One-day trip suggestion from Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel — Versailles
From Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel you can walk to the Eiffel Tower and Seine cruise departures in 3–5 minutes, then take the RER C to Versailles for a roughly 30–40 minute day trip. Plan an early start to visit the Palace of Versailles before it closes (note: Versailles is closed on Mondays).
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Start at Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel
Address and front-desk hours: Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel is at 18 avenue de Suffren (entrance also at 22 rue Jean Rey). Standard check-in begins at 4:00 PM and check-out is until 11:00 AM; early check-in and late check-out are available for a surcharge.
Before you leave for the day, use the concierge to book RER C tickets or a guided Versailles tour and confirm train times. The hotel offers free Wi‑Fi in rooms and public areas, and a 24-hour Technogym fitness room if you want a quick workout before departure.
- Main rooms you might return to after your day: Classic Room, Garden View; Deluxe Room, Balcony (Eiffel Tower View); Junior Suite, with Sofa bed.
- FRAME brasserie serves lunch (12:00–14:00) and dinner (19:30–22:00); FRAME Lounge is open 12:00–22:30 for drinks and a terrace view of the Eiffel Tower.
- Hotel services useful for day trips: concierge/tours & ticket assistance, luggage storage, taxi stand outside the hotel.
| Hotel Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Number of rooms | 430 |
| Fitness | 24-hour Technogym (treadmills, ellipticals, weights) |
| Parking | Secured covered parking available for a surcharge (verify directly) |
Walk to the Eiffel Tower and Champ de Mars (morning)
Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel is a short walk from the Eiffel Tower and Champ de Mars—about a 3–5 minute walk (roughly 300–350 m). Arrive early to avoid the longest lines and to get classic photos with softer morning light.
If you plan to go up the tower, check current opening hours and ticket availability in advance; the hotel’s concierge can help you purchase tickets or reserve a timed entry.
- Walk: 3–5 minutes to Eiffel Tower and Champ de Mars
- Nearby transport for photos or onward travel: Bir-Hakeim metro (Line 6) and Champ de Mars–Tour Eiffel (RER C)
- Seine cruise departures are about a 5-minute walk from the hotel
| Tip | Why it helps |
|---|---|
| Buy Eiffel Tower tickets ahead | Saves queuing time if you plan to ascend |
| Bring an umbrella in unpredictable seasons | Paris weather can change quickly |
| Visit Champ de Mars first | Good place for picnic-style coffee or pastries with a view |
Getting to Versailles: trains and timing
The Palace of Versailles is a common day trip from the hotel. From Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel walk to Champ de Mars–Tour Eiffel RER C station and take the RER C toward Versailles Château Rive Gauche; travel time is commonly about 30–40 minutes.
Versailles closes one day each week—verify current opening days before you go. Plan your outbound trip to arrive when the palace opens to give yourself the best chance to see the State Apartments and gardens with fewer crowds.
- Station to use: Champ de Mars–Tour Eiffel (RER C), a short walk from the hotel
- Typical journey time to Versailles Château Rive Gauche: roughly 30–40 minutes by RER C
- Check Versailles opening days and hours (Versailles is closed on Mondays)
| Step | Practical detail |
|---|---|
| Walk to RER C | Champ de Mars–Tour Eiffel station (near the hotel) |
| Buy a return ticket | Ticket machines and station staff can help; consider a printed or mobile timetable |
| Arrival at Versailles | Station is a short walk from the palace gates |
What to see at the Palace of Versailles
Prioritize the Palace State Apartments, Hall of Mirrors, and the palace gardens. If you have limited time, focus on the apartments and Hall of Mirrors first, then walk parts of the gardens and the main fountains.
If fountains or the full gardens program are important to you, check whether the gardens or musical fountain shows are scheduled on the day you visit; programs vary seasonally.
- State Apartments (main rooms inside the palace)
- Hall of Mirrors (central, most visited gallery)
- Gardens and fountain displays (check schedule for musical fountains or special events)
| Area | Why visit |
|---|---|
| State Apartments | See royal rooms and historic interiors |
| Hall of Mirrors | Iconic room for photos and history |
| Gardens | Walk paths, groves, and formal landscaping |
Lunch options and returning to the hotel
You can eat near Versailles at café bistros around the palace, or return to Paris for a late lunch. FRAME brasserie at Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel serves lunch from 12:00–14:00 and offers a kids' menu if you are traveling with family.
If you return to the hotel in the afternoon, consider a Seine cruise departure (about a five-minute stroll from the hotel) for a relaxed way to see central Paris from the river before dinner.
- FRAME brasserie: Lunch 12:00–14:00, dinner 19:30–22:00
- FRAME Lounge: terrace bar open 12:00–22:30 for cocktails and tower views
- Seine cruise departures: roughly 5-minute walk from the hotel
| Option | When to choose it |
|---|---|
| Eat near Versailles | If you want to maximize time at Versailles |
| Return to FRAME for lunch | If you prefer dining with an Eiffel Tower view |
| Seine cruise | Good for an easy afternoon sightseeing option |
Evening at Pullman: dinner, drinks, and rest
After a full day, FRAME Lounge and the terrace are good places for evening drinks; FRAME Lounge is open until 22:30 and features cocktails made with herbs from the hotel’s vegetable garden. For dinner reservations, FRAME accepts online bookings and can advise on timing.
Return to your chosen room type to relax. Rooms include in-room espresso makers and laptop-compatible safes; the hotel is smoke-free and offers multilingual staff and 24-hour front-desk service if you need assistance.
- FRAME accepts reservations via the hotel booking link
- Classic Room, Garden View and Deluxe Room, Balcony (Eiffel Tower View) are common choices for views and accessibility
- If you need late check-out, it can be arranged for an additional charge
| Need | Where to get it at the hotel |
|---|---|
| Cocktails with an Eiffel Tower view | FRAME Lounge and terrace |
| Late check-out | Ask front desk (available for surcharge) |
| Luggage storage after check-out | Front desk/concierge |
