Giverny Monet's House & Versailles Palace Day Trip from Paris

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11 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

The contemplative art of the Impressionists. The Baroque excess of Versailles. Travelling by comfortable private bus, sample both these very different sides of French architecture on this day trip. From Paris, you’ll visit the Impressionist Claude Monet’s Giverny estate, then Skip-the-Line at the extravagant Palace and Gardens of Versailles.

What's Included

Self-guided app for the Monet house and gardens (to be downloaded prior to tour)
Headsets when appropriate, so you can always hear your guide
Entrance ticket to Monet's house and gardens
Entrance tickets for Versailles Palace and Gardens
Round-trip transfer from Paris in a comfortable air-conditioned coach
Expert, English speaking tour guide
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Église Notre-Dame de Compassion

Meet at Place du Général Kœnig, 75017 Paris beside the church at the intersection of the boulevard d'Aurelle de Paladines and the Avenue de la Porte des Ternes. The City Wonders representative (holding a City Wonders sign) will be standing on the right side when facing the Church.

End point
Place de la Porte Maillot

This service ends at Porte Maillot.

Itinerary

Duration: 11 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Fondation Claude Monet

    Begin your day by boarding your comfortable, air-conditioned private bus in central Paris. Once inside, you’ll meet your tour co-ordinator, a local expert who’ll accompany you throughout your trip to provide you with insights and stories about the sites you’ll visit. Your first stop is the Fondation Claude Monet in the village of Giverny. After a brief but fact-packed orientation tour, you’ll be free to explore the Impressionist master’s estate at your leisure using a convenient self-guided audio app. The house has been restored to how it was when Monet himself lived and worked there, and many features of the estate are familiar from his great works – like the ponds carpeted in luscious water lilies.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Palace of Versailles

    Then it’s a short bus ride from Giverny to Versailles, where an official palace guide will escort you past the line, directly into the Sun King’s opulent seat of power. With over 700 rooms and 2,000 acres of gardens, Versailles is magnificent inside and out. You’ll see highlights like the Hall of Mirrors and Salon of Abundance, fountains and secret garden groves, and an art collection to rival the finest museums. In keeping with the surroundings, the royals and courtiers who populated Versailles at its height were larger than life; your guide will share some of the wildest moments of the palace’s history.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Jardins du Chateau de Versailles

    After your guided visit of the inside of the Palace of Versailles, you will be taken to the extravagant gardens of Versailles. Here, you have the freedom to explore at your own pace, wandering along the canal, marveling at the fountains, and enjoying the final part of the tour at your own will

    1 hour Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Due to heightened security measures, you may experience delays in clearing security checks when entering Versailles
  • Large bags/backpacks/suitcases are not permitted in Versailles. Only very small bags are allowed
  • We strongly recommend all clients who are traveling with infants to bring their own infant or child seat. It is the responsibility of the parent or guardian to ensure the safety of their child.
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