Giverny and Versailles Day Trip
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Monet's Giverny Gardens
- Visit the Palace of Versailles
- Enjoy a delightful lunch in a charming setting
- Discover the history of French Impressionism
- Experience the opulence of French royalty
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip transportation from Paris
- Guided tours of Giverny and Versailles
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Personal expenses
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.
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)
Meeting point
Start Location
Paris TRIP - Tours in Paris, 41 Av. de la Bourdonnais, 75007 Paris, France
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates in English; ensure you understand the language.
- Lunch is included; inform the operator of any dietary restrictions in advance.
- Tour duration is approximately 9 hours; plan your day accordingly.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for exploring gardens and palace grounds.
- Bring a camera to capture the stunning landscapes and architecture.
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly for outdoor activities.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- 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.
Traveler reviews
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Our tour guide was incredibly knowledgeable & made it a great experience. The monet gardens are absolutely beautiful, however Versailles was a bit rushed.
Take a rain coat,...
Take a rain coat, umbrella... you never know. Good walking shoes and you will find a little piece of heaven where Monet spent his life Michelle was an amazing guide!!
Beautiful day in May at Monet's House and Gardens and Versailles
Giverny Monet's House and Gardens was absolutely gorgeous with all the flowers and plants in full bloom in May. We had plenty of time to tour the house and gardens on our own, before meeting up with Nicholas, our guide. After a lovely lunch at a small restaurant in the countryside, we moved on to Versailles. Nicholas was very knowledgeable and toured us through the Palace with good commentary on each room. It was extremely crowded but he kept us together and informed so we didn't miss out on anything.
Our guide, Sebastian, was...
Our guide, Sebastian, was great. Very knowledgeable and engaging with our questions and comments. Only suggestion is for the tour company to provide bottled water in the vehicle.
Excellent tour.
We enjoyed our tour with Nicholas. He was so knowledgeable and fun. Even a little rain didn’t dampen the enjoyment. Nicholas also offered to take photos at appropriate spots.