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Versailles Palace and Giverny Monet House Visit with Lunch

4.2(2020 reviews)Paris, France
9h30DurationEnglishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupModerateLevel

About this experience

This day trip from Paris includes a visit to the Palace of Versailles and Monet's house in Giverny. Travelers will explore the gardens that inspired Monet's works and enjoy lunch during the excursion. The tour is suitable for art and history enthusiasts but may not be ideal for those with mobility issues due to the extensive walking involved. It is important to note that entrance fees and lunch are included in the package.

Itinerary

1

Fondation Claude Monet

Home to Impressionist maestro Monet from 1833 until his demise in 1926.

2

The Clos Normand - Fondation Claude Monet

Walk across the Japanese bridge you’ve seen somewhere before and catch your reflection in that water lily pond..

3

Monument a Louis XIV

Leading us nicely on to your next stop: Versailles where you will see Louis XIV's Statue on a horse.

4

Palace of Versailles

Compare and contrast your interior décor to that of Louis XIV and his wife.

5

La Galerie des Glaces

Then waltz through the vast Hall of Mirrors. Your tour guide is at hand to answer your questions.

6

Jardins du Chateau de Versailles

Your tour guide is at hand to answer your questions. You’re in for a treat (and numerous photo ops) in the palace’s back garden, and no garden worth its name would be complete without a fountain, sculpture, forest or two. If you’re lucky (if you choose the right date, that is), you’ll catch the Musical Fountains show, when the gardens’ numerous water features boogie to the rhythm of Louis XIV’s favorite tunes.

What's included / not included

If audioguided option selected make sure your phone is fully charged. Don’t forget your headphonesEntrance tickets with priority access to both attractionsIf guided option selected: Guided visit of the Royal Apartments of the Palace of VersaillesIf guided option selected: Guided visit of Giverny gardens and free time in Monet's house3 courses lunchIf guided option selected: Service of a licensed guide with individual earphonesFree time in the marvellous Versailles gardensIf audioguide option selected: audiocommentaries to be downloaded through a mobile appRound trip transportation from Paris by luxury air-conditioned coach.
Hotel pickup and drop-offGratuitiesIf audioguided option selected: individual earphones are not included

Additional information

Accessibility and comfort

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Good to know

  • The tour allows enough time to visit Versailles’ Great Royal Apartments and Monet’s Gardens only
  • The Versailles Musical Fountains Show takes place on Saturdays and Sundays
  • Baby strollers are forbidden inside the Versailles Palace. This tour is not suitable for clients with walking difficulties.
  • During the high season, this popular destination can experience significant crowds. As a result, there may be some unavoidable queues.

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