Orchestra Tours to Paris, France | Concert Tours from Rayburn Tours

Our favourite venue:
The American Cathedral

The American Cathedral is one of our favourites – well known by the local community for the many concerts it holds each year, we find that our groups are often welcomed by an appreciative audience. The neo-Gothic architecture of the building produces a fantastic acoustic as well as a dramatic backdrop for orchestras wishing to perform a varied repertoire.

La Madeleine

Another well known church in Paris, La Madeline plays host to regular afternoon recitals and attracts an audience made up of the local congregation. The striking exterior, which is surrounded by fifty two Corinthian columns, and the abundance of neo-classical features and charm create a spine-tingling ambience and an unforgettable performance experience.

Jardin du Luxembourg

Perform on the beautiful large bandstand amid the Italian style gardens of the Senat. The park is a hive of activity during the summer months with children renting small boats to steer across the Grand Bassin and visitors helping themselves to chairs and indulging in an ice cream whilst listening to your performance. Take time to relax and enjoy the gardens with their geometric patterns and numerous statues, take a seat at one of the chess tables or join in with a game of bowls.

Disneyland® Resort Paris – Magic Music Days

For a performance in bright and fun surroundings, a concert at Disneyland® Resort Paris on a Magic Music Day is an incredible musical experience! The Disney Magic Music Days programme offers performance opportunities to amateur groups with the aim of giving participants a glimpse into Disney’s professional world of entertainment. Groups are offered a unique, once-in-a-lifetime experience of becoming a ‘Disney’ performer for the day! A co-ordination team is assigned to each group to guide them through the preparation for their ‘Disney Magic Music Days’ show, and will also take care of them on arrival and for the performance itself.

The Disney technical team is also on hand to add those finishing touches and make sure everything runs smoothly for a magical experience you will never forget! Participation in the Disney Magic Music Days programme is subject to audition.

Ask us about our special January Disney Weekend breaks, 18th-20th and 25th - 27th January 2013. From £208 per person.

Montmartre

The old artists’ quarter is fascinating by day and night with superb views of the Parisian skyline and ample oppotunity for souvenir shopping. No trip is complete without a visit to the famous Sacré-Cœur Basilica.

Seine River Cruise and the Moulin Rouge

This is one excursion no band member will want to miss. A relaxing cruise along the River Seine whilst enjoying a drink, followed by an evening’s entertainment at the famous Moulin Rouge!

Eiffel Tower, Champs Elysées and the Arc de Triomphe

The Eiffel Tower is the defining symbol of Paris and the view from the top of this remarkable structure should not be missed. Closer to the ground, why not take a stroll up the Champs Elysees, enjoying the exquisite shops and cafés en route to the Arc de Triomphe.

Musée d’Orsay and Musée du Louvre

These world famous museums offer your band the opportunity to take in some of the world’s most famous works of art; from Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, to the more recent works of Monet and Renoir.

All of our tours are bespoke, therefore the itinerary below is simply an example; the duration, concert venues, leisure excursions and accommodation centre used will be selected to match the requirements of your group. Please contact us to discuss your bespoke itinerary.

Day 1

The group’s coach arrived in Paris mid-afternoon and after unloading their belongings and checking in to the hotel, the group headed out for a meal at Restaurant Cocoricco.

Day 2

The group spent the morning rehearsing at their hotel before heading out to the Cité des Sciences, an interactive museum, with over 20 permanent and temporary exhibitions. In the early evening the group traveled by coach into central Paris where they enjoyed a Bateaux Mouches boat cruise.

Day 3

Their third day in Paris was spent at Disneyland Paris where they took part in Disney’s Magic Music Days, performing on the Castle Stage at various times throughout the day. The perfect opportunity to perform to audiences from all over the world!

Day 4

The group enjoyed a day in central Paris which included climbing the towers of Notre Dame, a concert in the Jardin du Luxembourg and an evening meal at Flunch Caulaincourt.

Day 5

The group travelled to Versailles where they enjoyed a guided tour of the Palace of Versailles. After lunch the group boarded their coach and headed to Montparnasse where they spent the afternoon exploring the area before an evening meal at a local restaurant. The evening excursion was a trip to the Eiffel Tower where they experienced spectacular views of the city by night.

Day 6

The group spent most of their final day exploring Paris, including sights such as Montmartre and Avenue des Champs-Élysées. Their final concert was at the American Cathedral.

Day 7

After a jam-packed week in Paris the group bid farewell to the bohemian city and travelled back to the UK.

Campanile Chaville

Just 30 minutes from attractions such as the Arc de Triomphe and the Château de Versailles, this hotel is ideally situated for exploring the city. Its modern rooms come fully equipped and the restaurant serves a variety of dishes including a breakfast buffet and regional and traditional cuisine.