Day Trips in France

Explore the breathtaking Provençal countryside on this small-group tour from Avignon. In a comfortable coach, wind through hills blanketed in grapevines and lavender, stopping at area highlights such as the UNESCO-listed Pont du Gard and the Antiques of Saint-R emy-de-Provence. Visit the rocky perched towns of Les Baux de Provence, Roussillon and Gordes, where you'll enjoy splendid views, architectural tours and souvenir shopping.

See two of the top sights in France, the Palace of Versailles and Monet's garden at Giverny, during a day trip from Paris. This full-day tour allows you to visit both Louis XIV's lavish palace, plus the picturesque gardens of the Giverny home that inspired many of Claude Monet's most famous paintings in one tour.

Imagine how the extravagance of Versailles was part of everyday life for Marie Antoinette during a 4-hour guided tour of the palace with an optional fountain show. Take advantage of skip-the-line access to avoid the long lines at the start of your tour. Gaze in wonder at the Royal Apartments and the Queen's Apartments, and walk through the glittering Hall of Mirrors to the Salon de la Guerre and the Salon de la Paix. Plus explore the expansive gardens on your own after the palace tour.

Discover Versailles in comfort and style on this private half-day tour from Paris. Travel by air-conditioned transport and receive a personalized overview of the most visited castle in France. Hear about the Sun King and imagine how French royalty once lived as you stroll through the elaborate chambers and the impressive landscaped grounds. Check out the smaller castles of Trianon and Marie-Antoinette's Hamlet. With your guide, experience the beauty and history of Versailles on your own or with up to six of your family and friends.

See more of the City of Lights in far less time on a Paris sightseeing tour that includes a 3-course lunch and access to the 2nd level of the Eiffel Tower. Tick off top Paris attractions - including Notre Dame Cathedral, the Louvre, and the Arc de Triomphe - before you enjoy skip-the-line access to level 2 of the Eiffell. Plus, a 3-course lunch at Tour 58 restaurant on the first level of the tower is also included for added value.

Explore the best of the French Riviera during this small-group day tour to Eze and Monaco from Cannes. Visit the Medieval hilltop town of Eze for a tour of a perfumery. Cross the border into Monaco for a lap on the Formula One Grand Prix circuit and to see the changing of the guard at the palace. Tour group size is limited to eight people, ensuring plenty of personalized attention. Relax and enjoy the scenery.

Soak in the incredible beauty and background of one of France's most recognizable landmarks, Mont Saint-Michel, while leaving Bayeux behind. Your day trip begins with a coastal drive to the UNESCO-listed site: a Gothic-style Benedictine abbey that sits atop a rocky bay perch. Explore its ramparts while an expert guide fills you in on Mont Saint-Michel's remarkable history and heritage. You'll have time to tour the onsite museum independently and stroll the neighboring village's cobbled streets, marveling at its traditional homes and walking atop its fortified wall.

Get up close and personal with one of France's most recognizable landmarks - and a UNESCO World Heritage Site at that - when you travel to Le Mont-Saint-Michel from Bayeux. Set off in the morning via comfortable minibus, and learn all about its history from your guide. Upon your arrival at the island fortification and community - located .6 miles (1 kilometer) off the coast of Normandy - visit the Grand Rue, discover the lofty Abbey, and enjoy ample time at your leisure to explore.

Have a smooth and stress-free sightseeing by pre-booking your private round-trip to and from the famous Paris Stadium - Stade de France. Your driver will greet you in the hotel located in Paris city center and drive you directly to the place, where you will have time to visit this amazing stadium on your own. When it's time to leave, your private vehicle will be waiting to whisk you back to your hotel. There's no need to worry about inconvenient public transportation as your private driver will be waiting for you at the chosen time.

Discover Provence's ancient roots and winemaking traditions on a half-day tour of Orange and Châteauneuf-du-Pape from Avignon. In a small group, visit the UNESCO-listed town of Orange and learn its history as a Celtic and then Roman settlement. View the beautifully preserved Triumphal Arch and Roman amphitheater, then wind through the verdant vineyards of the Rhône Valley to a distinguished wine estate in Châteauneuf-du-Pape to sample fine wines and learn about local varietals.

Experience the beauty and history of Paris and Versailles in the company of just your friends and family on this private full-day tour. Leave the large tour groups behind and explore Paris' top sites, including the Cluny, Concorde, Opera-Garnier, Eiffel Tower and the Pompidou, aboard your private vehicle with a personalized guide. Then, imagine how French royalty once lived as you stroll through the château and the gardens of Versailles. Enjoy skip-the-line entry into Versailles, as well as hotel pickup and drop-off on this tour.

See some of the top sights of Provence in one day on this small-group tour from Avignon. Destinations include Arles, Les Baux-de-Provence, St-Remy-de-Provence, Gordes, Roussillon and Luberon National Park. You'll have plenty of photo ops of Roman landmarks, medieval architecture, hilltop villages and much more.

This tour will allow you to get acquainted with the region of Champagne, and try the most famous and wonderful drink which reflects the main traditions of France. Get to see three different Champagne producers, taste seven different types of champagne and enjoy an exquisite 3-course lunch at a vineyard. On a Paris Segway tour, explore the city in just 3 hours, covering more ground than you would on a walking tour but still enjoying the best views while traveling outside. You'll see sights such as the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, and Grand Palais as you glide around with a guide. Plus, receive a ticket to take a boat ride on the River Seine at your leisure. 

Visit the charming villages and landscapes that inspired two of world's great Impressionist painters on this full-day tour from Paris. Travel by minibus to Claude Monet's former home in Giverny, where you can tour the artist's house, workshop and famous gardens and learn about the history of the movement at the town's Impressionism Museum. In Auvers-sur-Oise, see the wheat fields and church memorialized in Vincent van Gogh's paintings and pay tribute to the artist and his brother at their gravesites.

Get personalized attention and enjoy a flexible itinerary on this 11-hour private tour to Barbizon and the UNESCO-listed Palace of Fontainebleau. With a dedicated guide and round-trip private transportation from Paris, this tour allows you to learn about the history of both important attractions.

Experience the quiet beauty of French Impressionism and the excesses of Marie Antoinette all in one day with this combo day trip from Paris to Giverny and Versailles. Visit the home and gardens of Claude Monet in a quaint country village, where you can admire the water lilies that inspired some of the painter's most celebrated work. Then, travel back to the eve of the French Revolution on a tour of the great halls, private chambers, and intricate gardens of the opulent Palace of Versailles, considered one of Europe's greatest royal estates.

With a Paris day trip from Disneyland® Paris, you don't have to make the impossible choice between theme park fun and sightseeing in one of the world's great cities. Venture into the French capital from the countryside via air-conditioned coach and then see the highlights of Paris during a hop-on hop-off bus tour. See the Arc de Triomphe, Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Louvre Museum, the Champs-Elys ees and the iconic Eiffel Tower. Get a greater understanding of the sights you pass with the helpful audio commentary on the bus. Disembark at any of nine stops around the city to explore further and return to Disneyland® Paris by coach at the end of your day.

Visit the haunts of Vincent van Gogh and arresting Roman ruins on this full-day tour of Provence from Aix-en-Provence. Drive through the Alpilles mountains to St R emy de Provence, known for its vibrant open-air market located within ancient Roman walls. Swing by St Paul de Mausole, a monastery that once treated van Gogh as a psychiatric patient (following the infamous ear incident). Then, in the UNESCO-listed town of Arles, gain insight into van Gogh's life here, while seeing Roman ruins like the Arles Amphitheatre. Round-trip transport by comfortable minibus included.

Follow the trail of Pater Mayle's bestselling novel 'A Year in Provence' as you journey around Provence, starting in the author's town of Lourmarin. Set out from Aix-en-Provence for a 5-hour private tour, stopping at the artist's village of Gordes, the medieval village of Bonnieux and the hilltop Roussillon. This tour is private ensuring an intimate experience.

Get an up-close look at the site of America's D-Day invasion with a visit to the Normandy battlefield beaches from Bayeux. On this 9-hour small-group tour, you'll stroll Utah and Omaha beaches, explore famous wartime sites like Pointe du Hoc and Sainte-Mère Church, and learn the turbulent history of this key WWII location. Throughout the tour, enjoy free time to take souvenir photos, pay respects and ask questions of your expert guide.