A creative week in the world's most inspiring city | June 18 - 24, 2017

What truly sets this week's itinerary apart from the rest is the combination of tours around Paris, creative workshops led by some of the most talented ladies around the world, and exclusive social events. We will of course see all of the major sights and give you the ultimate orientation and insight into the history of Paris, but this week goes above and beyond to offer a creative atmosphere in the world's most inspiring city. 

Taking customer favorites and suggestions into consideration, we selected three of our most-loved tours to puncuate your creative week in Paris. Whether you are a Paris rookie or veteran, you will love these quintessential Fat Tire Tours! Kicking off your week with our Day Bike Tour, spending the day like royalty on our Versailles Bike Tour, and taking in breathtaking sights on our Eiffel Tower Summit Tour. 

Thoughout the week there will be Creative Workshops hosted by some of the industry's top professionals. Imagine a calligraphy class with the beauty of Paris out the window, watercolor painting in the same area that inspired Monet, and flower arranging with stunning local blooms.

Guests will even have the unique opportunity to relax in a coffee shop and meet full-time Francophile and the voice behind the blog Lost in Cheeseland, Lindsey Tramuta. Not only will you have the chance to pick her brain on all things Paris, but you will receive a copy of her upcoming book, The New Paris. 

We built in plenty of free time to your itinerary so the pace of your week is entirely customizable. Spend your free time relaxing with a book along the Seine or squeeze in as many tours as possible - the choice is yours! With a full time Fat Tire concierge at your service, you have the opportunity to purchase additional tours from our diverse menu to customize your perfect week in Paris. Try your hand at croissant baking or whiz through the streets of the City of Lights at night on our Evening Segway Tour. 

There is so much to be learned, gained, and experienced by taking part in a creative week in Paris.

Your Ticket to Fat Tire Rendezvous Includes

3 Fat Tire Activities
Calligraphy Class
Expert Local Guides
Flower Arranging Class
Optional Add Ons
Free Time in Paris
Exclusive Social Events
Watercolor Painting

Your Ticket to Fat Tire Rendezvous Includes

3 Fat Tire Activities 

 

Expert Local Guides

 

Calligraphy Class

 

Flower Arranging Class

 

Optional Add Ons

 

Free Time in Paris

 

Exclusive Social Events

 

Watercolor Painting Class

 

  • Day Bike Tour
  • Versailles Bike Tour
  • Skip the Line Eiffel Tower Tour

Day Bike Tour

Versailles Bike Tour

Skip the Line Eiffel Tower Tour

Optional Add Ons

Customize your perfect week in Paris

  • Expand/Collapse Skip the Line Louvre Tour

     

     

    While everyone else stands outside in line for hours at the world's largest museum, you will go straight inside and make the most of your limited time in Paris. The Louvre is the grandest museum in the world and contains artifacts from several millennia. Marvel at the medieval fortress of the Louvre, the modern glass pyramids, the Venus de Milo, Winged Victory of Samothrace and Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa. 

     

    BOOK THE SKIP THE LINE LOUVRE TOUR

     

     

     

  • Expand/Collapse Skip the Line Notre Dame & Sainte-Chapelle

     

     

     

    Explore one of the world's most famous cathedrals and Paris' most impressive stained glass chapel on this exclusive skip-the-line tour. Our tour allows you to be one of the first people inside Sainte-Chapelle where you will see why it has earned the nickname "The Jewel Box of Paris."

    Heralded as France's greatest example of Gothic architecture, Notre Dame Cathedral took nearly 200 years to be completed. After a visit of the inside, stroll past the long line and enjoy your no-wait access to the famous bell towers to view Paris from above, and to catch a glimpse of the iconic gargoyles.

     

    BOOK THE SKIP THE LINE NOTRE DAME & SAINTE CHAPELLE TOURS

     

     

     

  • Expand/Collapse Paris Night Bike Tour

     

     

    While your Fat Tire Rendezvous ticket includes our Paris Day Bike Tour Bike, our Night Bike Tour offers a completely unique experience! Bike through the Latin Quarter and witness the best nightlife in town. Ride around the Île de la Cité, along the river and enjoy ice cream at Berthillon. Cross the Pont des Arts bridge and enjoy the sunset over the Paris rooftops. See the Louvre as never before and relax onboard a boat cruise on the Seine with free wine included.

     

    BOOK THE PARIS NIGHT BIKE TOUR

     

     

     

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    This is the perfect activity for those wishing to explore the highlights of the  City of Light, and want to enjoy this incredible experience by Segway! The Paris Night Segway Tour explores the city as the sun sets and Paris begins to take on a completely different shape. You'll receive heaps of unique stories, a thorough orientation, and fascinating historical and current day information. These tours have limited size so you can count on a great personal and private experience.

     

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  • Expand/Collapse Montmartre Walking Tour with Musée d'Orsay Skip the Line Ticket

     

     

     

    On the Montmartre Walking Tour, you’ll not only stroll around one of the most picturesque areas of Paris, you’ll also learn all about the origins of the Impressionist Art. Your passionate and knowledgeable guide will walk you through the most important sites of this 19th century movement.

    After you’ve seen the hangouts and discovered the inspiration of artists such as Monet, Manet, Degas and Renoir, we suggest making your way to the famous Musée d'Orsay to see the masterpieces of the Impressionists up close.

     

    BOOK THE MONTMARTRE WALKING TOUR

     

     

     

  • Expand/Collapse Marais Walking Tour

     

     

    The Marais is home to the vibrant Jewish quarter as well as upscale boutiques and an active nightlife. Learn our favorite historical secrets while you make your way to the best hot spots in the area. Highlights include the glamorous hotel particuliers, the Shoah Memorial, the beautiful public park, Place des Vosges and the Rue des Rosiers with its famous falafel cafes. This is Paris at its eclectic and picture-perfect best

     

    BOOK THE MARAIS WALKING TOUR

     

     

     

  • Expand/Collapse River Seine Cruise

     

     

    The perfect compliment to your Paris itinerary! This tour is a one hour river cruise with Bateaux Parisiens and Bateaux Mouches - save 30% off the normal ticket price! This ticket can be used for any of their regularly scheduled departures. Enjoy a cruise at day, sunset, or at night to see the Eiffel Tower illuminated. You will pass under Paris' most famous bridges, and by the most popular attractions.

     

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  • Expand/Collapse ...and more!

    While we believe we have chosen our most-loved and requested tours to be included in Fat Tire Rendezvous as the selected Fat Tire Activities, everyone's taste is different! You can view our entire tour menu here for even more opportunities to see Paris and beyond during your free time whether it be by foot, Segway, or bike.

Paris Day Bike Tour

Hit the streets of Paris on our Day Bike Tour! This tour offers a perfect orientation to the city and the famous sites, in addition to being heaps of fun. We've been perfecting this tour since 1999 and is loved by Paris rookies and veterans alike. You'll have the chance to meet your fellow Rendezvous attendees and have a blast while crusing through the rues of Paris on one of our comfy bikes together while learning heaps of unique and fascinating stories from your expert guide.

Highlights of this tour include

  • Eiffel Tower
  • Alexander III Bridge
  • Tuileries Gardens
  • Louvre Museum
  • Les Invalides
  • Napoléon's Tomb
  • Place de la Concorde
  • And much more!

Versailles Bike Tour

Fat Tire Rendezvous simply wouldn't be complete without one of our most loved tours by guests and guides alike: The Versailles Bike Tour. Upon arrival in the town of Versailles after a quick train ride from central Paris, we will ride to the famous city market to shop for our picnic supplies. Then, we'll cruise through the Chateau's enormous grounds along a network of fantastic trails and tree-line paths where we'll explore Marie Antoinette's Hamlet and both the Petit & Grand Trianons on foot. Next, it's on to our picnic at the end of the Grand Canal where we'll settle down for a royal feast.

After lunch, we'll continue through the grounds and enter the chambers of the Château itself. Our bike tour offers you Skip-the-Line access to the Château to avoid the tremendously long lines. See the room where Marie Antoinette's guards were killed as they protected her from the mob at the beginning of the Revolution. Walk through the breathtaking Hall of Mirrors where King Louis greeted guests, and centuries later the Treaty of Versailles was signed to end World War I. Ride with us and you will explore exponentially more of the 2,000+ acres of royal property than you would ever be able to see on your own.

Highlights of this tour include

  • Train ride to Versailles (tickets included) 
  • Bikes waiting for you in Versailles - no need to take them on the train!
  • Versailles Open Market (cost of picnics supplies not included, bring cash in euros)
  • Picnic Along the Grand Canal
  • Biking through the stunning grounds of Versailles
  • Grand & Petit Trianons
  • Queen's Hamlet
  • Formal Château Gardens
  • Skip-the-Line Access to Château de Versailles
  • Hall of Mirrors
  • Return to Paris at your own leisure (train ticket included)

 

Skip the Line Eiffel Tower Tour

No visit to Paris is complete without ascending its most famous monument: the Eiffel Tower. This tour provides priority access along with an entertaining guide to experience this must-see Paris landmark. While the general admission lines can literally be hours long, our skip the line tour leads you past these long lines and directly to the second level of the tower. With plenty of time for photo ops and taking in the stunning views, your guide will discuss the history, architecture, and fascinating stories about the Tower. Your guide will lead you to the queue for the elevator, all while keeping you entertained with fun facts and stories, where you will then ascend the tower together to reach the summit. Feel on top of the world and be sure to get a glass of champagne so you can cheers on top of France's most beloved icon. 

Highlights of this tour include

  • Skip the Line Access to Second Level of the Eiffel Tower
  • Summit Access included
  • Expert, entertaining guide
  • Stunning skyline views of Paris
  • Fantastic photo opportunities