Giverny and Versailles: A Day Trip from Paris Exploring Artistic Masterpieces
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Immerse yourself in the world of art and beauty on a day trip from Paris to Giverny and Versailles. Explore Monet's enchanting gardens and the opulent palace of Louis XIV, with a delicious lunch at the famous Moulin de Fourges.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Fondation Claude Monet - 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
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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Palace of Versailles - 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)
What's Included
- Small-group tour (max 16 people)
- Guided Tour in English at the Palace of Versailles
- Skip-the-line access
- Lunch with beverages included
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
This expedition will guide you to two prime destinations near Paris: the residence of the « Impressionist Prince » and the castle of the « Sun Sovereign »; Giverny and Versailles embody the pinnacle of France’s supreme artistic eras.
Famous for their magnificent gardens and extraordinary structures, you will witness Monet’s legendary Japanese bridge and lily ponds, Louis XIV’s awe-inspiring Hall of Mirrors. Your trip includes a lunch at the reputed “Moulin de Fourges”.
- Small Group Tour 16 persons max
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities
- Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any impairments requiring special assistance.
- Though the access to the castle is a priority access with a time reserved, you may still have to wait on arrival, especially during peak season, period during which there is a lot of visitors.
- Clients must be at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure.
- Guests arriving after departure cannot be accommodated, & there will be no refund if tour is missed.
Location
Paris TRIP
Avenue de la Bourdonnais
Departure Point: Central Paris, Near the Eiffel Tower
Address: The tour starts from the Paris TRIP Agency
41 Avenue de la Bourdonnais - 75007 Paris
Directions: Nearest metro station: "Ecole Militaire" (Line 8)
Take EXIT 1 (Tour Eiffel), Then get on Avenue de la Bourdonnais until reaching number 41
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(166 Ratings)
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Patrick_h
May 13, 2024
An enjoyable way to spend a day - My wife and I enjoyed this tour. Comfortable transportation and a small group of 8 people. The attractions were enjoyable and our guide and driver were friendly and very knowledgeable. The lunch at a small restaurant in the country was very nice and gave us a chance to meet our fellow travelers. The one thing I didn’t think made sense was our guide gave us a preliminary tour of the sites, we were given personal time to walk around. At first this seemed like a good idea, but having a guide full time to offer more information would have been better in my opinion. Still, overall, a good experience.
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Bella_d
May 12, 2024
Michelle was a winner! - Michelle was absolutely delightful. So knowledgeable and so personable. I believe she had fun with us too, but it was the nicest experience!! I would absolutely book again and recommend the tour and Michelle highly!!!
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Jose_c
May 11, 2024
Best time! - Pretty much everything was perfect. Our group was small, which we liked and everyone very friendly. The tour guide was incredibly knowledgeable and kept us all engaged. The lunch that was included was incredible. It was not a basic snack lunch it rather felt like a nice meal in a nice location. The tour also allowed us to skip all lines and get our own private tour of Versailles and Monet Gardens. 10/10 and would strongly recommend this tour.
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Catherine_l
Apr 29, 2024
Delightful Monet & Versailles experience - Michelle our guide was very informative and made our experience very enjoyable. Michelle’s knowledge was exemplary and the lunch was very enjoyable.
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Stuart_f
Apr 27, 2024
Not to be missed trip an hour from Paris - Monet’s house in Giverny and gardens are truly magnificent. The natural beauty of the April tulips , irises and other blowers blooming along with flowing streams and pond are not to be missed. The renovation years ago of the artifacts in the house and the paintings throughout really make for a special visit. Walking to the church and the Monet family grave display a peaceful life and death of an extraordinary artist.
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Courtneybc3767zz
Oct 16, 2023
Wonderful small group experience of Giverny & Versailles - Wonderful small group visit to Giverny and Versailles, with nice rest stop between the 2 places for lunch at an old mill. The small group experience (there were 12 of us) was well worth the extra cost. Both our driver and tour guide were wonderful and took good care of us. Our tour guide (I believe her name was Michelle) was a wealth of information, and her enthusiasm was contagious. My favorite place was Giverny - a must-visit. Versailles was over-crowded (NOT the fault of the tour), and I wish we had more time to enjoy the gardens there. However, all said and done, I'm glad we were able to visit both sites in one day.
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Holly_p
Oct 14, 2023
Perfect - Perfect group size. The lunch was amazing! The tour guide did a great job. I would recommend. Note those with limited mobility might need more time to get around at destinations that this tour allows.
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Margaret_j
Oct 13, 2023
Perfect - This excursion had something for both of us - my third trip to Paris and my husband’s first. Our guide Michael was enthusiastic and supportive of my limited mobility. He managed, at the last minute, to secure a wheelchair so that I could enjoy the tour of the apartments at Versailles. Despite it being the middle of October, the gardens at Giverny were still full of blooms. Lunch was amazing. And our small group of 5, were very compatible (would that Viator could control that!)
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Traceyanne_l
Oct 7, 2023
A fantastic tour! - Mikael our guide was amazing! He was very informative and friendly! Lunch was delicious! Money’s gardens were beautiful and Versailles was incredible!
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Jon_k
Oct 7, 2023
Excellent tour, but… - Giverny was gorgeous. Lunch was excellent. Versailles was gorgeous, too — but we ran out of time. The guide’s tour of the rooms was too long — he gave much too much detail and frequently repeated himself — so that when we were “released” to visit the gardens, we only had 20 minutes. We should have been given the option of doing the interior with or without the guide, which would have allowed us to head to the gardens on our own schedule. Possible source of the problem: the tour, advertised as ten hours, only lasted nine. Had we had the extra hour for the gardens, the tour would have been perfect.
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