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REAL DEALS

April in France

Ditch the standard itinerary and set out on your own route by taking this self-drive tour from Paris to Nice, with stops at B&Bs along the way.
Monday, April 9, 2007 |

The Real Deal: Round-trip airfare, six nights' accommodations, and a rental car from $839 per person.

When: Depart by May 17, 2007.

Gateways: New York City; add $120 for Chicago; $140 for Atlanta; $150 for Houston; $160 for Los Angeles; additional cities available.

The Fine Print: A surcharge of up to $50 per person may be added for weekend flights. For departures within 21 days of the date you book your reservation, add a $35 fee to the total bill (not per person). Additional airport taxes will cost $289 per person. Lodging taxes are included. Rental car taxes and third-party liability insurance are included. Collision damage waiver starts at about $15 per day. Also included is a touring map and free 24-hour emergency roadside service. Rate based on double occupancy; single supplement is about $20 a day. For general guidelines on evaluating deals, click here.

Book By: April 19, 2007.

Contact: EuropeASAP, 415/750-5449, europeasap.com. 

Why It's a Deal: In comparison, the lowest recent round-trip fare between New York and Paris (returning from Nice) for an April 12, 2007, departure was $829 (multiple airlines). For $299 per person more after taxes, this package covers the international airfare, six nights of lodging, and a seven-day car rental.

Trip Details: The package includes round-trip travel (flying to Paris and returning from Nice) on a major airline, a seven-day, manual-transmission, economy-car rental from Alamo or Hertz, and vouchers to stay for six nights at your choice of up to 300 bed-and-breakfasts and hotels. Upgrade to an automatic car for about $120 per person.

While in Paris, you may want to catch the refurbished Musee de la Mode et du Textile, housed in the Louvre, which is currently featuring an exhibition that traces the history of the collaboration between couturier Jean-Paul Gaultier and choreographer Régine Chopinot, who together designed costumes for 18 ballets from 1983 to 1994. This exhibition Jean Paul Gaultier/Régine Chopinot is on through September.

While in Nice, enjoy the French Riviera. Consider making a stop in the tiny fishing village of Sanary-sur-Mer on the Cote d'Azur. Click here to learn more about the village.

Visit BudgetTravelOnline for the latest weather forecast, local time and exchange rate. For further information, visit the official tourism sites for Paris and Nice.

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  • Paris's Top Baguettes 

  • Secret Hotels of the French Riviera 

  • Cultural News in Paris 

  • Snap Guide: Paris 

    • Note: This story was accurate when it was published. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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