Day Trips from Paris to Normandy

Staying in Paris doesn’t mean missing your history fix. Normandy’s beaches are infamous for the WW2 D-Day landings. Omaha Beach was one of five beaches used for landings by the Allied forces. Rewind over a millennium and visit the tidal island of Mont St. Michel, one of the most famous sites in the country. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the first monastic establishment was built here in the 8th century.

Learn all there is to know about three of the most famous gothic French cathedrals, and much more, on this full day tour. You don’t need to plan a thing. Your guide will begin the day with collecting you from your hotel, and then your private driver will take you between all the sites. Stay energized with a delicious three-course lunch, too.

Mont Saint-Michel sits roughly four hours from Paris, but a high-speed train to Rennes makes it a viable day trip that most visitors don't realize is possible. This private tour checks off hotel pickup, the train journey, and a local guide covering Mont Saint-Michel, Saint-Malo, and Cancale, with a seafood lunch in Cancale included before the return to Paris.

See the inspiration for many of Claude Monet's paintings with a tour out to where the prolific painter once called home. Get picked up anywhere in Paris by your private driver so you can visit Giverny without the hassle of figuring out public transportation. Enjoy free time to explore, grab lunch, or do some shopping before making your way back to Paris.

Spend a day on the Normandy coast with ease on this private full-day tour to Etretat from Paris. Enjoy convenient pickup from your hotel and transfer to Etretat in an eco-friendly electric SUV. At Etretat, spend the day as you wish, which can include strolling on a beach, admiring the white cliffs, and visiting its beautiful gardens.

Take a break from Paris on this private day trip to two villages in Normandy: Giverny and La Roche-Guyon. Your transportation for the day is taken care of, and a private vehicle lets you travel in comfort instead of using crowded public transportation. Learn about art and history from your guide as you discover the painter Claude Monet's home in Giverny and visit the grand Château de La Roche-Guyon.

Visit key battle sites from World War II on this private Normandy Landings day tour, all without having to worry about how to make your own way there from Paris. Relax with pick-up from your hotel, and travel to the Normandy Landing Beaches with a private guide who sheds light on their somber history. See Omaha Beach, the Normandy American Cemetery, Arromanches, and Batterie Allemande.

Journey from Paris to the captivating island abbey and village of Mont Saint-Michel on a private, full-day tour. Travel through the Normandy countryside and coast to the mythical-looking Mont, which rises majestically from a tidal bay and was an important pilgrimage destination during the Middle Ages. Explore highlights of the unique community like the eighth-century hilltop monastery, Romanesque church and defensive ramparts. With a private driver and guide at your disposal all day, it's an easy and unforgettable way to experience one of France's cultural treasures.

Follow in the footsteps of two great artists and visit two destinations in one day on this trip from Paris. See Giverny, where Claude Monet lived and worked, and Auvers-sur-Oise, which was once the home of Vincent van Gogh. Hear insights from your private art-historian guide and enjoy skip-the-line entry to the sights. Round-trip transit from your Paris hotel makes the experience hassle-free.

Escape the city's bustle—and explore two gems of the French countryside in one day—on this seamless, private day trip from Paris. Head first to Giverny, a tranquil village known for its impressionist history, to tour the Fondation Claude Monet. Then, transfer to Rouen, where you'll explore medieval sights like its storied Gothic cathedral. Your guide handles the roads and logistics so you can relax and soak up the scenery.

Save time and combine a visit Versailles and Giverny into one full-day private tour from Paris. Explore the highlights of the Palace of Versailles and Gardens with a professional art historian guide. Afterwards, visit the birth of Impressionism and Claude Monet’s House and Gardens in Giverny.

Discover both Versailles and Giverny (the village where Impressionist painter Claude Monet lived and worked) in one day on this time-saving, private tour from Paris. Perfect for art and architecture lovers, as well as history buff, this trip includes skip-the-line access and pre-booked tickets to both popular attractions. Led by your art historian guide, you'll discover far more than you would if exploring alone.

Discover where some of World War II’s most decisive moments occurred—and make your sightseeing logistics hassle-free—on this private, full-day tour of Normandy’s D-Day landmarks. Set off in the morning via private vehicle directly from your Paris accommodation. See the Omaha and Utah landing beaches, pay tribute to the fallen at the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial, and more.

Venture beyond Paris city limits, immerse yourself in Normandy’s scenic countryside, and discover the region’s historical landmarks in just one day on this private tour—with all logistics taken care of for you. Travel to Omaha Beach, the American Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer, and other World War II landmarks. Next, visit a local cider producer for tastings, discover Normandy’s landscapes, and more, before a convenient drop-off back in Paris.

An exceptional day, for a luxury tourism, transported in Mercedes S Class Limousine with private driver, intentioned, at your service. Fresh water on board. I am Sylvain your Chauffeur, and I will propose you by e-mail a few days before the departure, to reserve your lunch in the restaurant which you will have chosen following my proposals.  Monet lived from 1883 to 1926, nearly forty-three years, in his house in Giverny. Passionate about gardening as much as about colors, he designed his garden of flowers and water garden as real works. While walking in his garden and in his house, the visitors always feel the atmosphere which reigned with the master of the impressionism and marvel at the compositions of flowers and the water-lilies which were his sources of inspiration the most fruitful.

Reaching Normandy's D-Day sites and Mont-St-Michel from Paris means juggling regional trains and tight timing across a long day. This private tour handles the logistics with door-to-door transport and a set itinerary covering Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc, and Mont-St-Michel. A guide manages the route and timings, so the day runs to schedule without the planning load on your end.

Avoid the hassle of self-driving or public transport with this full-day private tour to Mont Saint Michel from Paris. Travel comfortably in a luxury air-conditioned vehicle with a chauffeur and enjoy skip-the-line tickets to the hilltop abbey. Customize your itinerary to suit your group and admire sea views from this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Experience two day trips in one during this private, full-day tour to Versailles and Giverny. Spend time at the famous Palace of Versailles with a knowledgeable guide, then stroll through the house and gardens of Claude Monet. Guided tours include admission tickets and private, luxury round-trip transportation from Paris in a Wi-FI-equipped vehicle.

History enthusiasts won’t want to miss this trip to the D-Day landing beaches in Normandy. This private tour makes it easy to visit from Paris for a day. Visit some of the most significant World War II sites in Normandy, especially those with a US connection. The itinerary is customizable but usually includes Omaha Beach, the American Cemetery, Arromanches, and more.

Simplify a visit to two historic sites just outside Paris with this private day trip to the Palace of Versailles and Claude Monet's home in Giverny. Enjoy a hassle-free experience where your guide handles the logistics and organization. Simply meet them at your hotel, and relax as you're driven to both locations. This itinerary includes exploring the interiors and exteriors of Versailles, Monet's house and gardens, and a multi-course lunch.

DE transport service offered by professional drivers who know the Normandy and Mont Saint Michel region

Monet and Van Gogh left a lasting legacy in France, but following in their footsteps is tricky without local knowledge. Learn about both artists on this private trip to Giverny and Auvers-sur-Oise from Paris. Visit Monet’s house and gardens, then explore where Van Gogh spent his last days. Enjoy skip-the-line entry to both locations, saving you time in line so you can spend it exploring instead.

Venture outside the French capital to visit two of the countryside's most popular attractions. See the Japanese gardens and lily ponds that inspired one of Impressionism's leading figures at the Giverny home of Claude Monet. Then, experience the unmatched opulence of the Palace and Gardens of Versailles, where you'll walk down the glittering Hall of Mirrors and see the fountain show (summer only).