Day Trips & Excursions in Paris

Pop a cork in France's famous Champagne region on a full-day tour from Paris. Visit some of the most famous Champagne cellars in the world at the Mumm and Mercier wineries, where you can taste varieties of beloved bubbly and learn about the time-honored tradition of making Champagne. Delve into regional history with a tour of the Notre Dame Cathedral in Reims, the coronation site for many kings of France.

See the very best of Paris on a full-day trip from London by high-speed train, and enjoy a mix of guided tours and time to explore on your own. Take in key sites on a 1.5-hour tour by coach, then board a river boat for an hour-long cruise along the Seine. Spend the afternoon by yourself, with plenty of time to shop Parisian boutiques, visit museums, or sample classic French cuisine in the City of Light.

Enjoy a seamless way to discover Versailles - one of Europe's largest and most lavish palaces - on this full-day tour from Paris. Meet your Spanish-speaking guide at the Les Invalides M etro station in the morning, and set off via train to Versailles. Upon arrival, you'll tour its exterior, visit its sprawling gardens, and will learn more about the palace's history from your guide. Then, go for an immersive tour of Versailles' interior, including the Hall of Mirrors, accompanied by an audio guide.

Paris is just two hours by train from London, but visiting on a group tour can mean limited time to explore. This full-day self-guided tour offers the best of both worlds, with round-trip transport by Eurostar, a Paris map and welcome pack, and a Seine River sightseeing cruise, plus plenty of free time to take in the sights that interest you most.

Tour Giverny, the fabled estate of painter Claude Monet, in comfort and high style during this customizable VIP tour from Paris. Dodge the crowded entrance lines with pre-booked admission tickets, and enjoy private pickup and drop-off in a luxury Mercedes van. See the colorful backdrops to some of France's most celebrated Impressionist paintings. Skip the audioguides: your own private guide will be on-hand to answer all your questions.

Take a day trip from Paris to Fontainebleau to visit two castles once home to members of France's extravagant aristocracy. First, explore Château Vaux le Vicomte, said to have inspired the Palace of Versailles. Then head to Château de Fontainebleau, a UNESCO World Heritage site whose history dates back to the 12th century. You'll have free time at each castle to look around on your own via provided audio guides, checking out the ornate architecture and opulent gardens.

Step into the world of an Impressionist painter with a private Giverny day trip from Paris. Set out to explore this country village that served as home to and inspiration for Claude Monet, a founder of the Impressionist art movement. Visit the painter's last home and tour its gardens, recognizable from many of Monet's paintings - including his Water Lilies. Enjoy lunch in a local restaurant before returning to Paris by way of La Roche-Guyon, a medieval village known for its stunning 12th-century château.Please note: This tour only runs April-October.

Experience fine French bubbly on a full-day trip to the Champagne region from Paris. Accompanied by a guide, travel through the beautiful vineyards of Epernay and descend into the Champagne cellars of Moet and Chandon. Continue onto Hautvillers, birthplace of Champagne pioneer Dom Pèrignon. Travel onward to Reims for a tour of the House of Mumm Champagne cellars before returning to Paris. Tastings and entrance fees are included.

Visit two iconic French destinations in a single day on this shared transfer tour from Paris to the Palace of Versailles and Giverny. Journey on to Versailles, where you'll enjoy an optional French-style lunch with drinks and tour the magnificent palace and gardens with an audio guide. Next, travel through the beautiful countryside to see where Claude Monet lived and painted, and stroll through his famous Japanese gardens that inspired his masterful 'Water Lilies' series.

Delve into the rich cultural tapestry of Paris on a full-day sightseeing tour of France's captivating capital. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, visit iconic monuments like Notre Dame Cathedral before ascending to the top of the Eiffel Tower for a fabulous French lunch. Sail past the long entrance lines with your priority access pass and feast upon the gourmet offerings of 58 Tour Eiffel, an esteemed eatery. Admire the classical splendor of the UNESCO-listed Palace of Versailles and conclude your day with a romantic sunset dinner cruise on the Seine River. Receive personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to 18 guests.

Commemorate the sacrifices of Australian and New Zealander soldiers during World War I with the annual ANZAC Day Dawn Service in Villers-Bretonneux. On April 25, Depart Paris in the early morning hours to arrive in time for the dawn vigil. Continue on to the surrounding countryside for a tour of the pivotal Somme battlefields with your historian guide. Visit landmarks and memorials including the massive Lochnagar Crater, the Franco-Australian Museum and the Adelaide Cemetery on this enlightening and emotional full-day tour.

Journey from Paris on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte, a stunning baroque chateau that served as an inspiration for France's iconic Palace of Versailles. A driver and luxury vehicle transports you to the property, where cream-filled macarons and Champagne await your arrival. After indulging your tastebuds embark on self-guided tour with audio through the castle's lavish galleries and state rooms, marveling at the ornate furnishings and tapestries and perusing its former gardens, replete with hedges and fountains. Enjoy lunch (own expense) at the onsite restaurant or picnic outside.

Follow in the footsteps of France's most iconic Impressionist painters on a full-day, private tour from Paris to Honfleur and Giverny with an experienced guide. Explore Honfleur's historic waterfront and colorful homes, and discover ancient cobblestone paths that lead to the Norman coast. See a riot of color and blooming flowers at Giverny, where you'll learn about Monet's life in his beloved home and garden, then return to Paris through the stunning Seine river valley.

Delve into the Versaille's visionary architectural array on a comprehensive full-day tour from Paris. Travel by luxury minibus to the regal city and sail past long lines outside of the Palace of Versailles with your priority-access pass. Embark on a guided tour of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed wonder and see grand chambers like the Hall of Mirrors. Absorb the botanical beauty of the palace gardens, and then head to an esteemed restaurant by the Grand Canal for a gourmet 3-course lunch. Conclude with a visit to the Queen's Hamlet and the Grand Trianon.

Just outside of Paris, the riverside village of Giverny was the home of iconic French artist Claude Monet and a major center of the Impressionist art movement. This full-day trip offers longer to explore than most tours, including a morning tour of Monet's House and Gardens, a delicious lunch at the Monet-inspired Les Nymph eas restaurant, and an afternoon visit to the Mus ee des Impressionnismes.

Enjoy the ultimate hassle-free day exploring Versailles Castle. No need to arrange transport as a hotel pickup and drop-off is included. You'll travel in a comfortable vehicle, and you won't have to worry about waiting in long lines as skip-the-line entrance tickets are included. A private tour of Versailles Castle will ensure you get taken to the castle highlights such as the garden,  and Marie Antoinette's Petit Trianon.

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.

Explore the tranquil water lily gardens of Monet's House in Giverny and the Mus ee des Impressionnismes-Giverny followed by a visit to the opulent Palace of Versailles in this day trip from Paris. Stop in charming Moulin de Fourges for lunch (included). A group size of no more than eight people maximizes personalized attention from your guide.

Take a day trip to Giverny to see the garden depicted in so many of Claude Monet's masterpieces. Tour the artist's former home, now a museum, and explore his beautiful gardens at your leisure - the water lily garden is particularly famous. Visit the nearby Mus ee des Impressionnismes to see more great works from the Impressionists. This half-day, small-group tour from Paris is unguided, which means you get to see Giverny's attractions at your own pace. Pickup and drop-off from your central Paris hotel is included.

Travel through the beautiful French countryside and visit the home and workspace of Claude Monet on this private, half-day tour to Giverny from Paris. Ride in a comfortable private vehicle through the meadows and villages of Normandy, stopping to visit local landmarks like a 10th-century watchtower along the way. In Giverny, tour Monet's house, studio and Japanese-style gardens that inspired famous works like his Water Lilies series. Enjoy the personalized attention of a private driver and guide for a memorable artistic excursion.