Summertime in Paris
Itinerary for Paris du Jour
"Paris City and French Countryside Tour…."
September 18-25, 2012

Call Cheryl to reserve your space
512-415-4836

Tuesday, September 18 (Day 1)

• Departure from USA.
• Fly overnight to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.

Wednesday, September 19 (Day 2)

• Arrival day in Paris.
• After clearing customs and claiming your luggage, travel by reserved shuttle service to the hotel.
• Welcome Lunch
• Short Paris Walk welcomes you to the sights, architecture and charming streets of your Paris neighborhood. Time to relax at the hotel before a very enjoyable Paris dinner.  
• Welcome Dinner for Paris du Jour.           
• L*D*

Thursday, September 20 (Day 3)

• Private guided tour explores the treasures of the Louvre.
• Free Afternoon. Perhaps enjoy a ride to the top of the world famous landmark of Paris, The Eiffel Tower, explore other items on your Paris list or enjoy shopping for Paris treasures.
• Evening at a private Paris home. Enjoy delicious cuisine beautifully presented and a wine presentation of grand Bordeaux wines by our hostess.
• B*D*

Friday, September 21 (Day 4)

• Breakfast at hotel.
• Train to the Normandy town of Evreux for a cooking demonstration, lunch and amazing hospitality in an historic home. The tiny village of Guichainville is the home of our hostess, and has been a family home for over 200 years. Enjoy delicious cuisine in the charming setting.
• Return train to Paris
• B*L* 

Saturday, September 22 (Day 5)

• Breakfast in hotel.
• Walking tour and sights of Paris. Tour offers an overview of some of the famous landmarks of Paris. Lunch in a lovely Paris brasserie near the Eiffel Tower. (Lunch not included).
• Afternoon free.
• Dinner Cruise on the Seine. Paris is known as the ‘City of Light’! Enjoy delicious cuisine, wine and delightful musical entertainment aboard Bateaux Parisiens and glide under the beautifully lighted bridges of the river Seine.
• B*D*

Sunday, September 23 (Day 6)

• Breakfast at hotel.
• Train to 11th century village of Pont de l’Arche. After a visit to the Sunday market, we will explore this typical Normandy village. Experience French hospitality at its very best! Spend the afternoon with a very gracious couple. Enjoy lunch, fine wine and great company in their lovely country estate.  Learn the history of La Chasse – ‘the chase’ – and listen as our host presents the customs and traditional music involved in the sport of hunting. At the end of this very memorable day, return to Paris by train.
• B*L*

Monday, September 24 (Day 7)

• Breakfast at hotel.
• Giverny, Monet’s Garden and Home.
• Travel by train along the banks of the Seine to Vernon situated in the beautiful region of Normandy. We will arrive at Giverny to visit Monet’s garden and home. We will experience the breath-taking garden designed by Monet himself. The Japanese Bridge made famous in many Monet paintings beckons us to spend time in the magical garden before we tour the interior of Monet’s home. Shop in the gift shop that was the original art studio of Monet. Have lunch in a garden setting.(Lunch not included)
• Return by train to Paris.
• Free evening
• B*

Tuesday, September 25 (Day 8)

• Departure day from Paris.
• Breakfast at hotel.
• Shuttle transport from the hotel to Charles de Gaulle for your return flight to the US.    
• B*

To Make a Reservation:

• Contact Paris du Jour and request a contract.
• Complete all required information and sign the contract.
• An $800 deposit check is required to accompany the signed contract.
  This deposit is non-refundable.
• Please mail your check and signed contract to:
  Paris du Jour, LLC
  3123 Eanes Circle
  Austin, TX 78746

Payment Schedule for Tour Balance

• Double Occupancy | $2,450 due by August 1, 2012.- $200 off for HCO Members
• Single Occupancy | $2,965 due by August 1, 2012.- $200 off for HCO Members

Cancellation Policy

• Final tour payment is due August 1, 2012.
• If you must cancel your booking after August 1, 2012, only 25% of your final tour payment will be refunded. Trip insurance is recommended and can be purchased through your airline or other travel insurance companies online.

See Expenses Included & Not Included in Your Tour Price (above right)

Paris Tips for Additional Days
Many clients plan to add an extra day or two to their Paris stay. After your Paris du Jour tour, you will feel right at home in Paris. You might want to spend some extra time shopping or visiting another special highlight on your own personal Paris agenda. This extra hotel booking must be requested at the time of your tour reservation. Your costs for the extra nights, breakfasts or any other services you incur must be paid directly to the hotel at the time of your checkout.

Walking Required
Please remember to bring comfortable walking shoes. The best way to see Paris is on foot. The tour involves a great deal of walking each day. We use the Paris Métro for our transportation to and from many planned activities. The Paris Métro is the city’s underground public transportation system. Therefore, there are lots of steps involved. We ask that you carefully review the itinerary to decide if the planned daily activities are a good fit for you. Please refer to our website for comments from previous Paris du Jour participants. Paris du Jour looks forward to welcoming you to Paris. Join us!