Compares door-to-door travel time, the station you actually need, and whether a tour is necessary for five popular Paris day trips, including one that isn't a realistic day trip at all.
Train from Saint-Lazare to Vernon-Giverny (about 50 min), then the €5 shuttle. Monet's house and gardens cost €13, open 1 April to 1 November 2026, 10:00–18:00.
Take a TGV to Rennes (from 1h25) and the Keolis bus (about 1h15, from €25 return) to Mont-Saint-Michel. Abbey €13 to March, timed slot. Times, tides and total cost.
The Versailles Passport costs €35 until 31 October and €25 from 1 November (€3 less for EEA visitors), with a booked Palace slot. RER C fare: €2.55 each way.
Official sources checked 2026-10-09
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