Belle Époque Paris Tour
Belle Époque Paris and Art Nouveau Gems – BY EUROSTAR
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Galeries Lafayette - The Dome ©MyrMuratet
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Art Nouveau on Avenue Rapp in Paris
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Art Nouveau Metro station in Paris
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Interior grand staircase in Opera Garnier Paris
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Dinner in a Bouillon restaurant in Paris
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Historical covered arcades in Paris
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Interior Musee d’Orsay in Paris
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Art Nouveau building in the 16th District Paris
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Art Nouveau staircase in Printemps store Paris
Paris has a great collection of flamboyant and whimsical buildings
Paris has a great collection of flamboyant and whimsical buildings. There are many of them, but you need to know where to find them. These, often eccentric buildings are quite unique in the general landscape of Parisian architecture. This Paris tour takes you through the history of Les Beaux Arts and Art Nouveau architecture in Paris, the most famous and the most celebrated architects.
Dates
Friday departures for 3 nights 2025 and 2026
Suggested itinerary by train or by coach/ferry
Day 1
Travel to Paris (Friday)
Take a morning Eurostar train from London to Paris. On arrival in Paris meet up with a local guide for a short Paris discovery bus tour. We will make a special stop at Avenue Rapp to wonder at the extraordinary, flamboyant and eccentric architecture of renowned Art Nouveau architect Jules Lavirotte. Continue to the hotel for next 3 nights. The rest of the day and evening is at leisure.
Day 2
Galeries Lafayette or Printemps, Palais Garnier and historic arcades (Saturday)
Using the 2-day Metro Pass, depart after breakfast for Galeries Lafayette or Printemps for a private heritage tour. Here you will discover either of these amazing department stores. After the visit, continue to the 19th century Palais Garnier. This world-famous opera house is also known as the Opera Garnier, here you will marvel at the building’s spectacular structure and ornate stonework.
Lunch is included at Les Noces de Jeannette, a restaurant with more than a century of history. Inside, the décor evokes the story of Opéra Comique and Paris’s iconic Grands Boulevards.
In the afternoon, enjoy a guided walk through the historic Parisian arcades. Galerie Vivenne, a covered mall built in 1823 to plans by architect François-Jean Delanno. The Passage des Panoramas built in 1799, is considered to be the first covered walkway in Paris and has retained its old-fashioned charm. Passage Jouffery built in 1836, is one of the most visited covered arcades in the capital. Passage-Choiseul an iconic passage in the Opéra district, here you can admire the recently restored glorious glass roof.
Your tour ends at La Samaritaine where you have free time. This is one of the original department stores in Paris and one of the most impressive buildings in the 1st arrondissement of Paris. Newly re-opened to the public for the first time in several decades. La Samaritaine features plenty of Art Nouveau architecture, as well as several restaurants and plenty of concept shopping opportunities.
The evening will be at leisure.
Day 3
Museum D’Orsay and the chic 16th district
Using our Metro Pass, visit the Museum D’Orsay, located on the Left Bank of the Seine. It is housed in the former Gare d’Orsay, a Beaux-Arts railway station built between 1898 and 1900. The Museum holds mainly French art dating from 1848 to 1914, including paintings, sculptures, furniture, and photography.
Optional lunch at the Musee d’ Orsay
In the afternoon, enjoy a guided walking tour around Paris’ 16th arrondissement, notable for its art nouveau buildings and public structures. Visit neighbourhood townhouses, hotels, and see the many iconic metro entrances built by Hector Guimard, a leading figure of the art nouveau movement.
The evening will be at leisure.
Day 4
Return to the UK
Depart after breakfast by coach and transfer to the Gare du Nord for the Eurostar to London.
Greatdays offer a selection of quality hotels in central Paris.
Departure Date |
4 days / 3 nights |
Single supplement |
| 2025 and 2026 on request | Price on reqest | Price on request |
