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Giverny's House & Gardens and Versailles Palace Day Trip with Lunch from Paris
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Giverny's House & Gardens and Versailles Palace Day Trip with Lunch from Paris

by Paris Trip Activities And Tours

9 hours
Paris
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9 hours
Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
Language
English
Free cancellation until 10 Sept 2026.
€576.23€640.26Save 10%
2 adults × €288.12
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Overview

This small-group day trip from Paris lasts about nine hours and includes visits to Claude Monet’s house and gardens in Giverny and the Palace of Versailles. Travel by air-conditioned minibus from Paris to Giverny, located about 50 miles north in Normandy. At Monet’s home, see the gardens with the Japanese bridge and water-lily ponds, and explore the house where the artist lived for 43 years. After the morning visit, enjoy lunch with drinks at the 200-year-old Moulin de Fourges restaurant near the Epte River, known for its historic mill architecture inspired by Versailles’ hamlet of Marie-Antoinette. In the afternoon, continue to the Palace of Versailles for a guided tour in English inside the palace. The tour covers Louis XIV’s suite and the Hall of Mirrors. After the guided visit, there is free time to walk the formal "A la Française" gardens. From April to October on weekends and select dates, the Musical Fountain Show is included, allowing guests to see the fountains and groves operate with music. The tour is limited to 16 people and does not include hotel pickup or drop-off.

Highlights

Visit Claude Monet’s house and gardens in Giverny
Lunch with drinks at the Moulin de Fourges restaurant
Guided English tour inside the Palace of Versailles
See Louis XIV’s suite and the Hall of Mirrors
Access to Versailles gardens and Musical Fountain Show on selected dates
Small group of 16 people or fewer

What's included

Small-group tour with up to 16 participants
Guided tour inside the Palace of Versailles conducted in English
Lunch accompanied by drinks

What's not included

Gratuities are not included
Hotel pickup and drop-off are not provided

Itinerary

1

Fondation Claude Monet

Travel by air-conditioned minibus from Paris to Giverny, about 50 miles north in Normandy. Visit Claude Monet’s house and gardens where the artist lived for 43 years from 1883 until 1926. See the famous Japanese bridge surrounded by flowered paths and water-lily ponds, and view the pink crushed brick façade of the house. After the visit, lunch is served at the Moulin de Fourges restaurant, a 200-year-old mill near the Epte River with architecture inspired by the 18th century hamlet of Marie-Antoinette at Versailles.

2

Palace of Versailles

In the afternoon, proceed to the Palace of Versailles, the residence of Louis XIV, known as the Sun King. Take a guided English tour inside the palace visiting Louis XIV’s suite and the Hall of Mirrors. Following the guided section, guests have time to explore the formal French gardens. From April to October, on weekends and specific dates, the Musical Fountain Show is included, allowing visitors to see the fountains and groves operate with music.

Meeting point

Departure Point: Central Paris, Near the Eiffel Tower Address: The tour starts from the Paris TRIP Agency 41 Avenue de la Bourdonnais - 75007 Paris Directions: Nearest metro station: "Ecole Militaire" (Line 8) Take EXIT 1 (Tour Eiffel), Then get on Avenue de la Bourdonnais until reaching number 41

End point

Departure Point: Central Paris, Near the Eiffel Tower Address: The tour starts from the Paris TRIP Agency 41 Avenue de la Bourdonnais - 75007 Paris Directions: Nearest metro station: "Ecole Militaire" (Line 8) Take EXIT 1 (Tour Eiffel), Then get on Avenue de la Bourdonnais until reaching number 41

Languages

English (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–8 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Reachable by public transport
Suitable for all fitness levels
Group size is limited to a maximum of 16 persons
The tour operates regardless of weather; appropriate clothing is advised
This tour is not recommended for people with walking disabilities due to uneven surfaces
Wheelchair users and guests requiring special assistance cannot be accommodated
Although the palace access is prioritized with reserved time, waiting times may occur during peak seasons
Guests must arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before departure
Late arrivals cannot join the tour and no refunds are given if the tour is missed
Total
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