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Palace of Versailles & Monet’s Garden: Guided Tour + Transport from Paris

After breakfast, walk to the nearby meeting point for your group tour. It’s just a short distance from your hotel. The meeting point is at Église Notre-Dame de Compassion, Pl. du Général Kœnig, 75017 Paris, France Keep in mind you need to arrive 15 minutes before start. The first stop will be Claude Monet's estate in Giverny, where you'll learn about the Impressionist art movement and explore the ivy-clad house, lily pad ponds, and gardens that inspired Monet's Waterlilies, among several other romantic landscapes of the French countryside. After lunch, the tour takes you to the Palace of Versailles, offering skip-the-line access and a comprehensive guided tour with a local expert. The opulent rooms once entertained fellow aristocrats of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, and their private chambers are still beautifully preserved. The palace's art collection rivals the finest museums, and you'll have the chance to admire it up close. Outside the palace, you'll step into the sprawling 1,800-acre manicured gardens, and your guide will recommend a tour to help you navigate the maze of gushing fountains, lush hedges, and blooming gardens.

How long: 10 hours
Meeting point: Église Notre-Dame de Compassion, Pl

What the day includes

Included

Timed entry to the Palace of Versailles and gardens
Entry to Monet’s house and gardens in Giverny
Access to the fountain and musical garden shows (when available)
Guided tour of Versailles
Live guide
Roundtrip transport from Paris

Not included

Food and beverages

How the day runs

7:45 AM - Departure
Meet your guide and fellow travellers at the designated meeting point. Ensure you’re ready for departure and board the private bus for your journey
8:00 AM - Transfer from Paris to Giverny
Board an air-conditioned coach and begin your journey to the charming village of Giverny. During the drive, your guide will introduce the day’s activities.
9:20 AM - Giverny
Enjoy an orientation tour of Claude Monet’s estate. Your guide will provide background on Monet’s life, his contributions to the Impressionist movement, and the estate's significance in his work.
10:00 AM - Fondation Claude Monet, Giverny
Wander through Monet's famous gardens, admiring the nature that inspired his masterpieces. Visit his ivy-covered house. Afterward, you have time to enjoy lunch at a nearby café or restaurant.
12:45 PM - Transfer from Giverny to Versailles
Board the coach for the scenic drive to Versailles, as you prepare to experience the grandeur of the Palace.
1:55 PM - Palace of Versailles
Embark on a guided tour of the palace’s opulent interiors. Explore the lavish rooms once frequented by Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, including the Hall of Mirrors, the apartments, and the Chapel
4:10 PM - Gardens of Versailles
Wander through the stunning gardens. From April to October, enjoy the Musical Fountain Shows or Musical Gardens event, where classical music plays as you explore the gardens and their fountains.
6:30 PM - Transfer from Versailles to Paris
Relax on the coach as you return to Paris, reflecting on the day’s experiences.

About this tour

Embark on a full-day guided tour outside of Paris and immerse yourself in the art and history of France on a trip to Giverny and Versailles.

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