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Overview
The Palace of Versailles is one of the most visited attractions in France, but many tours only visit the palace itself. This full-day tour from Paris includes a visit to Claude Monet’s home Giverny; lunch at a spectacular riverfront location; a guided tour of Versailles; and a chance to see the popular Musical Fountain show.
- Full-day Giverny and Versailles tour from Paris
- Visit Claude Monet’s home and gardens in Giverny
- Eat lunch at the riverside Moulin de Fourges restaurant
- Follow in the footsteps of Louis XIV and Marie Antoinette on a guided tour of the Palace of Versailles
- Explore the beautiful gardens and watch the Musical Fountain show (weekends only)
- Great-value tour includes entrance fees, lunch, and round-trip transport
- Small-group tour ensures a personalized experience
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Make your own way to the meeting point, close to the Eiffel Tower, to meet your guide and small group in time for a morning departure time. Traveling aboard an air-conditioned minibus, relax on the journey to Giverny.
Start by visiting the former home of Claude Monet and learn more about the Impressionist master as you stroll the beautiful gardens, known for their pretty flowerbeds, lily ponds, and Japanese-style bridge. Next, stop for lunch (included) at the Moulin de Fourges restaurant, set on the banks of the Epte River, before continuing to Versailles.
Spend the afternoon exploring the magnificent Versailles Palace, starting with a guided tour of rooms such as Louis XIV’s suite and the Hall of Mirrors. Then, stroll around the beautiful gardens, and watch the famous Musical Fountain Show (every weekend from April to October).
Finally, return to Paris, where your tour ends back at the original departure point.
Start by visiting the former home of Claude Monet and learn more about the Impressionist master as you stroll the beautiful gardens, known for their pretty flowerbeds, lily ponds, and Japanese-style bridge. Next, stop for lunch (included) at the Moulin de Fourges restaurant, set on the banks of the Epte River, before continuing to Versailles.
Spend the afternoon exploring the magnificent Versailles Palace, starting with a guided tour of rooms such as Louis XIV’s suite and the Hall of Mirrors. Then, stroll around the beautiful gardens, and watch the famous Musical Fountain Show (every weekend from April to October).
Finally, return to Paris, where your tour ends back at the original departure point.
Itinerary
You will be driven from Paris to Giverny, in the comfort of an air-conditioned minibus, where you will start your day with the
visit of Claude Monet’s property. Located at the edge of Normandy, about 50 miles north of Paris, Claude Monet’s Home is one of
the most popular tour destination around Paris.
There you will discover the famous gardens created by the most famous of the Impressionist painters often referred to as the father
of Impressionism, though not the first to have painted in « a style that would become known as Impressionism ».
You will enjoy the sight of the well-known Japanese bridge in the midst of its flowered paths and wather-lily ponds, and the house,
with its pink crushed brick façade, where the leader of the Impressionist School spent 43 years from 1883 until his death in 1926.
After a morning spent in one of this most inspirational settings, you will head off to the banks of the Epte River where you will
have lunch at the lovely “Moulin de Fourges” restaurant, a 200-year-old mill. The architecture of this listed site, dating back to
the 18th century, draws its inspiration from hamlet of Marie-Antoinette at Versailles.
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In the afternoon, you will be driven to Versailles Palace, residence of the Sun King, Louis XIV, to enjoy a guided visit of Louis
XIV’s suite, the Hall of Mirrors and more… After your guided tour inside the castle you will also have some remaining time to
discover the famous “A la Française” gardens.
The Musical Fountain Show takes place every weekend from April to October. During this period access to the gardens will be included to see the fountains and groves spring to life to the rhythm of the music: On Saturdays and Sundays from April to October + some additional dates (May 8,10, 22, 29, June 5, 12, 19, 26 and August 15)
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Traveler Tips
- "Go on this tour unless you want to spend a lot of time in the Versailles gardens." See review
- "This trip is definitely worth working into your vacation itinerary." See review
- "Would highly recommend tour, pricey, but small group so much better." See review
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