty of Paris with your family in the right locations
  • A private guided tour of château de Versailles
  • A boat cruise in quaint and suprising Canal St Martin

Consider extending your vacation by renting for one or two weeks in the Southwest of France either before or after.