• Versailles Palace
• Monet at Giverny
• Versailles & Giverny
• Vaux le Vicomte Castle
• Fontainebleau Castle/Barbizon
• Vaux le Vicomte & Fontainebleau
• Van Gogh at Auvers sur Oise
• Chartres Cathedral

• Normandy D-Day Beaches
• Normandy Mont Saint Michel
• Normandy Coastline
• Loire Valley Castles
• Bruges (Belgium)
• World War I Sites in Champagne
• Day trip to London
• Brussels (Belgium)
• Day Tours in Provence

Day Trips Near Paris (Full Day and Half Day)

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Versailles Palace Guided Tours (Versailles castle's reservation fee included)
The palace of the Sun King, Louis the Fourteenth, is a must-see on any trip to Paris. Visit the King and Queen's private apartments, the famous Hall of Mirrors, then venture into the extensive gardens to see the Petit Trianon and the Grand Trianon, the Grand Canal, or the Queen's Hamlet, Marie Antoinette's favorite place to "get away from it all".  You'll be accompanied by an expert, English-speaking tour guide who will help you make the most of your visit to Versailles.  Take a half day at Versailles (can be combined with a visit to Giverny- see below), or spend a full day if you prefer.

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Giverny Sightseeing Tour
Claude Monet's home at Giverny is a must-see for lovers of gardens and Impressionism. Visit his house and private gardens, including the Japanese Garden with its half-moon bridge and waterlilies so well known from Monet's paintings. You'll also visit the famous American Museum, where the works of American Impressionists who were inspired by Monet are exhibited. On the way back to Paris, you'll travel on the lovely "Route des Crètes", along the Seine river, to see the lovely villages and landscapes that the Impressionists used as their inspiration.  Take a half day at Giverny, or make it a full day by combining Giverny with the Museum of American Impressionism and a lovely lunch nearby. Can also be combined with a half-day in nearby, historic Rouen.

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Versailles & Giverny Sightseeing Tour
Combine Versailles with Giverny to make a great full day trip from Paris.  Lunch on the Grand Canal at Versailles, or at a charming restaurant near Giverny.

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Vaux-le-Vicomte Castle Sightseeing Tour
The fabulous castle which inspired Louis XIV to build Versailles is a small, exquisite jewel.  Its amazingly beautiful gardens rival even those of Versailles. The interior is lavishly furnished and gives the visitor a sense of intimacy and luxury.  Visit Vaux on its own, or combine it with a trip to the Castle of Fontainebleau & the Impressionist village of Barbizon, nearby.

Full day tour also available, or combine with half day at Fontainebleau!

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For a full day, enjoy lunch at Vaux le Vicomte and then move on to beautiful Fontainebleau Castle (see below).

Fontainebleau Castle & Barbizon Sightseeing Tour
The royal residence of Fontainebleau has an amazing collection of paintings, furniture and a museum devoted to Napoleon I.  Enjoy a walk in the lovely gardens, in front of one of the most beautiful forests in France. You will also have the opportunity to discover the village of Barbizon, well known for having inspired 19th century painters like Jean Francois Millet and Claude Monet.

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Vaux-le-Vicomte Castle & Fontainebleau Castle Sightseeing Tour
Combine these two great castles into a fun day trip from Paris.  Enjoy lunch at Vaux-le-Vicomte or in a bistrot in Fontainebleau between the two visits.

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Chartres Cathedral Sightseeing Tour
The archetype of Gothic architecture, with its amazing blue stained glass windows, labyrinth, and famous towers. Your expert guide will explain its history and point out all the details that make Chartres the textbook example of High Gothic architecture, studied by art students the world around.  Combine your trip to Chartres with a visit to the fascinating Maison Picassiette, constructed in mosaic out of everyday objects, a great example of Naive art.  Chartres can also be visited on the way to the Loire Valley if you wish.

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Van Gogh at Auvers-sur-Oise Sightseeing Tour
This charming village inspired many Impressionist artists, as well as Vincent Van Gogh, who lived there in his last years.  You'll see the Auberge Ravoux and Van Gogh's room there, which has been lovingly preserved as it was in his time.  You'll also visit the museum dedicated to Van Gogh, and the cemetery where Van Gogh is buried next to his beloved brother, Theo.  It's a moving experience to see the fields and church of Auvers that he immortalized on canvas at the end of his life.

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Day Trips to Normandy (Full Day only)

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Normandy D-Day Beaches
Relive the historic invasion of Normandy by Allied troops during World War II at the museums, battlefields and monuments along the beautiful Normandy coast.  Visit the famous American Cemetary at Colleville-sur-Mer with its stark white gravestones, a truly moving experience.  Also see the museum and amazing artificial Port Winston at Arromanches, Omaha Beach (the principle landing site of American forces), the impressive German battery at Longues sur Mer, and the battleground of the Pointe du Hoc.  Your tour can also include the peace memorial at Caen with its inspiring World War II history exhibits and artifacts, or a visit to the historic and scenic town of Bayeux and the fascinating 10th-century Bayeux Tapestry.

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Mont Saint Michel Sightseeing Tour
Is considered to be one of the seven wonders of the world.  Looming out of the bay like an apparition, it is an unforgettable sight, and a fascinating place to visit.  You'll visit the famous abbey at the top of the mount, a wonderful example of ancient architecture.  Enjoy the spectacular views out over the bay where the tide is said to come "galloping in like horses", and the charming medieval village with its many shops and restaurants.

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Normandy Coastline Sightseeing Tour
The countryside, villages and resorts of Normandy are among the most beautiful in France.  Visit the charming port town of Honfleur and the historic town of Rouen (where Joan of Arc was burned at the stake) and its famous cathedral (painted by Monet).  If you wish, go on to the twin resort towns of Deauville and Trouville on the English Channel. Along the way, enjoy the rolling countryside with it's thatched-roof homes and charming farms. A tasting of Normandy's famous Calvados (apple brandy) and hard cider can also be added to this day tour.

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Day Trips Loire and Bruges (Full Day only)

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Loire Valley Castles Sightseeing Tour
The majestic royal chateaus like Chambord, Chaumont and Chenonceau are legendary, world-renowned for their beauty and historical importance.  You'll visit several of the great chateaus in your day tour from Paris, and enjoy the beautiful, rolling countryside of this lovely area of France.  For the garden enthusiast, add one of the Loire's beautiful gardens like Villandry or La Bourdaisière to your day.  Or add a wine tasting at one of the region's wonderful wineries if you like!

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Bruges, Belgium Sightseeing Tour
This UNESCO World Heritage Site is nicknamed "the Venice of the North" for its many canals. Bruges is known for its beautifully preserved medieval architecture and its many museums and galleries. Part of the historic heritage of Bruges is its lace production, and you can visit the famous Lace Museum during your tour.  Take a canal boat ride and be transported back to the Renaissance when Bruges was one of Europe's most important trade centers.

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Tour price listed is for up to 8 guests.  For larger groups, contact us. 

Prices include: English-speaking tour guide or guide/driver (other languages available); tours with vehicle include private, air-conditioned minibus or sedan, pick up/return to your Paris hotel.  Prices do not include: meals, entrance fees, Metro/bus, hotel & other personal expenses, except as otherwise indicated.

NOTE: we require 7 days advance notice to arrange private tours.  If you want
to tour less than 7 days from now, please see our Shared Minibus Sightseeing Tours. 

Private Provence Day Tours
Provence is truly one of the most beautiful regions in France, known for its sunny climate, fields of sunflowers and lavender, Roman ruins, open-air markets and rich cultural heritage.

Select your day and choose the part of Provence you want to visit: the North (Orange and its Roman theatre); the South (from Arles to the Alpilles mountains with the famous town of Saint Rémy de Provence); the West (Pont du Gard, the most famous Roman aqueduct); or the East (The beautiful Luberon, a natural and traditional preserved area, with charming medieval perched villages like Gordes).  An unforgettable day in the land imortalized by painters and writers for centuries!

The tours include:
- private transportation in air-conditioned minivan
- private English speaking driver-guide
- door to door service 

Not included:
- any admission, any meals, personal expenses & gratuities.

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Full day Private Tour of World War I Sites

Duration of tour: 12 hours including lunch and driving time. 

The north of France is known the world over for its World War 1 battlefields and historic war remnants. 

Option 1:  British/Canadian/South African Remembrance Trail
Your driver guide will pick you up at your hotel in Paris and take you to visit the main WWI battle sites and Memorials. Here is a suggested itinerary: please let us know if you wish to add a particular site.
Albert:
The town of Albert was home to a British garrison during WWI. That was where soldiers set out to attack German lines. The Somme saw one of that war's bloodiest battles on July 1, 1916: 58,000 men were killed or disabled that day. The medieval galleries were put back into use. The last attempt to evict German troops from the town came in 1918, when British blanket bombing razed the town.
The Somme Trench Museum (Musée Somme 1916) in Albert casts light on the lives of soldiers in the trenches - and on the July 1, 1916 French-English offensive.  
Beaumont-Hamel:
The well-preserved trench system, the only one of its kind still existent in the Somme, gives a vivid impression of the events of the opening days of battle. 
Longueval:
Longueval and Delville wood, for the South African Memorial Museum, cemetery and visitor centre, commemorating the intense action of the South African troops in Delville Wood, known to the British Army as “Devil’s Wood”. 
Thiepval:
The small village of Thiepval has the great Memorial of the Missing (the names of men who died in the fighting in this area and whose bodies have never been identified). 
Peronne:
Peronne was occupied by German troops until early in 1917, and again during the great German advance in 1918. Mont Saint Quentin, a hill on the edge of the town, was recaptured by Australian troops in 1918. 

After this memorable and moving tour you will be driven back to Paris to your hotel. 

Option 2:  American Remembrance Trail
The driver guide will pick you up at your hotel in Paris and take you to visit the main WWI battle sites and Memorials.

Here is a suggested itinerary: please let us know if you wish to add a particular site. 

“Le Chemin des Dames” (the Ladies Trail)
During the First World War the “Chemin Des Dames” lay in the part of the Western Front held by French armies. Its position made it the scene of several bloody battles between 1914 and 1918. The German army went on the defensive on this ridge in September 1914, stopping the advancing Allied armies after the Battle of the Marne. After intensive fighting, Germans took control of the plateau in November 1914. You will visit the Museum of the Ladies Trail and visit the Dragon’s cave.

Then you will have time to stop for lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch you will visit: 

Fere en Tardenois and Château Thierry:  Belleau Wood/Memorial of the Côte 204
On the very spot where this cemetery was built, the Americans stopped the German thrust during the summer of 1918.  With 2,289 graves and its commemorative chapel, Belleau Wood has been converted into a memorial dedicated to all Americans who fought there during the First World War.
Today the Wood remains a shrine, where some artillery weapons are a grim reminder of the violent fights that took place there.
In the American Military Cemetery covering 15 hectares (about 6 square miles) are laid 6,012 graves. Most of the soldiers resting there belonged to the Rainbow Division (42nd Infantry) and were killed during the fighting on the Ourcq sector and the river Oise valley in 1918.  Here you will visit the Memorial made of rose granite and white marble, with its semicircle peristyle opening onto an open-air choir flanked with two chapels, one displaying a map of the combats during 1918, and the other showing the list of those missing in action during the fighting.
After this stop you will head to the Compiègne Forest to see La Rothonde where the Armistice was signed. This marked the end of World War I.After this memorable and moving tour you will be driven back to Paris to your hotel.

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Private Day Trip to London

Duration of tour: 10 hours including lunch and travel time. 

See London with your own expert guide. Journey time from Paris to London is 2 hours 15 minutes.
Leave from Paris Gare du Nord station in the morning and travel by Eurostar train to the heart of London. 

Visit one of the finest Museums and Galleries with your personal tour guide.The National Gallery houses Britain’s greatest art collection with 2,400 paintings spanning 500 years of European art history. Lunch on your own. Your visit includes a flexible London tour. Discover and admire some of the most famous sites such as Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, Buckingham Palace, Big Ben and the houses of Parliament, Covent Garden… 

Your guide will recommend a good restaurant for lunch and, time permitting, take you to some of London’s fine shopping areas. After your day’s sightseeing, your guide will return with you to London’s St. Pancras train station for your return journey to Paris Gare du Nord. 

Meeting point: Paris Gare du Nord station 45 minutes prior to departure.

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Private Day Trip to Brussels

Duration of tour: 10 hours including lunch and travel time.

See Brussels with your own expert guide. Journey time from Paris to Brussels is 1 hour 30 minutes.
Leave Paris Gare du Nord station in the morning and travel by train to the heart of Brussels. 

Visit one of the finest Museums and Galleries with your personal tour guide. The Royal Museum of Art and History: this Museum was founded in 1835 and has an important Collection of Art objects from different civilizations from all over the world. (closed on Mondays)
Lunch on your own.
Your visit includes a flexible Brussels city tour. Discover and admire some famous sights such as the Grande Place, Town Hall, Manneken Pis, Galeries St Hubert… 

Your guide will recommend a good restaurant for lunch and, time permitting, take you to some of Brussels’ fine shopping areas. After your day’s sightseeing, your guide will return with you to Brussels’ Midi station for your return journey to Paris Gare du Nord. 

Meeting point: Paris Gare du Nord station 45 minutes prior to departure.

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The above tours are available upon request and for a party of up to 5 people. Contact us for prices.

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