Day Trips & Excursions in Paris

Journey around the grounds of Versailles on this 8.5-hour tour, including round-trip transport from your Paris accommodation. First see the Palace of Versailles, and explore rooms, such as the king's and queen's apartments. Take pictures of its stunning gilded sculptures before moving on to the gardens. Afterward, head over to the Marie-Antoinette Estate, and wander Trianons.

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.

When you don't have oodles of time in the French capital, make the most of it with a trip to Versailles and a tour of the best of Paris in one day. Spend the morning at the extravagant Palace of Versailles with a guide, then head back to Paris for lunch, a sightseeing cruise on the Seine River and a coach tour of the City of Lights.

Have a smooth and stress-free sightseeing by pre-booking your private round-trip transfers to and from the one of the most popular amusement parks in the World - Disneyland Paris. Your driver will greet you in the hotel located in Paris city center and drive you directly to the park, where you will have time to have fun on your own. When it's time to leave, your private vehicle will be waiting to whisk you back to your hotel. There's no need to worry about inconvenient public transportation as your private driver will be waiting for you at the chosen time.

This tour allows you to explore Versailles independently and includes round-trip transportation from Paris to help make things easier for you when traveling. Skip the hassle of figuring out your own transport and settle in for the ride to Versailles, listening to recorded audio commentary about the French landmark as you relax on the way over.

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.

Experience the culture and lasting traditions of Champagne wine country on a guided wine-tasting tour from Paris. With a small group of fellow wine enthusiasts and an expert guide, spend a full-day visiting three distinguished Champagne houses such as Mercier in Epernay or Tattinger in Reims to taste eight samples and learn about local varietals. Your excursion includes estate tours, a delicious lunch and intimate tasting sessions in a breathtaking natural setting.

Explore the neighborhood of Montmartre on a walking tour with a Spanish-speaking guide. As you admire sights such as the Basilica du Sacr e-Coeur de Montmartre, you can soak up the atmosphere of this charming district that has historically been Paris' bohemian artists' neighborhood, where painters like Picasso once spent their time.

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.

Skip the lines and head straight into two of France's most iconic homes. First, discover Monet's gardens and home. A guide will provide fascinating stories about Monet from outside of the gardens before leaving you to explore the grounds independently. Then, travel to the dazzling Château de Versailles. Follow your guide into the gardens, where you'll hear tales of courtesan life under Louis XIV before exploring the palace interior with an audioguide.

Wander through the jaw-dropping Gardens of Versailles on a guided day trip from Paris. Ride the train to the blue-blooded suburb of Versailles and learn about the history and legends of the UNESCO-listed gardens while strolling among elaborate geometric paths, fountains, flower beds, orchards and hedge mazes. See the opulent exterior of the Palace of Versailles, which you can visit independently after your tour if you like.

Pay your respects to French and British military history with a full-day tour of the Somme battlefields. Walk on the sites where one of the bloodiest battles in history was fought during World War I, while learning about the battle's causes and repercussions from your historian guide. See the Deville Wood cemetery where thousands of fallen soldiers were laid to rest, and visit several war memorials and the Historial Great War museum in Peronne. Numbers are limited to 16 for a personalized and informative tour.

If you're a fan of Claude Monet, then this guided tour from Paris to his gardens in Giverny is a must-do activity. See where the great Impressionist artist lived for 40 years, and delight in familiar scenery as you stroll through the Japanese Garden and spot waterlilies. Learn from an informative guide about Monet's life work and his family. This small-group tour is limited to just eight people, ensuring personalized attention.

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.

Have a smooth and stress-free sightseeing by pre-booking your private round-trip transfers to and from the most popular monument of France - Palace of Versailles. Your driver will greet you in the hotel located in Paris city center (districts 1-20) and drive you directly to the palace, where you will have time to admire the sight on your own. When it's time to leave, your private vehicle will be waiting to whisk you back to your hotel. There's no need to worry about inconvenient public transportation as your private driver will be waiting for you at the chosen time.

A Full Day Small group Excursion in the footsteps of Caillebotte from a guided visit of Orsay Museum to his Property in the area of Paris.Enjoy a two-hour guided visit to discover the masterpieces of the Musée d'Orsay and more particularly those of Caillebotte.Leave Paris for a few hours to discover the Caillebotte Property, a bucolic atmosphere, where the artist has painted nearly 80 paintings.Discover a fabulous park and its surprising follies, a uncredible House, typical of the 19th century.Like Giverny, Yerres is now an unmissable stop on France's Impressionist circuit.

Beat the crowds at two of Paris' most popular attractions during this 8-hour tour, combining skip-the-line access to the Louvre and Versailles. Entrance fees, lunch, and round-trip transportation from a central Paris meeting point included.

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.