France
Paris, and everything beyond it.
- From Delhi
- ≈9 hrs, direct
- Ideal length
- 6–10 days
- Best time
- Apr–Jun · Sep–Oct
- Good for
- Couples · Families · Food lovers
Why France
Most journeys begin in Paris, and the best continue elsewhere: the châteaux of the Loire, the villages of Provence, the Riviera. We plan Paris properly — the right neighbourhood, timed museum entries, a private guide where it helps — then slow the pace down.
Plan a journey to FranceMost visited places in France
The placesworth the journey.
Eiffel Tower
Gustave Eiffel's wrought-iron tower, built for the 1889 World's Fair, still defines the Paris skyline. Lifts rise to a summit platform 276 metres above the Champ de Mars, and after dark the tower sparkles with thousands of bulbs for five minutes at the start of every hour.
Our tip Book timed summit tickets the day they are released, and view the evening sparkle from the Trocadéro gardens across the river.
The Louvre
Once a royal palace, the Louvre now holds around 35,000 works on display, from the Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo to the Winged Victory of Samothrace. Its glass pyramid courtyard leads into galleries so extensive that a focused route matters more than ambition.
Our tip Enter through the Carrousel du Louvre rather than the pyramid, and book a private guide for the first slot of the morning.
Notre-Dame and Île de la Cité
Restored and reopened in December 2024 after the 2019 fire, Notre-Dame's pale stone interior and rose windows are brighter than they have been in centuries. Nearby on the same island, the Sainte-Chapelle encloses its visitors in fifteen walls of thirteenth-century stained glass.
Our tip Reserve a free timed entry slot for Notre-Dame online, and visit Sainte-Chapelle on a sunny morning when the glass glows most strongly.
Palace of Versailles
Louis XIV turned a hunting lodge into the most opulent court in Europe, and the Hall of Mirrors remains its dazzling centrepiece. Beyond the palace lie formal gardens, the Grand Canal and Marie Antoinette's estate, with its rustic hamlet and the Petit Trianon.
Our tip Avoid Mondays, when the palace is closed, and Tuesdays, when Paris museums shut and crowds shift here; a weekend Musical Fountains show is worth timing.
Montmartre and Sacré-Cœur
The white domes of Sacré-Cœur crown the highest hill in Paris, overlooking the city from the steps below. Behind the basilica, the cobbled lanes that drew Picasso, Renoir and Toulouse-Lautrec still hold a vineyard, an old windmill and the painters of Place du Tertre.
Our tip Come early in the morning, approach by the quiet Rue de l'Abreuvoir, and leave the busy Place du Tertre for last.
Nice and the Côte d'Azur
The Promenade des Anglais follows a sweep of blue water past belle époque façades, while the old town hides a flower market in Cours Saleya. Along the corniche roads, the perched village of Èze and the principality of Monaco sit within half an hour's drive.
Our tip Drive the Moyenne Corniche to Èze in the morning, before tour coaches arrive, and descend to Monaco for lunch.
France itinerary
Five days in Paris
A measured introduction to Paris, from its great museums and islands to a day at Versailles and an evening on the Seine.
A starting point, not a package: we reshape the days around your dates, pace and who is travelling.
Shape this itinerary- Day01
Paris · Arrival and the Seine
A private driver meets you at Charles de Gaulle for the drive into central Paris. In the evening, board a private boat on the Seine and watch the Eiffel Tower sparkle on the hour.
- Day02
The Louvre · Islands and the Left Bank
Spend the morning in the Louvre with a private guide, focusing on its essential masterpieces. After lunch in the Tuileries, cross to Île de la Cité for Notre-Dame and Sainte-Chapelle, ending with a walk through Saint-Germain.
- Day03
Versailles · Palace and gardens
Drive forty minutes to Versailles for an early, guided entry to the State Apartments and Hall of Mirrors. In the afternoon, tour the gardens by golf cart and visit the Trianon estate before returning to Paris.
- Day04
Montmartre · Eiffel Tower at dusk
Wander Montmartre's lanes in the morning and take in the view from Sacré-Cœur. After an afternoon in the Marais or on the Champs-Élysées, ride to the summit of the Eiffel Tower as the city lights come on.
- Day05
Departure · A gentle morning
Take a last coffee at a café terrace or browse a covered market before a private transfer to the airport for your journey home.
Things to do in France
What we'd planfor you.
Paris, unhurried
Private museum visits, the right neighbourhood, dinners worth the walk.
Provence
Markets, lavender in early summer, hill villages.
The Riviera
Nice, Èze and a day in Monaco.
Châteaux
The Loire Valley by car or bicycle.
Best time to visit France
April to June and September to October. July and August are busy and hot in the south; Paris in December is beautiful and cold.
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Longer journeys including France
Starting points,not packages.
Where to stay in France
Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Elegant Left Bank streets with bookshops, galleries and classic cafés, all within walking distance of the Louvre and Notre-Dame. Well suited to families and couples who enjoy exploring on foot.
The Golden Triangle, 8th arrondissement
Between the Champs-Élysées, Avenue Montaigne and the Seine, this is the address of the grand palace hotels and couture houses. The natural choice for corporate travellers, shoppers and VIP clients.
Le Marais
Seventeenth-century mansions, the Place des Vosges, independent boutiques and lively evenings. Honeymooners and younger travellers tend to love its intimate, characterful atmosphere.
What to eat in France
The boulangerie breakfast
A buttery croissant, pain au chocolat or warm baguette with jam from a neighbourhood bakery is one of the simplest pleasures of Paris. Vegetarians are well served, though pastries contain butter and eggs.
Galettes and crêpes
The Breton crêperies around Montparnasse serve savoury buckwheat galettes filled with cheese, mushroom or spinach, followed by sweet crêpes. Both are easy to order vegetarian, and fillings can be adapted without onion or garlic.
Ratatouille and Provençal cooking
Slow-cooked aubergine, courgette, peppers and tomato with olive oil and herbs, at its best on the Riviera in late summer. It is fully vegetarian and an honest option for vegan diners too.
Pâtisserie and macarons
Paris pâtissiers treat éclairs, tartes and macarons as fine craftsmanship, and a tasting walk is a delight for families. Some mousses and glazes use gelatine, so strict vegetarians should ask.
Travel tips for France
Getting there from India
Direct flights from Delhi to Paris take around nine hours. High-speed trains connect Paris to Provence and the Riviera.
For travellers from India
Nonstop flights from Delhi to Paris take around nine hours, and France requires a Schengen visa, ideally applied for six to eight weeks before travel in spring and summer. Indian and vegetarian restaurants are plentiful, but in French kitchens soups and sauces often use meat stock, so it helps to ask for dishes that are végétarien and confirm. Service is included in restaurant bills, and leaving a few euros for good service is appreciated rather than expected.
Visas & entry
Indian passport holders need a visa for France (Schengen). Rules and processing times change, so we confirm the current requirements when you book, prepare the document checklist with you, and help schedule any appointments.
Good to know
Book major museums and the Eiffel Tower in advance — we handle timed entries. Many restaurants close between lunch and dinner service.
France tour packages from Delhi
Every France holiday package we plan is private, and built around your dates, your pace and the people travelling with you.
Our France tour packages from Delhi and across India include return flights, hand-picked hotels with partner privileges where available, private transfers, guided sightseeing where it adds something, visa assistance and 24×7 support while you travel. A typical first visit takes in Eiffel Tower, The Louvre, Notre-Dame and Île de la Cité, Palace of Versailles, over 6–10 days.
We plan France honeymoon packages, family holidays for children and grandparents, milestone celebrations and corporate or incentive trips, with vegetarian and Jain meals arranged in advance. Tell us what you have in mind and a travel designer will shape the itinerary with you.
Can we combine France with Switzerland?
Yes — Paris to Geneva or Basel is a short high-speed train ride, which makes a natural two-country journey.
Is Paris suitable for a honeymoon?
Paris is best paired with somewhere slower, such as Provence or the Riviera, for the second half of the trip.
How many days are enough for Paris?
Four nights covers Paris properly. Add three or four elsewhere in France — or Switzerland — for a fuller journey.
Is France good for vegetarians?
Yes in Paris and larger towns; we brief hotels and book suitable restaurants in smaller villages.
What is included in your France tour packages from Delhi?
Every France package is private and planned around you. It usually includes return flights from Delhi, hand-picked hotels, private airport transfers, sightseeing with private guides where it matters, visa guidance and 24×7 support while you travel. Vegetarian and Jain meals can be arranged in advance.
How do I book a France holiday package with TRIPPLANNERS?
Share your dates, who is travelling and how you like to travel through our enquiry form, call 011 4550 0000 or WhatsApp +91 98116 16005. A travel designer will come back with a private proposal and refine it with you until it is right.
