Top 6 Small-Group Day Trips from Paris

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.Giverny Small-Group Half Day Trip with Monet’s Gardens from Paris

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,663 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $157Best value

Travel from Paris in an air-conditioned minivan with a group of no more than eight. Your English-speaking guide introduces Monet’s art, then leads you through the flower gardens, Japanese pond, colorful home, and village churchyard. Guides may include Kenny, Lucy, Frankie, Marius, or Laurent.

“Well worth it- a one hour drive to the idyllic village of Giverny and Monet’s garden and home. Our guide was cheerful, humorous and informative.”

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3.Giverny and Versailles Small Group Day Trip from Paris with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 755 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $392

Spend about 10 hours visiting Monet’s home and gardens at Giverny, eating a three-course lunch at Moulin de Fourges, and touring Versailles. Groups are capped at 15, though some departures have been larger. Guides such as Pamela, Carmence, and Nick have earned especially strong praise.

“Nice trip. Good tour guide. A bit disorganized with rough start. The bus picked up extra guests and they moved our stuff for absolutely no reason. Parts were rushed. Meal was just ok.”

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4.Loire Valley Wine and Castles Small-Group Day Trip from Paris

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 613 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $296

Travel from Paris in a group of up to eight to see Chambord’s grand staircase, Chenonceau over the river, and Amboise’s royal ramparts. Guides such as Tim, Valeria, Enzo, and G have earned praise for lively history talks. Lunch is independent, and the wine tasting is brief and informal.

“This day trip was so fun! The castles were amazing! The trip was well organized and the guide was friendly. A few things I would note. The trip is 12-13 hours so definitely plan for that. I’m sure every trip and tour guide is a bit different but we spent a lot of time at Chenonceau castle. So, we felt a bit rushed at the 2nd stop, Amboise castle. Since there is more to do at the Amboise castle (castle, lunch and wine tasting) it would have made more sense to spend the most time here. Also, the wine tasting was a bit dull and skimpy. I expected something a…”

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5.Normandy D-Day Landing Beaches Small-Group Day Trip from Paris

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 275 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $344

Leave Paris at 6:50 am in an air-conditioned minivan with up to seven other people. Visit Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, the American Cemetery, and Overlord Museum, with guides such as Nicolas, Sébastien, Fabrice, and Régis bringing the D-Day sites into focus. Return to Paris after about 12 hours.

“Our tour guide was knowledgable and a wonderful driver . I read other reviews that complained about the driving, our guide was a good safe driver! My husband is a history buff and had been looking forward to this tour! The experience was excellent! We had ample time at each stop and our guide provided good historical background! We would highly recommend this tour”

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6.Loire Valley Royal Castles Guided Small group Day Trip from Paris

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 129 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $331

Spend about 13 hours exploring Chenonceau, Amboise, and Blois with a guide such as Olga, Valentin, or Ilya. You’ll tour royal rooms, see Leonardo da Vinci’s tomb, taste seven local wines at Plou et Fils, and travel in a Mercedes minivan with up to seven participants.

“The castles are amazing. The Loire Valley is a must visit if you are in Paris. Da Vinci’s tomb was beautiful and Chambord is worth the trip itself. We loved the labyrinth gardens at Chenonceau!”

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