Chartres in Lights & Paris the City of Love

Paris, famed for being the city of lights and love, is one of the most romantic cities in Europe and a truly remarkable destination to explore. Staying in enchanting Chartres, during our stay we can also enjoy the Festival of Lights event - when monuments and major attractions in the city are illuminated!

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Travel to enchanting Chartres and Paris, the famed city of love, on this fantastic short break in the heart of France. Bask in the Chartres's Festival of Lights, which illuminates monuments and major attractions throughout the city before experiencing a visit to Paris, one of the most romantic cities in Europe. Along with an optional visit to the Palace of Versailles, experience a remarkable destination; it's truly unique!

INCLUDES

Return coach travel

Return ferry crossings

3 nights bed & breakfast

Excursion to Paris

Free time in Chartres

Optional excursion to Versailles Palace & Gardens

Day 1

After early pick-ups, we depart for our channel crossing to France, where we continue to our hotel in central Chartres.

Day 2

Today, we enjoy a full-day excursion into Paris. Tree-lined boulevards, an abundance of historical monuments, and the River Seine help make Paris one of the most recognizable cityscapes in the world. Home to the iconic landmarks Eiffel Tower - the world's most visited tourist attraction - the Arc de Triomphe and the Louvre, home of the Mona Lisa, there's no shortage of destinations on our visit to the City of Love!

Day 3

Why not join us for an optional visit to the Palace of Versailles? The former home of French royalty and a UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to stunning architecture, classical interior design, a fine art collection, exquisite estate and gardens. Alternatively, enjoy free time exploring Chartes, the 'City of Light and Perfume'! A historic settlement on the River Eure, Chartres is best known for its spectacular Gothic cathedral and is home to the famous Festival of Lights, which transforms the city into an otherworldly delight

Day 4

We return via ferry crossing, then road back home.

B=Breakfast

B&B Hotel Chartres Centre Cathedrale 3*, Chartres, France

Located a short walk away from the Cathedral, B&B Hotel Chartres Centre Cathedrale offers comfortable and stylish bedrooms in central Chartres.

Hotel Facilities

Bar
Lift
WiFi
Terrace

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Name	Address	Distance
Alfreton	Bus Station, Hall Street, Alfreton, DE55 7BT
Arnold	High Street Bus Stop, Outside Leisure Centre Car Park, Arnold, NG5 7EE
Beeston	Beeston Lace Road, behind the Cricketers Pub Beeston, NG9 2LA
Bulwell	Aldi (Bus Stop SW12), Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell, NG6 8GE
Chesterfield	Coach Station, Beckingham Way Chesterfield, S40 1TH
Derby	Bus Station, Bay 27 & 28, Derby, DE1 2AY
Heanor	Market Place, Wilmott Street (Market Square side) Heanor, DE75 7EG
Ilkeston	Wharncliffe Rd, Market Place, Ilkeston, DE7 5GF
Leicester	St Margarets Bus Station, Stand SA, Gravel Street, Leicester, LE1 3AG
Long Eaton	The Green, Outside Poundland Long Eaton, Notts, NG10 1HQ
Loughborough	Amber Rooms, The Rushes Loughborough, LE11 5BE
Lutterworth	George Street, Outside Wycliffe Rooms Lutterworth, LE17 4EG
Mansfield	Bus Stop, Walkden Street Mansfield, NG18 1QN
Nottingham	Mount Street, Alongside the Grosvenor Casino, Nottingham, NG1 6HE
Ripley	Market Place, Express Stand Ripley, DE5 3FJ
Rotherham	Interchange Bay C1/ C2, Frederick Street, Rotherham , S60 1QB
Sheffield	Pond Hill, Opposite Penny Black Public House Sheffield, S1 2BG
Toton	Tram Stop Park and Ride, Toton Lane Notts, NG9 7JA