A day from Paris
Day trips from Paris
The Palace of Versailles, Disneyland Paris, the châteaux of the Loire and the abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel above its bay: the classic day trips from Paris, from forty minutes to a full day.
Updated 20 October 2026 · How we make our guides
Less than an hour away
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FranceVersailles
Louis XIV’s palace, the Hall of Mirrors and the gardens, a World Heritage Site, about forty minutes away by suburban train.
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FranceDisneyland Paris
Europe’s two Disney parks, about forty minutes from the centre by suburban train.
What to see in Disneyland Paris
For a long day
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FranceLoire Valley châteaux
Chambord, Chenonceau and other Renaissance châteaux along the Loire, about two hours away. Best by car or on an organised tour.
What to see in Loire Valley châteaux -
FranceMont-Saint-Michel
The abbey on an islet in a bay with huge tides. It is about four hours away: it can be done in a day, but it is worth staying nearby.
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BelgiumBrussels
The Grand-Place, the Atomium and Belgian chocolate, an hour and a half away by high-speed train.
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FranceLyon
France’s gastronomic capital, with its Renaissance quarter and the traboules passageways, about two hours away by TGV.
What to see in Lyon
Frequently asked questions
What day trips can you take from Paris?
Versailles and Disneyland, less than an hour away by suburban train; and the Loire châteaux, Mont-Saint-Michel, Brussels or Lyon for a long day.
How do you get to Versailles from Paris?
By suburban train, in about forty minutes. Buy palace tickets in advance and go early.
Can you see Mont-Saint-Michel in a day from Paris?
Yes, but it is about four hours each way. It is worth staying nearby to see it at sunset and with the tide.
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Reviewed 20 October 2026. Dates and seasonal warnings: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.
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