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The 15 Best Day Trips from Paris

70 tours  ·  from $69

Some of these are forty minutes away and some are three hours each way. The 15 below set Versailles, Giverny, Normandy, the Loire and Champagne against each other on travel time, price, and how many hours you spend looking at a motorway.

Normandy D-Day Sites & Cemetery Day Trip from Paris with Lunch - Utah Beach Museum Inside a German Bunker
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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

Travel from Paris by air-conditioned coach with an English-speaking guide to Utah Beach, Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, and the American Cemetery. You’ll visit a D-Day museum, share a two-course lunch with Norman cider, and hear the story of the invasion from guides such as Maja, John, and Sam.

“Maja was a great guide. Great job explaining all relevant information and providing interesting little known information.”

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Day Trip to Mont-Saint-Michel from Paris - Meeting at the Eiffel Tower and setting off west
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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 Mont-Saint-Michel by air-conditioned coach, with abbey admission included. Choose a live guide, app-based audio guide, or independent visit. Expect a very long day, about 14 hours, plenty of stairs, one major rest stop, and roughly three to four hours at the island.

“Was perfect trip especially with Steven (the host) Unfortunately no wifi or function toilet on the bus but they offer a comfortable stops in both directions Very recommended Thanks Maude”

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Loire Valley Castles Day Trip from Paris with Complementary Wine - Château de Chambord and its famous staircase
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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

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Paris to Château de Chambord and Château de Chenonceau, with entry fees, an English-speaking guide, free time in Blois, and three Loire Valley wine pours. Guides such as Daniel, Emma, Riti, and Thelma have led especially well-received departures.

“Great excursion, which I highly recommend. Thank for great tour and tour guides. Bus very comfortable.”

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Normandy D-Day Small-Group Day Trip with Omaha Beach, Cemetery & Cider Tasting - The Overlord Museum and its full-size military hardware
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Normandy D-Day Small-Group Day Trip with Omaha Beach, Cemetery & Cider Tasting

4.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

Leave central Paris at 7 a.m. for a 12 to 13-hour Normandy tour capped at eight people. Walk Omaha Beach, enter German bunkers, visit the Overlord Museum and American Cemetery, then taste local cider. Guides such as Bruno, Will, Etienne, and Augustin have brought the day to life for many visitors.

“This was a wonderful tour. Our guide was tirelessly helpful and kind. She was truly special. We saw Omaha beach, the American Cemetery, Point du hoc, a lovely cider tasting, a lunch in town, and the museum. So much value in one tour. I highly recommend and I am so grateful to have taken this tour.”

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Mont Saint Michel Day Trip from Paris with English Speaking Guide - The early Paris meeting point requires care
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Mont Saint Michel Day Trip from Paris with English Speaking Guide

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

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

Travel from Paris to Mont-Saint-Michel by air-conditioned coach with an English-speaking guide such as Maja, Asma, or Onome. After background stories and a rest stop, explore the abbey with a prebooked ticket and offline audio app, then enjoy free time for lunch, shops, and views.

“Asma and Ash were very knowledgeable and fully informed on all the historical particulars and had extra information to provide the proper context for the tour as well as extra i formation for people to ask specific questions about Paris or connections. Great guides. Great trip.”

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Normandy D-Day Beaches and American Cemetery Day Trip from Paris - The three-hour journey from Paris
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Normandy D-Day Beaches and American Cemetery Day Trip from Paris

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

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

Spend a long but meaningful day exploring Normandy’s D-Day sites from Paris. Your English-speaking guide leads you to Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, the American Cemetery, Arromanches, and possibly Juno Beach. Expect 3 to 4 hours each way, brisk stops, and powerful wartime history.

“This tour was the best we had an amazing time saw such amazing sites in Normandy. All of the World War II sites were so amazing and touching.”

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

7.Giverny Day Trip with Audio Guide or Live Guide

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

Travel from central Paris to Claude Monet’s home in Giverny on a five-hour half-day trip. Choose a live guide such as Agnes, Alex, or Alexandra, or explore with an audio guide. See the water-lily pond, flowerbeds, house, and village, with skip-the-line entry.

“Beautiful day in Giverny. The trip went very smoothly. Agnes, our guide, was friendly, joyful, and knowledgeable. It was peak season, so the garden and house were crowded. The line for people trying to get in was extraordinarily long. It made us very happy we could skip all of that. Take a snack since there is really not time for lunch and the "snack" window in the garden is very limited. Have a late lunch when you get back to Paris.”

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From Paris: Giverny, Monet’s House, & Gardens Half-Day Trip - The coach from Paris and the practical start
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From Paris: Giverny, Monet’s House, & Gardens Half-Day Trip

8.Giverny, Monet’s House, & Gardens Half-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,174 reviews · from $74Best value

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Paris to Giverny, where you can explore Monet’s house, flower gardens, and lily pond with an audio app. Your English-speaking guide handles the route and timing, leaving you free to wander. Upgrade to add Versailles for a full-day outing.

“A wonderful trip to Giverny. Our tour leader, Siddie , was excellent and informative. The trip was comfortable and punctual. The gardens were amazing - a thoroughly delightful afternoon without any stress of having to organise both travel and tickets.”

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From Paris: Mont Saint Michel Day Trip with a Guide - Meeting the coach near Porte Maillot
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From Paris: Mont Saint Michel Day Trip with a Guide

9.Mont Saint Michel Day Trip with a Guide

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

Travel from Paris by air-conditioned coach to Mont Saint Michel with an English-speaking guide, such as Lawrence, Asma, Maya, or Mathilde. Expect a long but comfortable day, an island walking tour, abbey entry with an audio app, and free time for lunch, shops, and views.

“Beautiful place worth the long commute. Visiting January was great because of the low season. Great, charismatic guides!”

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Giverny Monet’s Home and Gardens Half Day Tour from Paris - The coach ride from Paris
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Giverny Monet’s Home and Gardens Half Day Tour from Paris

10.Giverny Monet’s Home and Gardens Half Day Tour from Paris

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,836 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $91

Ride from Paris to Giverny in an air-conditioned coach while your English-speaking guide explains Monet and Impressionism. Explore the house and gardens with a self-guided app, then use free time for lunch, village shops, or Monet’s tomb. Expect about six hours, with plenty of walking and a group of up to 50.

“Great trip to Monet’s house. Meeting place was easy to find and very convenient. Drop off place was right night to a metro. Daniel was very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. House and gardens were beautiful, even in the fall.”

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From Paris: Loire Valley Castles Day Trip With Wine Tasting - Chambord: royal ambition in stone
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From Paris: Loire Valley Castles Day Trip With Wine Tasting

11.Loire Valley Castles Day Trip With Wine Tasting

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

Spend 13 hours exploring Chambord and Chenonceau from Paris, with self-guided castle visits, two hours for lunch in Blois, and a complimentary wine tasting. Your English-speaking guide, such as Dee, Jasmina, or John, adds stories and practical tips between stops.

“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 - The Japanese garden and Monet’s water lilies
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Giverny Small-Group Half Day Trip with Monet’s Gardens from Paris

12.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 a minivan with up to eight people, then explore Monet’s flower gardens, Japanese pond, colorful home, and nearby grave. Guides such as Kenny, Frankie, Marius, and Augustine mix art insight with free time, while priority group entry helps you avoid some of the worst queues.

“This tour was top notch - with the guide explaining key points and history in a delightful way. We had time to enjoy the gorgeous town and gardens - it was so very pretty”

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

13.Day Trip to Champagne with 8 Tastings & Lunch

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

Ride from central Paris in a comfortable minivan with a wine-focused guide such as Huw, Cédric, or Joel. Visit a major Champagne house and smaller producers, taste eight Champagnes, enjoy lunch with a winemaker, and return after a full day in the vineyards.

“We had the best time with Joel in Champagne! He was very charismatic and informative, we loved the 3 different locations we attended of varying production size to get an understanding of the region. We also stopped at a beautiful lookout point to take photos and talk in more detail about the champagne region. The hotel pickup in the morning was extremely helpful for an early wake up. Would definitely recommend!”

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From Paris: Giverny and Versailles Palace Guided Day Trip - Meeting the coach near Porte Maillot
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From Paris: Giverny and Versailles Palace Guided Day Trip

14.Giverny and Versailles Palace Guided Day Trip

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

Spend a full day visiting Monet’s house and gardens at Giverny, then tour Versailles with a guide and wander its grand gardens. Guides such as Hendrix, Lawrence, Anais, and Helin have been praised for lively storytelling. Bring water, good shoes, and patience for a long day.

“Even though the weather was not perfect, with rain, cold, and wind, we really enjoyed these tours. Monet’s gardens are so beautiful! Our guide, Lara, was very knowledgeable and provided us with information both before and after the tour. At Versailles Palace, our guide was Natalie. She was also excellent and provided us with a wealth of information about the kings, queens, mistresses, and families who lived there, as well as the French history and politics of the time. Although, because of the rain and cold weather, we didn’t explore the gardens. But we still enjoyed our trip. Thank you very much, Lara and Natalie!!!”

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Giverny and Monet's House Half Day Trip from Paris Guide or Audio - Leaving Paris from Avenue de la Bourdonnais
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Giverny and Monet’s House Half Day Trip from Paris Guide or Audio

15.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 Monet’s house and gardens in Giverny. Walk through the flower gardens, Japanese bridge, and water lily pond, then explore the house and studio with free time. Choose an audio guide in 10 languages or a live guide such as Alex, Agnes, or Philippe.

“We had a wonderful time on the Giverny tour. Our guide, Alex, was brilliant. She was friendly, knowledgeable, and skilled at keeping the group together and on task. We arrived at the gardens just after a rain shower, and the sun broke through, which made the flowers and water lilies even more beautiful for photos. We didn’t take the time to see the village or Monet’s house this time, but that gives us a reason to return. I’d happily recommend this tour to anyone interested in Monet and his gardens. The only thing I wouldn’t recommend is the restaurant where the group met. Best to choose your own spot before…”

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