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8 Small-Group Day Trips in France Worth the Early Start

8 day trips  ·  from $136 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 8 small-group day trips in France worth a free day, each with its price and the one thing to know before the pickup.

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

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

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

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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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

2.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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Monaco & Eze Small-Group Day Trip with Perfumery Visit from Nice - Eze begins with views, stairs, and a compact old village
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Monaco & Eze Small-Group Day Trip with Perfumery Visit from Nice

3.Monaco & Eze Small-Group Day Trip with Perfumery Visit from Nice

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 847 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $135Best value

Leave your central Nice hotel in a comfortable eight-seat Mercedes minivan for Eze, a Fragonard perfumery tour, Monaco-Ville, and Monte Carlo. Your English-speaking driver-guide, such as Antoine, Ian, Noé, or Francesca, handles the roads while you enjoy free time, coastal views, and part of the Formula One circuit.

“Excellent day out....seeing the old and the new on the French Riviera. Had, as guide was excellent, thanks.”

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Colmar, Medieval Village & Castle Small Group from Strasbourg - Eguisheim and the problem of winter timing
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Colmar, Medieval Village & Castle Small Group from Strasbourg

4.Colmar, Medieval Village & Castle Small Group from Strasbourg

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 769 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $241

Spend a full day exploring Alsace by minivan, with a guided walk in Colmar, free time in Riquewihr, a possible seasonal stop in Eguisheim, and a guided visit to Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle. The group is limited to eight, and guides such as Camille, Jerome, Pauline, and Léa are praised for their local knowledge and friendly style.

“It was a great day with beautiful places to see and our guide was really nice with lots to talk about.”

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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

5.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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French Riviera Cannes to Monte-Carlo Discovery Small Group Day Trip from Nice - Monaco-Ville: the royal quarter and cathedral
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French Riviera Cannes to Monte-Carlo Discovery Small Group Day Trip from Nice

6.French Riviera Cannes to Monte-Carlo Discovery Small Group Day Trip from Nice

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 662 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $151

Spend about nine hours touring the French Riviera from Nice in an air-conditioned Mercedes minivan for up to eight people. Visit Eze and Fragonard, Monaco-Ville, Monte Carlo, Cannes, and Antibes with an English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, and free time at each stop.

“Tony was outstanding. He was knowledgeable and made it all interesting. He knew all the back stories. And he drove beautifully on congested and narrow streets! He gave us great directions and plenty of time to explore.”

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Provence Countryside Small Group Day Trip with Grasse Perfumery Visit from Nice - Cannes in 25 minutes: a quick look at the Riviera showpiece
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Provence Countryside Small Group Day Trip with Grasse Perfumery Visit from Nice

7.Provence Countryside Small Group Day Trip with Grasse Perfumery Visit from Nice

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 613 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $135

Spend eight hours exploring the French Riviera and Provence in a Mercedes minivan limited to eight people. Your English-speaking driver-guide takes you from Cannes to the Fragonard perfumery in Grasse, then into the hills for Gourdon, Tourrettes-sur-Loup, and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. Hotel pickup and drop-off from central Nice are included.

“There are a lot of interesting sites we were brought to within one day. The tour guide was very friendly and knew a lot of facts about the local region.”

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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

8.Loire Valley Wine and Castles Small-Group Day Trip from Paris

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 613 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $296

Leave Paris at 7 a.m. for a full-day Loire Valley circuit covering Chambord, Chenonceau, Amboise, Leonardo da Vinci’s chapel, and a short tasting of three Loire wines. Your driver-guide, such as Tim, Valeria, Enzo, or G, provides history and practical help, while you explore each château independently.

“Amazing day.Bruno was great! Very funny and full of knowledge! Would recommend to all of my friends!”

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