4 Private Day Trips from Paris Worth the Early Start

1.Private Half-Day Trip to Versailles from Paris with Macarons

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 99 reviews · from $1,184Our pick

Ride from your Paris hotel to Versailles in a chauffeured Mercedes, then explore the palace, chapel, Hall of Mirrors, and gardens with a private guide. You receive skip-the-line admission and a box of macarons. Guides such as Claudio bring the royal rooms to life.

“We had a wonderful and very informative tour of Versailles and the gardens. Versailles is awe-inspiring to just wander around in, but we got much more out of the experience by having such a knowledgeable guide. Well worth it.”

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2.Champagne Region Private Day Trip from Paris

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $1,689

Spend about 10 hours exploring Reims and Épernay with a private guide and round-trip pickup in Paris. Visit one major Champagne house and one smaller producer, taste at your own expense, and add Reims Cathedral, Hautvillers, or Dom Pérignon’s chapel when time allows.

“The tour guide Frederick was outstanding! We booked a private tour due to time constraints and he kept us on schedule. His knowledge of Paris, the Champagne area and suggestions were most helpful.....and so glad that we had a chance to see the cathedral in Reims. Frederick was able to share much of its history as well. He not only made/confirmed our reservation for a private tour of Veuve Clicquot but also made lunch reservations and ensured that we returned on time.”

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3.Normandy D-Day Landing Beaches Private Day Trip from Paris

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · from $79Best value

Travel from Paris in a private Mercedes-Benz minivan with a guide such as Philippe, Christian, Oliver, or Frederich. Visit Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, and Colleville-sur-Mer, with time for lunch and possible stops at Juno Beach, Longues-sur-Mer, or Arromanches.

“Frederich was the most superb host. We had the best time. I highly recommend ! It was first class all the way! You should definitely visit Normandie if you come to France”

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4.Giverny Monet’s House & Versailles Palace Private Day Trip from Paris

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 49 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $879

Travel from Paris to Monet’s house and gardens in Giverny, then continue to Versailles for the palace and formal gardens. A private licensed driver-guide such as Jean-Paul, Gilles, or Ange handles the route, context, and timed entries. Plan on nine hours, plus lunch at your own cost.

“All just wonderful Absolutely fantastic guide : Jean-Paul !!! Our tour was to Versailles and Monet’s Garden Loved every minute Thank you !”

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