Private Day Trips from Paris

Ready to see more of France? Our private day trips take you beyond Paris to the country’s most beautiful destinations : Versailles, Giverny, Champagne, and the D-Day beaches of Normandy.
Because we plan the  trains, tour buses : you tour without hassle 

Every trip is 100% private for your group, led by a licensed, English-speaking guide, with hotel pick-up and drop-off and timed-entrance tickets already arranged. You just show up : we handle the logistics, the queues, and the stories along the way.

Whether you have half a day or a full one, there’s a trip below built around what you actually want to see.

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Day trips to Normandy

Bronze statue of two American soldiers advancing across Omaha Beach, overlooking the sea with small U.S. flags at the base.
Immersive day trip

Private Normandy D-Day Beaches Tour from Paris by Van

Experience a private day trip from Paris to the D-Day Landing Beaches of Normandy by van : Utah Beach, Sainte-Mère-Église, Pointe du Hoc, and Omaha Beach and the American Cemetery.
From€1,899
Monet's Japanese bridge and water lily pond with wisteria blooms and reflections at Giverny gardens
Peaceful day trip

Private Giverny Half-Day Tour

Embark on a private half-day trip from Paris to Claude Monet's house in Giverny : explore his flower gardens, the iconic water lily pond, and the Japanese bridge with your private guide.
From€1,199
Paris and Beyond Tours guide explaining Omaha Beach D-Day tactical map to guest overlooking landing sectors - private WWII history tour from Bayeux Caen
Day Trip

Private Day Trip to the D-Day Landing Beaches by Train from Paris

Embark on a private day trip from Paris to the D-Day Landing Beaches of Normandy by train : Utah Beach, Sainte-Mère-Église, Pointe du Hoc, and Omaha Beach and the American Cemetery.
From€1,040

Day trips around Paris

Atelier des Nymphéas entrance at Monet's Giverny estate with green timber frame and stone walls
Time Efficient

Private Versailles & Giverny Full Day Tour

Experience the beauty of art & nature in Giverny & Versailles. See Monet's gardens, the Palace of Versailles, & the famous Hall of Mirrors.
From€1,799
Illuminated Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte at night with a glowing crown sculpture and Christmas trees reflected in the water
Christmas Tour

Private Vaux-Le-Vicomte Christmas Tour

Experience Vaux-le-Vicomte at Christmas on a private tour from Paris, with festive lights, decorated château interiors and time to explore the illuminated gardens.
From€1,299
Guide standing beside a golf cart, pointing out sights to a seated guest with Versailles Palace in the background on a private tour.
Golf Cart Tour

Private Versailles Palace and Golf Cart Gardens from Paris

Discover Versailles by golf cart on a private tour with round-trip transfers from Paris, timed-entry palace tickets, and a guided ride through the royal gardens and fountains.
From€1,099
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Day trips to Champagne

Four men in sunglasses and casual clothes toasting with rosé wine glasses among sunlit vines on a Champagne tour
Wine Tour

Champagne Day Trip from Paris by Van

Discover Champagne on a private day trip from Paris by van, with a cellar tour and tastings at Veuve Clicquot and visits to two family-owned wineries.
From€1,949

Get in touch with Joséphine & Ferit

If you have any questions about a trip, we will gladly give you some tips and explain our services more personally by email.

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    Is one day enough to see the D-Day beaches from Paris, or does it feel rushed?

    It’s enough to see the essential sites properly if the itinerary is kept to 3–4 stops rather than trying to cram in 6–7. Your Private Van tour (Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc) and Train tour (Utah Beach, Sainte-Mère-Église, Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, the American Cemetery) are both structured around a focused list rather than a checklist-style rush  : worth stating that explicitly on the page, since “will I feel rushed” is one of the most common worries in trip reviews.

    How long is the drive from Paris to Normandy?

    By van, it’s roughly 2.5–3 hours each way, so a full day (departure early morning, return evening). The train option runs about 2 hours to Bayeux, then a private guide meets you there.

    Is a private tour worth it over a bus tour for two people?

     For older travelers specifically, the main advantages are no early-morning group meeting points, no waiting on slower or faster fellow travelers, and a driver-guide who can adjust the pace and stops in real time.

    How many Champagne houses do we actually visit in a day?

    On your Private champagne day trip from Paris, it’s three: a cellar tour and tasting at Veuve Clicquot, plus visits to two family-owned wineries : a mix of one big name and smaller, more personal estates.

    What should we wear? Is there a dress code at the Champagne houses?

    Smart-casual works well : comfortable shoes for cellar visits (stone floors, sometimes uneven), and a light layer, since the cellars stay cold (around 11°C / 51°F) year-round even in summer.

    Is it too much to do Versailles and Giverny in one day with young kids?

     It’s ambitious : the two sites aren’t close together, and it makes for a long day. Families who’ve done it and found it manageable point to two things: air-conditioned transport with real downtime between stops, and enough built-in time at each site (rather than a rushed 45-minute stop) so kids aren’t being hurried through crowds.
    Doing a Private Versailles Golf cart tour with transfer is more appropriate with children