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Giverny Monet's House & Versailles Palace Day Trip from Paris
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Experience the charm of Giverny, the former home of Claude Monet, and visit the opulent Palace of Versailles on this day trip from Paris.
What you'll do
Experience the serene beauty of French Impressionism and the extravagance of Marie Antoinette in one day with this combo day trip from Paris to Giverny and Versailles. Visit the home and gardens of Claude Monet in a charming country village, where you can admire the water lilies that inspired some of the painter's most famous work. Then, travel back in time to the eve of the French Revolution on a tour of the grand halls, private chambers, and intricate gardens of the opulent Palace of Versailles, considered one of Europe's greatest royal estates.
What is included?
- Expert, English speaking tour guide
- Round-trip transfer from Paris in a comfortable air-conditioned coach
- Entrance tickets for Versailles Palace and Gardens
- Entrance ticket to Monet's house and gardens
- Headsets when appropriate, so you can always hear your guide
- Self-guided app for the Monet house and gardens (to be downloaded prior to tour)
- Entry/Admission - Fondation Claude Monet
- Entry/Admission - Palace of Versailles
- Entry/Admission - Jardins du Château de Versailles
What is not included?
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- 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.
- Please note that your self-guiding app should be download on your smartphone prior to tour. Credentials and download instructions will be provided on your voucher upon booking. Once downloaded, the app can be used offline. Please ensure that you bring earphones and have enough battery on your phone to enjoy all the content of the self-guided app once inside the House and Gardens of Monet.
- Please note that the Musical show/Fountain Gardens at Versailles Gardens may be subject to last minute schedule changes that are not under our control.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
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Itinerary
Paris Museum & Gallery Visits Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for Giverny Monet's House & Versailles Palace Day Trip from Paris in Paris, France. This museum & gallery visits experience includes 3 stops over 1 day. Duration: 11 hours. Activity level: Light.
No meal included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Here is the starting point
Fondation Claude Monet
1
Fondation Claude Monet
Stop: 2 hours ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
- 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.
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Palace of Versailles
Stop: 2 hours ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
- 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.
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Jardins du Château de Versailles
Stop: 60 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
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 willRead moreMore about Jardins du Château de Versailles
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