An 8-day journey through Provence and Paris
Booking References (SNCF — Train du Mont-Saint-Michel)
7VG62X • EFDXJA
5 travelers per booking (€320 ($376) each) — €640 ($752) total (€64/person ($75) R/T, 2nd class)
Still TODO (not yet booked)
Important: Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. Print tickets as backup — the Mont-Saint-Michel route has specific print requirements.
Palace Ticket: Passport (9:00 AM entry)
Full-day access: Palace + Estate of Trianon + Gardens + audio guide. Entry A — Pavillon Dufour.
€35/person ($41) × 10 = €350 ($411). Total day cost (palace + RER): ~€440 ($517) (~€44/person ($52)).
Day Notes
Total Cost (Champagne Group): €260+ ($286+) per person (train + tour)
Choose 1 option or combine them (recommended).
Market/food crawl → Cathedral walk → group lunch → relaxed afternoon.
Approx €50 ($55) per person
Market/food → museum → group lunch → explore Palace of Tau.
Approx €60 ($65) per person
Group Lunch Sync: All 10 people meet around 12:30–1:30 PM for lunch.
Then each group continues its own afternoon activities.
Total Cost (Non-Champagne Group): Approx €85–95 ($93–104) with Combo A.
Andrea, Daniela, Clarita, Alfredo, Vero, Galiela have an extra day!
| Booking | Date | Reference | Cost (10 pax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seine Sunset Cruise (Vedettes du Pont Neuf) | Mon, May 4 — 9:15 PM | E-ticket | €140 ($164) |
| Mont-Saint-Michel Train (SNCF NOMAD) | Wed, May 6 — 07:32 dep | 7VG62X + EFDXJA | €640 ($752) |
| Versailles Palace (Passport, 9 AM) | Thu, May 7 — 9:00 AM | Pavillon Dufour, Entry A | €350 ($411) |
| TOTAL CONFIRMED — EXCURSIONS | €1,130 ($1,328) | ||
The group is split across 4 lodgings, all within walking distance in the Latin Quarter between the 5th and 6th arrondissements. Hotel French Theory is the geographic anchor — the other two hotels are nearby, and the Airbnb is slightly southwest of it.
| Lodging | Guests | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel French Theory | Sebastian + Stephanie | Hotel | Latin Quarter (anchor) |
| Hotel | JP + Michelle | Hotel | Near Hotel French Theory |
| Hotel | Galiela + Veronica | Hotel | Near Hotel French Theory |
| Airbnb | Andrea, Daniela, Clarita, Alfredo | Apartment | Slightly SW of Hotel French Theory |
Suggested group meetup point: Place Saint-Michel or Jardin du Luxembourg — both central to the 5th/6th and easy to describe over text.
| Route | Duration | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris Local (Metro + RER in zones 1–5) | Daily | Navigo Semaine €31.60/pax ($37) | Mon–Sun pass, buy by Thu. Covers RER C to Versailles. |
| Paris ↔ Mont-Saint-Michel (BOOKED) | ~4h 35m each way | €64/pax ($75) R/T | SNCF Train du Mont-Saint-Michel, May 6 |
| Paris ↔ Versailles (BOOKED) | ~40 min | €4.50 ($5.29) each way | RER C to Versailles Château Rive Gauche (or covered by Navigo) |
| Paris ↔ Reims (May 8, 6 pax) | ~50 min | ~€60/pax ($70) R/T | TGV from Gare de l'Est |
| CDG ↔ Central Paris | ~45 min | €11.80 ($14) (RER B) or €16.60 ($20) (Roissybus) | Or taxi flat rate €56 ($66) (Left Bank) / €62 ($73) (Right Bank) |
Tip: Navigo Semaine (€31.60 ($37) Mon–Sun) is the best value if the group is in Paris from Mon May 4. Buy at any metro station with a passport photo. Covers all zones 1–5 including Versailles RER C and CDG airport train.
CDG to the 5th/6th arrondissement is ~30–45 km. For a group of 10 arriving in different pairs/groups:
| Option | Best For | Cost | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris Taxi (flat rate) | Pairs arriving with luggage | €56 ($66) total to Left Bank | 45–60 min |
| Pre-booked private van | 4-person group OR everyone together | €90–130 ($106–$153) per van (up to 8 pax) | 45–60 min |
| RER B + metro | Travelers with minimal luggage | €11.80/pax ($14) | ~55 min with transfer |
| Uber / Bolt | Flexible, but surge-prone | €55–90 ($65–$106) | 45–60 min |
Recommended approach
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Photos and memories will appear here once the trip begins.
Phase 1 (May 3): Split Adventures
Phase 2 (May 4–8): Everyone in Paris
Phase 3 (May 9–10): Departures
| Category | Per Person | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Seine Sunset Cruise | €14 ($16) | Booked |
| Mont-Saint-Michel Train R/T | €64 ($75) | Booked |
| Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey + Guide + Lunch (est.) | €45–60 ($53–$70) | Pending |
| Versailles Passport | €35 ($41) | Booked |
| Eiffel Tower Night (summit est.) | €30–35 ($35–$41) | Pending |
| Navigo Semaine (Metro + RER, 7 days) | €31.60 ($37) | Buy on arrival |
| Food & cafes (€50–80/day × 7) | €350–560 ($411–$658) | — |
| SUBTOTAL (excursions + transit + food) | €570–800 ($670–$940) | ex. hotels |