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Paris to Avignon

Four-day Paris stay ending with a train to Avignon

Illustration of Paris to Avignon

Railbookers operates this four-day, three-night independent rail package that pairs a Paris city stay with a one-way train south to Avignon, a common add-on ahead of a Rhone river cruise. All three nights are spent in Paris, where the days are self-directed: a skip-the-line visit to the Eiffel Tower and a Seine river cruise on day 2, then the Louvre Museum on day 3, with a hop-on, hop-off pass filling in the rest of the sightseeing. On day 4, a car transfer takes travelers to the station for the train south to Avignon, passing through the French countryside of Burgundy and Provence. No hotel is included once the train arrives in Avignon; the operator directs travelers to a Rail Expert if they need one, since the package is built to end where a river cruise begins. This suits travelers who want a short, independent Paris stay bolted onto a separate journey rather than a stand-alone vacation.

What to know before you look closer

  • The package includes no hotel in Avignon; the itinerary directs travelers to a Rail Expert if they need one there, since the trip is designed as an add-on before a Rhone river cruise rather than a stand-alone stay.
  • The operator lists six Paris hotel options for the three-night stay, ranging from the Holiday Inn, Mercure, and Novotel chains to the five-star Sofitel Le Scribe, so the exact hotel depends on which is chosen.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Paris

    Your Journey Begins in Paris

    Welcome to Paris! Your prearranged car transfer will collect you from the airport and deliver you directly to your city center hotel. After checking in for your three-night stay you can set about to explore the City of Lights.

  2. Day 2railovernight: Paris

    Paris

    Today enjoy the very best Paris has to offer with a skip-the-line tour to the very top of the Eiffel Tower, and a scenic seine cruise. Explore the boulevards and arrondissements with your included hop-on hop-off pass and do speak to any of our Rail Experts should you like to get a taste of the famous French cuisine with a fabulous food tour.

  3. Day 3overnight: Paris

    Paris

    Continue to enjoy the famous Hausmaum architecture with your hop-on hop-off pass and visit the Louvre Museum to come face to face with the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and Nike of Samothrace, to name but a few treasures of the world. With the remainder of your day, why not explore the pretty covered passageways of Paris, or the famous flea markets of the Marais, or simply enjoy a crepe and stroll in the Tuileries Gardens?

  4. Day 4rail

    Your Journey Ends in Avignon

    Following breakfast at your hotel a car will collect you and take you straight to the station for your train ride south to Avignon. Please do speak to any of our Rail Experts should you require a hotel or any other services here.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2A skip-the-line tour reaches the top of the Eiffel Tower, followed by a scenic Seine river cruise.
  • Day 3The Louvre Museum visit brings travelers face to face with the Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo, and the Nike of Samothrace.
  • Day 4A car transfer and train ride carries travelers south from Paris to Avignon, with the French countryside of Burgundy and Provence passing by the window.

Included

  • Rail Travel from Paris to Avignon
  • 3 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Paris
  • Skip the Line Eiffel Tower tickets
  • 2 Day Paris hop-on hop-off pass
  • Scenic Paris River Cruise
  • Louvre Museum tickets (closed on Tuesdays)

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
Yes, one train south from Paris to Avignon on day 4, via SNCF.
Is this trip guided or independent?
Independent throughout, with a hop-on, hop-off pass for exploring Paris at your own pace.
Is a hotel included in Avignon?
No. The package covers three nights in Paris only; on arrival in Avignon, the itinerary directs travelers to a Rail Expert if they need a hotel, since the trip is designed as an add-on before a Rhone river cruise.
What hotels are used in Paris?
The operator lists six Paris hotel options for the three-night stay, ranging from the Holiday Inn, Mercure, and Novotel chains to the five-star Sofitel Le Scribe.
What is included besides rail travel and hotels?
Skip-the-line Eiffel Tower tickets, a two-day Paris hop-on hop-off pass, a scenic Seine river cruise, and Louvre Museum tickets.
How much does this trip cost?
Prices start from $1,179 per person, about $295 per day.

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