9 hours
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Overview
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.
Operated by
Paris TRIP
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Wonderful
Shannon_M, Apr 2025
This place was fun and beautiful. Different than all the usual tours in Paris! Our guide Olivier was excellent…he gave us the BEST restaurant recommendation close by after our tour.
This was an entire day...
Jessica_C, Apr 2025
This was an entire day tour, Gardens in the morning, lunch, and Versailles in afternoon. We had 8 people in total. We explored the gardens on our own; our guide walked and described Versailles to us and then gave us time in the gardens on our own. Very informative! My son (5th grade) was learning French History and he was able to relate to all the information being described as it overlapped with his coursework! Very engaging!
Another winner
786ladyj, Apr 2025
It was spectacular! Our guide and driver, Oliver, was delightful and very knowledgeable and personable. Versailles and Monet’s house and gardens were breathtaking, and we were escorted directly to the entry points of both. Oliver’s organization and planning made the trip a highlight of our visit to France. We have purchased tours from this company before with the same excellent experience.
Giverny house and castle of Versailles
hermanmonique, Apr 2025
This tour was exceptional. Our guide was amazing and very knowledgeable. Our lunch with wine was delicious. The gardens are a must see, absolutely beautiful.
Itinerary
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 « 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.
Admission IncludedPalace 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)
Admission Included
Experience
Highlights
Inclusions
- Small-group tour (Groups of 16 or fewer)
- Guided Tour in English inside the Palace of Versailles
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
- Lunch with Drinks
Exclusions
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
Guide Languages
English
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.