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15 Day Trips from Paris Worth the Early Start

21 day trips  ·  from $79 a head

The good day trips from paris fill up first in high season. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Normandy D-Day Sites & Cemetery Day Trip from Paris with Lunch - A pre-booked lunch in a Norman port town
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Normandy D-Day Sites & Cemetery Day Trip from Paris with Lunch

1.Normandy D-Day Sites & Cemetery Day Trip from Paris with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,877 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $120Our pick

Leave Paris at 7:00 a.m. by air-conditioned coach for Utah Beach, Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, and the American Cemetery. An English-speaking guide such as Maja, John, Sam, or Raymond leads the day, with a Utah Beach museum visit and a two-course lunch with Norman cider. Expect about 14 hours on the road.

“Great tour overall. The guide was knowledgeable and the experience was very informative. My only critique is that the lunch stop was fairly uninspiring and took up more time than necessary. A quicker lunch at one of the beaches would allow more time at the memorial site, which is quite expansive and deserving of a longer visit.”

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Day Trip to Mont-Saint-Michel from Paris - Meeting at the Eiffel Tower
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Day Trip to Mont-Saint-Michel from Paris

2.Day Trip to Mont-Saint-Michel from Paris

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,876 reviews · 14 hours · from $153

Travel from Paris to Normandy by air-conditioned coach, stop for a break, then explore Mont-Saint-Michel and its Gothic abbey. Choose a live guide, app-based audioguide, or independent visit. Expect a long day, many steps, strong winds, and about three to four hours on the island.

“The staff was very good. The drivers were excellent. The only thing is the seat in the bus was extremely uncomfortable. The pitch between the seats barely seats a normal person. They tried to squeeze as much as they could. If you are higher than 160cm or 5.5 ft get ready to bang your knee in the seat ahead. For a 4 hours drive each way not good. The stops in the way were awesome. The tour guide were good although you can see she needs to go fast otherwise you don't have extra time to stroll around which is important. But other than the bus seat was a pleasant…”

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Loire Valley Castles Day Trip from Paris with Complementary Wine - The 7:30 a.m. departure near the Catacombs
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Loire Valley Castles Day Trip from Paris with Complementary Wine

3.Loire Valley Castles Day Trip from Paris with Complementary Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,907 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $149

Spend about 13 hours touring the Loire Valley from Paris with an English-speaking guide. Enter Chambord and Chenonceau, taste three local wines in Chenonceau’s cellar, and stop in Blois for lunch. Guides such as Daniel, Emma, Goran, Thelma, and Riti have led this route, though the style can vary by departure.

“The excursion to the castles of the Loire Valley is an excellent experience. With very good organization and tour. Our tour guide, Thelma, is very communicative and has excellent knowledge of the region and of Paris. Her suggestions are excellent. The excursion is highly recommended.”

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From Paris: Giverny, Monet’s Home & Gardens Half-Day Trip - Meeting in Paris and riding to Normandy
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From Paris: Giverny, Monet’s Home & Gardens Half-Day Trip

4.From Paris: Giverny, Monet’s Home & Gardens Half-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,887 reviews · 6 hours - 690 minutes · from $89

Travel from Paris by air-conditioned coach to Claude Monet’s home and gardens in Giverny. Your English-speaking guide, such as Liz, Thelma, or Daniel, explains Monet’s life on the road, then you explore the house, water garden, and village at your own pace with an audio app. An optional full-day version adds Versailles.

“Onome was an lovely guide. The house and gardens are beautiful even in autumn. The coach was comfortable and had plenty of room.”

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Normandy D-Day Small-Group Day Trip with Omaha Beach, Cemetery & Cider Tasting - The Overlord Museum turns equipment into a story
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Normandy D-Day Small-Group Day Trip with Omaha Beach, Cemetery & Cider Tasting

5.Normandy D-Day Small-Group Day Trip with Omaha Beach, Cemetery & Cider Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,786 reviews · 12 to 13 hours (approx.) · from $320

Travel from central Paris in a minivan limited to eight people, with stops at Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc, Longues-sur-Mer, the Overlord Museum, and the American Cemetery. Guides such as Augustin, Bruno, Will, Julian, Etienne, and Cesar bring the D-Day story to life, while a cider tasting and local lunch add a welcome taste of Normandy.

“It was breathtaking and our guide was fantastic. Everyone was cooperative and very much enjoyed the day.”

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Mont Saint Michel Day Trip from Paris with English Speaking Guide - Meeting in Paris and settling into the coach
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Mont Saint Michel Day Trip from Paris with English Speaking Guide

6.Mont Saint Michel Day Trip from Paris with English Speaking Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,750 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $131

Spend a full day traveling from Paris to Mont Saint Michel with an English-speaking guide, then explore the island at your own pace. The package includes round-trip coach transport, abbey admission, and an offline audio app. Guides such as Maja, Asma, Ash, Lawrence, Onome, Jasmina, and Anoma have led recent departures.

“This experience visiting Mont Saint Michel was amazing. Our tour guides were so knowledgeable and entertaining. They gave us the perfect balance of teaching us about the history and letting us discover things on our own. The bus was very comfortable and we appreciated the rest stops. The monastery is incredibly beautiful!”

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Normandy D-Day Beaches and American Cemetery Day Trip from Paris - Pointe du Hoc: craters, cliffs, and a difficult mission
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Normandy D-Day Beaches and American Cemetery Day Trip from Paris

7.Normandy D-Day Beaches and American Cemetery Day Trip from Paris

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,673 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $207

Travel from central Paris to Normandy with an English-speaking guide, stopping at Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, the American Cemetery, Arromanches, and possibly Juno Beach. Expect 3 to 4 hours each way, about 5 hours on the coast, free time for lunch, and a moving introduction to D-Day history.

“The experience is a reminder that many men and women gave the ultimate sacrifice to maintain freedom for all future generations. Our guide, who is a military officer provided a unique understanding of the size, complexity and strategy of the invasion along with information for all areas we visited. The American Cemetery is beautiful and a great tribute to those who died there.”

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From Paris: Giverny Day Trip with Audio Guide or Live Guide - The coach ride from Paris
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From Paris: Giverny Day Trip with Audio Guide or Live Guide

8.From Paris: Giverny Day Trip with Audio Guide or Live Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,372 reviews · 5 hours · from $93

Travel from central Paris to Giverny by air-conditioned coach, then explore Claude Monet’s house, flower gardens, and famous water garden. Choose a live guide, audio guide, or independent visit. The five-hour outing includes skip-the-line entry, but limited free time means you should plan your route before arriving.

“This tour is a MUST. Our guide Agnes attended to all guests respectfully. As I chose half day tour her guidance with highlighting important elements of the garden ensured I saw everything in a short period of time. I learned so many new facts about Monet that only added to the visit. The cost is well worth it, especially to ensure your safety . Three passengers did not join the bus at the clearly conveyed meet-up time. She held the bus for 30 minutes to accommodate those people that did not listen to directions. She didn't leave any behind. You won't get this personal attention anywhere except a private tour…”

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From Paris: Mont Saint Michel Day Trip with a Guide - Meeting at Place du Général Kœnig
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From Paris: Mont Saint Michel Day Trip with a Guide

9.From Paris: Mont Saint Michel Day Trip with a Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,970 reviews · 14 hours · from $128

Travel from Paris to Mont Saint Michel by air-conditioned coach with a live English-speaking guide such as Lawrence, Asma, Mathilde, or Maya. Walk through the island, visit the abbey with an audio app, then enjoy free time for lunch, shops, views, and quiet corners before returning to Paris.

“The meeting point should be described more clear. Everything else was over my expectations.”

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From Paris: Loire Valley Castles Day Trip With Wine Tasting - Meeting your guide near the Paris Catacombs
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From Paris: Loire Valley Castles Day Trip With Wine Tasting

10.From Paris: Loire Valley Castles Day Trip With Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,727 reviews · 13 hours · from $104

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Paris to Château de Chambord and Château de Chenonceau, with castle entry, free time in Blois, and a complimentary Loire wine tasting. English-speaking guides such as Dee, Jasmina, Riti, and John bring the history to life, while self-guided castle visits let you explore at your own pace.

“It was a good experience, very enriching on a historical level and especially for the tips given by the tour guide, except that the wine tasting experience was the least important for the title of the tour that I expected”

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Giverny Small-Group Half Day Trip with Monet’s Gardens from Paris - A small minivan makes the journey easier
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Giverny Small-Group Half Day Trip with Monet’s Gardens from Paris

11.Giverny Small-Group Half Day Trip with Monet’s Gardens from Paris

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,663 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $157

Travel from Paris to Giverny in an air-conditioned minivan with no more than eight people. See Monet’s flower gardens, Japanese pond, colorful home, studio, and grave. Guides such as Kenny, Frankie, Marius, and Augustine add art and local context, while free time lets you explore at your own pace.

“Great tour. Frankie our guide was excellent. Very knowledgeable but not overbearing. Very educational. Nice tour pretty ride. Good gardens. Only problem we had was directions to meet site. Google maps took us 7 minutes away by foot. Use the restaurant name or landmark.”

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From Paris: Day Trip to Champagne with 8 Tastings & Lunch - The early ride from Paris
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From Paris: Day Trip to Champagne with 8 Tastings & Lunch

12.From Paris: Day Trip to Champagne with 8 Tastings & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,501 reviews · 10 - 11 hours · from $345

Spend 10 to 11 hours in Champagne with a guide such as Huw, Cédric, Joel, or Nicolas. Travel by air-conditioned minivan, visit major and smaller producers, taste eight Champagnes, enjoy lunch with a winemaker, and return to central Paris.

“We had an amazing day with Huw! He was a wealth of information not only on Champagne but on many other subjects as well. The drive was beautiful, we learned a lot about Champagne, tasted some nice champagnes and had a great lunch. Would highly recommend this day trip to anyone.”

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From Paris: Giverny and Versailles Palace Guided Day Trip - Meeting at Porte Maillot
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From Paris: Giverny and Versailles Palace Guided Day Trip

13.From Paris: Giverny and Versailles Palace Guided Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,324 reviews · 11h 30m · from $163

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Porte Maillot to Monet’s house and gardens at Giverny, then tour Versailles with a live English-speaking guide. Expect about three hours at Giverny, four hours at Versailles, and a long but well-organized day. Guides such as Hendrix, Thelma, Lawrence, and Anais have been praised for lively storytelling.

“Very good! Everything was amazing! The money gardens were delightful and very peaceful, this tour gave us everything we needed so we didn’t have to worry about anything! In Versailles the tour was very complete and the tour guide really knows his stuff, you have 2 hours for free time in the gardens and we rented a golf cart, so we were able to see everything with more than enough time!”

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Giverny and Monet's House Half Day Trip from Paris Guide or Audio - Entering Monet’s garden at Fondation Claude Monet
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Giverny and Monet’s House Half Day Trip from Paris Guide or Audio

14.Giverny and Monet’s House Half Day Trip from Paris Guide or Audio

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,319 reviews · 5 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $102

Travel by coach from central Paris to Giverny, where you’ll explore Monet’s flower gardens, water-lily pond, Japanese bridge, home, studio, and Japanese print collection. Choose an audio guide for freedom or a live guide such as Alex, Agnes, Philippe, or Clémence. Expect about five hours, including the drive.

“It’s the best for a quick trip. The guide Philip And driver was the best of the best . Helpful In every way”

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Giverny and Versailles Small Group Day Trip from Paris with Lunch - Giverny and Monet’s peaceful garden
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Giverny and Versailles Small Group Day Trip from Paris with Lunch

15.Giverny and Versailles Small Group Day Trip from Paris with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 755 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $392

Leave central Paris for Monet’s home and water lily garden in Giverny, enjoy a three-course lunch at the Moulin de Fourges, then tour Versailles and the Hall of Mirrors. The day lasts about 10 hours, includes timed admission and shared transport, and is designed for groups of up to 15, though group size can vary.

“This is a very good day expedition! I touted itself as a "small group" (less than 8), but clearly several "small groups" were combined, as there were more like 20-25 people. But, the adventure itself is very well organized and delightful. Giverny is simply beautiful! It is pretty far from Paris, but worth the bus ride. And Versailles is a crowded "must-see," made more enjoyable with the skip-the-line group advantage. I must say that my favorite part of the day was the lunch stop at an excellent restaurant in Normandy, which included great food and wine. This trip is pricey, but well worth it, even with a bit bigger group…”

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Loire Valley Wine and Castles Small-Group Day Trip from Paris - Chenonceau: the château over the river
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Loire Valley Wine and Castles Small-Group Day Trip from Paris

17★ 5.0Loire Valley Wine and Castles Small-Group Day Trip from ParisFrom $296613 reviews

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