Day Trips from Paris – Great Options!

April 9, 2016 by Rem Malloy

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GREAT DAY TRIPS FROM PARIS

There are plenty of places you can go to from Paris and return the same day. Just to give you an idea, you could go to Provins, Rouen, Versailles, Fontainebleau, Mont Saint Michel, Giverny, Reims, Lille, Normandy and Amiens among others. These are the finest day trips from Paris. Of these, the places you cannot afford to miss are Versailles, Giverny and Normandy.

Versailles from Paris

A short drive to the southwest from Paris will get you to Versailles and you can even consider the RER C. You can take the train for Versailles Rive Gauche. You can use public transport as it is cheaper. A day trip to Versailles from Paris stands out for its castle, which is a short walk from the station. Explore the Petit Trianon, the Grand and of course the Queen’s Hamlet. Versailles is one of the most convenient day trips from Paris. There is no hustle. You wouldn’t get lost as long as you board the right train and follow the flock of tourists when you reach. You can be gone from Paris and be back in just a few hours. There would be substantial footfall at the tourist hotspots in Versailles but it is manageable, not as overwhelming as Paris.

Giverny from Paris

Giverny is a canvas where nature has been most generous with her creations. It is a haven of gardens and obviously then you have to be here in spring or summer. Don’t go to Giverny from Paris if you are traveling during fall or winter. Giverny is conveniently close to Paris. You can take the train to Vernon. The ride is around forty five minutes so you can imagine how quick your to and fro journey would be. From Vernon, you can take a bus which will take around twenty minutes to reach Giverny. If you wish to save money, then you can purchase all these tickets online and get them printed.

Normandy from Paris

Many people recommend an overnight stay in Normandy but you can do a day trip. The most imperative part of the trip to Normandy from Paris would be the D Day tour. You can get a guided tour or you can explore it yourself. You can get a private tour as well which will include multiple sites. You can reach Caen or Bayeux and thereon sign up for a guided tour. Don’t forget to explore the cathedral and the Tapestry Museum in Normandy. Getting to Normandy from Paris is a cakewalk. Just hop onto a train at St. Lazarre station.

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