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6 Private Day Trips in France Worth the Early Start

6 day trips  ·  from $79 a head

A day trip lives or dies on the hours between pickup and drop-off. These 6 private day trips in France use them well, priced and timed so you can choose in minutes.

From Geneva: Chamonix Mont-Blanc Private Day Trip - First impressions of Chamonix town
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From Geneva: Chamonix Mont-Blanc Private Day Trip

1.From Geneva: Chamonix Mont-Blanc Private Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 112 reviews · from $706Our pick

Travel from Geneva to Chamonix in a private, air-conditioned minibus with hotel pickup, refreshments, and an English-speaking driver. Spend time in the Alpine town, then add the Aiguille du Midi cable car and Montenvers train to Mer de Glace. Drivers such as Sakis, Josh, and Evan have helped guests manage the tight schedule.

“Great because it was a small group. Driver was great. Mini bus was great and a charger on every chair was very well welcomed.”

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Private Half-Day Trip to Versailles from Paris with Macarons - The Royal Chapel and the logic of absolute monarchy
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Private Half-Day Trip to Versailles from Paris with Macarons

2.Private Half-Day Trip to Versailles from Paris with Macarons

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 99 reviews · from $1,184Top rated

Travel from your Paris hotel to Versailles in a chauffeured Mercedes, then explore the palace, Royal Chapel, Hall of Mirrors, and gardens with a private guide. Claudio is one guide named in guest feedback, while driver Guillaume was praised for attentive service. The tour includes admission and a souvenir box of macarons.

“We had a wonderful and very informative tour of Versailles and the gardens. Versailles is awe-inspiring to just wander around in, but we got much more out of the experience by having such a knowledgeable guide. Well worth it.”

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Champagne Region Private Day Trip from Paris - Épernay and the contrast with a small grower
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Champagne Region Private Day Trip from Paris

3.Champagne Region Private Day Trip from Paris

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $1,689

Leave Paris at 8 a.m. in a private, air-conditioned minivan with a licensed guide such as Philippe, Frédéric, or Sébastien. Visit one major Champagne house and one smaller producer in Reims or Épernay, with cellar tours, tastings, lunch, and possible stops at Reims Cathedral and Hautvillers. Tasting fees and meals cost extra.

“Conocer la esencia del champagne. Su origen, elaboración, las principales bodegas. Visitar la abadía de Don Perignon, Epernay y Reims con su impresionante catedral.”

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Cannes Shore Excursion: Private Day Trip to Monaco and Eze - Monaco-Ville: palace, cathedral, and the Rock
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Cannes Shore Excursion: Private Day Trip to Monaco and Eze

4.Cannes Shore Excursion: Private Day Trip to Monaco and Eze

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 59 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $487

From Cannes port, a private Mercedes minivan takes you along the Riviera to medieval Eze and Monaco. Expect a Fragonard perfume visit, Monte Carlo’s casino district, the Formula One circuit, and several hours in Monaco-Ville. Guides vary, with names such as Catherine, Pierre, Laurent, and Giorgio appearing in past bookings. The day can be adjusted to suit your group.

“We were delayed due to the tender being delayed from the cruise ship. I was so worried about missing our excursion even though it was private. When I got there, our driver was waiting for us and was the NICEST guy ever! He asked us where we wanted to go, since it was our first time we had no idea. He took us to Nice, we went to a nice farmer's market there, then we went to Eze, where we visited a beautiful perfume shop, and then to Monaco and Montecarlo. Absolutely amazing! We got to see so, so much and enjoy! 100 recommended”

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Normandy D-Day Landing Beaches Private Day Trip from Paris - The Mercedes ride and the early start
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Normandy D-Day Landing Beaches Private Day Trip from Paris

5.Normandy D-Day Landing Beaches Private Day Trip from Paris

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · from $79Best value

Leave Paris at 7:00 a.m. in a private Mercedes-Benz minivan with a guide such as Philippe, Christian, Oliver, or Friedrich. Spend the day at Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, and Colleville-sur-Mer, with optional stops at Juno Beach, Longues-sur-Mer, or Arromanches when time allows.

“The sights alone made this tour worth it. But, when you have a tour guide as knowledgeable and as nice as Oliver it made this tour one of the highlights of our family vacation. If you have any interest in history and you want a high end intimate experience this is the tour for you.”

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Giverny Monet's House & Versailles Palace Private Day Trip from Paris - Monet’s Giverny, from water garden to studio
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Giverny Monet’s House & Versailles Palace Private Day Trip from Paris

6.Giverny Monet’s House & Versailles Palace Private Day Trip from Paris

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 49 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $879

Spend about nine hours with a private driver-guide visiting Monet’s house and gardens in Giverny, then Versailles Palace and its gardens. Guides such as Jean-Paul, Gilles, Ange, and Anna have led this route, with hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, included admission, and help choosing lunch.

“It was the hottest day of the year but both young women gave us an extraordinary visit to Monet’s home and Versailles. Both were knowledgeable, personable and down to earth in their information. With a 12 year old with us, they told anecdotal stories on giving us information about both sites. They were very accommodating about the heat and sought ways to keep us comfortable. I would have them again for a tour.”

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