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Versailles Palace & Giverny's Monet House Guided Visit with Lunch from Paris

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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

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This tour makes it possible to see both Versailles and Monet's Garden on the same day. 
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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
3-courses lunch (starter + main course + dessert), drinks included.
Guided visit of the somptuous Giverny gardens and free time in Monet's house
Service of a licensed guide with individual earphone
Entrance tickets with priority access.
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
22 Rue Jean Rey , 22 Rue Jean Rey, 75015 Paris, France
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Meeting time 30 minutes prior to the departure, in front of the HOTEL PULLMAN PARIS TOUR EIFFEL 22 rue Jean Rey, 75015 Paris - Meet with our representative with a Paris City Vision sign, outside the hotel.

8:15 AM
This activity will end right where it started.
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.
Itinerary
Pass By:  
Paris
Short on time? Visit Versailles and Monet’s Garden in the same day.
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Stop At:  
Fondation Claude Monet
Home to Impressionist maestro Monet from 1833 until his demise in 1926.
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Duration: 2 hours 
Admission Ticket Included
Stop At:  
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..
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Duration: 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Included
Stop At:  
Le Moulin de Fourges
Time for a hearty lunch at the Moulin de Fourges, an 18th-century mill inspired by Marie Antoinette’s hamlet. Drinks included.
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Duration: 1 hour 
Admission Ticket Included
Pass By:  
Monument a Louis XIV
Leading us nicely on to your next stop: Versailles where you will see Louis XIV's Statue on a horse.
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Stop At:  
Palace of Versailles
Compare and contrast your interior décor to that of Louis XIV and his wife.
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Duration: 1 hour 
Admission Ticket Included
Stop At:  
The Hall of Mirrors
Then waltz through the vast Hall of Mirrors. Your tour guide is at hand to answer your questions.
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Duration: 20 minutes
Admission Ticket Included
Stop At:  
Le Jardin 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.
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Duration: 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Included
Pass By:  
Place des Pyramides
You will end back at the departure point.
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  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • The tour allows enough time to visit Versailles’ Great Royal Apartments and Monet’s Gardens only
  • 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.
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • This tour is not suitable for clients with walking difficulties
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
  • OPERATED BY Paris CityVision
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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The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Versailles Palace & Giverny's Monet House Guided Visit with Lunch from Paris?
A:The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
See all safety measures taken by Versailles Palace & Giverny's Monet House Guided Visit with Lunch from Paris.
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What is the policy on sanitization during Versailles Palace & Giverny's Monet House Guided Visit with Lunch from Paris?
A:The policies on sanitization are:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
See all safety measures taken by Versailles Palace & Giverny's Monet House Guided Visit with Lunch from Paris.
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What is the social distancing policy during Versailles Palace & Giverny's Monet House Guided Visit with Lunch from Paris?
A:The policy on social distancing is:

  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
See all safety measures taken by Versailles Palace & Giverny's Monet House Guided Visit with Lunch from Paris.
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What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Versailles Palace & Giverny's Monet House Guided Visit with Lunch from Paris?
A:The policies on staff health & safety are:

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
See all safety measures taken by Versailles Palace & Giverny's Monet House Guided Visit with Lunch from Paris.

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Traveler Tips

  • "This is a good trip if you have limited time in the area." See review
  • "They are definitely punctual, so don’t lose track of time!" See review
  • "Afternoon at Versailles and the 'jump the queue' privilage is a must which is what you pay for in this package." See review

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star-5
Exquisite n memorable
Sukriti_W
, May 2022
Versailles palace gardens and the awesome three course meal at Fourges. The guide was really sweet and amiable
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star-3
Poor preparation
T_S
, May 2022
Giverny was lovely and Versailles was beautiful. Lunch was very nice. But the amount of time we had in Versailles was extremely limited, and made even more so by a 30-40 minute delay in getting tickets. This left us with a lot less time to see the palace and virtually no time in the gardens. Very disappointing
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Ask questions. Make sure you understand about meeting places following free time exploration
Linda_M
, May 2022
The guide was less than effective in giving directions and solving the problems with the audio guides. We were left behind at Giverny although we were at what we thought was the meeting place in very good time. "Meet me at the cafe and we will walk back to the bus together" - when there are actually three cafes was not the most effective messaging. We did make it back to the parking lot just to see the bus pulling away through the round about. And no one came back or connected with us.
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It was a wonderful tour....
LUCY_A
, May 2022
It was a wonderful tour. Lots of information as well as wonderful free time. The stop for lunch was wonderful as well.
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star-5
The perfect day!
Margarita_D
, May 2022
Giverny and monets house and garden are spectacular! The mid day lunch was perfection and Versailles as always is breathtaking! Francois our guide was wonderful!
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star-5
Wonderful day trip! Great guide and all was well planned and organized.
Jessica_F
, Apr 2022
Wonderful day trip! Great guide and all was well planned and organized. We could really enjoy the sights and Didn’t feel as if we needed to rush. The guide was lovely and her guidelines were clear. The day was super and we would highly recommend this tour. :)
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Monet Gardens was suburb, Versailles not as much
Warren_S
, Apr 2022
Overall our expectations were met. We give Versailles 3 stars and Monet gardens 5 stars. The tour guide had a lot of good information for both venues. We were a bit taken back at the condition of Versailles which we expected to be pristine …I guess they are short of staff like everyone else, and the gardens were not in bloom. The Monet Gardens were pristine and in full bloom which made it quite inspiring.
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star-5
Early Spring in Giverny and Versailles
Kimberly_K
, Apr 2022
This is a perfect full day trip when staying in Paris. The gardens in Giverny are beautiful and the house tour was interesting. We stopped for lunch between each visit and that was a delicious meal. Versailles was crowded and while it was interesting, the amount of people detracted from the experience.
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extremely disappointing for non spanish speakers
Stephanie_B
, Apr 2022
My main issue with the tour was that i booked a tour in spanish for my family and I as my family only speaks spanish. When we checked in with the staff, we stated this and they said it would not be an issue. However, there was no spanish in the whole tour. The guided tour was all in english and no spanish interpretation was available. The only spanish used was to say hi and bye. This was very disappointing as my family could not enjoy the full cost of the trip and the cost of the guided tour was worthless. When i tried to submit a refund request, the simply stated that they would give us a $25 credit despite the fact that the whole experience was lost.
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The morning trip to...
Steve_F
, Apr 2022
The morning trip to GIverny was great and Fabio the guide was outstanding. However the afternoon was awful. We waited ages for another group to arrive then many of us had the wrong tickets and we ended up wasting an hour. We then stood in the freezing wind for half an hour to be told that the bus had a "technical problem". At which point we left and got a taxi back to Paris which cost 20 euros per person.
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