Explore the treasures of French heritage on this full-day tour from Paris. Begin your adventure at the magnificent Palace of Versailles, where you'll roam the opulent halls and expansive gardens with skip-the-line access. Afterward, venture to Giverny to visit Monet's enchanting house and vibrant gardens, soaking in the beauty that inspired the master artist. This tour includes expert commentary and a thoughtful local gift, ensuring a memorable experience.
Highlights:- Full-day tour from Paris to Versailles and Giverny
- Comfortable minivan transport with hotel pickup and drop-off
- Skip-the-line access at the Palace of Versailles&Monet’s house
- Discover Monet’s house and gardens with expert insights
Itinerary08:00 Start your day with a comfortable pickup from your hotel in Paris. Travel by minivan to Versailles while your guide shares insights into French history and royalty.
09:00 –10:30 Palace of Versailles Skip the lines and explore the luxurious halls of Versailles, including the King’s Apartments and the Hall of Mirrors, with your expert guide.
10:30 -11:30 Gardens of VersaillesStroll through the breathtaking gardens, admire the fountains, and take in the beauty of this masterpiece of landscape design.
12:30 – 13:30 Giverny, Fondation Claude MonetExplore Monet’s home, filled with original furniture and artwork, and wander through the vibrant gardens that inspired his iconic Water Lilies series.
13:30 -14:30 The Water GardenMonet’s Water Garden Experience the enchanting scenery that inspired Monet’s famous Water Lilies series. This Japanese-style garden, with its iconic green bridge, willow trees, and serene lily ponds, is a masterpiece of color and reflection, just as Monet painted it. Monet’s Flower Garden Unlike traditional French gardens, Monet designed this vibrant space with a natural, wild beauty. Walk among colorful flowerbeds bursting with tulips, roses, and dahlias, arranged to create the impressionistic play of light and color he loved to paint.
16:00After a day of exploring the treasures of French heritage, we head back to Paris.