DAY TRIPS · FRANCE
Good food day trips in France sell out weeks ahead and the best ones go first. Below: the 7 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of a small-group Normandy D-Day trip from Paris, covering Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc, the American Cemetery, museum, lunch, and cider tasting.
“The local tour operator was very knowledgeable, building the day around a cohesive narrative, culminating in a powerful and moving end. The coach was comfortable.”
See Chambord and Chenonceau from Paris, enjoy Blois and Loire wine tasting on a well-organized 13-hour castle day trip.
“It was great, we had a lovely time in the castles and the Transportation was smooth and comfortable. There was even toilet in the bus and usb ports (type-c & type-A) to charge our phones. The guides were very friendly and informative. I would like to encourage wish good luck to Jasmina and Armand for their professional and exceptional behavior also would like to thank them for all the extra information they gave to us. We can’t wait to go to our next trip with them. Thank you”
Review of Saint-Émilion’s four-hour wine tour from Bordeaux, with a château tasting, village walk, guide tips, costs, and practical advice.
“Excellent tour guide, Luiggi. Group of eight people, beautiful countryside, St Emilion very impressive, château visit very pleasant, wine tasting nice atmosphere with superb wines.”
Review of Bordeaux’s $68 half-day wine tour, with Saint-Émilion, Médoc, Graves, Sauternes, and Blaye options, tastings, and practical tips.
“Excellent day out, highly recommended. Excellent very knowledgeable tour guide and the lady at the Chateau was great too. We would have missed out on a lot if we did this ourselves, especially the underground church in Saint Emilion. And came home with some beautiful wine. Many thanks.”
Explore four Alsace villages, taste local wine, and ride the scenic wine route from Strasbourg on this full-day guided trip.
“It took the entire day to visit all the villages, and it was already evening by the time we reached Eguisheim. Overall, the experience was excellent. Our driver and guide, Martin, communicated well and managed the schedule perfectly. I also had a special request to be dropped off at the Colmar train station, and thanks to Martin, he kindly accommodated it even though it wasn’t part of the original plan.”
Review of Rustic Vines’ Saint-Émilion day trip from Bordeaux, with château tastings, picnic lunch, village walk, and practical booking advice.
“This has been an amazing tour, with a great group of mates made. Maud was fantastic! She made the tour! The people on tour were unreal! Would highly recommend to all!”
Review of a nine-hour Loire Valley tour to Chenonceau, Chambord, Amboise, and a local wine tasting, with practical tips on time and value.
“Had a lovely time with Marie and other guests. Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. The wine tasting was a nice way to break up the day. The tours of the castles felt quick so if you want to spend more time, I would look for a tour that give you over 2 hours at each place.”
A boat, a castle, a waterfall or a very long lunch.
