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The Eiffel Tower in spring, Paris, France.

Paris, and everything after it

France Tour Packages

Most Indian itineraries treat France as Paris plus a day trip, which sells the country short — but Paris alone justifies the journey. It is a city that rewards walking more than ticking, and three nights is the minimum that feels like a visit rather than a transit.

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Capital
Paris
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Languages
French, English in tourist areas
Time zone
CET (UTC+1) — 4.5 hours behind India
Country
France
Region
Europe

Itineraries

France holiday packages

5 itineraries from ₹64,900 per person — every one customisable, and none tied to a departure date.

France packages at a glance
PackageDurationFrom (per person)
European Classics — Paris, Switzerland & Italy11N / 12D₹2,29,900
Paris City Break4N / 5D₹64,900
Paris & Disneyland Family Holiday5N / 6D₹89,900
France Highlights — Paris, Loire Valley & the Riviera8N / 9D₹1,29,900
Paris & Switzerland — Eiffel Tower to Mt Titlis7N / 8D₹1,19,900

Starting prices per person on twin sharing; 5% GST extra and, on international trips, 2% TCS. Work out your TCS →

Bestseller
11 Nights / 12 Days

Europe

European Classics — Paris, Switzerland & Italy

Paris (3N), Engelberg (2N), Interlaken (1N), Venice (1N), Florence (1N), Rome (3N)

Group TourMain Flight Included

Starting from

₹2,29,900

per person · twin sharing

4 Nights / 5 Days

France

Paris City Break

Paris (4N)

Private TourFlight Not Included

Starting from

₹64,900

per person · twin sharing

5 Nights / 6 Days

France

Paris & Disneyland Family Holiday

Paris (3N), Disneyland Paris (2N)

Family SpecialFlight Not Included

Starting from

₹89,900

per person · twin sharing

8 Nights / 9 Days

France

France Highlights — Paris, Loire Valley & the Riviera

Paris (4N), Nice (4N)

Private TourInternal Flight Included

Starting from

₹1,29,900

per person · twin sharing

7 Nights / 8 Days

Europe

Paris & Switzerland — Eiffel Tower to Mt Titlis

Paris (3N), Interlaken (2N), Lucerne (2N)

Private TourFlight Not Included

Starting from

₹1,19,900

per person · twin sharing

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Before you book

Planning a France trip: the essentials

From our France research guides, last checked October 2026.

When to go: April to June and September to October

  1. Jan8°Fair
  2. Feb9°Fair
  3. Mar13°Good
  4. Apr16°Best
  5. May20°Best
  6. Jun23°Best
  7. Jul25°Good
  8. Aug25°Fair
  9. Sep21°Best
  10. Oct16°Good
  11. Nov11°Fair
  12. Dec8°Good
BestGoodFairAvoidTemperatures are average daily highs (°C).
Month-by-month France weather

What 6 nights in France costs

  • Budgetfrom ₹1,25,000
  • Mid-rangefrom ₹1,55,000
  • Luxuryfrom ₹3,20,000

Per person, twin sharing, including return economy flights from India. On-the-ground spend runs about ₹4,500–7,000 a day.

Full cost breakdown

France visa for Indians

Visa
Schengen short-stay visa (Type C) issued by France
Stay
Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
Fee
EUR 90 (about ₹9,200) per adult, EUR 45 (about ₹4,600) for children aged 6–11, plus a VFS Global service charge of roughly ₹1,500–3,000
Processing
Usually 10–15 calendar days after submission; allow 6–8 weeks from booking a slot in May–July
Documents and how to apply

Top things to do in France

  1. 1Eiffel Tower · 2–3 hours
  2. 2The Louvre · 3–4 hours
  3. 3Musée d'Orsay · 2–3 hours
  4. 4Seine river cruise · 1 hour
  5. 5Montmartre and Sacré-Cœur · Half day
All 13 things to do

Day-by-day France plans

  • France in 6 daysParis → Versailles → Paris → Mont-Saint-Michel or Giverny → Paris · Moderate · land from ₹80,000
Read the 6-day plan

Most Indian itineraries treat France as Paris plus a day trip, which sells the country short — but Paris alone justifies the journey. It is a city that rewards walking more than ticking, and three nights is the minimum that feels like a visit rather than a transit.

Why travellers choose France

Paris concentrates more recognisable landmarks into a walkable core than almost any city on earth. The Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, Notre-Dame, the Arc de Triomphe and the Seine sit within a few kilometres of each other.

Disneyland Paris makes the city one of the strongest family destinations in Europe — a full day there transforms the trip for children who would otherwise be museum-weary.

Beyond Paris, the country opens up: the châteaux of the Loire, the lavender fields and hill towns of Provence, the Riviera at Nice and Cannes, and the beaches and history of Normandy.

What not to miss in France

  • Eiffel Tower — Summit tickets sell out weeks ahead. The second level often gives the better photograph; the summit gives the height.
  • Louvre Museum — Vast enough to need a plan. A guided highlights tour of two to three hours beats six hours of wandering.
  • Seine river cruise — One hour, best after dark when the bridges and monuments are lit.
  • Disneyland Paris — Two parks, and genuinely a full day each if you have children under twelve.
  • Montmartre and Sacré-Cœur — The best free view in Paris and the most atmospheric quarter to spend an evening in.
  • Palace of Versailles — A half-day from central Paris. The gardens are the reason to go, and they are free on most days.

When to travel

April to June and September to October are ideal — mild, long days and manageable crowds. July and August are hot and extremely busy, with many Parisian businesses closed for the summer break. December is atmospheric with Christmas lighting but daylight is short. January and February are cheapest and quietest if you do not mind grey weather.

Entry and paperwork

France is in the Schengen area and requires a Schengen visa, which also permits onward travel across the zone. French consulates are strict on documentation and appointment availability tightens considerably from March onwards. Begin the application at least eight to ten weeks ahead; we prepare and review the complete file including the covering letter and financial evidence.

Planning a France trip with Elitech Travels

Every France itinerary on this page is a starting point rather than a fixed product. Extend a city, change the hotel category, add a private guide or merge two routes and we will re-cost the trip and send a revised plan. Because we publish no departure dates, your holiday is operated in the window that suits your leave — tell us roughly when you want to travel and we confirm availability and pricing for exactly those days.

Best time to visit France

April to June and September to October are ideal — mild, long days and manageable crowds. July and August are hot and extremely busy, with many Parisian businesses closed for the summer break. December is atmospheric with Christmas lighting but daylight is short. January and February are cheapest and quietest if you do not mind grey weather.

Entry & paperwork

France is in the Schengen area and requires a Schengen visa, which also permits onward travel across the zone. French consulates are strict on documentation and appointment availability tightens considerably from March onwards. Begin the application at least eight to ten weeks ahead; we prepare and review the complete file including the covering letter and financial evidence.

How our visa desk helps →

Things to see and do

What not to miss in France

Eiffel Tower

Summit tickets sell out weeks ahead. The second level often gives the better photograph; the summit gives the height.

Louvre Museum

Vast enough to need a plan. A guided highlights tour of two to three hours beats six hours of wandering.

Seine river cruise

One hour, best after dark when the bridges and monuments are lit.

Disneyland Paris

Two parks, and genuinely a full day each if you have children under twelve.

Montmartre and Sacré-Cœur

The best free view in Paris and the most atmospheric quarter to spend an evening in.

Palace of Versailles

A half-day from central Paris. The gardens are the reason to go, and they are free on most days.

Good to know

France — frequently asked questions

How many nights in Paris?
Three as an absolute minimum, four if Disneyland or Versailles is included. Two nights means you spend the trip queuing rather than seeing the city.
Do I need to speak French?
No. English is widely understood in tourist areas and hotels. A few polite French phrases genuinely improve how you are treated, and we include a short list in your travel pack.
Is the Paris Museum Pass worth buying?
If you plan three or more major museums and monuments in two days, yes — both for the cost and for the queue-skipping. For a lighter itinerary, individual timed tickets are better.

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