Honfleur Shore Excursion: Private Day Trip to Paris

Honfleur and Paris share more than a country. The Impressionist painters who made Honfleur famous spent their careers moving between this harbour and the galleries and boulevards of the capital. Today, the drive takes two hours. This private tour picks you up directly at the Honfleur cruise terminal and takes you to Paris for the day — the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame, the Louvre, the Champs-Élysées — before returning you to the ship before departure. No group bus. No shared schedule. No strangers. Your private vehicle, your driver, and a day in one of the great cities of the world shaped entirely around what you want to see. Your driver knows Paris well — the best viewpoints, the quieter approaches, the timing that avoids the worst of the crowds. That local knowledge turns a good day into a great one. Want expert context alongside the sights? Upgrade with a licensed Paris guide who meets you in the city and brings every monument to life. Your return to ship is fully guaranteed.

1. 1

   Eiffel Tower

   1 hour

   No monument in the world announces a city quite like this one. Your driver will bring you to the best viewpoint — the Trocadéro esplanade — where the Tower rises across the Seine in full, exactly as you have seen it in photographs. From here you can walk down to the Champ de Mars, get closer to the base, or simply take your time with the view. If you want to go up, allow two hours and book your tickets in advance — the summit offers one of the finest panoramas in Europe.

2. 2

   Louvre Museum

   1 hour

   The world's most visited museum occupies a former royal palace on the right bank of the Seine. Even if you don't go inside, the glass pyramid in the Cour Napoléon is one of the great architectural statements of the 20th century and a natural centrepiece for photographs. If you want to visit the collection — the Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo, Winged Victory — allow at least two hours and book tickets in advance.

3. 3

   Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris

   1 hour

   After five years of restoration following the 2019 fire, Notre-Dame has reopened — and it is more extraordinary than ever. The medieval façade, the flying buttresses, the gargoyles watching over the Seine: the exterior alone is worth the visit. Your driver will bring you to the Île de la Cité, where Notre-Dame sits at the heart of Paris. Interior visits are possible and free of charge; allow at least an hour if you want to go inside.

4. 4

   Champs-Elysees

   1 hour

   The most famous avenue in the world runs for nearly two kilometres from the Place de la Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe. Your driver can drop you at one end and let you walk its length — past the grand cafés, the flagship boutiques, and the cinemas that have lined this boulevard for over a century.

5. 5

   Arc de Triomphe

   30 min

   At the western end, the Arc de Triomphe stands at the centre of twelve radiating avenues. The names of 660 battles and 558 generals are engraved on its inner walls. Climb to the top for a 360° view across Paris — tickets required, bookable in advance.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.