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Paris - Group tour

Three-day guided Paris group tour from Basel by TGV, Montmartre, Versailles

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Railtour Suisse organizes a three-day, two-night group tour to Paris for travellers seeking guided cultural exploration in France's capital. The journey begins with a TGV train ride from Basel, arriving in Paris where a tour guide leads you through the city's major landmarks via panoramic coach tour on Day 1, including the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, and Notre-Dame. Day 2 combines a walking tour of the bohemian Montmartre district, dominated by the Sacré-Coeur basilica and the artist-filled Place du Tertre, with an optional evening Seine dinner cruise. On Day 3, a guided excursion takes you to the Château de Versailles and its formal gardens, the former royal residence of King Louis XIV. Accommodation is two nights in a three-star Paris hotel with breakfast. This tour suits first-time rail travellers and history enthusiasts seeking structured itineraries with professional interpretation, as well as groups interested in French culture, architecture, and cuisine.

What to know before you look closer

  • The from-price of CHF 422 (approximately USD 526) assumes a Swiss half-fare travelcard for rail; TGV fare may be booked separately based on your circumstances
  • Versailles is closed Mondays; confirm your departure date does not conflict
  • Optional extras (bike tour, Montmartre walk with German-speaking guide, Versailles excursion) are not included in the base price

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Paris

    Panoramic tour

    Arrival in Paris by TGV and meet-up with your guide at Lyon station. Lunch in a typical brasserie, followed by an orientation tour by coach. The Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, Notre-Dame: your guide will tell you all about Paris and its main monuments. This panoramic tour (approx. 3h-3h30) provides a good overview. In the evening, how about a restaurant with a view, for example on the 56th floor of the Tour Montparnasse?

  2. Day 2overnight: Paris

    Montmartre & boat trip

    Transfer by metro to Montmartre for a fascinating guided tour. You will discover the picturesque Butte district dominated by the Sacré-Coeur, the famous Place du Tertre and its artists. Afternoon at leisure. In the evening, a dinner cruise on the Seine allows you to admire Paris and its illuminated monuments from the water.

  3. Day 3rail

    Trip to Versailles

    Morning excursion to the Château de Versailles, by coach or metro-RER. Led by your guide, you will visit this masterpiece of the Age of Enlightenment, inseparable from the Sun King. The magnificent formal gardens are well worth a visit. Free time depending on your TGV departure time, then return to Switzerland.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 1Orientation coach tour covers the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, and Notre-Dame, followed by lunch in a typical Parisian brasserie
  • Day 2Guided walk through the Butte district of Montmartre to the Sacré-Coeur and Place du Tertre, with evening dinner cruise on the Seine
  • Day 3Guided visit to the Château de Versailles and its formal gardens, the royal residence of the Sun King

Included

  • 2nd class train from/to Basel based on half-fare travelcard
  • 2 nights in a double room with breakfast in a 3* hotel

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
Yes. The package includes return TGV travel from Basel to Paris in second class, based on a Swiss half-fare travelcard. Confirm your rail eligibility when booking.
Is this trip guided or independent?
Fully guided. Railtour Suisse provides a tour guide throughout, including a panoramic coach tour, guided walk in Montmartre (German-speaking guide available), and guided Versailles excursion.
What accommodation is included?
Two nights in a double room at a three-star Paris hotel with breakfast.
How much walking is involved?
Moderate. The itinerary includes walking tours of Montmartre (approximately 3 hours) and Versailles (approximately 4 hours), plus coach transfers and metro travel within Paris.
What meals are included?
Breakfast is included at the hotel. Lunch on Day 1 is at a typical Parisian brasserie. Dinner is not included, though an optional Seine dinner cruise is available.
When does this tour run?
The operator publishes no departure schedule in the available information; contact Railtour Suisse directly to confirm dates and availability.

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