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A short stay in France

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Hi, We are planning to visit France for a short stay during the month of May. Mostly the stay would from 9th night till 14th evening. As per the plan laid we will be reaching Paris from Amsterdam on 9th night. We are planning 2 days in Paris, a day for Versailles and 2 days for Loire Valley. Now since we are planning to takeoff to Naples on 14 th evening we are a bit confused on how to plan our stay in France. We want to avoid continous or log travel hours for a day. So please share your opinion on how we can cover these places like
Option 1: versailles(10th) --> Loire Valley(11,12th) --> Paris(13,14th)
Option 2: Paris(10,11th) --> Loire Valley(12th , 13th) --> Versailles(14)
Also should we take some kind of pass for travel within paris. How much is the cost and should be but it prior itself or we can get it from the train station. Also can we couple some multiple destinations and take a 2 day pass includin g the bus,cruise and metro.
Also suggest some budget stays whic hwould be near to major attractions.

Thanks a lot in advance!

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You should do:

Option 1: versailles(10th) --> Loire Valley(11,12th) --> Paris(13,14th)

Within Paris for a few days, buy the “carnets,” or packs of 10 tickets purchased at a reduced rate of €14.90. So you get 10 rides split between however many people you’d like. Besides, walking is the best way to explore the city.

For budget stay, try these hotels:

http://hotel-diana-paris.com/

https://www.paris-hotel-des-nations-st-germain.com/en/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=Knowledge_Graph

https://www.beaubourg-paris-hotel.com/

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Start in the Loire so you can end near the airport and only sleep in two places.

Yes it is a longer trip but it will save you time overall.

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You don't say how you're getting to the Loire Valley but since it's only a 1 1/2 hour high-speed train ride from Paris, perhaps you could travel there first and then wrap up in Paris. I would keep the Paris and Versailles portions adjacent. Versailles is a less than an hour train ride from Paris so it's an easy day trip, keeping you in your hotel for three nights rather than moving around. Enjoy!

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Thanks a lot for you valuable suggestions. So i think best option would be to travel from Amsterdam --> Loire Valley (Tours)Or please suggest some good towns were i can plan my 2 nights stay in Loire Valley.And then head towards Paris and Versailles and having the next 3 nights stay in Paris only.
Also i would be interested in some suggestions like what kind of pass can i take for the Paris and Versailles trip. Is there some kind of 2-3 days pass which will cover the local transport as well as free entry to some famous spots in Paris and Versailles. Should i prepare these passes online already or can i get those from the station/airport when i land there ?
Also please suggest on some very good Wine Tours in Loire Valley (Basically looking for a Vineyard visit + Wine Tasting along with lunch etc) What would be approx cost. Also I have heard about the hot air balloon activity in Loire valley. Can some one suggest some company/tour and are kids allowed in such activity. What would be the cost for the same.

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