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15 1-Day Tours in France to Build a Day Around

48 tours  ·  from $35 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 1-day tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Disneyland® Paris 1-Day Ticket - Walt Disney Studios Park: Marvel and Pixar in one afternoon
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Disneyland® Paris 1-Day Ticket

1.Disneyland® Paris 1-Day Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 49,412 reviews · 1 day · from $61Our pick

Spend a full day at Disneyland® Paris, about 35 minutes from central Paris. Choose Disneyland Park, or add Walt Disney Studios Park for Marvel, Pixar, shows, and extra rides. Meet characters, watch parades and the nighttime castle show, and present your QR ticket at the resort turnstiles.

“We absolutely love Disney and was rally looking forward to our visit. It was super busy. If yoi so go I would advise that you purchase the queue jumpmtixketsbas we only managed to to get on 3 rides due to the length of the queues and waiting times.”

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Normandy D-Day Sites & Cemetery Day Trip from Paris with Lunch - Utah Beach Museum: the invasion in personal detail
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Normandy D-Day Sites & Cemetery Day Trip from Paris with Lunch

2.Normandy D-Day Sites & Cemetery Day Trip from Paris with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,877 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $120Top rated

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Paris with an English-speaking guide such as Maja, John, or Raymond. Visit Utah Beach Museum, Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, and the American Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer, with a two-course lunch and Norman cider included.

“Very moving to see where D Day happened and visit the American Cemetery. Our guide was very knowledgeable and the Utah Beach museum had great displays and a lot of inside info on individual soldiers stories.”

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From Nice: French Riviera in One Day - Èze, where the village is part of the view
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From Nice: French Riviera in One Day

3.French Riviera in One Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,215 reviews · from $85

This nine-hour guided drive from Nice covers the French Riviera’s biggest names: Èze, Monaco, Monte Carlo, Antibes, Saint-Paul-de-Vence, and Cannes. You’ll ride in an air-conditioned bus, stop at the Fragonard perfumery, and travel with a multilingual driver-guide. Guides such as Peter, Samantha, David, and Fabrice have earned especially strong praise for their local insight and friendly service.

“Jessum was awesome and I loved our group! We saw so much in one day. Great value!”

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Day Trip to Mont-Saint-Michel from Paris - Meeting at the Eiffel Tower
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Day Trip to Mont-Saint-Michel from Paris

4.Day Trip to Mont-Saint-Michel from Paris

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,876 reviews · 14 hours · from $153

Travel from Paris to Mont-Saint-Michel by air-conditioned coach, with an included abbey ticket and your choice of a live guide, audioguide, or self-guided visit. Expect a long day, roughly 4.5 to 5 hours each way, followed by time to climb the medieval village, cross the ramparts, and admire the bay from the Gothic abbey.

“The trip was excellent. Everything was perfectly organized and punctual. We left early at 7:15 a.m., and the bus was comfortable, allowing you to truly rest. The journey took 4.5 hours, but was easy. We stopped for coffee/breakfast and a restroom along the way. Mont Saint-Michel is beautiful. We were very lucky with the weather on December 4th. The sun shone for the entire 4-hour walk; it was stunning. It was windy, so bring hats and hoods. We had plenty of time. We walked 3 km to the castle, took a million photos along the way, and thoroughly enjoyed the walk. Then we strolled through the village, picked up souvenirs,…”

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Disneyland® Paris 1-Day Flexible Date Ticket - What your flexible ticket really gives you
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Disneyland® Paris 1-Day Flexible Date Ticket

5.Disneyland® Paris 1-Day Flexible Date Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 4,347 reviews · 365 days · from $140

Choose Disneyland Park, Walt Disney Studios Park, or both with a flexible 1-day ticket valid for one year. Register your date online before arriving, then enjoy rides, parades, character appearances, Disney Electrical Sky Parade, and nighttime shows about 35 minutes from central Paris.

“It was smooth access to the two parks as all we had to do was scan the tickets at the entrance to gain access to the parks. Highly recommended.”

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Loire Valley Castles Day Trip from Paris with Complementary Wine - The early ride south from the Paris Catacombs
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Loire Valley Castles Day Trip from Paris with Complementary Wine

6.Loire Valley Castles Day Trip from Paris with Complementary Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,907 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $149

Leave Paris at 7:30 am for Chambord and Chenonceau, with entrance fees, an English-speaking guide, coach transport, and three Loire wines included. You will explore both châteaux independently after briefings, stop for lunch in Blois, and return around evening. Guides such as Daniel, Emma, Goran, and Thelma have led recent departures.

“A great day out exploring the two main chateaux in the Loire Valley with a lunch spot in Blois and wine tasting, what's not to like! Both Emma and Goran were professional and informative and did a great job looking after our group. Chenonceau and Chambord are not to be missed, highly recommend!”

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Normandy D-Day Small-Group Day Trip with Omaha Beach, Cemetery & Cider Tasting - Omaha Beach and the scale of the landing
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Normandy D-Day Small-Group Day Trip with Omaha Beach, Cemetery & Cider Tasting

7.Normandy D-Day Small-Group Day Trip with Omaha Beach, Cemetery & Cider Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,786 reviews · 12 to 13 hours (approx.) · from $320

Leave central Paris at 7 a.m. for a 12 to 13-hour minibus tour limited to eight people. Visit Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc, German bunkers, the Overlord Museum, and the American Cemetery, then taste Normandy cider and apple juice. Guides including Bruno, Will, Augustin, and Etienne have helped make the long day personal and informative.

“Bruno was an exceptional guide touring us through Normandy explaining the complex events surrounding DDay. All the important highlights were included. Great stories and explanations. The visit to the American cemetery at Omaha Beach was moving. Truly it left a lasting memory. Ended the tour with some great cider tasting. Lots of driving, but worth it.”

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Mont Saint Michel Day Trip from Paris with English Speaking Guide - The early Paris meeting point
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Mont Saint Michel Day Trip from Paris with English Speaking Guide

8.Mont Saint Michel Day Trip from Paris with English Speaking Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,750 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $131

Travel from Paris by air-conditioned coach with an English-speaking guide such as Maja, Asma, Ash, or Lawrence. After the four-hour ride, explore Mont Saint Michel at your own pace, enter the abbey with a ticket and offline audio app, then return to Paris the same evening.

“This place is absolutely breathtaking! Angela & Onone were incredible guides. Bring good walking shoes, everything is at an incline.”

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Normandy D-Day Beaches and American Cemetery Day Trip from Paris - Pointe du Hoc: craters, cliffs, and a hard opening scene
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Normandy D-Day Beaches and American Cemetery Day Trip from Paris

9.Normandy D-Day Beaches and American Cemetery Day Trip from Paris

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,673 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $207

Spend a long but meaningful day exploring Normandy with an English-speaking guide. Visit Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, the American Cemetery, Arromanches, and, when time allows, Juno Beach. Round-trip transport, expert commentary, and optional lunch are included, but expect 3 to 4 hours each way by road.

“Nothing in particular. The experience was a good one. Maybe a little fast paced for some. All in all good”

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From Paris: Giverny Day Trip with Audio Guide or Live Guide - Entering Monet’s House and Flower Gardens
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From Paris: Giverny Day Trip with Audio Guide or Live Guide

10.Giverny Day Trip with Audio Guide or Live Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,372 reviews · 5 hours · from $93

Travel from central Paris to Giverny by air-conditioned coach for a 5-hour visit to Claude Monet’s house, flower gardens, and famous water garden. Choose a live guide, audio guide, or independent visit. Guides such as Agnes, Alex, and Christelle add useful context, while skip-the-line entry saves time during busy seasons.

“The tour was very interesting and our guide very informative. Crystal really brought Claude Monet to life for us with her stories and photos. The only 2 issues-the bus had a problem so we had to start 45 minutes late and I wish we had more time to explore the area and maybe grab lunch there. But the gardens were absolutely magnificent and well worth the trip! I learned some surprising facts about Monet and his influences. Highly recommend!”

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From Paris: Giverny, Monet’s House, & Gardens Half-Day Trip - The 75-minute ride from Paris
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From Paris: Giverny, Monet’s House, & Gardens Half-Day Trip

11.Giverny, Monet’s House, & Gardens Half-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,174 reviews · from $74

Travel from Paris to Giverny by air-conditioned coach, then explore Monet’s house, flower gardens, and lily pond at your own pace with an audio app. An English-speaking guide handles the journey and entry. You also get free time in the village and can upgrade to include Versailles.

“Extremely well organised. I was so happy that my stay in Paris was good because of this amazing tour. Other activities with a different company was hell.”

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From Paris: Mont Saint Michel Day Trip with a Guide - The Coach Ride Through Normandy
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From Paris: Mont Saint Michel Day Trip with a Guide

12.Mont Saint Michel Day Trip with a Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,970 reviews · 14 hours · from $128

Travel from Paris to Mont Saint Michel by air-conditioned coach with an English-speaking guide. Enjoy an island orientation walk, entry to the hilltop abbey, and free time for lunch, shops, streets, and views. Guide teams may include Maya, Lawrence, Asma, or Mathilde, and the coach ride includes a rest stop.

“Fulfilling a bucket list item. long but comfortable journey with lots of information and rest stops provided. Our guides Lawrence & Onome were pleasant, informative and considerate.”

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From Paris: Loire Valley Castles Day Trip With Wine Tasting - Meeting at Denfert-Rochereau
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From Paris: Loire Valley Castles Day Trip With Wine Tasting

13.Loire Valley Castles Day Trip With Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,727 reviews · 13 hours · from $104

Travel from Paris to two remarkable Loire Valley castles with an English-speaking guide. Explore Chambord and Chenonceau at your own pace, hear useful history on the bus, stop for lunch in Blois, and sample local wine in Chenonceau’s cellar. Expect a long but well-organized 13-hour day with about six hours on the road.

“Daniel and Goran made this day tour very special with the history of the Valley and the castles as well as humorous quips. At the end of the tour, Daniel even went around the bus to every couple or family who had questions about Paris or wanted recommendations. Highly recommend this tour and most especially Daniel and Goran as your guides. Nikolai, the driver, got us to each destination safely and on time so kudos to him too!”

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Giverny Small-Group Half Day Trip with Monet’s Gardens from Paris - The minivan ride and small-group setup
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Giverny Small-Group Half Day Trip with Monet’s Gardens from Paris

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

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

Travel from Paris to Giverny in a minivan with a guide such as Kenny, Lucy, Michael, or Marius. See Monet’s flower gardens, Japanese pond, colorful home, and grave, with priority entry and free time to explore.

“Our small group was congenial. Our guide Marceau was informative and very personable. It was a very grey day out but the gardens were beautiful.”

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From Paris: Day Trip to Champagne with 8 Tastings & Lunch - The two-hour ride from Paris
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From Paris: Day Trip to Champagne with 8 Tastings & Lunch

15.Day Trip to Champagne with 8 Tastings & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,501 reviews · 10 - 11 hours · from $345

Spend 10 to 11 hours exploring Champagne from Paris in a small group or private minivan. Visit a major house, a family producer or cooperative, taste eight Champagnes, and share a traditional lunch. Guides such as Huw, Cédric, Joel, and Nicholas add useful wine knowledge and local stories.

“This was my favorite day in France. We had Celia as a guide and she was wonderful. She was very personable, answered all our questions, and was an excellent driver. The champagne houses we went to were beautiful and the champagne was delicious. I highly recommend this trip.”

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