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 France may be one of the most romantic countries there is, with the beautiful and timeless city of Paris, the grandness of Versailles, and the picturesque landscapes, Gay France is a top destination for travelers. France has everything, from mountains to beaches, fabulous cities and vibrant gay culture. Paris is undeniably one of the most famous cities in the world and a true European capital of culture. Packed with some of the most well-known monuments, art, and history, it’s a must-visit destination for any European traveler. Explore this special country with us!
• Individual & Small Group suggested tour
• Featuring: Paris - Versailles - Chartres - Chambord - Chenonceau - Amboise - Mont St. Michel - Normandy - Giverny
• Explore the fashion Paris walking along the Champs Elysees to the Arc de Triomphe
• Get astonished from the imponent and iconic Eiffel Tower
• Discover the Marais District with a special LGBT Tour
• Visit the fairy-tale Castles of Chambord, Chenonceau and Amboise
• Reach the magnificent Mont St. Michel on an isolated island
• Tour Claude Monet’s home in Giverny
• Live again the history the Norman conquest of England and the D-Day invasion
• LGBT Friendly Tour Guide for Gaily Tours and Excursions
Day 1 -
 • Arrival transfer from airport to your hotel.
• Accommodation and free time for shopping and dinner.
• Overnight at your hotel.
A humanistic metropolis of love, food, art, design, and shopping where queer people are embraced as a natural part of society, it's no wonder Gay Paris is one of the world’s most famous LGBT travel destinations.
By day there are plenty of sexy French boys and girls picnicking in tranquil parks, wandering monument-lined boulevards or lazy in the iconic bistro’s of the gay Paris quarter but by night is when things really come alive. Paris has everything - High-brow cocktails, Bears with beers, Dark underground fetish parties, The most prominent gay parties in Europe.
Gay travelers need not take any more extra precautions in Paris than they would in any other Western European capital, especially in the Gay Paris area of Le Marais where most queer nightlife is located and in the LGBT-popular neighborhoods of Quartier Pigalle and Bois de Boulogne.
Rainbow Tips: Explore the Marais district by night where you can find many Gay and Lesbian Clubs and Bars like Cox, le Tango and FreeDj.
Day 2 -
 • Buffet Breakfast and start this amazing walking tour with our Gay/Lesbian Guide.
• Start your tour with the view of the iconic Eiffel Tower, symbol of Paris (entrance fee included).
• Continue to the celebrated "Rive Gauche", observe artists, philosophers and writers in a long-gone era flourished in the artistic community at Montparnasse. • Pass by the imposing Cathedral of Notre Dame and finish your tour at the Louvre Museum, a former fortress and royal palace, where you will find the famus great art masterpieces like Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa. • Lunch on your own. • In the afternoon be ready for this great LGBT tour of Paris together with our Gay/Lesbian Guide.
• Start from Louvre Museum where you will experience great LGBT tour following the gay history’s trail of many French and European artists. This is a very astonishingly Gay museum. From ancient Greek and Roman and the Italian Renaissance, where they were also at often smiled at. The Louvre’s massive Greek vase collection is particularly rich in homoerotic themes, as are its Roman and Italian collections. • Continue to the Marais District, the new trendy area with cool individual fashion boutiques and a hidden food market.
• Afterwards finish you walking tour in Canal Saint Martin, a hip area where many gay people have moved to in recent years, with fun street art, cool cafes and a design bookshop plus walking along the historic canal where boats still sail on.
• Dinner on your own.
• Overnight in Paris.
Day 3 -
 • Buffet Breakfast and departure to Chartres, home to the greatest Gothic cathedral in France. Originally built in 1020, the cathedral contains the sacred Veil of the Virgin relic and a world-renowned collection of stained glass windows.
• Lunch on your own. • Afterwards travel to the Chateau de Chambord, the largest residence in the Loire Valley. Chambord was built for Francois I in the 16th Century by 1,800 men and master masons. • After a photo stop, continue for a wine tasting before heading to the hotel in Tours. • Dinner on your own and free night for party.
• Overnight at your hotel in Tours.
Day 4 -
 • Buffet Breakfast and be ready to spend the full day in the Loire Valley exploring the nearby sights. • Travel to the magnificent Chateau de Chenonceau. Stretching across the river Cher, the chateau boasts a 197-foot gallery, built over a series of arches. Take some time to explore the extravagantly furnished rooms and formal gardens, added by the mistress of Henry II, Diane de Poitiers. • Also, visit the Royal Chateau d'Amboise for a guided tour. The castle is most closely associated with King Francois I who introduced the Renaissance to France and brought Leonardo da Vinci to his court. The artist is buried in the chapel. • Back to Tours. Dinner on your own and free night for party. • Overnight in Tours.
Day 5 -
 • Buffet Breakfast and depart northwards to the iconic Mont St. Michel, rising from the sea on a mighty rock. • Cross the causeway by shuttle and browse the narrow streets and admire the views of the surrounding bay, with time for lunch on your own in this charming town. One of France's most recognizable landmarks, the fortified town is crowned by the mighty 10th century Abbey. • Lunch on your own. • In the afternoon free time and then continue to your hotel in Normandy/Saint-Malo area. • Dinner on your own and overnight. • Overnight at your hotel in Saint-Malo.
Day 6 -
 • Buffet Breakfast and be ready to spend the full day in Normandy exploring the famous sites. • Begin by stepping back in time to a historical battle, and see the intricate Tapestry, woven to commemorate the Norman invasion of England by William the Conqueror in 1066. Then turn your attention to World War II and the D-Day invasion, a day that is remembered for true bravery and sacrifice and the beginning of the liberation of France. • Visit St. Mere Eglise on the Cotentin Peninsula, where the allied invasion began on June 6, 1944 - D-Day. • Lunch on your own. • Make a stop at the Ranger Memorial at Pointe du Hoc. • Afterwards continue to the site of the Normandy American Cemetery and memorial. The cemetery covers 172.5 acres and contains the graves of 9,387 American soldiers. • Continue to your hotel in Caen. • Dinner on your own. Overnight in Caen.
Day 7 -
 • Buffet Breakfast and departure to Paris. • On the way, stop in Giverny and visit the former house of Claude Monet. Explore the famous gardens which inspired many of Monet's paintings. • Lunch on your own. • Continue to Paris and free time for shopping and individual visits. • Dinner on your own. Overnight in Paris.
Day 8 -
 • Buffet Breakfast and enjoy a special guided LGBT tour of Versailles to witness the grandeur of French classical architecture on the visit to the Palace and extravagant State Apartments. • Lean more about the secret, sexy gay and lesbian history of Versailles. From Marie Antoinette’s lesbian affairs to the Sun King’s gay brother, Versailles bristled with sexual intrigue while the grounds were a hotbed of raunchy encounters. Homosexuality and lesbianism is woven into the history of the Palace of Versailles and into the lives of its most famous residents. Just look a little closer, and you will see homosexual history hidden in plain sight in its art and artefacts. • Lunch on your own. • In the afternoon free time in Paris for shopping and individual visits. • Dinner on your own. Overnight in Paris.
Day 9 -
• Breakfast in the hotel and transfer to the Paris airport.
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Each air-conditioned guest room is equipped with cable TV, free Wi-Fi access and a minibar. All of the soundproofed rooms have an Empire-style décor and some feature a balcony.
Best Western Plus l'Artist Hotel offers rooms with flat-screen satellite TV, a courtesy tray and WiFi access. All rooms are serviced by a lift.
The rooms and apartments at Saint-Malo Plage offer a TV and a telephone. Each has a private bathroom with a shower and some rooms have sea views. All rooms are serviced by a lift. 
A buffet breakfast is served every morning and includes freshly squeezed orange juice, ham, cheese and multi-grain bread. Bars and restaurants can be found within walking distance. Guests can also buy snacks at the hotel's bar.
