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From the lights of the Eiffel Tower to the chic boutiques along the Champs-Elysée, Pairs is a magical adventure waiting to be had. Let us take you straight to the hot-spots to give you a taste of Paris you won’t forget. Lose yourself wandering its cobblestoned streets, enjoy a café au lait near the Arc de Triomphe and walk past the Mona Lisa in the Louvre. In your free time, perhaps ascend the Eiffel Tower for dinner or take a cruise on the Seine River. Or get out of the city and visit the Palace of Versailles, the Normandy landing beaches, or the castles of the Loire Valley. Create your own Paris adventure with Monograms.

Snapshot: France

Capital

Paris

Currency

Euro

Official Language

French

Time Zone

UTC+1

Population

67 million

Drives on the

Right

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PARIS (3 NTS)

PARIS PARIS

4 days, 1 Country

Package: MP

PARIS (3 NTS)

Coco Chanel. Ernest Hemingway. Vincent van Gogh. Oscar Wilde. They all spent time in Paris, the “City of Light”, and now it’s your turn. That’s why Monograms has made it easy for you with this...

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PARIS (4 NTS)

PARIS PARIS

5 days, 1 Country

Package: MP4

PARIS (4 NTS)

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PARIS (5 NTS)

PARIS PARIS

6 days, 1 Country

Package: MP5

PARIS (5 NTS)

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ROME, PARIS & LONDON (3 NTS ROME & 3 NTS PARIS & 3 NTS LONDON)

ROME LONDON

10 days, 3 Countries

Package: DRR

ROME, PARIS & LONDON (3 NTS ROME & 3 NTS PARIS & 3 NTS LONDON)

Some say, “Only Paris is worthy of Rome; only Rome is worthy of Paris.” At Monograms, we don’t agree entirely, because we think London is worthy of both! That’s why we’ve put together a holiday with...

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LONDON PARIS

7 days, 2 Countries

Package: DR

Oscar and Felix. Laverne and Shirley. Batman and Robin. Few things go together like London and Paris. And no one pairs them quite like Monograms. On this all-in-one travel package, we’ve arranged your...

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PARIS & ROME (3 NIGHTS PARIS & 3 NIGHTS ROME)

PARIS ROME

7 days, 2 Countries

Package: DX

PARIS & ROME (3 NIGHTS PARIS & 3 NIGHTS ROME)

Your Monograms holiday package is the perfect gift to give to yourself. You may choose to reverse the order and begin with Rome first, but however you begin, your expert Local Host is on hand to...

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PARIS & LONDON (3 NTS PARIS & 3 NTS LONDON)

PARIS LONDON

7 days, 2 Countries

Package: DK

PARIS & LONDON (3 NTS PARIS & 3 NTS LONDON)

Charles Dickens: A Tale of Two Cities. George Orwell: Down and Out in Paris and London. You: My Wonderful Holiday to Paris & London. Yes, Paris & London are not just perfect settings for novels, but...

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LONDON, PARIS, VENICE, FLORENCE & ROME

LONDON ROME

16 days, 3 Countries

Package: DRV

LONDON, PARIS, VENICE, FLORENCE & ROME

What do London, Paris, Venice, Florence, and Rome have in common (other than being some of Europe’s most exciting cities)? Shakespeare, of course! They are all locations for his plays—Macbeth, All’s...

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Travelling in France

Best time to visit

Summers are warm, especially in the south. Winters are wet and cooler, with snow in the mountains. Pack lightweight clothes in the summer; don't forget your beachwear if you think you might head to the coast. Bring warm clothes for winter, especially in mountainous regions.

Culture and customs

Parisian sidewalks and roads are often on three different levels; watch them when stepping on and off the sidewalk.

Parisian hotels have automatic, centralised air-conditioning systems, and the temperatures may not be quite as cool as you are accustomed to.

Pre-holiday reads for the south of France: Peter Mayle's A Year in Provence or Yvonne Lenard's The Magic of Provence.

Language and Useful Phrases

Good morning/day: Bonjour
Good evening: Bonsoir
Good bye: Au revoir
Please: S'il vous plaît
Thank you: Merci
Yes: Oui
No: Non
Do you speak English? Parlez-vous anglais?
How much? C'est combien?
1: Un
2: Deux
3: Trois
4: Quatre
5: Cinq
6: Six
7: Sept
8: Huit
9: Neuf
10: Dix

Health and Safety

Consult your local doctor for general immunisations and visit your countrys official Travel Advisory website for current safety and travel information.

Electronics and Devices

France uses a round, 2-prong plug.

Money and Costs

The official currency of France is the Euro.
Bank hours are 9am-12pm and 2pm-4pm Monday to Friday
1 Euro (€) = 100 Cents (c)
Banknote denominations: €5, €10, €20, €50, €100, €200, €500
Coin denominations: 1c, 2c, 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c, €1, €2

Credit cards are widely accepted in France (mostly Visa and Mastercard), and you should have no problems using them in larger shops and restaurants. Smaller shop may ask you to pay in cash or have a minimum amount required to use a credit card.

Average costs:
Soft drink/mineral water/coffee = €2-4
Salad or sandwhich lunch with drink = €8-15
Dinner at mid-range restaurant = €30-40"

Visas and Insurances

France is part of the Schengen area, which allows Australians and New Zealanders to enter France without a visa in some circumstances.
If you're travelling for reasons other than tourism, or for more than 90 days, you will need to get a visa from French authorities before departing Australia or New Zealand.

Fun Facts

France is one of the most visited tourist destinations in the world
The Eiffel Tower stands at a height of 324 metres, almost the height of a 70-storey building.
France has the sixth-largest economy in the world.

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How Monograms is Different

Monograms is independent travel that takes all the hassles out of planning and organising your dream holiday. We’ve done all the work to build just the right all-in-one package for you – your choice of the right hotels in the heart of the action, sightseeing, transportation around cities, a Local Host at your destination and much more. We handle all the details so you can enjoy your destination like a local.

Roam with local insight

Discover new places at your own pace. You'll have all the space and time to enjoy your adventure, with as much or as little help from your Local Host as you want, so you never have to miss a minute!

Independent travel made easy

With Monograms, we take all the hours of organising trips away from you. We handle the details so that you can feel comfortable and confident in your destination - even if it's your first time there!

Your perfect space

Whether you prefer hotels that are close to shopping and sightseeing, surrounded by natural beauty, part of the city's artistic heritage or that offer contemporary styling, our holidays put you at the heart of your destination.

YourWay

Monograms holidays were created so you can tailor your holiday. YourWay takes the Monograms concept one step further by allowing you to choose the number of nights you wish to stay in select European cities.

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