Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris at dusk, viewed from the river.

NZZ Reader Trip: Paris

Operatic magic between the Bastille and the Palais Garnier

With Massenet's Werther, a song recital by Piotr Beczała, an exclusive stay at the 5-star Sofitel Le Scribe Paris Opéra hotel and travel in TGV first class

Paris combines art, history and music like nowhere else. Look forward to two extraordinary musical highlights: Massenet's Werther at the Opéra Bastille and an exclusive song recital by Piotr Beczała in the magnificent Palais Garnier. You will stay at the elegant 5-star Sofitel Le Scribe Paris Opéra in the heart of the city. A city tour, a guided visit to the Louvre and selected dining experiences complete this stylish cultural trip perfectly.

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Historic building at night with light trails from passing cars.

Historic building with ornate facades and a blue sky in the background.

View of the Pont Alexandre III in Paris at sunset with Les Invalides in the background.

Eiffel Tower with gargoyles in the foreground at sunset

View of the Pont Alexandre III in Paris at sunset with the Grand Palais in the background.

Arcade passage with glass roof, stylish shops and decorative floor tiles.

Gothic cathedral in Paris with a cloudy sky in the background

Street restaurant with red awnings and tables on a cobbled street.

Young woman eating a croissant in a Parisian café.

Elderly couple looking at a map in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris.

Basilica of Sacré-Cœur in Paris under a blue sky, with lush green park.

Arc de Triomphe in Paris at sunset, with a pink and blue sky.

Day 1: Switzerland – Paris

Travel by TGV in 1st class to Paris. After arrival we enjoy a fine 3-course lunch including drinks in a traditional restaurant. We then check into our rooms at the luxurious 5-star Sofitel Le Scribe Paris Opéra. The rest of the afternoon is yours to explore independently around the Opéra Garnier and the elegant boulevards.

Day 2: Paris & Opera Werther

In the morning, a comprehensive city tour takes us past the most beautiful sights of Paris. Passing the Champs-Élysées, the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe and many other landmarks, we experience the variety of the French capital. To set the mood for the evening at the opera, we enjoy an aperitif with fine canapés at the hotel. We then attend Massenet's Werther at the Opéra Bastille, in 1st category seats.

Day 3: Paris & Louvre & Concert with Piotr Beczała

In the morning, a guided visit takes us through the most important masterpieces of the Louvre. The afternoon is yours to enjoy, inviting you to stroll, shop or visit a café. Before the concert we meet for an aperitif at the hotel. In the evening, the song recital by Piotr Beczała awaits us in the magnificent Palais Garnier, one of the most beautiful opera houses in the world.

Day 4: Paris – Switzerland

After breakfast we leave Paris and begin the return journey in the comfortable Car Rouge Premium coach. En route we enjoy a shared lunch at a idyllic restaurant in Burgundy. Full of unforgettable impressions from this special music and culture trip, we return to Switzerland.

Your Escort

Margitta Rosales

Her first tears in the theatre were shed at the opera house in her birthplace, Wuppertal. There, Mimì's final breath drifted over the orchestra and seemed set to break her heart, and there her fascination with the drama of opera was ignited, a passion that has never let her go since. Margitta Rosales completed her studies as a scholarship holder at the State Conservatory in Sofia and her master's degree at the Zurich University of the Arts. Since 2022 she has accompanied Car Rouge to major opera houses and concert halls. From Milan to Paris or Vienna, she shares her love of music, the incomparable experience of immersing yourself in the fascinating world of a concert hall, and the sound of voices and instruments that transport us to other dimensions of time.

5-star Sofitel Le Scribe Paris Opéra

The exclusive Sofitel Le Scribe Paris Opéra combines French elegance with modern comfort in a prime location between the Opéra Garnier and Place Vendôme. Look forward to stylish rooms, an excellent restaurant, an elegant bar, a wellness area with hammam, a fitness room and first-class concierge service for an unforgettable stay

Included services

Journey in a Car Rouge coach, 2+1 seating
TGV 1st class Zurich - Basel - Paris
Music tour escort from and to Switzerland
3 x overnight stays with breakfast buffet
2 x lunch including drinks
1 x dinner including drinks
2 x opera/concert, 1st category seats
All admission fees as per programme
City tour of Paris
Car Rouge audio system

Car Rouge Premium coach

Our Premium coaches are state of the art and offer generous space: 3 luxury seats per row, individually adjustable headrests and an interior height of 2.10 m create a unique sense of space.

30 wide, luxurious Premium armchairs in 2+1 seating
Generous seat pitch of 90 cm
Seat belts at every seat
Height-adjustable footrest, adjustable backrests and armrests
Unique sense of space thanks to an interior height of 2.10 metres
Multi-channel audio at every seat, lane assist and adaptive cruise control
Free Wi-Fi/internet in Europe

Our Premium coaches are state of the art and offer generous space: 3 luxury seats per row, individually adjustable headrests and an interior height of 2.10 m create a unique sense of space.

Three burgundy Car Rouge coaches in front of the depot

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