France · DAY TRIPS & EXCURSIONS FROM PARIS
Everything within reach of a Paris breakfast and a Paris dinner. These 15 compare Versailles, Giverny, the Loire, Champagne and the long D-Day run on the only two things that matter: how many hours it takes and how much of that is the coach.
Full-day D-Day sites from Paris with Utah Beach Museum, Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, and the American Cemetery, plus lunch and cider.
“Very moving to see where D Day happened and visit the American Cemetery. Our guide was very knowledgeable and the Utah Beach museum had great displays and a lot of inside info on individual soldiers stories.”
Ride from central Paris to Versailles with admission and an audio app. See palace, Hall of Mirrors, gardens, and optional Trianon.
“Our guide Gabriella was amazing. She made us fell in love with Versailles and its history from the first moment. Even though it was extremely crowded today we enjoyed the tour.”
Paris to Mont-Saint-Michel in a luxury AC coach, with abbey entrance, rampart climb, and optional live guide or audio.
“Our guide and driver were amazing!!the trip was so smooth and relaxing. The only issue was that the abbey was closed the day the day we were there.”
Day trip from Paris to Loire Valley castles, with UNESCO stops at Chambord and Chenonceau plus included wine tasting and coach transport.
“Visit to Chambord (largest castle but limited furnishings) Chenonceau (was beautifully appointed + family owned business) which included a wine tasting. This is a place to go back for a longer visit. There is a stop in Blois for lunch. Be prepared for a long drive (6 hrs return). Good exposure but cursory visit to each site.”
Skip Versailles lines with an English guide from central Paris, then enjoy Hall of Mirrors and guided gardens in a comfortable coach.
“Mauro was an absolutely fantastic guide. He is knowledgable and presents the info in a way that grabs and holds your attention throughout the tour. He is also approachable, making it easy to ask questions.”
Guided Palace of Versailles tour from Paris with train transfers, skip-line access, Hall of Mirrors, and gardens plus Trianon time in English.
“Easy to find the meeting location and a very informative, interesting tour with a very knowledgeable tour guide!”
Half-day coach trip from Paris to Monet’s Giverny home and gardens. Skip lines, use audio app, or add Versailles.
“Amazing trip. Very smooth. Great guide who gave comprehensive information throughout the trip. Since the tour was full (50 or so people) and the Monet garden was packed, it may have been nice to have two guides to help with navigating the gardens since some people had to work their way back to the group in the crowd”
Day trip from Paris to Mont Saint Michel with an English guide, private air-conditioned coach, Abbey entry, and audio guide time on the island.
“Asma and Maja were great tour guides. The trip was great and they clearly set expectations. They were very informative”
One-day Normandy D-Day trip from Paris with Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, the American Cemetery, Arromanches, and Juno Beach.
“We were very pleased with the tour and seeing the area. The breathtaking views of Omaha Beach and the cemetery are life resonating pictures in my mind. Everyone should go and appreciate this beautiful place and honor not just the Americans who fought by the sides of the allies but the French resistance and the allies. An experience that brought to real life the movies made of WWII”
Guided Versailles from Paris with priority entry, an expert interpreter, Palace highlights, and garden time plus a fountain show in season.
“It was a great tour Maria explained very well , loved it , I would do it agin”
Air-conditioned Paris coach to Giverny for Monet’s house and gardens, with live or audio guide and ticket-line skip.
“My mom and I enjoyed the trip. Everything was well organized, and Steve was very nice, making sure we heard everything we needed to hear. There's no tour of the house itself; you're free to explore the grounds and lily garden. We thought it wouldn't be as beautiful in the fall, but there were so many flowers, and the gardens were still colorful. It would have been great if there was an audio guide in Ukrainian. I recommend this trip if you want to visit Giverny from Paris.”
Guided Mont Saint-Michel day trip from Paris by private coach, with abbey audio tour, orientation, and 4 hours to wander the island.
“Fulfilling a bucket list item. long but comfortable journey with lots of information and rest stops provided. Our guides Lawrence & Onome were pleasant, informative and considerate.”
Half-day coach trip from Paris to Monet’s Giverny home and gardens, with lily pads, photo stops, and time in the village.
“A visit to Monet‘s gardens is a must when in Paris. Do not walk… Run! Breathtaking! We were lucky enough to be there on a sunny day, and the beauty is unimaginable.”
Skip-the-line half-day Versailles tour from Paris: guided State Apartments, Hall of Mirrors, and garden time, with summer fountain shows.
“We enjoyed the tour very much. The guide gave us great information about Versailles. The bus ride was not terribly long from Paris.”
Paris to Versailles by air-conditioned bus with skip-the-line palace entry, Trianon Estate, and Le Nôtre gardens plus fountain shows in season.
“Versailles is a palace everyone must visit while in Paris. we have absolutely loved it.”
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