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Eurostar Travel to Paris and evening at leisure
Start your Parisian concert break with a Eurostar journey from London St. Pancras to Gare du Nord. From here, you’ll be welcomed by your friendly, experienced tour manager ahead of a coach transfer to the four-star Hotel Rosalie, your base for the next three nights.
After checking in, you’ll be free for the rest of the day to either unwind at the hotel, head into the city for some initial exploration under your own steam, or an opportunity to enjoy a meal in one of the many local restaurants.
Day at leisure with evening André Rieu concert
Enjoy your first morning in Paris with breakfast at the hotel and a full day at leisure to spend as you see fit.
Of interest nearby is the Butte aux Cailles neighbourhood, which has retained the timeless charm of a typical French village, with its cobbled streets, bohemian atmosphere and traditional bistros. You can also spend some time at the Italie2 centre, the district’s largest shopping centre, or perhaps take a tour of the famed Gobelins Factory, which produces some of France’s most famous tapestries.
If sightseeing is on the agenda, you’ll also have easy access to the city’s most famous landmarks with plenty of public transport links close to the hotel. Venture across the Seine to see the city’s elegant palaces and riverside gardens or stop at the Ile de la Cité for the magnificent Cathedral of Notre Dame.
Later this evening, reconvene with your fellow travellers and head across the River Seine to the Accor Arena. Here, André will take the stage, accompanied by his Johann Strauss Orchestra, choir, and soloists, as well as several special guests, for an evening of trademark waltzes and classic scores from opera, theatre and film.
Included Seine sightseeing cruise and afternoon at leisure
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the hotel this morning ahead of a transfer to the Seine waterfront for a panoramic river cruise. On this sailing, you’ll see an eclectic collection of architectural styles, landmarks and districts, from Gothic Notre Dame to the crown jewel of the Belle Epoque era, the Eiffel Tower.
Returning to shore later this afternoon, you can return to the hotel by coach or continue exploring the city under your own steam. If you’ve not yet had the chance, why not take in some of the French capital’s world-class galleries, from the Louvre to the Musée d’Orsay? You can also spend some time amongst the cobbled streets of the Latin Quarter, one of the oldest and most atmospheric parts of the city, or marvel at the Tomb of Napoleon near Les Invalides.
Return to the UK
It’s au revoir Paris this morning, as you enjoy a final leisurely breakfast at the hotel and head back to the Gare du Nord for the return Eurostar journey to London St. Pancras, arriving in the afternoon.