Giverny's Monet House & Versailles Palace Day Trip from Paris | La Vacanza Travel

Giverny's Monet House & Versailles Palace Day Trip from Paris

Duration: 11 hours
Destination: France, Île-de-France, Paris
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  • 11 hours
  • Paris
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

The contemplative art of the Impressionists. The Baroque excess of Versailles. Travelling by comfortable private bus, sample both these very different sides of French architecture on this day trip. From Paris, you’ll visit the Impressionist Claude Monet’s Giverny estate, then Skip-the-Line at the extravagant Palace and Gardens of Versailles.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Fondation Claude Monet, 84 Rue Claude Monet, 27620 Giverny France

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.


Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Palace of Versailles, Place d'Armes, 78000, Versailles France

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.


Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Jardins du Chateau de Versailles, Place d'Armes A l'Ouest du Château de Versailles, 78000, Versailles France

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 will

Duration: 1 hour

Inclusions
  • Expert, English speaking tour guide
  • Round-trip transfer from Paris in a comfortable air-conditioned coach
  • Entrance tickets for Versailles Palace and Gardens
  • Skip the Line 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 - Jardins du Chateau de Versailles
  • Entry/Admission - Fondation Claude Monet
  • Entry/Admission - Palace of Versailles

Exclusions
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • 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.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

5 Pl. du Général Kœnig, 75017 Paris, France


Departure Time

08:00 AM


Return Details

Place de la Porte Maillot, Pl de la Prte Maillot, Paris, France

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

11 hours


User's Reviews

stevenzU1434KX

30 Oct, 2023

On Oct 29, 2023, due to incorrect directions by Versaille staff, we had difficulty in finding the way out of Versailles and were five minutes late for our bus only to see it driving off with items we left on the bus while on tour. Getting back to Paris was not our concern. We wanted our items back. We called City Wonders before the bus returned to Paris who told us to the return to the tour meeting spot the next morning to meet a guide to retrieve our items. We received an email confirming that. The next morning we waited for 1.5 hrs but nobody showed up. When we contacted City Wonders customer service again they said there were no items found. Why were City Wonders unable to tell Elite Coach Services, the bus operator, to secure our items? Why did City Wonders tell us to return to the tour meeting point the next morning if they then said no items were retrieved? "Customer Care at Every Step" is on the website but this is clearly not the case.

96sichenl

28 Oct, 2023

Liz is an awesome guide. The trip is much more easier thanks to her. The tour is very interesting even though the weather is not that good.

Travel23208803851

24 Oct, 2023

Went last Saturday with a tour group. Rained all day. Saw some of the flowers - 2nd to last week for tours up until March 2024. Charming surroundings. I imagine the spring time is better as for flowers blooming. Quiet and peaceful.

JacbunchFil

21 Oct, 2023

Enjoyed the tour, most especially at Versailles! Giverny was relaxing but the 3-hour time spent was too long. Better to spend an additional hour at Versailles instead as there are more places to see

Margaret_C

20 Oct, 2023

Informative guide, the Gardens were awesome. The village and church were an added bonus that we really enjoyed. We had lunch at a little cafe near the church, lovely people great food. Highly recommend this tour

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Too notch storytelling!

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Great 2 for 1: Definitely recommend

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Great day trip from Paris

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Great afternoon in the summer

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Better than Expected! Great tour guide!

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Truly spectacular!

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Beautiful Tour

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All too much . . . .

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Great tour!

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Great tour

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Nice day trip.

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Such beauty

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Good way to see you two major attractions in one day but might be best to just focus on Giverney

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Spend the money! Worth it!

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Great experience

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Beautiful, but don't pay extra for the fountains.

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Perfect day trip

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Great way to see both attractions

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Would definitely recommend this tour!

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Great Trip to Giverny & Versailles

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What an amazing tour!

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Two Beautiful Locations!

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Georgia was amazing.

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Monet's Giverny

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