Day Trips in France

Delve into the artistic side of the French Riviera on this half-day tour from Monaco. Visit Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat to see the porcelain collection at Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild and its magnificent gardens outside. Spend time in Nice, where you'll see the biblical scenes painted by Marc Chagall at the Chagall Museum in the Cimiez neighborhood. Enjoy the collection of Henri Matisse's work at Nice's Matisse Museum - the artist spent much of his life on the French Riviera. Group size is limited to eight people to ensure a more personalized experience.

Soak up Provence's exquisite natural beauty on a full-day tour from Avignon. Cross expansive plateaus covered in lavender blooms as you travel to several enchanting French villages such as Sault and Roussillon. Browse lavender shop and markets, visit the hilltop town of Gordes and learn all about Provence's symbolic flower at Lavender Museum in Coustellet. The small-group format ensures a flexible and personalized tour.

Experience Provence at its storybook best as you journey through rolling vineyards, medieval villages and artist's havens on this full-day tour from Avignon. Follow in the footsteps of Van Gogh in Saint-Paul-de-Mausole; explore the Provencal market town of Arles and take in the views from hilltop Les-Baux-de-Provence. Then, step back in time with a visit to the Roman aqueduct Pont-du-Gard, before sampling fine Rhône Valley wines with a tour and tasting at the wine museum in Chateauneuf-du-Pape.

Go back in time to experience the opulence of the Palace and Gardens of Versailles on this small-group tour from Paris. Walk through the glittering Hall of Mirrors and see the Royal Apartments. Admire the enormous gardens and beautiful fountain displays. Weekend visitors from April to October can see the famous fountain shows. Choose either a half-day independent tour in either the morning or afternoon, or a full-day guided tour. Pick-up and drop-off at central Paris hotels is included to make everything hassle-free.

Spend a day in the countryside on a full-day tour from Nice. See the scenic beauty for yourself, from verdant vineyards to vast lavender fields to dramatic rocky cliffs. With your knowledgeable guide, stop in the scented town of Grasse. Tour the well-known Fragonard Perfumery. Visit the towns of Gourdon and Valbonne, before heading back to Nice for a tour of the Château de Cr emat wine estate and a wine tasting. Tour group size is limited to eight people to ensure personalized attention from your guide.

Spend a delightful day in southern Provence on a small-group tour exploring highlights of this romantic region. Stroll through the famous market in charming Aix-en-Provence, enjoy the UNESCO-listed inlets and beaches of Cassis and take a guided tour through more than 2,500 years of French history in seaside Marseille. Travel aboard a comfortable minivan with a small group for a more personalized experience.

Experience the medieval towns, art heritage and fine wine of Provence on this full-day tour from Aix-en-Provence. Discover Avignon's history as the medieval city of the Popes as you marvel at the Papal Palace, stroll along the Rhone River and explore the UNESCO-listed Old Town. After a delicious lunch (not included) and wine tasting (included), admire the photo-worthy views of the Alpilles National Park, tour the landmark Pont du Gard. This small-group tour is limited to eight people, ensuring a personalized experience.

From June to August each year, the fertile lavender fields of Sault are widely considered among the most popular sights in Provence. This convenient 5-hour combination bus and walking tour from Avignon takes you to the heart of France's lavender country. Stroll along rows of purple lavender, visit a local lavender farm, and enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour - limited to eight people.

Discover Provence's exotic beauty and ancient roots on a full-day tour of Aigues-Mortes, Camargue and Arles from Avignon. In a small group, travel into the saltwater marshes of Petite Camargue to visit the striking cities of Aigues-Morte and Les Saintes Maries de la Mer and to spy abundant wildlife like herons, flamingos and wild white horses. Then head to UNESCO-listed town of Arles - the city famously captured by Van Gogh in paintings like Le caf e de nuit.

Take in the highlights of Nice, the capital of the French Riviera, on this 4-hour small-group tour from Villefranche-sur-Mer. Explore the atmospheric Old Town, stroll along the beachside Promenade des Anglais, and take in the views from Castle Hill. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Beaune is the gateway to the Burgundy wine region and this full-day tour explores both the Côte de Beaune and the Côte de Nuits appellations. Travel by train from Paris to Dijon, then set out to explore the vineyards with a local guide. Visit two different wineries, sample a variety of red and white wines, and taste delicious regional foods and wines at a local restaurant.

Departing from Avignon, set out to explore the charming villages and vineyards of Provence's Luberon region on a small-group tour. Stop at the mythical source of the Sorgues River, Fontaine-de-Vaucluse, and savor stunning panoramic views from Gordes, a village of enchanting white-stone structures perched on the foothills of Monts of Vaucluse. Embark on a leisurely hike along the Ochre Trail before  perusing the cafes and courtyards of Bonnieux and M enerbes. Cap off your excursion with a  Provençal tasting session at a family-run winery.

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.

The Palace of Versailles is one of the most visited attractions in France, but many tours only visit the palace itself. This full-day tour from Paris includes a visit to Claude Monet's home Giverny; lunch at a spectacular riverfront location; a guided tour of Versailles; and a chance to see the popular Musical Fountain show.

Swap the busy city of Paris for a day exploring two beautiful cities in Normandy - Giverny and Rouen. You'll have the ultimate day of relaxation with hotel pickup and drop-off included, and a guide to lead the way. Highlights include Claude Monet's Garden and House in Giverny, Rouen Cathedral, and the Renaissance Parliament of Normandy. Conveniently, all entrance tickets are included, so you won't waste any time waiting in visitor lines.

Get to know the wildlife and landscape of Camargue on this day trip from Avignon with a small group. Travel in a comfortable minivan through the countryside, listening to your guide's insightful commentary while looking out for flamingos, black bulls, and wild horses. See the local salt pans and rice fields before visiting the Ornythological Park of Pont-de-Gau to learn about bird life. Other highlights include Aigues-Mortes and Saintes-Maries-De-La-Mer.

Discover France's exquisite Champagne country on this 10.5-hour history and tasting tour from Paris. In a small group, wind through verdant hillsides en route to wine estates, a distinguished Champagne house and the charming city of Reims for a tour of the famous Gothic cathedral. Your tasting adventure includes guided tours of vineyards and champagne cellars, complimentary samples of sparkling wines and a traditional French lunch.

Spend a day immersed in French WWI history with a visit to Arras and Vimy from Paris. On this full-day tour, you'll see famous battlefields in Nord-Pas-de-Calais, visit commemorative sites like Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery in Souchez and the Canadian National Vimy Memorial, and learn fascinating details about WWI from your guide. Enjoy personalized touring with your small group as well as free time to explore Arras, home to Monchy-Le-Preux Memorial.

Pack in two of France's main attractions into one day with this tour of the Palace of Versailles and Giverny, including round-trip transport from Paris. While at Versailles, see where King Louis XIV and Marie Antoinette lived, enjoy skip-the-line admission, an essential when visiting Versailles. Then head to Giverny to explore Monet's House and Gardens, and catch a glimpse of where the Impressionist painter got ideas for some of his most famous works.

The Battle of the Somme was one of the bloodiest in history and this tour traces the journey of the brave Allied soldiers of WWI. Walk in the trenches at the Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial, see the mighty Lochnagar Crater, and follow the Australian Remembrance Trail to the Thiepval Memorial to the Missing, the Australian National Memorial, the New John Monash Centre, and the Windmill site in Pozieres.