Join me on this fairytale Christmas tour as we walk the cobbled streets of Paris and explore the Christmas markets while sipping on mulled wine (or hot cocoa).

We will visit a castle all lit up in lights, explore only the best markets for one-of-a-kind gifts you won’t find back at home, we’ll walk through a storybook village all decorated with Christmas in mind and so much more!

Come join me on my second ‘reader trip’ to Paris where we will stay at a luxurious hotel, eat all the best croissants and macarons we can find, indulge in decadent chocolate and mulled wine, take a workshop with a chocolatier and enjoy the holidays in Paris!

I can’t wait to share with you my love for Paris!

Exploring Paris at Christmastime is going to be magical! Not only will we be taking in the gorgeous displays, we will be exploring the Christmas Markets inside and outside of Paris, visiting a castle and exploring a storybook village.

During this sweet Christmas tour – we’ll walk through the streets of Paris, find the best Christmas Markets for a little shop-and-walk, we’ll have a hands-on workshop for some delicious treats, we’ll take a few day trips to explore castles and storybook villages with their own markets, have a photo shoot in front of the Eiffel Tower, we’ll be on the hunt for best sweets we can find, and so much more!

I can’t wait to share with you my love for Paris as we explore the Christmas Markets together!

The tour for DECEMBER 1-8th is now FULL.
We’ve added an extra tour from DECEMBER 9-16th – I hope you’ll join me!

NOTE: Please note when booking your flights that most flights from Canada/US will need to depart the day before our tour begins in order to arrive in time.
If you are joining us on Dec 1 – your flight will need to leave your location Nov 30 (or sooner if you want to spend some extra days). 
If you are joining us on Dec 9 – your flight will need to leave your location Dec 8th (or sooner if you want to spend some extra days).

Day 1 – Dec 1 or Dec 9: Bienvenue à Paris

Day 2 – Dec 2 or Dec 10: Christmas Markets & Chocolate!

One of my favorite areas is the Left Bank and it’s not just because that’s where the famous Shakespeare & Co bookstore is located, (Odette’s puff pasty is just around the corner) or the fact there’s so many amazing chocolate shops to explore or quaint streets to get lost in. We’ll start our day with a croissant or chocolatine @foudepatisserie, a first boutique of its kind in France where we will find beautiful and yummy pastries by  several famous chefs along with other gourmet treats.

For lunch, we will have plenty of options such as crepe drizzling with nutella and french onion soup at the picturesque Christmas Market: Marché de Noel, near Notre Dame Cathedral. Specialties at this market are high-quality arts and crafts, a wide range of clothing, jewellery and fancy gourmet foods. After a glass of mulled wine or a cup of café au lait, we will cross the bridge over the Seine river to enjoy the most spectacular light show as night falls on the Hotel de Ville Chrsitmas market (city hall).  Dinner will be at the legendary belle epoque bistrot @Le petit Riche.

Day 3 – Dec 3 or Dec 11: Strasbourg, the capital of Christmas

This morning, we will board a train for a ride through the countryside to winter wonderland: Strasbourg. When we arrive, we’ll have some free time to stroll the  300 stalls at the main market, selling sweets by master chocolatiers, gingerbread, mulled wine and maybe pick up a few hand crafted items as Xmas gifts and there is of course a giant Christmas tree! 

After lunch, we will be able to try some of the local specialties such as quiche lorraine, gingerbread, choucroute… , our amazin guide Vincent, will take us for a guided tour of the Strasbourg cathdral, described as “a skillful combination of monumental size and delicateness” by Victor Hugo. The spire is considered as a masterpiece of elegance, numerous  ornamental features decorate the facades.

Once night falls and the Christmas lights will illuminte the town, it will be time to have some mulled wine before boarding the train back to Paris having dinner “on the go” with delicacies we picked up from the Strasburg market.

Day 4 – Dec 4 or Dec 12: French dessserts  & Montmartre 

Day 5 – Dec 5 or Dec 13: Did someone say Chocolate & Caberet? 

Day 6- Dec 6 or Dec 14: A Fairytale Christmas Palace

Today, we’ll visit fairy tale Christmas palace Chateau Vaux le Vicomte on the outskirts of Paris. The castle, which inspired the design of the Château de Versailles, transforms into a magical palace for the Christmas holidays decked out with garlands, illuminations, decorations, vintage toys  and baubles which can be purchased in the wonderful gift shop.  After lunch at  L’Ecureuil, you’ll discover the secrets of the French art of entertaining in the intimacy of a private salon at the château.  Dinner will be at the typical french brasserie Le Vaudeville a short walk from the hotel.

Day 7 – Dec 7 or Dec 15: Nothing but the best

Our day will begin with a visit to admire impressionist Monet’s works in a small jewel of a museum, tucked away in Paris’ posh 16th arrondissement. Lunch will be  at the magical Christmas market at Les Tuilleries followed by time off to make your last minute purchases. No best day in Paris is complete without a photo op @Eiffel tower and its Christmas village display followed by bubbles at the hotel before our farewell dinner at the elegant @Le Grand Vefour in the courtyard of the Palais Royale.

Dec 8 or Dec 16: Farewell

It’s time to  have our last café au lait and bid farewell to glittering Paris, bringing home unique stocking stuffers,  sweet memories and new friendships. Transfers to Roissy Charles de Gaulle airport will be arranged.

Alternately, if you would like to extend your trip, we can help to make those arrangements.

The original tour dates sold out so fast that we decided to add an extra tour! 

Join me for Dec 9-16 as we explore Paris during the holiday season!