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.
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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)
- Small-group tour (max 16 people)
- Guided Tour in English at the Palace of Versailles
- Skip-the-line access
- Lunch with beverages included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
