Women's Walking Vacation in Paris, France
Select accommodations, unique sites, and daily urban strolls through the neighborhoods of Paris SOLD OUT
Charming neighborhoods, Great company, Wonderful walks
Dates: October 16-22, 2023
Duration: 6 nights
Location: Paris, France
Cost: from $3345 based on double occupancy
Optional Single Supplement: $695
Maximum Group Size: 10
Paris is a city made for walking. The best way to get to know its culture, art, and cuisine is by seeing on foot, one block at a time. Everyday we will explore a new neighborhood. On daily urban strolls our women’s walking vacation in Paris will discover the sites, character and culture that make this city so wonderfully unique.
Paris is filled with beautiful and interesting walks. Narrow streets lined with boutiques and boulangeries open onto sidewalk cafes that invite you to sit and watch the world go by. Beautiful boulevards are punctuated by historic monuments and stately architecture. Enticing window displays beckon you to enter. You will rub shoulders with the Parisians and get to know Paris in a whole new way. On our women’s vacation in Paris you will feel like you’ve really seen the city and not just passed through.
What to Expect
Walking Vacation in Paris, FranceDiscover Paris with a small group of friendly travelers. Each day will include a half day walking tour through the neighborhoods of Paris. Together we will see Notre Dame and Sacre Coeur, visit Luxembourg Gardens and the Louvre’s Tuileries Gardens, shop at boutique ateliers, and dine in family-owned eateries. Along the way, you will experience some of our favorite things, including the Musée d’Orsay, Sainte Chapelle, and a Seine river cruise at sunset.
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We will use the city metro or bus to speed us along when the walk may be a bit too far. Most afternoons are free to explore on your own or with fellow travelers.
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Daily, our walking vacation in Paris will enjoy urban strolls along sidewalks, cobbled streets, and through city parks. Plan to be on your feet for about 11/2 -2 hours at a time. This is not a bus tour with a packed, by-the-minute itinerary. We will go at a leisurely pace to take in our surroundings and stop often for photos. Of course we will take a break if we find something particularly delicious to sample.
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Our walking vacations understand little luxuries are also an important part of the travel experience. Our select, centrally-located hotel will welcome you home after a day of exploring. Even better, you’ll spend 6 nights at one location. You can unpack and get comfortable.
What You'll Love
Walking Vacation in Paris, FranceUnique, custom itineraries
Small, boutique locations not accessible to larger groups
The comfort and convenience of a guided tour
Flexibility to explore on your own or with fellow travelers
We take care of the details. You enjoy your vacation!
What to Expect
Walking Vacation in Paris, FranceDiscover Paris with a small group of friendly travelers. Each day will include a half day walking tour through the neighborhoods of Paris. Together we will visit historic sites, city parks, boutique shops, and family-owned eateries. Along the way, you will experience some of our favorite things, including the Musée d’Orsay, Sainte Chapelle, and a Seine river cruise at sunset.
We will use the city metro or bus to speed us along when the walk may be a bit too far. Most afternoons are free to explore on your own or with fellow travelers.
Daily, our walking vacation in Paris will enjoy urban strolls along sidewalks, cobbled streets, and through city parks. Plan to be on your feet for about 2-3 hours at a time. This is not a bus tour with a packed, by-the-minute itinerary. We will go at a leisurely pace to take in our surroundings and stop often for photos. Of course we will take a break if we find something particularly delicious to sample.
Our walking vacations understand little luxuries are also an important part of the travel experience. Our select, centrally-located hotel will welcome you home after a day of exploring. Even better, you’ll spend 6 nights at one location. You can unpack and get comfortable.
What You'll Love
Walking Vacation in Paris, France- Unique, custom itineraries
- Small, boutique locations not accessible to larger groups
- Comfort and convenience of a guided tour
- Flexibility to explore on your own or with fellow travelers
Itinerary
Walking Vacation in Paris, France
Daily schedule is subject to change.
Day 1 : Arrivals
We will gather at our boutique hotel in the heart of Paris, France. First, a meet-and-greet and program overview will give a vision of the week ahead. Then, we will have an orientation walk to get to know the neighborhood. Along the way we will stop by a famous patisserie for a taste of something sweet. Finally, we have a favorite place to enjoy a glass of wine and watch the world go by if you’d like to join. The remainder of the evening is at your leisure.
Day 2 : Montmartre
Once it was an artists’ enclave, and before that the vineyards that kept Paris supplied with wine. We will find Montmartre still holds secrets and surprises on our private walking tour. Led by a local artist and guide, we will find Montmartre has much to offer beyond Sacre Coeur and the Moulin Rouge. Through its varied street art, discover the unique character, history, and cultural relevance of this neighborhood. This walking tour will inform the remainder of your time in Paris. Art is everywhere!
Day 3 : Heart of Paris
Today our walking vacation in Paris will discover the islands of Paris. Starting Île de la Cité we will visit Sainte Chapelle to view its beautiful stained glass windows. Afterwards, we will continue on to see Notre Dame under renovations after the terrible fire of 2019. Next, we will cross over to Île Saint-Louis with its charming cafes, boutiques, and famous Berthillon ice cream. Then, we will stroll through the boutique-filled Marais neighborhood. If it is your desire, this is a great day for shopping. In the evening our small group of travelers will reconvene for a sunset cruise on the Seine.
Day 4 : Musée d'Orsay and around the Seine
Spend the morning with Monet, Renoir, Degas and more. Stroll through the Musée D’Orsay and its collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist greats. Afterward we will walk along the Seine to the ornate Pont Alexander III – perhaps the most beautiful bridge in all of Paris. Then we will pass through the Jardin des Champs-Élysées on our way to Place de la Concorde with its ancient obelisk. Finally, we will join the Parisians enjoying the abundant blooms of the Tuileries Gardens. The remainder of the day is at leisure.
Day 5 : Latin Quarter
After strolling past the impressive Parthenon, our walking tour takes in the color and characters of the Rou Mouffetard Market. The Market is a medieval avenue filled with produce and flower stalls, as well as cheese, meat, and seafood vendors. It’s the perfect place to pick up a few things for a picnic lunch. Next, a walk through Paris’ famous Jardin du Luxembourg shows off Paris at her best. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. It’s the perfect time visit the Eiffel Tower if that is on your wish list.
Day 6 : Bastille
The final day of our walking vacation we will explore the Coulée Verte. Also known as La Promenade Plantee, it was once a commuter railroad connecting the heart of Paris to the suburbs. Now it is a raised pedestrian greenway filled with plants, people, and art. It is a truly unique feature of Paris visited mostly by local residents. In the evening we will gather for a delicous farewell dinner and toast our week shared walking together in beautiful Paris, France.
Day 7 : Departures
After a delicous breakfast, we bid farewell to our traveling companions until the next time. No group events are scheduled for this day. You may depart at your leisure. Our hotel will hold your luggage if you plan to leave after checkout time.
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It’s the perfect place to pick up a few things for a picnic lunch. Next, Paris’ famous Jardin du Luxembourg, shows off Paris at her best. Finally, we will visit an unexpected venue for a panoramic view over the city.
A week of wonderful walks and leisurely sightseeing in beautiful Paris
What’s Included on your Women’s Walking Vacation in Paris, France:
- Walking Vacation in Paris, France
- Our centrally located 3/4-star hotel
- Daily full buffet breakfast
- Welcome dinner
- Farewell dinner
- Admission to the Musee D’Orsay
- Admission to Saint Chapelle
- Street art tour with local artist-guide
- Seine river sunset cruise
- Visit Luxembourg Gardens
- Visit the Louvre’s Tuileries Gardens
- See Notre Dame, Sacre Coeur, Place du Louvre, Eiffel Tower, and more!
- Award-winning patisserie treats
- Gelato!
- Daily walking itineraries unique to The Blue Walk
- All transfers as program description
- Fully hosted and escorted
- All hotel taxes and service fees
Important Notes
Deposits
Your place on a tour is secured once we have received and confirmed your deposit payment. Before the final payment date, a non-refundable deposit of $500 for walking vacations and $750 for art vacation workshops is required. After the final payment date, the entire tour amount must be received to hold a space on a program.
You may cancel for any reason up to 90 days prior to departure and your non-refundable deposit may be forwarded to a future tour. Any balance on your account will be returned. For complete details please see our Terms and Conditions.
Solo travelers and single supplements
For our guests who are traveling solo... We offer a single supplement for an additional fee if you wish to guarantee a private room.
If you do not request a private room, you will share a twin room with another trip participant of the same sex (Roomshare). When you sign up, if no Roomshare is available, a 50% single supplement will be included on your invoice and is due at final payment. However, if a roommate is found before your trip departs, you will be matched and the single supplement will be removed or refunded.
A single supplement guarantees a private room. Whenever possible singles will be placed in the same room type as our double or twin rooms.
Twin / Double Rooms
Please be aware twin beds in Europe may have very little or no space between beds. Also, for double beds, instead of a king or queen mattress, double beds are often two adjoining twin mattresses secured together and made with double bedding.
Fitness
Walking is a part of this program. It is both a means of visiting locations and a way to immerse yourself in a place. Our scheduled walks are usually 1-2 hours long at a casual pace. We provide a general description of our walks here. It is your responsibility to know your own physical and medical condition with respect to the advisability of participating in a chosen trip. We suggest you prepare by doing at least 1 hour of walking several times per week, and a longer walk at least once per week. Ideally, include walks with elevation change and stairs. (There are always stairs.)
As with any exercise program, we recommend you consult with your physician prior to your arrival regarding the suitability of a walking tour.
Some of our guests find trekking poles helpful on steep or uneven terrain. In Europe they are quite common. Before using them on a vacation, please practice at home. We strongly advise you get comfortable using trekking poles on familiar paths first.
For additional information on these topics and more, please see our FAQ page.