Top France Day Trips

The Baroque Route mountain railway winds its way through the canyons, tunnels, and viaducts of French Alp, affording spectacular views. With this full-day tour, ride the train to picturesque medieval villages, hop off to visit the Baroque Saorge Monastery, and enjoy hiking in the scenic Roya Valley. A good fitness level is required as you’ll be walking up to 9 miles (15 kilometers) in total, and you’ll visit several villages along the way.

Experience the glamorous resort towns, white-sand beaches, and ocean views of the French Riviera on this full-day tour. With an extended tour duration, you’ll enjoy a packed itinerary with stops in Antibes, Eze, Saint-Paul de Vence, and Villefranche-sur-Mer. Visit the local market in Antibes, admire the Palais des Festivals in Cannes, and see the world-famous Monte Carlo Casino in Monaco.

While the afternoon away discovering charming hilltop villages in the Luberon region on this 6-hour tour from Aix-en-Provence. Admire breathtaking Provencal landscapes as you explore Gordes, Lourmarin, Bonnieux and Roussillon. An informative guide shares historical commentary and takes you to the most picturesque spots, including Pont Julien, a 12th-century church and more. Round-trip transport by minibus included.

Discover the beauty of Bruges on a day trip by luxury coach from Paris. A guide leads you on foot through the UNESCO-listed city center, from cathedrals to palaces. Admire the well-preserved medieval architecture and learn about the history of this picturesque Belgian town. Soak up the sights of the "Little Venice of the North" on a seasonal canal cruise and take time out for a leisurely lunch (own expense).

Visit the former home of one of France’s most extravagant monarchs with this visit to the Palace of Versailles. Timed entry allows you to skip the lines at this UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the package includes round-trip air-conditioned transport too. Then, instead of following a group, you can explore the palace independently.

Discover the beaches of the D-Day landings on this guided day trip to Normandy from Paris. Focusing on the sites where heavy losses were suffered by American soldiers, the tour stops at the Omaha Beach Visitor Centre, Utah Beach Museum, and the American Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer. Enjoy free time on the beaches and hear poignant tales about the events of June 6, 1944. During this full but inspiring day of sightseeing, revitalize with a cup of traditional cider and lunch at a waterside restaurant.

Fans of French Impressionism don’t want to miss this half-day trip by luxury coach to the village of Giverny, where Claude Monet and other artists lived and painted. Enjoy priority access to Monet's exquisite 19th-century home, then, with an art historian as your guide, tour the flowerbeds, Japanese bridge, and water lily pond that served as inspiration for Monet's paintings, including the Nymphéas series.

Discover the wonders of the French Riviera by going on an action-packed day tour. Save hours researching things to see and do by having an itinerary planned out for you. After a hotel pickup, you’ll travel to Promenade Des Anglais, the village of Eze, Monaco, Monte Carlo, Cannes, Antibes, St. Paul de Vence, and many more top sights.

Retrace the steps of American D-Day troops on a full-day tour of Normandy’s US landing sectors from Bayeux. Travel by air-conditioned minivan with your expert guide, and stand at key landing and drop points, including Omaha Beach and St-Mere-Eglise. See the battle sites at Pointe du Hoc and visit the Utah Beach Museum and Normandy American Cemetery to remember those who gave their lives in June 1944.

Spend a day sipping French reds and whites in the Saint-Emilion and Pomerol wine region. Departing from Bordeaux, visit two chateaux to taste the region’s famous wines and wander the streets of beautiful Saint-Emilion, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Visit some of WWII’s most important battle sites on this full-day tour of the Normandy landing beaches from Bayeux. Walk the battlefields and beaches where thousands of Allied troops took part in history’s largest seaborne invasion and learn all about the fateful events of D-Day. Tour key sites like Utah Beach, Omaha Beach and Pointe Du Hoc, then pay your respects at the Normandy American Cemetery.

Get to know the best of the Alsace region with this full-day tour from Strasbourg. Travel on scenic roads through green hills and Alsatian vineyards. Wander the cobblestoned streets of the charming towns of Colmar and Eguisheim, and explore the village of Riquewihr inside Medieval walls. Cap off a magical Alsatian day with a visit to the 12th-century castle of High Koenigsbourg. Get personalized attention from your knowledgeable guide throughout with group size limited to eight people.

Colorful Provence boasts some of France’s most beautiful countryside scenery, but organizing transportation to explore solo from the French Riviera takes time and effort. On this tour, enjoy round-trip travel from your Nice hotel and see the best of Provence in a day. With your guide at the wheel, spin to must-see sites like Moustiers-Sainte-Marie and the Verdon gorges, and enjoy uninterrupted views over the rural landscapes.

Visitors to Bayeux who want an easy way to tour nearby Mont Saint Michel will love this hassle-free day tour. In a small group you’ll spend the day exploring the amazing island and the abbey that sits at the top. Learn about the island’s significance and its medieval history. Enjoy the sweeping ocean views and learn more than you would touring independently from your informative guide.

Enjoy personalized attention from your guide and an intimate atmosphere on this small-group tour of Monte Carlo, Monaco, and Eze. Travel from Nice in a comfortable tour vehicle, which eliminates the need for a rental car. Cover the major highlights of the three destinations—including Place du Casino and the Formula 1 circus in Monte-Carlo—and enjoy a visit to the Fragonard Perfumery too.

Spend an afternoon wine tasting in the French countryside in one of two famous wine regions – St-Emilion or Medoc – during a tour from Bordeaux. On this half-day tour, stop at a prestigious growth winery in either region to sample the local wines. Nibble on French cheese and cured meats with fresh bread as you sip. Cap off the small-group tour with a mini-class, during which you'll learn some wine-tasting tips from an expert.

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.

See all the highlights of the French Riviera, from Cannes to Monaco, on this small-group day trip from Nice. Soak in the scenic beauty of the road that snakes between cliffs and towns and the Mediterranean Sea. Enjoy pretty coastal towns like Eze, Cannes, and Juan-les-Pins as well as the glamorous city-state of Monaco. A small tour group size of no more than eight people ensures plenty of personalized attention from your guide.

Monaco is one of Europe’s most glamorous destinations, but it can be pricey to stay in Monte Carlo. A more convenient option is to visit on a small-group day tour from Nice, including highlights such as the Formula One Grand Prix track, Monte Carlo Casino and the Prince’s Palace; the Fragonard perfume factory in Eze; and the hilltop village of La Turbie.

Delve into the creative mind of impressionist master Claude Monet on this small-group (or private) Giverny day trip from Paris, including round-trip transport and tickets. Explore the artist’s home and gardens independently, and stroll through the colorful gardens, which inspired many of his paintings. Next, pay a visit to the Museum of Impressionism (extra cost), see Monet’s grave, or stroll through the village of Giverny.

Immerse yourself in the opulence and drama of the Palace of Versailles on a guided tour from Paris. With your skip-the-line ticket, breeze past the queue and follow your guide to palace highlights, including the Hall of Mirrors, Grand Apartments, State Rooms, and more. You can also upgrade to stroll through the expansive gardens at your own pace, immersing yourself in the beauty of this historical landscape.

Surround yourself in the grand spectacle of the Versailles palace and gardens on a small-group tour from Paris. Enjoy pickup from your Paris hotel, then breeze past the queue at Versailles and take a small-group tour through the castle’s ornate interior. Discover the rich tastes of Louis XIV, who built the enormous 700-room complex, adorning the space with extravagance and luxury. Then take a leisurely stroll in the palace gardens before returning to Paris.

Travel through scenic Normandy en route to the medieval Mont-St-Michel on a full-day trip from Paris. Discover the UNESCO World-Heritage-listed island and its iconic Gothic abbey, with a guide, and listen to fascinating history and legendary stories about the site. Enjoy ample time to explore the island, and admire views of the surrounding bay before traveling back to the French capital.