DAY TRIPS · FRANCE
Good food day trips in France sell out weeks ahead and the best ones go first. Below: the 4 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.”
A boat, a castle, a waterfall or a very long lunch.
