Day Trips & Excursions in France

Spend a day in the French countryside exploring World War I history on a day trip to Verdun and Meuse-Argonne from Paris. These two important battlefields help make history come alive, with assistance from a knowledgeable guide. Hear about these famous battles and visit notable landmarks and cemeteries. See the Douaumont Ossuary and Fort of Douaumont, the Romagne War Museum, the Battlefield of Verdun, the Trench of Bayonets and the Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery and Memorial. It's the largest cemetery for fallen American soldiers in all of Europe. Tour group size limited to 18 to ensure personalized attention from your guide.

Explore the beauty of the Champagne region on this private day-trip from Paris, with a personalized guide who is a vineyard owner and wine exporter. Travel by train, first-class, from the Gare de L'est station, and arrive in Champagne Ardenne. Stop at several vineyards for delicious wine tastings, while gaining in-depth knowledge of the wineries from your guide who's an industry expert. A visit to the Reims Cathedral and a gourmet lunch round out this perfect day.

Spend a delightful day exploring the Provence countryside on a full-day tour from Cannes. Wander the picturesque cobblestone streets of villages including Saint-Paul-de-Vence, Tourettes and Gourdon, and follow your nose with a perfumery tour in Grasse. In Cannes, see highlights such as the Film Festival Palace and the shoreline Croisette Boulevard. Enjoy a combination of guided touring and leisure time, plus the personalized attention of your guide.

Experience two countries in one day on this full-day sightseeing trip to Monaco from Nice. Soak up the scenery along the glittering Côte d'Azur as you follow the seafront Corniche; admire the lavish villas of Villefranche sur Mer and visit the Galimard perfumery in Eze. Then, cross the border to Monaco to visit the famous Rock of Monaco; admire architectural wonders like Monaco Cathedral and the Opera Garnier; or hit the shops and casinos in glamorous Monte Carlo.

Experience the beauty of the Italian Riviera with a shopping day trip from Cannes to the unique markets of San Remo and Bordighera of northern Italy. Drive along the exceptionally beautiful coastline in a minivan while your guide shares local insight into the area's history and culture. Enjoy more than 2 hours of leisure time to shop at the markets, and stop for an authentic Italian lunch and visit of Dolceacqua (own expense). Numbers are limited to eight people for a personalized small-group tour.

Visit the sites of some of the most pivotal American battles in World War I with a day trip to the Picardy region of northern France. Departing from Paris, travel to the historic western front locations of Aisne and Marne with an expert historian guide. Walk among trenches in the Belleau Woods and honor fallen soldiers at the Aisne-Marne American Cemetery. Learn more about the causes and repercussions of the conflict at the Museum of the Great War in Meaux.

Journey back in time to historic Provence on this half-day tour from Avignon. Visit the UNESCO-listed Pont du Gard "“ a towering Roman aqueduct "“ and the rugged hilltop village of Les Baux de Provence to wander and explore key sites like St Vincent Church, Hôtel des Porcelets and the ruins of Baux's medieval castle. Then continue to other perched villages like beautiful Gordes and Rousillion (this stop available with upgrade).

Discover Provence's lavender fields and enchanting villages with a 5-hour trip from Avignon. Travel through the countryside by comfortable coach, marveling at the bursts of color that make up the region's Mediterranean landscape. See the ochre quarries of Roussillon, visit the hilltop town of Gordes and enjoy a refreshing walk in Fontaine de Vaucluse. The small-group format ensures a custom experience for all!

Discover the wonderful world of Van Gogh on a half-day tour of Provence from Avignon. Journey to Saint Paul asylum in Saint-Remy-de-Provence and the perched medieval village of Les Baux de Provence to watch the audiovisual show of Les Carrières de Lumières" (show 2018 : Picasso). End in beautiful riverside Arles "“ the UNESCO-listed town that inspired Van Gogh to create some of his most famous works.

Discover the beauty and heritage of Provence on a full-day tour of Orange, Les Baux de Provence and Arles from Avignon. In a small group, visit the UNESCO-listed town of Orange to view the beautifully preserved Triumphal Arch and Roman theater. Then head to the perched village of Les Baux de Provence for panoramic pastoral views, and Arles "“ the city famously captured by Van Gogh in paintings like Le cafe de nuit.