Private day trips from Paris by van
The palace of Versailles, the D-Day beaches, the cellars of Champagne: the best days out from Paris are an hour or more away by road. With private day trips from Paris by van, you leave when you want, stop where you want and come back without checking a train timetable.
Quick answer
Our private day trips from Paris by van use a van or minibus with a chauffeur for your group only, from your Paris address to the places you choose and back. You pay for the vehicle, not per person; entry tickets, tastings and guides are booked separately.
- Capacity
- 7 (V-Class), 8 (Mercedes Vito), 19 to 21 (Sprinter) per vehicle
- Length
- Half a day for Versailles, 10 to 14 hours for Normandy
- Included
- Vehicle, chauffeur, waiting on site, child seats on request
- Price
- Instant fixed-price quote online
A group, several vans or a day with stops? Ask for one fixed price.
Three days out, three very different days
Pick by distance, by pace and by who is coming.
For opening days and events at each destination, the Paris region tourist board, Visit Paris Region, is a reliable starting point.
| Destination | Drive each way | Day length | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Versailles private driver from Paris | About 30 to 45 min | Half day or full day | Families, first-time visitors, arrival or departure days |
| Normandy D-Day private tour from Paris | About 3 h to 3 h 30 | 12 to 14 hours | History lovers, veterans’ families, school groups |
| Champagne day trip from Paris with a private driver | About 1 h 45 to 2 h | 9 to 11 hours | Friends, couples, celebrations, incentive groups |
Other destinations, such as Giverny, Fontainebleau, Chantilly, the Loire Valley castles, Mont-Saint-Michel or La Vallée Village, are quoted on request. Tell us what you want to see and we tell you honestly if it fits in one day.
Driver, not guide: what that means
Your chauffeur drives, waits, and gets you to each stop on time. Your chauffeur is not a licensed tour guide and does not take you inside the palace or the museum. That keeps the day simple and flexible: you choose the visits, book your tickets or a local guide, and we handle the road.
- Pickup at your hotel, apartment, airport or cruise quay
- The van waits while you visit, with your things inside
- Stops planned in advance: lunch, viewpoints, a second visit
- Child seats fitted by age for the whole day
For couples and families, the V-Class with facing seats makes a long drive sociable. For a club, a choir or a company outing, one Sprinter minibus takes up to 21.
Book your private day trip
For a simple return trip, the fixed price shows before you pay.
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Private day trips from Paris by van: questions
Is a private van cheaper than a group tour for a family?
Group tours are priced per person. A private van is priced per vehicle, so for a family of five or more it is often comparable, with your own schedule and no other passengers.
Can we combine two places in one day?
Sometimes. Versailles and Giverny can be combined at a brisk pace; Normandy and Mont-Saint-Michel in one day is too much. We tell you before you book.
Can a day trip end at an airport or a cruise port?
Yes. A D-Day day can end at Le Havre for your ship, and Versailles can end at Orly or CDG.
Does the driver wait all day?
Yes, the vehicle and chauffeur stay with your group for the agreed hours, and the driver takes legal breaks during your visits.
Can we start a day trip from Disneyland?
Yes. Champagne in particular is easy from Disneyland, which is already on the eastern side of Paris. See our Disneyland transfers for hotel pickups.
Do you plan multi-day tours?
Yes: for example Paris, Normandy with a night in Bayeux, then Le Havre. Send us your plan for a quote.
Your day, your pace, your van
Tell us where you want to go: private day trips from Paris by van get one fixed price for the vehicle and the day.