Top Île-de-France Day Trips

Discover the Palace of Versailles—one of France’s most popular attractions—on this half- or full-day sightseeing tour from Paris. Meet your coach in central Paris and head straight to the palace; upon arrival, thanks to your timed-entry tickets, you go right in for a guided tour. After, explore the ornate gardens and either return to Paris or continue touring the grounds, depending on the tour option you booked.

Discover the beaches of the D-Day landings on this guided day trip to Normandy from Paris. Focusing on the sites where American troops faced intense battles and heavy losses, the tour stops at Utah Beach, Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, and the American Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer. Enjoy free time at Omaha Beach and take in the powerful history of these sacred sites. Reflect on the day’s history while enjoying a pre-arranged lunch, maximizing your time to explore and learn.

Explore Paris in an unforgettable way on a tour by vintage open-air sidecar. On a daytime or nighttime adventure, cruise through the city to see sights like the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Latin Quarter, or Ile de la Cite, depending on option selected when booking. Or upgrade to the customizable tour to create your own itinerary, even leaving the city for Versailles or Giverny, if you wish.

Head to the coast of Normandy to visit Mont-Saint-Michel on this day tour from Paris. You'll receive an orientation from a guide, and then enjoy time to explore the UNESCO World Heritage site independently with an audio guide or by wandering the hilly streets at your leisure. Transportation is by coach from Paris.

Visit one of France’s top attractions on this independent day trip from Paris to Mont-St-Michel. Relax on a comfortable coach ride as you travel through the scenic landscapes of Normandy en route to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed island, and spend hours exploring at your leisure with a multi-language audio guide (if option selected). Tour the famous Gothic abbey, wander through the narrow streets of the surrounding village, or admire views across the Atlantic Ocean.

Follow in the footsteps of the D-Day heroes and discover Mont-St-Michel, the tidal island that’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site, all in just one day from Paris on this convenient tour. Walk on Omaha Beach, now lined with commemorative sculptures, and hear its story from your guide; see German bunkers at Pointe du Hoc; and have free time to explore Mont-St-Michel. Upgrade to include a ticket for the abbey.

See some of Paris’ top attractions and most popular neighborhoods on this immersive, full-day tour. Begin your day with a walking tour of Montmartre and pass by the Sacré-Coeur Basilica. Explore Île de la Cité and snap photos outside Notre-Dame. Next, discover the world-renowned Louvre Museum with entry tickets included (ticket price varies by visitor origin). Lastly, marvel at the Eiffel Tower.

Discover the best of Pairs—and set off directly from the airport—on this private arrival or layover tour. Meet your guide at Charles de Gaulle or Orly Airport, hop aboard your private vehicle, and set off. You’ll see highlights from the Eiffel Tower to the Arc de Triomphe, and will learn Paris history as you go. Then, choose to be dropped off at the airport (or at your Paris hotel).

Explore Paris on your own terms with a customized city visit with a local host. You'll get to spend two to eight hours with an expert Parisian, who can show you all sorts of off-the-beaten-path gems, from restaurants to shops to lesser-known museums. Your guide can also help you plan the rest of your trip, setting you up with itineraries suited to your own needs and interests.

Experience Paris like an insider, and see the city’s popular attractions and secret hidden gems on a half- or full-day private tour that’s designed just for you. You choose what you want to see in the city, and your ideal day in Paris is pre-planned for you, complete with customized transportation. Catch sight of the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral or the Eiffel Tower. Whether you’re interested in history, art, food, or something else, your guide (who’s born and raised in the City of Light) helps you make the most of your time in Paris.

Don’t spend your layover in Paris trapped in the airport. Make the most of your limited time with this private layover tour. Get picked up at Charles de Gaulle or Orly Airport in an ecologically friendly electric car. Then, spend a half-day exploring sights like the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, or Louvre Museum before heading back to the airport to board your onward flight.

Enjoy an intimate historical look at the D-Day landings on this full-day trip to the beaches of Normandy from Paris. Travel by comfortable van accommodating no more than eight people, and visit Omaha Beach, the Operation Overlord Museum, German bunkers, Pointe du Hoc, as well as the American Cemetery home to 10,000 white crosses. See period-era military maps, plans, and photos, while listening to inspiring stories about June 6, 1944. Sip some of Normandy’s famous traditional cider before returning to Paris.

In the company of your guide, gain access to the tower's second level. Delve into the history of one of the world's most famous monuments and discover the exhibits and maps on display. Then, instead of rushing down, have free time to soak up the views on your own once the tour has finished.

A great day trip from Paris, you can explore the charm of Giverny and Claude Monet's house during this private half-day tour. Perfect for groups of two to seven, travel in comfort with a Mercedes E220 or minivan. Enjoy tiered pricing, live-guidance or basic options with an experienced driver, and complimentary pick-up and drop-off. With the day to explore, take your time to savor lunch and wander through the Norman village and visit the Museum of Impressionism.

Discover the pleasures and history of the Champagne region—and see and do more than you easily could alone—on this full-day, small-group tour from Paris. Round-trip transit is included, so getting there is made simple. Upon arrival, visit two different wineries for tours and tastings, and learn all about the growing, harvesting, and bottling processes. You can also spot highlights such as Reims Cathedral, and enjoy time for a gourmet lunch (own expense).

Trade bustling city streets for the stunning UNESCO-listed chateaux of the Loire Valley—and pair your experience with a wine tasting—on this hassle-free, full-day tour from Paris. Tour two beloved castles in one trip, including Chambord (said to have inspired "Beauty and the Beast") and Chenonceau. Enjoy additional free time for lunch (own expense) in the quaint town of Blois, plus a complimentary tasting of local Loire wines.

Make sightseeing in Paris easier with a 24- or 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour. Instead of relying on expensive taxis or figuring out local public transportation, use the bus to get around to all the major attractions. Audio commentary is available in multiple languages to add context to what you see. Upgrade to add a Seine River cruise so you can get views from the water, too.

Travel 500 years back in time to the days of the French aristocracy on a Loire Valley full-day group tour from Paris. The well-paced itinerary takes guests to the Chenonceau, Cheverny, and Chambord Chateaux. You’ll enjoy skip-the-line entry at each location and free time to explore and take pictures. Along the way, a guide will provide illuminating commentary on each castle's history and noteworthy occupants.

Visit two of France's most stunning chateaus in one day on a small-group tour from Paris via luxury minivan. See the splendor and gardens that inspired Louis XIV to build Versailles at 17th-century Vaux-le-Vicomte, and follow in the footsteps of seven centuries of French royalty at sprawling Fontainebleau. Learn the fascinating history behind each castle and explore at your own pace with an included audio guide.

Travel with a small group—including hotel pickup from Paris—and spend a day touring the Champagne region. Visit a world-renowned Champagne house such as Veuve Clicquot, Mumm, Lanson, Nicolas Feuillatte (based on availability) as well as smaller estates. Experience multiple tastings and learn how the popular bubbly drink is made as you stroll through sprawling vineyards and enter cellars. Plus, enjoy a gourmet lunch at a family-run winery.

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.

Monet’s gardens at Giverny inspired so much of the famed impressionist’s work. Yet at 4 miles (6 kilometers) from the nearest train station, they can be fiddly to reach by public transportation. Pair the convenience of a prebooked ticket with the ease of coach transfers to and from a central Paris meeting point on this organized package. Enjoy time to explore independently and recreate the paintings in your photos.

History enthusiasts will enjoy visiting World War II sites across Normandy. Head to the Pointe du Hoc, a promontory used by the Germans as a fortification, as well as the American Cemetery in Colleville and Omaha Beach, site of a bloody battle. Learn more at the Overlord Museum at Omaha Beach, too. Receive personalized attention on a small-group tour, which makes it easy to visit Normandy from Paris.