DAY TRIPS · FRANCE
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 10 small-group day trips in France worth the money, priced per seat, with the pick-up time and the lunch question answered.
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.”
Review of the Giverny half-day trip from Paris, with Monet’s gardens, house, grave, small-group transport, costs, tips, and drawbacks.
“Augustin was excellent: Very personable, good communicator, vast knowledge of art, as well as all things French and Norman. Highly recommended. We’ll be back.”
Review of the Monaco and Eze small-group day trip from Nice, with scenic drives, Fragonard perfumery, free time, and practical booking tips.
“Wear good walking shoes and take some water:) Ian is the BEST! He shared such wonderful info and was very kind! It was obvious that he wanted everyone to enjoy the day. Great tour and guide!”
Review this Strasbourg day trip to Colmar, Eguisheim, Riquewihr, the Alsace Wine Route, and Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle.
“It was a perfect way to see the other cities in the Alsace Region. Very solo traveler friendly. 🩷🩷🩷”
Review of the Giverny and Versailles day trip from Paris, with Monet’s gardens, palace access, lunch, transport, costs, and practical tips.
“The tour successfully contrasted the simplicity of Giverny to the opulence of Versailles Excellent guide who made sure we had not only an enjoyable but also an informative day. Small group was ideal.Transfer well organised and lunch quality so far above any tour lunch I have experienced. Would highly recommend.”
Explore Eze, Monaco, Monte Carlo, Cannes, and Antibes from Nice in one small-group day, with hotel pickup and an English-speaking guide.
“The places visited were interesting and enjoyable, the tour guide and driver was knowledgeable, informative and highly competent. The time spent at each location was sufficient given the number of locations covered. I highly recommend this tour.”
Review of Tour Azur’s Provence day trip from Nice, with Cannes, Grasse perfume, Gourdon, Tourrettes-sur-Loup, and Saint-Paul-de-Vence.
“Great way to see the charming villages located in the Cotes d’Azur region. Out driver and guide was excellent. We enjoyed the day.”
Visit Chambord, Chenonceau, and Amboise from Paris on a small-group day trip with château entry, lunch time, and Loire wine tasting.
“Géraud - aka “G” provided and excellent Loire valley tour. He was personable, informative and very considerate of the group we toured with. I give G +5 for a great day visiting the historic castles in the Loire valley”
Review of a small-group Normandy D-Day tour from Paris, covering Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, the American Cemetery, and Overlord Museum.
“Visiting Normandy was so incredible. What was a major disappointment was the experience of our ride and driver. This tour was an all day tour. We were picked up very early in the morning in Paris and driven to Normandy. I believe 2 hours maybe 2.5 in travel to Normandy. Our guide offered no information on what we were visiting, basically he was just a driver. We were 6 in total in a very uncomfortable van. We made a quick stop to use the toilets prior to arriving to the cemetery. A stop for lunch was supposed to be included and the restaurant we did stop at was closed and…”
Review of a small-group Loire Valley day trip from Paris, with Chenonceau, Amboise, Blois, wine tasting, costs, timing, and practical tips.
“Olga was great! We really had a great experience even with the rain all day. Loved the three castles all were different but learned a lot about each castle and the history of them. . Driver was great!”
A boat, a castle, a waterfall or a very long lunch.
