These day trips from Paris are further popular with those who come to the French capital and want to visit the surroundings that are further picturesque or important.
You can book knowing you will have a pleasant experience visiting the most beautiful corners a short distance from Paris.
Palace and Gardens of Versailles
This is a half day trip to the Palace of Versailles from Paris with an English-speaking guide, with tickets included. From all the day trips from Paris this is a must do!
You will visit the Royal Apartments, the Hall of Mirrors, and the Queen’s Apartments. At the end, you will have time to walk through the spectacular French Gardens with fountains and sculptures surrounding the palace.
You can reserve two options:
- Versailles Guided Tour (includes entrance fees and guided tour or audio guide)
- Guided Tour of Versailles including transfer from Paris (including transportation from Paris)
You can also see how to get from Paris to Versailles if you want to go on your own.
Mont Saint-Michel Day Trip from Paris
A fairytale trip that you can do from Paris is the one that takes you to the Mont Saint-Michel, on the Norman coast.
This Benedictine Abbey has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the wonders of Europe.
Your guide will accompany you to this spectacular construction, located on top of a rocky island and surrounded by walls. For more information and reservations click here.
Bruges Day Trip from Paris
You can make a day trip from Paris to Bruges with this special guided tour.
Bruges is a beautiful medieval city belonging to Belgium, known as the “little Venice of the North” for its beautiful canals.
During the tour, which departs from Paris at 7:15 a.m., you will have an English-speaking guide, and if you travel between April and October, you will be able to take a walking tour of the city and a pleasant cruise on the canals of Bruges.
For more information and reservations click here.
Loire Castles in Paris
This is one of the most spectacular day trips from Paris: The excursion takes you to the elegant Loire Valley.
You’ll never forget the impressive Renaissance châteaux and their riverside gardens. The day-trip includes visits to the castles of Chenonceau, Chambord and Clos-Lucé.
For more information and reservations click here.
Day Trip from Paris to the Champagne Region
Travel to Reims from Paris Est station in just 45 minutes (approximately 130-145 km/80-90 miles) and then discover the Champagne region with this tour departing from Reims Train Station.
The region boasts rolling green vineyards and exclusive wineries, some of them you’ll explore with your guide (tastings included).
The tour also includes a visit to the historic city of Reims and its cathedral, with time for lunch at your leisure.
For more information on reservations, click here.