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Festive Paris & Versailles by Rail

Five-day Christmas escape to Paris and Versailles via Eurostar.

Illustration of Festive Paris & Versailles by Rail

Leger Holidays operates a 5-day festive escape that departs London on December 23 and returns December 27, traveling by Eurostar to Paris. This escorted tour centres on two magnificent baroque châteaux dressed for Christmas: the Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte and the Palace of Versailles, the latter visited with a guided tour of the Hall of Mirrors and Grand Apartments. The group stays four nights at the Best Western Plus Paris Meudon Ermitage, a 4-star hotel in the Meudon Forest. Between castle visits, Christmas Day brings a panoramic coach tour through Paris and a special 4-course lunch aboard a river Seine cruise. A Tour Manager leads the group throughout. Four dinners with wine are included, along with continental breakfast each morning. The pace is relaxed, with most days spent in or near Paris, making it suitable for couples and first-time rail travellers who prefer guided comfort and cultural immersion over independent exploration.

What to know before you look closer

  • This package departs at Christmas and New Year only, with fixed travel dates (Dec 23-27 specified). Confirm availability and exact dates when booking.
  • Day 1 requires you to make your own way to London St. Pancras International station before meeting the Tour Manager and group.

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Meudon, France

    Make your own way to London St. Pancras International where you will meet your friendly Tour Manager and board the Eurostar to Paris. We then meet our coach and transfer to our hotel in the Meudon Forest. (Dec 23)

    Meals: Dinner

  2. Day 2overnight: Meudon, France

    Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte

    After breakfast, we board our coach and drive to the opulent Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte, built between 1658 and 1661 and beautifully decorated at Christmas. (Christmas Eve)

    Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  3. Day 3overnight: Meudon, France

    Paris Tour & River Seine Cruise

    Merry Christmas! After breakfast, we travel by coach to Paris for a panoramic tour passing the Eiffel Tower and Champs Elysees, followed by a cruise on the river Seine with a 4-course lunch. (Christmas Day)

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  4. Day 4overnight: Meudon, France

    Palace of Versailles with Guided Tour

    After breakfast, we travel by coach to the Palace of Versailles, including a guided tour of the Hall of Mirrors, Grand Apartments and the formal gardens. (Boxing Day)

    Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  5. Day 5rail

    After breakfast, we transfer by coach to Paris for our return journey by Eurostar back to London St. Pancras International. (Dec 27)

    Meals: Breakfast

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2Tour the opulent Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte, built between 1658 and 1661 and decorated for Christmas.
  • Day 3Enjoy a 4-course Christmas lunch aboard a river Seine cruise, seeing Paris from the water and passing landmarks including the Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe.
  • Day 4Guided tour of the Palace of Versailles includes the Hall of Mirrors, Grand Apartments, and formal gardens.

Included

  • Return Eurostar from London St. Pancras International to Paris
  • 4 nights hotel with continental breakfast
  • 4-course Christmas lunch with drinks
  • 4 evening meals with wine
  • Entrance fees and coaching for our excursions
  • Services of an experienced Tour Manager

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
Yes, return Eurostar from London St. Pancras International to Paris is included in the price. From-price is GBP 1699 (approximately USD 2269).
Is this an escorted tour?
Yes, Leger Holidays provides an experienced Tour Manager throughout the 5 days.
What is included in meals?
Continental breakfast daily, four dinners with wine, and a special 4-course Christmas lunch on the river Seine with drinks.
Which château and palace are visited?
The Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte (Christmas Eve) and the Palace of Versailles with guided tour of the Hall of Mirrors, Grand Apartments, and gardens (Boxing Day).
How much walking is involved?
Easy activity level: you will need to be comfortable walking for 10 to 20 minutes and carrying your own luggage.
What hotel is used?
Best Western Plus Paris Meudon Ermitage (4-star), located in the Meudon Forest near Paris, for all four nights.

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