Day Trips From Paris
Most Popular Day Trips from Paris
The Normandy D-Day Tour
Our best selling tour. Visit Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc, and the American Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer. Stand where the 1944 landings happened. Small group, local guide, train from Paris.
Mont Saint-Michel
France’s second most-visited site for Americans after the Eiffel Tower. Tour the abbey, walk the ramparts, explore the village and visit the walled medieval port city of Saint-Malo.
Loire Valley Day Tour
Tour Chambord and Chenonceau—the châteaux where French royalty actually lived. Wine tasting and garden tours included.
Veuve Clicquot Trip
Tour Veuve Clicquot’s chalk cellars and taste their champagnes. Then visit a small family grower for a behind-the-scenes contrast. Books up fast.
Burgundy Day Tour
Taste Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in the Côte de Beaune. Visit family domaines, walk the vineyards, lunch in Beaune.
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Normandy & WWII Tours
Canadian Normandy D-Day Tour
Visit Juno Beach where 14,000 Canadians landed, the cemetery at Bény-sur-Mer, and sites where the Royal Regina Rifles fought.
Caen Memorial and Normandy Tour
Start at the Caen Memorial—one of Europe’s best WWII museums—then visit the American sector including Omaha Beach and the American Cemetery.
D-Day and Mont Saint-Michel in One Day
Mont Saint-Michel Abbey in the morning, Omaha Beach and the American Cemetery in the afternoon. Our longest day—worth it.
Verdun and WWI Tour
Visit the Douaumont Ossuary, Fort Douaumont, and the preserved trenches. The battle that defined the Great War.
Champagne Tours
Epernay Champagne Day Tour
Tour Moët & Chandon on the Avenue de Champagne, then visit a smaller grower. Cellar tours and tastings included.
Mumm Champagne Tour
Tour Mumm’s cellars in Reims. See the riddling racks, taste the range from Cordon Rouge to their prestige cuvées.
Moët & Chandon Tour
Tour the cellars where Dom Pérignon pioneered champagne. Tastings of Moët’s range included.
Taittinger Tour
Tour Taittinger’s cellars in Reims—4th-century Roman chalk caves. Tastings included.
Gourmet Champagne and Cooking Day Trip
Veuve Clicquot cellar tour, hands-on cooking class, and sunset sabrage in the vineyards. First-class rail included.
Wine Tours
Bordeaux Wine Tour
Taste reds and whites in Saint-Émilion and the Médoc. TGV gets you to Bordeaux in two hours.
Loire Valley Wine and Castle Tour
Visit two Loire châteaux and taste Vouvray and Chinon wines. Castles and vineyards in one day.
Bordeaux Food and Wine Tour
Wine tastings, local markets, and lunch at a Bordeaux restaurant. The city’s food scene in one day.
Alsace Wine Tour
Taste Riesling and Gewürztraminer in the villages along the Route des Vins. Half-timbered houses, vineyards, French-German culture.
Castles & Palaces
Versailles Half-Day Trip
Skip the lines. Hall of Mirrors, Marie Antoinette’s estate, the gardens. Private guide, small group.
Loire Valley – Villandry and Azay-le-Rideau
Tour Villandry’s Renaissance gardens and Azay-le-Rideau’s moated château. Wine tasting included.
Vaux le Vicomte and Fontainebleau
The château that inspired Versailles, plus Napoleon’s favorite palace. Two stunning estates without the Versailles crowds.
Bike Tours
Giverny Bike Tour
Train to Vernon, then bike through countryside to Monet’s gardens. The water lilies and Japanese bridge he painted.
Bordeaux Wine and E-Bike Tour
E-bike through Saint-Émilion’s vineyards, taste Grand Cru wines, picnic lunch among the vines. TGV to Bordeaux, bike from there.
Loire Valley E-Bike Castle Tour
Ride through Loire vineyards to Chambord castle. Flat paths, wine stops, easy for all fitness levels.
Burgundy E-Bike Tour
E-bike through the Côte de Beaune vineyards. Wine tastings and lunch in Beaune included.
Champagne Bike Tour
Bike through Epernay’s vineyards with stops at family growers. Flat terrain, tastings, lunch included.
City Escapes
Lyon Day Trip
France’s culinary capital, 2 hours by TGV. Old town, Les Halles market, lunch at a traditional bouchon.
Provence Lavender Tour
Visit the lavender fields around Valensole and the villages of the Luberon. Seasonal—June through mid-August.
Strasbourg Day Tour
Walk the Petite France district, see the Gothic cathedral, taste Alsatian food. TGV gets you there in under two hours.
Rouen, Cider and Bayeux
Rouen and the cathedral Monet painted, Normandy cider tasting, and the canal town of Bayeux.
One Day Paris Tour From London
Eurostar from London, guided day in Paris, back by evening. 2.5 hours each way.
Cognac Tours
Martell Heritage Cognac Tour
Tour Martell’s cellars and taste the range from VS to XO. The oldest of the major cognac houses.
Rémy Martin Cognac Visits
Tour the cellars and taste the range from VSOP to XO. Rémy Martin only uses grapes from the top two cognac crus.
Hennessy Cognac Tour
Explore the cellars and taste the range. The world’s best-selling cognac—they’ve been at it since 1765.
Private Day Trips
All of our tours are small group, but sometimes a private tour offers a more luxurious experience. We offer private versions of most tours—Normandy D-Day, Champagne, Versailles, Burgundy, and more.
Overnight Trips
Some destinations deserve more than a day. Provence, the French Riviera, and multi-day wine country itineraries let you slow down and go deeper.
Paris Tours and Activities
Looking for things to do in Paris itself? We offer cooking classes, bike tours, walking tours, and cabaret shows.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do the train + tour packages work? We send you all the details and book your train tickets from Paris (if included). Your local guide meets you at the destination station. After the tour, they take you back for your return train. Simple.
Are these really small groups? Yes. Maximum 8 people. Usually 4-6. Never a bus full of strangers.
What if I miss my train? Call or text us immediately at 424-386-5222. We’ll help you catch the next train and coordinate getting you connected with your tour. Note: Tours are non-refundable if you miss your departure—but we’ll do everything possible to help you catch up.
What’s your cancellation policy? Tours are non-refundable within 72 hours due to our small group format—we can’t fill your spot last minute. Some tours have specific terms, so check the product page before booking. Full cancellation policy →
Do you pick up from Paris hotels? No—unless you’ve booked a private van tour. You’ll meet your guide at the train station in the destination region. We send exact directions for catching your train and finding your guide.
Can kids come on the tours? Absolutely. D-Day tours, Mont Saint-Michel, and Lyon are great for kids 10+. Wine tours… bring a babysitter.
What about lunch? Included on some tours, not others. Each tour page specifies if lunch is included. When not included, guides know great local spots.
How far ahead should I book? The sooner the better! Popular tours like Normandy and Champagne houses can sell out 3-4 weeks in advance. Booking early guarantees your spot and gives us time to secure the best local guides. Last-minute sometimes works—call us.
About Our Day Trips From Paris by Train
While Paris captivates visitors, day trips let you see more of France. Trains make it easy, safe, and comfortable to explore beyond the city. Normandy’s D-Day beaches are by far the #1 destination for Americans, followed by Mont Saint-Michel Abbey.
For wine lovers, we recommend Burgundy, Champagne, or Bordeaux. Other great destinations from Paris include Lyon and the Loire Valley.
Almost all of our tours include a rail component. We aren’t fans of the giant bus tours from Paris. Our expert guides are local to the region you will be traveling to and will meet you at the rail station. All of our tours are small group only.
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