Contiki FAQ Paris

Q: Disneyland Paris... Can you buy your tickets online beforehand?

A: There apparently isn't much of a difference either way, but the Disneyland website occasionally offers decent specials. You can also get them from a travel agent or just buy them on the day, no problems.

Q: What are some good things to see in or outside of Paris?

A: Disneyland, Eiffel tower, Louvre, Rodin museum, Notre dame, shop, Versailles, Luxembourg gardens. There are plenty of museums as well as shopping and eating. You can also look up some pretty cool walking tracks along the Seine to do. You should go up to Montmartre and visit Sacre Coeur.

Q: How long does it take to get from London to Paris by coach?

A: You leave London between 6am and 7am, with luck you should be over in Calais by 10 – 11am. By the time you get to Paris and get to Accommodation it should be around 5pm, depending on traffic. There is also the hour lost as you cross the channel.

Q: What happens on the free day in Paris?

A: You have the day free in Paris. After breakfast you can get the coach into the city and it will drop you off at a certain point and pick you up later that day from there. You then have the whole day to explore. Later if you want you can meet the group at the coach and depending on time, the coach will head back to the accommodation so you can get ready for the night, otherwise you can change on the coach and then take it to the optional dinner followed by the caberate, then usually you go to a bar before catching a taxi back. It is a busy day, but fun

Q: Is the paris pass worth it.

A: If you are going to be in Paris 2 nights, therefore 1 full day, it is not worth it, but if you have 3 nights here or go back by yourself, then purchase it, you may get some use out of it. It also depends on what you want to see.

Q: Moulin Rouge, worth the money ?

A: Most people would say yes. Contiki also offers another cheaper one with concept tours, that is good as well. You get comedy boobs, dancing, magic and boobs and champagne.

Q: At Dover, heading to Calais, what happens ?

A: This is when you first start your tour, you drive down from London, the tour manager picks up tickets for the ferry, you may wait around a bit, then you may have to go through the border and get your passport stamped. From here you then board the ferry.

Q: Where is the secret entrance to the Louvre?

A: It is not really a secret entrance, just an entrance that not many people use. The main entrance is under the pyramid, but head to the river side of the building, walk down the street a bit. You will soon come across some lion statues, there is an entrance here. However it is not always manned and therefore may be closed. But if you can get in, it is a way to skip the pyramid area.

Q: In Paris, where is the famous bridge of locks?

A: First of all, what is it? This is just a bridge that has thousands of locks that symbolize peoples love for each other. It used to be that this was the only place, but now it is spread to other bridges around the world. However if you still want to see it, it is just down the road from the Lourve, heading to Notre dame. You can't miss it.

Q: Is it possible to stay in Paris after the Contiki tour finishes?

A: Some tours start in Amsterdam and finish in Paris. From Paris the tour is done, the only thing left is to head back to London, however if you want to stay in Paris, that is fine, you just need to let your tour manager know and organize accommodation.

Q: In Paris, does contiki visit Versailles?

A: Depending on the tour, but yes. If you are on a tour that is 3 nights in the city, one of the days is spent going to see the palace. But you can get to it by train from the city centre with no problem.

Q: What are some must sees to do in Paris.

A: You must see the Lourve, the eiffel tower, some of the parks and gardens. You should get a crepe and have some snails. You should also wander some and then sit at a cafe. Paris also has some great museums, so see them.

Q: On a tour in Europe, what time do you leave Paris the day of leaving day?

A: It depends on the tour and where you are going next, but usually around 7.30 – 7.45am.

Q: Should i get the Paris pass if im doing a tour that goes through Paris?

A: Generally a tour will be here 2 nights, but by the time you get here, you have one day, so it is not worth getting it for one day, if you are here for at least 3 days then you should get it, for doing a tour, you won't have a enough time to make it worth your while.

Q: What is Paris weather like in summer?

A: It is generally warm, with a bit of cloud. But usually nice days, nice nights.

Q: What is a good thing to do in Paris at lunch time?

A: Even though you don't have much time, do what the locals do. Find a cafe, order food and people watch. Or go to a deli, grab some food and have a picnic in a park.

Q: In Paris when is the best time to go up the Eiffel tower?

A: The best time, to get the best views and least crowds is between 4pm and 6pm in the summer time. This is before it gets dark but after the morning rush. You still get the good views. The best way to go up is to walk up the stairs to the second level.