The 15 Best Day Trips from Paris

Normandy D-Day Sites & Cemetery Day Trip from Paris with Lunch - The 14-hour day: what timing really looks like

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

Normandy D-Day sites and American Cemetery trip from Paris with an expert English guide, Utah Beach Museum, Pointe du Hoc, lunch included.

“I am writing to share how wonderful our tour guide was during our recent trip. Sam provided an exceptional experience and made the tour throughout Normandy truly memorable. This was perfect from beginning to end! Ww especially liked the close proximity to our hotel to bus (3 minute walk) from the Hyatt Regency Etoille Paris. We were very impressed with their knowledge and professionalism throughout the day. Please let them know how much we appreciated their hard work and dedication. Thank you for providing such a great experience. Best regards, Kimberly”

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Day Trips from Paris, Tour Reviews, Versailles Tours

From Paris: Versailles Palace & Gardens with Transportation

2.Versailles Palace & Gardens with Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 6,222 reviews · 330 - 570 minutes · from $53

Ride from central Paris to Versailles by comfortable coach, skip the ticket line, and explore the Palace and Gardens with an audio app.

“it was great , perfect timing the guide managed the group perfectly. she was professional, friendly and very knowledgeable”

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1-Day Tours, Day Trips from Paris, Mont Saint-Michel Day Trips, Tour Reviews

Day Trip to Mont-Saint-Michel from Paris

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

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

Luxury air-conditioned coach from Paris to Mont-Saint-Michel with abbey entry, optional guided tour or audio, plus UNESCO island views.

“Great bus ride, though many seats wrre broken and the power outlets were not working. But the driver was good and the guide was good.”

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1-Day Tours, Day Trips from Paris, Loire Valley Castle Tours, Tour Reviews, Wine Tastings, Wine Tours

Loire Valley Castles Day Trip from Paris with Complementary Wine

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

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

Loire Valley châteaux from Paris in 13 hours, with Chambord, Chenonceau wine tasting, and free time in Blois. Two UNESCO sites included.

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

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Day Trips from Paris, Tour Reviews, Tours, Versailles Tours

Versailles Palace and Gardens Tour from Paris

5.Versailles Palace and Gardens Tour from Paris

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,390 reviews · 3 hours to 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $71

Guided Versailles palace and gardens tour from Paris with train ride, small group, Hall of Mirrors highlights, and Trianon free time.

“Our tour guide was phenomenal: pleasant, knowledgable, and caring. We had a very positive experience and tour with her. The criticism is directed to the tour instructions, which are inaccurate and misleading. One, ID or passport copy is not required. DO NOT BRING THEM. Two, small umbrellas are permitted - because the instructions said no umbrellas, we left the umbrellas in the hotel. As a result, we got wet today and no matter being well dressed, froze to death because of the wetness. This is the 2nd trip in 2 days, where the instructions are incorrect or misleading. Big, big criticism…”

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Day Trips from Paris, Skip the Line, Tour Reviews, Tours, Versailles Tours

From Paris: Versailles Skip-the-Line Tour & Gardens Access

6.Versailles Skip-the-Line Tour & Gardens Access

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,011 reviews · from $124

Skip long waits at Versailles from central Paris with coach transport, an expert palace tour, and time in the gardens.

“It was fabulous, specially the knowledge and charisma of our guide Oswaldo (Os).”

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1-Day Tours, Day Trips from Paris, Food & Drink, Normandy & D-Day Tours, Tour Reviews

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

7.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

Normandy D-Day small-group trip from Paris with Omaha Beach, Overlord Museum, Pointe du Hoc, cemetery, plus cider tasting, for about 12-13 hours.

“The best tour. A must do when visiting Paris. The small group is where it’s at because of the one on one. Also the start and end of the tour is in the heart of Paris which makes it perfect.”

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1-Day Tours, Day Trips from Paris, Guided, Mont Saint-Michel Day Trips, Tour Reviews

Mont Saint Michel Day Trip from Paris with English Speaking Guide

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

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

Day trip from Paris to Mont-Saint-Michel with an English guide, coach transport, Abbey entry with offline audio, and island free time.

“Convenient and well-thought of way to visit Mont Saint Michel for people staying in Paris. Actually seeing Mont Saint Michel was even more impressive than on television. Have told my friends and family that it is a 'must see'.”

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1-Day Tours, Day Trips from Paris, Normandy & D-Day Tours, Tour Reviews

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

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

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

One day from Paris to Normandy D-Day sites, including Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, the American Cemetery, Arromanches, and Juno Beach.

“Our guide was so so. He didn’t do a good job of setting the stage with background information so we could easily follow the history. Also, he ripped into three different travelers outside our group. One was a French vet who set his hat and coat on the base of a flagpole. His actions were over the top. Finally, it was difficult to hear him without earphones in the large group of roughly 20 people. If I was to do it again I would definitely sign up with a group that offered headphones. The upside, once you get off the highway the countryside is beautiful and the villages are quaint.…”

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Day Trips from Paris, Guided, Skip the Line, Tour Reviews, Tours, Versailles Tours

From Paris: Versailles Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Entry

10.Versailles Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,422 reviews · 270 minutes - 7 hours · from $115

Skip-the-line half-day guided Versailles tour from Paris with an interpreter, Palace highlights, and time to wander the gardens.

“The meeting point on maps was not the new meeting point, I've brought this to the attention of GYG. The bus left late as there were folks that arrived late. Guide Julien was excellent, he knows how to captivate you with stories of the sun king and his offspring. I particularly enjoyed the background behind the absolute ruling which, as usual, stems from childhood trauma. The benefit of this ticket is that you can also enjoy the Gardens and the Grand Trianon. interestingly the small Trianon wasn't part of it but we got in for free anyway. Tip: keep the audio guide as you can use it throughout the Trianon…”

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1-Day Tours, Audio Tours, Day Trips from Paris, Giverny & Monet Tours, Guided, Self-Guided Tours, Tour Reviews

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

11.Giverny Day Trip with Audio Guide or Live Guide

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

A half-day coach trip from Paris to Monet’s Giverny, with skip-the-line entry, gardens, and a choice of live or audio guide.

“The tour to Giverny was excellent. The guide was knowledgeable and helpful, the transport was comfortable and spacious, and of course the gardens and house were stunning.”

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Day Trips from Paris, Guided, Tour Reviews, Tours, Versailles Tours

Versailles Palace Guided Tour with Reserved Entry

12.Versailles Palace Guided Tour with Reserved Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,364 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $84

Reserved-entry guided tour of Versailles with timed palace access and headset. See State Apartments and Hall of Mirrors, then walk gardens.

“Amazing History that you can feel And see. Have your walking shoes and get this tour. They are well prepared.”

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1-Day Tours, Day Trips from Paris, Giverny & Monet Tours, Half-Day, Tour Reviews

From Paris: Giverny, Monet’s House, & Gardens Half-Day Trip

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

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

Half-day from Paris to Monet’s Giverny house and lily gardens by air-conditioned coach, with audio app and optional Versailles upgrade.

“Hendricks was a great guide and very informative and personable. Sufficient time on the trip to see most everything.”

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Bike Tours, Cycling Tours, Day Trips from Paris, Tour Reviews, Tours, Versailles Tours

From Paris: Versailles Bike Tour w/ Palace, Gardens, & Picnic

14.Versailles Bike Tour w/ Palace, Gardens, & Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,150 reviews · from $114

Bike through Versailles gardens on easy trails, grab picnic supplies at a local market, then use timed entry to tour the palace highlights.

“Vladimir was a great guide. He was fun, knowledgeable and has a great sense of humor. He kept us engaged all the way. Would highly recommend.”

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Day Trips from Paris, Full-Day, Normandy & D-Day Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Normandy American D-Day Beaches Full Day Tour from Bayeux

15.Normandy American D-Day Beaches Full Day Tour from Bayeux

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,103 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $169

Walk Omaha and Utah Beaches, tour Pointe du Hoc, and visit the Utah museum and Normandy American Cemetery on a small-group day from Bayeux.

“This is an extensive tour covering all of the American operations on Dday visits to both Omaha and Utah beaches as well as several of the villages where American forces first came ashore concluding with a visit to the American cemetery”

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