Best Day Trips from Paris France

The 8 Best Excursions, Trips and Day Tours from Paris France

Information and tips about the best day trips by train, tours, and excursions from Paris. Popular activities, fun day tours and things to do near Paris France.

8x Excursions and day trips from Paris

Paris is a vibrant city with beautiful architecture, museums, and cathedrals. Northern France and its surroundings offer their visitors beautiful and one-of-a-kind locations like the visiting the amazing Palace of Versailles by train, Disneyland or a full day trip from Paris to the Loire Valley. An overview of the best-liked excursions and day tours in France or day trips from Paris:

1. Versailles day trip from Paris

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^{Things to do near Paris: the Royal Gardens of Versailles}

The Palace of Versailles is located 20 kilometers from the heart of Paris. It is one of France' most prominent tourist attractions. The enormous palace was built for the French royal family in the 17th century and has over 700 lavishly decorated rooms. The most impressive rooms include the Hall of Mirrors, the Royal Bedroom, and the Gallery of Battles. The Royal Gardens are immense, with many classical fountains and statues. From the Montparnasse train station in Paris, you can easily travel to the Palace of Versailles by train. A regional train ticket with final stop 'Versailles Château-Rive Gauche' is required and the total journey will be around 60 minutes. From this train station, it is a 15-minute walk to the estate of Versailles. Also several tour companies offer even more relaxed Versailles bus tours from Paris. More info about visiting 'Palace of Versailles'.

2. Day trip to Disneyland Paris

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Disneyland Paris is located 30 kilometers from the heart of Paris. It is Europe’s best-known and most popular theme park. Disneyland Paris includes two theme parks: the original Disneyland Park and the new Walt Disney Studios Park. You’ll need at least two days to visit both theme parks. From the Gare du Nord train station in Paris, you can easily travel to Disneyland Paris. A regional train ticket with final stop 'Marne-la-Vallée/Chessy' is required, which is also included in this 'Disneyland + Train Ticket Combo'. More info about visiting 'Disneyland Paris'.

3. Excursion to Giverney - Monet’s Gardens

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Giverney with Monet's Garden is located 75 kilometers from the heart of Paris. Well-known French artist Claude Monet lived in this charming village; he has lived there for over 43 years. Monet’s former home and gardens can be visited there. Some of his best-known works were heavily inspired by his stunning gardens, full of flowers and beautiful ponds. It takes an hour and a half to drive from Paris to Giverney on either the A13 or A14. It is not recommended to travel to Giverney by public transport because that requires switching trains and buses several times. An organized excursion by luxury bus from the heart of Paris to Giverney is your best option (more info Giverney day trip from Paris). You can choose between these two tours from Paris:

1. Half-Day Trip Giverney (book your day trip)
2. Full-Day Trip Giverney + Versailles (book your day trip)

4. Excursion to Mont Saint-Michel

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The Mont Saint-Michel island is a popular sight in Normandy. The small island is located 360 kilometers from the heart of Paris. On the island, you can visit a unique medieval village and the famous abbey of Mont Saint-Michel. The majestic abbey dates back to the 11th century and is the landmark of Normandy. Over 3.5 million individuals visit Mont Saint-Michel each year. If you wish to learn more about Mont Saint-Michel visit our page about Mont Saint-Michel or you can book this Mont Saint-Michel day trip from Paris.

5. Excursion D-Day beaches in Normandy

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The invasion beaches of Normandy are located 250 kilometers from the heart of Paris. During WWII, these beaches were crucial for the liberation of Western Europe. Several remains of the important battle can still be seen in Normandy, like concrete platforms, bunkers, and tanks. There is also a war museum and a large American cemetery. Over 10,000 American soldiers are buried at the cemetery. It is possible to book an organized excursion by luxury bus from Paris to the D-Day beaches in Normandy (compare all Normanday day trips from Paris).

6. Excursion to the Champagne Region

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^{Visit Reims in the Champagne Region, France}

The Champagne Region of France is located about 150 kilometers from the heart of Paris. The green vineyards are the gem of the beautiful region. Especially in summer, the vines are a feast for the eyes. The Champagne Region has several lovely French cities; the most well-known of them is the historic city of Reims. The cathedral of Reims is known as one of the gems of French Gothic architecture. You can book this excursion from Paris to the Champagne Region.

7. Day trip to Château de Chantilly

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Château de Chantilly is located 55 kilometers from the heart of Paris France. It is one of the most beautiful and well-preserved castles in France. The castle is decorated with antique French furniture and has a large collection of antique French paintings. The ancient library is the gem of the castle. The castle grounds and stables can also be visited. From the Gare du Nord train station in Paris, you can travel to Château de Chantilly. A regional ticket with final stop 'Gare de Chantilly Gouvieux' is required. From this train station, it is a 2.5 kilometer walk towards the historic castle (more info and tickets).

8. Loire Valley Day Tour from Paris

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^{Visit the Loire Valley: Château de Chenonceau}

The French region of the Loire is 280 kilometers from the heart of Paris. The region is well-known for its magnificent historic castles. Château Chambord is the best-known and most beautiful castle in the Loire Valley. In the Loire region, the charming town of Blois is also well worth a visit (more info Loire Valley Day Tour from Paris).