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Versailles Palace and Giverny Monet House Guided Visit with Lunch from Paris
Paris, France
From $265.23
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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
- 9 hours 30 minutes
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Many visitors to France make time to visit both the Palace of Versailles and Monet's Impressionist garden at Giverny. This day trip from Paris allows you to do both. First, wander through the lush landscape around the artist’s residence, which served as inspiration for his Nymphéas (Water Lilies) series. After lunch, head to Versailles and visit Louis XIV's lavish royal palace. On particular dates, you see the fountains on display.
- Save time and combine two top attractions in one day, by coach from Paris
- Stroll through Monet's inspirational garden at Giverny and learn from your guide
- Tour the royal apartments at the Palace of Versailles and marvel at a display of the fountains (seasonal)
- Lunch at a picturesque restaurant on the banks of the Epte River
Why Travelers Choose This Tour
This tour makes it possible to see both Versailles and Monet's Garden on the same day.
What's Included
- Round trip transportation from Paris by luxury air-conditioned coach.
- Guided visit of the Royal Apartments of the Palace of Versailles
- Free time in the marvellous Versailles gardens, even days of Musical Fountains or Musical Gardens
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 45 Av. de la Bourdonnais, 75007 Paris, France
**UNTIL JULY 18th** Meeting time 30 minutes prior to the departure, in front of the cafè LE CHAMP DE MARS- Meeting point 45 Avenue de la Bourdonnais 75007 Paris; with our representative with a Paris City Vision sign, outside the cafè. "Please do not enter the cafè, it is only a reference."
Start time
08:15 AM
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Leave Paris for a full-day tour of two of the most popular day trip destinations outside the French capital, Louis XIV's Palace of Versailles and Monet's garden in Giverny.
Your first stop is Giverny, where Impressionist master Claude Monet lived from 1883 until his death in 1926. Walk across the Japanese bridge and gaze upon the water lily pond while you stroll the gardens that surround his former home. This picturesque landscape was the inspiration for many of his most famous paintings, including the Nymphéas series.
After a guided tour of Monet's gardens, it's time for a hearty lunch at the Moulin de Fourges. This 18th-century mill, inspired by the Queen's Hamlet, has been transformed into a restaurant and inn. From there, continue by coach to Versailles.
The opulent décor at the Palace of Versailles—once the extravagant home of King Louis XIV and Marie Antoinette—includes the Hall of Mirrors and the Royal Grand Apartments. On your guided tour, try to imagine daily life for the royal family. Then enjoy some free time in the World Heritage-listed Versailles Gardens and wander among the groves, sculptures, and fountains. On particular days, from April to October, they are part of a musical Fountains Show; if you're lucky you'll see this special display (cost included), set to the tunes of Louis XIV's era, before your day trip concludes with travel back to Paris.
Your first stop is Giverny, where Impressionist master Claude Monet lived from 1883 until his death in 1926. Walk across the Japanese bridge and gaze upon the water lily pond while you stroll the gardens that surround his former home. This picturesque landscape was the inspiration for many of his most famous paintings, including the Nymphéas series.
After a guided tour of Monet's gardens, it's time for a hearty lunch at the Moulin de Fourges. This 18th-century mill, inspired by the Queen's Hamlet, has been transformed into a restaurant and inn. From there, continue by coach to Versailles.
The opulent décor at the Palace of Versailles—once the extravagant home of King Louis XIV and Marie Antoinette—includes the Hall of Mirrors and the Royal Grand Apartments. On your guided tour, try to imagine daily life for the royal family. Then enjoy some free time in the World Heritage-listed Versailles Gardens and wander among the groves, sculptures, and fountains. On particular days, from April to October, they are part of a musical Fountains Show; if you're lucky you'll see this special display (cost included), set to the tunes of Louis XIV's era, before your day trip concludes with travel back to Paris.
Fondation Claude Monet
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
The Clos Normand - Fondation Claude Monet
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Le Moulin de Fourges
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Monument a Louis XIV (Pass By)
Palace of Versailles
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
The Hall of Mirrors
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Jardins du Chateau de Versailles
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- You’ll have a skip-the-line ticket but may still have to wait in line, especially at busy times such as high season
- The Versailles Musical Fountains Show takes place on Saturdays and Sundays
- Baby strollers are forbidden inside the Versailles Palace.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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Marrilyn_M
We really enjoyed our visit to Giverny and our nice lunch. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and easy to understand.
The Versailles portion felt very rushed and of course was very crowded. Still the tour guide was exceptional.
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MaryAnn_A, May 2024
The Monet garden was lovely. But felt rushed the entire time. Long bathroom line & long gift shop lines and rush to the bus did not allow time to see the home.
Lunch was in a lovely setting but again rushed.,did not get to finish or have coffee in a rush to get to the bus.
Was promised free time at the Louvre for the garden but no time left.. long wait to get in. In @ 1520...had to rush to the bus @ 1650.
Did not deliver as promised. Thar tour could have been lovely...but not nearly enough time to enjoy the experience.
Christina_V, Apr 2024
It was such a wonderful trip with amazing tour guides! They took us out to an amazing lunch. We wished we could’ve had just a bit more time to explore the gardens at the Palace of Versailles.
Ruth_J, Apr 2024
Delicious meal, nice accommodations and very helpful and friendly service. Enjoyed meeting fellow passengers in a relaxed atmosphere.
Victoria_M, Apr 2024
I would have given a five rating for this tour but the tour guide was not the best. The itinerary, the bus and the lunch were excellent. Sadly, we paid for a guided tour but could not hear the guide. Her Vox box did not work and of the 12 people on the tour, she only spoke loud enough for the two people directly in front of her to hear.
Carol_L, Apr 2024
The morning started at Monet's House and Water Garden in Giverny before a light lunch with wines (red/white) and Kir on the way to Versailles. The meal was okay, but not a highlight of the trip. The afternoon was spent at Versailles with a bit of time to explore the gardens independently. Guide Julien was good and provided a good overview of what we were going to see and experience. Dropped off around 6pm. Pick-up/drop-off location is very close to the Eiffel Tower.
WilliamJ_C, Apr 2024
Our guide did a great job getting us to Giverny before the crowds. Versailles was overcrowded as expected and she did a great up job getting us through the mess with some great commentary. Lunch at the old mill hotel was lovely, but a bit too long. I think folks would have enjoyed more time at either G or V than sitting at lunch.
Donna_A, Apr 2024
Our guide, Amelia (Emilia?) was fantastic. Efficient, full of knowledge, and did her best to make sure we saw everything! The tour was part guided (Monet gardens and inside Versailles palace as well as lots of info while on the bus) then we had free time to explore Monet’s house, more of his gardens, and the Versailles gardens. Highly recommend!
Karen_C, Apr 2024
The two stops, Monet’s home and Gardens and Palace of Versailles were amazing. However, the guide Andre was less than helpful at times rude. He rushed us through the gardens so he could drop us at the house to tour on our own. I would have preferred to be left at our own will. All he did was offer a small amount of info. He rushed everyone and truly was a negative impact to the experience.
Hilarie_P, Apr 2024
The food and service at the lunch spot were terrible. Rubber chicken with no flavor. A fish terrine that was already sitting out at our places when we arrived. Service was terse and rude.
The guides were not very informative at all. In addition, their microphones produced static for those of us on the back of the bus. We couldn't hear what they were saying on the way to Giverny. Just shared little tidbits of info on site. Would have been better off using the audio guide from Versailles.
Not worth the cost.
Ronni_M, Apr 2024
The Monet house and gardens were spectacular! Versailles was pure opulence, and lunch was quite a delicious find! Manuela our guide was warm and wonderful!
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