Giverny's House & Gardens plus Versailles Palace Day Trip with Lunch from Paris

At a glance

Giverny's House & Gardens plus Versailles Palace Day Trip with Lunch from Paris is a 9h small-group experience in Paris, France, operated by Paris TRIP. Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 230 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $366.64 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Small-group tour (Groups of 16 or fewer), Guided Tour in English inside the Palace of Versailles, Lunch with Drinks.

Quick facts

Duration

9h

Group

Small group, up to 16 travellers

Languages

English

Pickup

Meet at the start point

Confirmation

Instant confirmation

Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Cancellation

Free cancellation (see policy)

Overview

Itinerary

1. Stop 1

   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.

2. Stop 2

   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

Good to know

• 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.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Frequently asked questions