Paris, Chantilly And Versailles

Day 1 Early morning departure for the journey to Dover for the crossing to France and on to the outskirts of Paris and the hotel for a four night stay.

Days 2 to 4 We have included the following excursions:

• This morning, head to the Palace of Versailles. Since 1979, the Palace has been listed as a World Heritage site and is one of the greatest achievements in French 17th century art. Louis XIII's old hunting pavilion was transformed and extended by his son, Louis XIV, when he installed the Court and government there in 1682. A succession of kings continued to embellish the Palace up until the French Revolution. Plenty of time to explore the palace and gardens before making a stop in Bougival, the city of Arts on the banks of the Seine, where artists, writers, musicians and painters came, and bought a breath of fresh air to the town.

• A day in Paris. Meet your guide for a panoramic coach tour of the city, taking in some of the stunning sights. Afterwards you will enjoy a one hour cruise on the River Seine. The remainder of the day will be at leisure to enable you to explore the amazing buildings, architecture and iconic landmarks. After an enjoyable day you will return to the hotel.

• Today you will travel to Château de Chantilly, one of the finest jewels in the crown of France’s cultural heritage. The Château survived down through the centuries and remains as it was when the Duke of Aumale gave it as a gift it to the Institute de France in 1886, making it the perfect place to take a journey back in time to the heart of a princely residence. At 14.00 hours you will enjoy a one-hour workshop to learn how to whip the legendary Chantilly whipped cream by hand. After an enjoyable day you will return to the hotel.

Day 5 After breakfast, depart the hotel and commence the homeward journey

• Coach travel
• return ferry crossings
• 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast
• self -guided tour of Chateau de Chantilly
• Chantilly whipped cream workshop
• panoramic guided tour of Paris
• 1 hour river cruise on the Seine
• passport ticket to Palace of Versailles
• city tax

The hotel is located near the St Cloud and Boulogne Billancourt parks near the centre of Paris, Novotel Pont de Sevres offers comfortable accommodation and modern facilities. Guest rooms are spacious and contemporary in design. They are equipped with modern en suite facilities, a TV and a work area. They provide a cosy living space for your stay.

Single room supplement £208

Holiday Insurance £74