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Saint-Tropez and Port Grimaud Private guided Tour

This 9 hour tour starts with pickup in an air-conditioned minibus from your hotel or cruise ship . From there, your professional driver/guide will take you …More

Nice, France

5.0 (1)

Saint-Tropez and Port Grimaud Private guided Tour

This 9 hour tour starts with pickup in an air-conditioned minibus from your hotel or cruise ship . From there, your professional driver/guide will take you...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$1,431

Guided tour of Claude Monet's house in Giverny by private car from Paris

We pick up at your hotel or airbnb. Monet settled in Giverny in 1883. He transformed an abandoned domain into a jewel of flowers, inspiration …More

Giverny, France

4.3 (3)

Guided tour of Claude Monet's house in Giverny by private car from Paris

We pick up at your hotel or airbnb. Monet settled in Giverny in 1883. He transformed an abandoned domain into a jewel of flowers, inspiration...

5 to 7 hours Free Cancellation

4.3 (3)

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$571

Venture into Monte Carlo at night with this private 5-hour tour from Nice. A private driver and guide will escort you to the region where …More

Nice, France

4.3 (3)

5-Hrs Private Monte-Carlo Night Tour

Venture into Monte Carlo at night with this private 5-hour tour from Nice. A private driver and guide will escort you to the region where...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.3 (3)

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$514

Cannes shore excursion with a private tour guide

Enjoy a tailor made private tour in French Riviera and Provence with a licensed guide. It is a perfect way for small group to discover …More

Cannes, France

5.0 (1)

Cannes shore excursion with a private tour guide

Enjoy a tailor made private tour in French Riviera and Provence with a licensed guide. It is a perfect way for small group to discover...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$1,255

Welcome to the world of L & B DRIVERS TOUR. Since 2016, we offer you all our experience in the tourist field because the time …More

Nice, France

5.0 (1)

day tour

Welcome to the world of L & B DRIVERS TOUR. Since 2016, we offer you all our experience in the tourist field because the time...

4 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$861

Arc de Triomphe, Hop-On Hop-Off Bus and Optional River Cruise

This tour allows you to combine two "must-do" when traveling to Paris: visit the iconic Arc de Triomphe on a self-guided tour as well as …More

Paris, France

3.3 (19)

Arc de Triomphe, Hop-On Hop-Off Bus and Optional River Cruise

This tour allows you to combine two "must-do" when traveling to Paris: visit the iconic Arc de Triomphe on a self-guided tour as well as...

8 to 10 hours Free Cancellation

3.3 (19)

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$73

Normandy Rouen, Deauville, Honfleur Small-group Trip from Paris

Small-group trip for 2 to 8 people to Normandy Highlights by Mercedes E220 business-class car if only 2 people or Mercedes/VW minivan from 3 people. …More

Paris, France

4.5 (2)

Normandy Rouen, Deauville, Honfleur Small-group Trip from Paris

Small-group trip for 2 to 8 people to Normandy Highlights by Mercedes E220 business-class car if only 2 people or Mercedes/VW minivan from 3 people....

13 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.5 (2)

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$385

Normandy D-Day | Private Tour | Guide Optional | from Paris

This is the bucket list D-Day shore excursion from Paris — a fully private tour covering the complete American story of June 6, 1944, with …More

Paris, France

4.5 (2)

Normandy D-Day | Private Tour | Guide Optional | from Paris

This is the bucket list D-Day shore excursion from Paris — a fully private tour covering the complete American story of June 6, 1944, with...

11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.5 (2)

from
$2,999

Rouen & Monet's Giverny Private Tour from Le Havre I Guide Option

Rouen and Giverny are connected by the Seine — and by one of the great stories of French art. Joan of Arc was burned at …More

Le Havre, France

4.5 (2)

Rouen & Monet's Giverny Private Tour from Le Havre I Guide Option

Rouen and Giverny are connected by the Seine — and by one of the great stories of French art. Joan of Arc was burned at...

7 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.5 (2)

from
$1,099

Private Day Tour Omaha Beach and Mont Saint Michel

We are pleased to propose the visit of two of Normandy's highlights in one day for travelers who cannot spare more time: the D-Day landing …More

Bayeux, France

5.0 (1)

Private Day Tour Omaha Beach and Mont Saint Michel

We are pleased to propose the visit of two of Normandy's highlights in one day for travelers who cannot spare more time: the D-Day landing...

8 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered

5.0 (1)

from
$1,435

Fontainebleau Palace Tour from Paris with Transfer

Embark on an exclusive day trip to the majestic Château de Fontainebleau, with round-trip transportation from Paris. Your guide will lead you through this extraordinary …More

Paris, France

4.0 (1)

Fontainebleau Palace Tour from Paris with Transfer

Embark on an exclusive day trip to the majestic Château de Fontainebleau, with round-trip transportation from Paris. Your guide will lead you through this extraordinary...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.0 (1)

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$253

Regal Retreat Versailles & Marie Antoinette's Estate Day Trip

Step into the opulent world of Versailles Palace and Marie Antoinette's Estate on this exclusive full-day private tour from Paris. Begin with a tour of …More

Paris, France

5.0 (1)

Regal Retreat Versailles & Marie Antoinette's Estate Day Trip

Step into the opulent world of Versailles Palace and Marie Antoinette's Estate on this exclusive full-day private tour from Paris. Begin with a tour of...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$148

Saint Remy of Provence & Les Baux de Provence Minivan Tour

Explore the heart of Provence with your private professional guide. Visit Saint Rémy de Provence with your guide and walk in the footsteps of Van …More

Arles, France

4.5 (2)

Saint Remy of Provence & Les Baux de Provence Minivan Tour

Explore the heart of Provence with your private professional guide. Visit Saint Rémy de Provence with your guide and walk in the footsteps of Van...

6 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.5 (2)

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$1,137

Embark on an unforgettable day trip from Paris to Lyon, immersing yourself in the city's rich history and vibrant culture. Begin with breathtaking views and …More

Paris, France

5.0 (1)

Lyon in a Day A Perfect Trip from Paris

Embark on an unforgettable day trip from Paris to Lyon, immersing yourself in the city's rich history and vibrant culture. Begin with breathtaking views and...

18 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

from
$459

World capital of perfume and medieval villages of the Pre-Alps

you will be taken care of by a bilingual driver guide available and at your service who will be happy to show you the hinterland …More

Nice, France

5.0 (1)

World capital of perfume and medieval villages of the Pre-Alps

you will be taken care of by a bilingual driver guide available and at your service who will be happy to show you the hinterland...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered

5.0 (1)

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$792

Private Shore Excursion on the French Riviera and Monaco

with us you will have flexibility, a friendly and competent driver guide at your service, 11 years of experience and the great advantage of privatizing …More

Antibes, France

5.0 (1)

Private Shore Excursion on the French Riviera and Monaco

with us you will have flexibility, a friendly and competent driver guide at your service, 11 years of experience and the great advantage of privatizing...

8 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

from
$792

This private experience lets you explore some of the most beautiful scenery in the Alps, from the wilderness of the Aravis massif to the iconic …More

Annecy, France

5.0 (1)

Aravis Massif and visit to Chamonix

This private experience lets you explore some of the most beautiful scenery in the Alps, from the wilderness of the Aravis massif to the iconic...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$443

10 Hours Private Tour to World War 1 Sites at Verdun

Experience the echoes of history with our 10-hour private Verdun tour, leaving Reims at 8 am. Designed for up to 8 people, this intimate journey …More

Reims, France

3.0 (2)

10 Hours Private Tour to World War 1 Sites at Verdun

Experience the echoes of history with our 10-hour private Verdun tour, leaving Reims at 8 am. Designed for up to 8 people, this intimate journey...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

3.0 (2)

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$300

Learn French naturally with our Normandy & Paris Impressionist tour for adults.

Perhaps you’ve always wanted to be able to speak French and struggled with CD’s, smartphone apps & quickly lost motivation? What better motivation than knowing …More

Paris, France

5.0 (1)

Learn French naturally with our Normandy & Paris Impressionist tour for adults.

Perhaps you’ve always wanted to be able to speak French and struggled with CD’s, smartphone apps & quickly lost motivation? What better motivation than knowing...

5 days Hotel pickup offered

5.0 (1)

from
$1,148

Private Tour of French Riviera Nice, Cannes, Monaco and Saint Tropez

Enjoy a 12 hour Private trip in the glamorous French Riviera on a visit to Nice, Cannes, Saint Tropez & Monaco. Departing from Cannes, Nice, …More

Nice, France

5.0 (1)

Private Tour of French Riviera Nice, Cannes, Monaco and Saint Tropez

Enjoy a 12 hour Private trip in the glamorous French Riviera on a visit to Nice, Cannes, Saint Tropez & Monaco. Departing from Cannes, Nice,...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered

5.0 (1)

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$459

Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the best options for France Day Trips & Excursions?

What are the best kid-friendly options for France Day Trips & Excursions Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best kid-friendly France Day Trips & Excursions are:

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Which France Day Trips & Excursions have Instant Confirmation?

France Day Trips & Excursions with Instant Confirmation include:

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Which France Day Trips & Excursions have Free Cancellation?

France Day Trips & Excursions with Free Cancellation (in most cases up to 24 hours in advance of your tour date, check the specific tour page) include:

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