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Cog railway in Chamonix, France

A family journey through Paris & the French Alps

9 days from CAD6,650pp
Cog railway in Chamonix, France
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Tour highlights

  • Explore Paris by night for a true understanding of why it is considered the City of Light.

  • Indulge your sweet tooth on a chocolate and pastry tour.

  • Step back in time as you visit Pérouges, one of the most well preserved medieval villages in Europe.

  • Explore the alpine meadows, ancient glaciers and mountain lakes surrounding Mont Blanc.

Price includes:

  • In-destination transfers
  • Activities and excursions as detailed
  • All accommodations
  • 24-hour support while you travel
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Itinerary idea in detail

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  • Upon arriving at Charles de Gaulle Airport, your family will be picked up by a private driver and taken to your hotel. This evening, you’ll get a great orientation of the City of Light on our Paris by night tour. Along the way, you’ll get your first glimpses of the Arc de Triomphe and the Place de la Concorde, and experience the Eiffel Tower light show.

    • Eiffel Tower, Paris
      Eiffel Tower, Paris
    • Notre-Dame Cathedral, Paris
      Notre-Dame Cathedral, Paris
    • Sunset at Notre-Dame Cathedral, Paris
      Sunset at Notre-Dame Cathedral, Paris

  • This morning, we recommend a light breakfast as you’ll be embarking on a pastry and chocolate-tasting tour of Saint-Germain. Not only will you be able to try all sorts of goodies, but you’ll also visit the shops where French staples such as Financier cake, salted caramel and macarons were originally invented. In the evening, your family will take a guided tour of the Louvre. Visiting at night is a great way to see the masterpieces while avoiding the crowds, making it a much more enjoyable experience for the kids.

    • Macarons, France
      Macarons, France
    • Chocolates, France
      Chocolates, France
    • Chocolate shop, Paris
      Chocolate shop, Paris

  • Today, you’ll join a small group tour, exploring the Château de Versailles by bicycle. Meeting your guide in the morning, you’ll take the train to Versailles, where you will be fitted with a bike before exploring the grounds. Along the way, you’ll stop at one of the lakes for a picnic lunch. In the afternoon, you'll have free time to explore the inside of the château at your family's pace.

    • Eiffel Tower, Paris
      Eiffel Tower, Paris
    • The Louvre from the Seine River, Paris
      The Louvre from the Seine River, Paris
    • Eiffel Tower, Paris
      Eiffel Tower, Paris

  • Today, you’ll have a free day to explore Paris as a family. You can opt to tour the Eiffel Tower, take a cruise along the Seine, or learn to play Pétanque, a traditional Parisian game.

    • Place des Vosges, Paris
      Place des Vosges, Paris
    • Metro sign, Paris
      Metro sign, Paris
    • Notre-Dame Cathedral, Paris
      Notre-Dame Cathedral, Paris

  • This morning, your family will leave Paris behind and board a train to Lyon, the foodie capital of France. This afternoon, you’ll get a chance to try a few of the treats Lyon is famous for, as you take a private guided tour of the Old City.

    • Brioche aux pralines, Lyon
      Brioche aux pralines, Lyon
    • Views from the river, Lyon
      Views from the river, Lyon
    • Old Town, Lyon
      Old Town, Lyon

  • Today, you'll feel like you have stepped back in time as your family visits the medieval town of Pérouges. Your private guide will lead you through the cobbled streets and around the half-timbered houses of what many consider the most beautiful town in France.

    • Pérouges medieval village, France
      Pérouges medieval village, France
    • Pérouges medieval village, France
      Pérouges medieval village, France
    • Hostellerie de Pérouges
      Hostellerie de Pérouges

  • This morning, your family will be picked up and taken to Chamonix, a charming alpine town at the foot of the towering Mont Blanc. This afternoon, you’ll board a cog railway to visit the Mer de Glacé, the largest glacier in the Alps.

    • Train to the Mer de Glace, Chamonix
      Train to the Mer de Glace, Chamonix
    • Mer de Glace ice cave
      Mer de Glace ice cave
    • Alpine peaks, Chamonix
      Alpine peaks, Chamonix

  • Today, your family will have a chance to explore the Alps further with a guided hike near Mont Blanc. Your guide knows the area very well and will be able to tailor the experience for your family and even show you a few off-the-beaten-path locations.

    • Chamonix hiking trail, France
      Chamonix hiking trail, France
    • Hiking in Chamonix, France
      Hiking in Chamonix, France
    • Hiking in Chamonix, France
      Hiking in Chamonix, France

  • Today, you’ll say au revoir to France and travel to the Geneva Airport for your flight home.

    • Geneva by night
      Geneva by night
    • Traditional cheese fondue
      Traditional cheese fondue
    • Edelweiss
      Edelweiss

Accommodation options

While the itinerary price reflects the suggested accommodations, Audley trips are 100% tailor-made, and a specialist can help you select the option best suited to your tastes and budget.

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When to go

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Place Daily max temperature (°C) Monthly rainfall (mm)
Paris
 
Lyon
 
Chamonix
 
Geneva
 

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