The 4 Food Day Trips in France That Earn the Road Time

1.Normandy D-Day Small-Group Day Trip with Omaha Beach, Cemetery & Cider Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,786 reviews · 12 to 13 hours (approx.) · from $320Our pick

Leave central Paris at 7 a.m. for a 12 to 13-hour small-group visit to Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc, German bunkers, the Overlord Museum, and the American Cemetery. An expert guide such as Will, Bruno, Julian, or Etienne leads the day, with lunch and a Normandy cider tasting included in the plan.

“It was breathtaking and our guide was fantastic. Everyone was cooperative and very much enjoyed the day.”

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2.From Paris: Loire Valley Castles Day Trip With Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,727 reviews · 13 hours · from $104

Spend 13 hours touring the Loire Valley from Paris with an English-speaking guide such as Dee, Jasmina, or John. Explore Chambord and Chenonceau independently, stop for lunch in Blois, and taste three local wines. The comfortable coach has USB charging, Wi-Fi, and a bathroom.

“I liked this trip very much, everything was great and i enjoyed this tour. many thanks to guides, Yasemine and Rity.”

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3.Saint Emilion Half-Day Trip with Wine Tasting & Winery Visit from Bordeaux

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,034 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $133

Meet your English-speaking guide in central Bordeaux and ride in an eight-seat, air-conditioned minivan to Saint-Émilion. Visit a grand cru château, taste red wines, hear about Bordeaux’s wine rules, and walk the cobbled village. Guides may include Guy, Luigi, Maud, or Mathis.

“Good short overview and a nice tasting experience. Guide was knowledgeable and personable. Happy we went.”

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4.Bordeaux: Vineyards Wine Tasting Half-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 470 reviews · 5 hours · from $68Best value

Spend five hours exploring Bordeaux’s wine country by coach with an English and French-speaking guide. Depending on the day, visit Saint-Émilion, Médoc, Graves, Sauternais, Entre-deux-Mers, or Blaye, with château tours and tastings. Saint-Émilion days also include its remarkable monolithic church.

“Really enjoyed it. the guide was so enthusiastic and provided a lot of information about bordeaux wine.”

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