Day Trips in France

Journey back in time to Roman and medieval Provence on this half-day tour from Avignon. Visit Saint-R emy-de-Provence to see the triumphal arch and funeral monument. Continue to the rocky hilltop village of Les Baux de Provence to explore key sites like St Vincent Church, the Hôtel des Porcelets and the ruins of Baux's medieval castle, and finish with a stop at the UNESCO-listed Pont du Gard, a towering Roman aqueduct.

Witness Roman relics and age-old traditions of wine and olive oil making on a full-day tour from Avignon. In Les Baux de Provence, visit a local olive mill to sample fine AOC olive oils and see how they're made, then head to an estate in the Chaîne des Alpilles for a wine-tasting session. Afterward, visit the Roman amphitheater in Nîmes, tour medieval Uzès and view the UNESCO-listed Pont du Gard aqueduct.

Short on time? See the best bits of Provence on this full-day small-group tour of the region's most photogenic spots. Drive through rolling vineyards and vast lavender fields, stopping to enjoy views of the Fontaine de Vaucluse and Senanque Abbey. Explore the hilltop villages of Gordes and Roussillon, and take a walking tour of Saint R emy de Provence, once home to both Nostradamus and Van Gogh. Finally, see the UNESCO-listed Roman aqueduct of Pont du Gard and look out over the hills of the Alpilles from Les Baux de Provence.

Marvel at the scenic splendor of San Sebastian on a delightful day-trip from Bilbao. Wander the winding streets of the city's Old Quarter to see antique architecture; pleasure your palate with Spanish specialties in the small fishing village of Hondarribia; and sink your toes into the silken sands of Biarritz, a sandy stretch declared the 'Beach of Kings' due to regular visits by European royalty. Convenient round-trip transportation from your hotel is included in this tour.   

Witness the unimaginable beauty of Provence's lavender fields on this 9-hour trip from Marseille. In a small group, visit the delightful bohemian town of Aix-en-Provence and travel through Valensole Plateau. Marvel at the endless, undulating fields of lavender and soak up the distinct fragrance that perfumes the air, particularly in the middle of summer. Stop in Valensole village to pick up a bouquet and some essential oils to take home!

Saturate yourself in the aromatic fields of lavender in Provence on this guided tour from Aix-en-Provence. Choose between a morning, afternoon or full-day tour and then set out with your guide to wander around the violet-colored fields. Learn about the history of lavender production in the area, wander around a lavender farm and take some time to pose for pics in the middle of a lavender field.

Discover the birthplace of Impressionism and get creative yourself on this full-day, small-group tour from Paris. Enjoy skip-the-line access to Monet's House and Gardens in Giverny; take part in a Monet-inspired cooking class; and then marvel at masterpieces in the Marmottan Museum in Paris. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Discover the Provence of old and journey back to Roman times on this half-day small-group tour of Uzès and Nîmes from Avignon. See the Roman temple of Maison Carr ee and the great amphitheater of Nimes, then stroll around the medieval monuments of Uzès. Finally, stand in awe before the towering Pont du Gard aqueduct, a remarkable feat of Roman engineering and now a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Step back in time on a full-day historic tour of Provence from Avignon. Admire the Provençal countryside, blanketed in vineyards and lavender fields, as you travel to Orange to view feats of Roman architecture and Châteauneuf-du-Pape to sample fine local wine. View the UNESCO-listed Pont du Gard, a protected Roman aqueduct, and visit the rocky perched towns of Les Baux de Provence, Roussillon and Gordes, widely consider France's most beautiful village.

Be greeted with a friendly smile and discover the French Riviera with a local guide, who will be happy to to take you on a private tour. This full day trip is the perfect shore excursion to explore the less visited areas of the region. You will be met at the cruise terminal in Cannes and then head off to explore inland by private passenger van. The highlights of this tour are Grasse, Gourdon, Tourettes-sur-Loup, Gorges (Canyon) du Loup, and St Paul de Vence. The tour is completely customisable and limited to 8 passengers ensuring you enjoy the personal touch from our experienced, local guides.

Discover the rich wine-making traditions of St-Emilion on a guided tasting tour from Bordeaux. With a group of fellow wine enthusiasts, spend 8.5 hours visiting two distinguished wine estates in this UNESCO-listed territory to sample and learn about exquisite local varietals. Your excursion includes fascinating estate tours, informative tasting sessions, a buffet lunch and independent time to explore the charming town of St-Emilion and its underground monuments as the church and the hermitage.

Pair spectacular wine-tasting with gorgeous Provencal landscapes on this 10.5-hour tour from Aix-en-Provence. At two wineries in the Côtes de Provence St-Victoire winemaking region, sample exquisite reds and ros es. Then, wind your way through some of the most charming villages in the Luberon region, including Gordes, Roussillon, Lourmarin and Bonnieux. Snap memorable shots of hilltop hamlets, a Renaissance castle, a 12th-century church and more, while hearing about their history from an informative guide. Round-trip transport by comfortable minibus included.

Impressionist art fans don't want to miss this Monet Giverny tour, which takes you to the artist's home in the French countryside. With an informative guide, you'll travel 1.5 hours outside of Paris to Giverny, where Claude Monet lived and painted for many years. See his extensive gardens, tour the house, and visit the water lily pond and Japanese bridge you'll recognize from many paintings.

Take in the stunning French countryside on a half-day tour of Provence's lavender fields from Avignon. In a small group, wind through undulating hills and fragrant seas of lavender, and stop in the charming villages of Sault, Roussillon or Gordes to purchase local soaps, flowers, essential oils and honey. You will also enjoy a photo stop at the Senanque Abbey, an authentic cistercian church, surrounded by lavender fields.

Immerse yourself in the distinctive beauty of Provence with a full-day tour of the Aix-en-Provence, Cassis and Marseille! With your small group, view elegant mansions along Aix's Cours Mirabeau and tour Paul C ezanne's art studio (additional expense) before heading to Cassis to view breathtaking calanques from the village's charming harbor. End in Marseille with a historic tour of main attractions such as the Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde.

Walk in the footsteps of the 'Sun King' Louis XIV, Marie Antoinette, and other famous French royals on a tour of the extravagant Gardens of Versailles. Ride the train from Paris with included fare, and then stroll through the UNESCO-listed landscape while a guide shows you the most elaborate fountains and statues and shares tales of palace intrigue, elaborate court customs, and the sparks of revolution. If you like, visit the remarkable Palace of Versailles on your own after the tour.

Discover the culture and medieval history of Rouen on a small-group tour to this charming Norman city on the banks of the Seine. See the town cathedral memorialized in paintings by Monet and the tower where Joan of Arc was tried for heresy. After lunch at a local restaurant, admire the fantastic collection of paintings at the Mus ee des Beaux-Arts de Rouen for a diverse and delightful day trip from Paris.

Tantalize your taste buds with a full-day tour from Paris to the heart of France's famous Champagne region. Visit the UNESCO-listed town of Reims, where centuries of French kings were crowned at the Gothic Notre-Dame de Reims cathedral. At a top-rated winery, learn about the traditional Champagne-making process and sip several different kinds of the beloved bubbly paired with a gourmet multi-course lunch of traditional delicacies. It's a fantastic way to experience the one and only home of authentic French Champagne.

Be greeted with a friendly smile and discover the French Riviera with a local guide, who will be happy to to take you on a private tour. This full day trip is the perfect shore excursion to explore the less visited areas of the region. You will be met at the cruise terminal in Cannes and then head off to explore inland by private passenger van. The highlights of this tour are Grasse, Gourdon, Tourettes-sur-Loup, Gorges (Canyon) du Loup, and St Paul de Vence. The tour is completely customisable and limited to 8 passengers ensuring you enjoy the personal touch from our experienced, local guides.

Nice is surrounded by some of the world's most scenic destinations, but getting there requires expensive car rentals. Skip the hassle of arranging your own ride with this relaxing day trip, which makes stops at five different stunning locations - plus lunch. Stroll the boulevards of glamorous Nice, visit a traditional perfumery, see sun-swept violet fields, and tour the hilltop art mecca of Saint-Paul-de-Vence, all in one outing.