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Versailles and Giverny: Iconic French Homes and Gardens
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Paris
Explore Versailles and Monet’s Giverny in a day! Discover royal opulence and artistic inspiration on this small group trip from Paris.
Explore Versailles and Monet’s Giverny in a day! Discover royal opulence and artistic inspiration on this small group trip from Paris.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- The Clos Normand - Fondation Claude Monet - Stroll through the flower garden that inspired Monet’s renowned paintings.
- The Clos Normand - Fondation Claude Monet - Cross the charming green footbridge featured in many paintings and admire the pond’s water lilies.
- The Clos Normand - Fondation Claude Monet - Claude Monet lived here for over…
- The Clos Normand - Fondation Claude Monet - Stroll through the flower garden that inspired Monet’s renowned paintings.
- The Clos Normand - Fondation Claude Monet - Cross the charming green footbridge featured in many paintings and admire the pond’s water lilies.
- The Clos Normand - Fondation Claude Monet - Claude Monet lived here for over 40 years, personalizing every detail of his home’s decor.
- Fondation Claude Monet - Honor the artist behind the masterpieces as your guide leads you to his modest grave.
- Eglise Sainte-Radegonde de Giverny - Your guide will escort you to the Giverny cemetery where Claude Monet and some family members rest.
- Palace of Versailles - Discover the story of France’s last queen and the scandals that sparked the French Revolution.
- Jardins du Chateau de Versailles - Explore the intricately designed French Gardens in Versailles.
- The Hall of Mirrors - Experience the opulence of King Louis XIV as you walk through the Hall of Mirrors.
- Palace of Versailles - Benefit from timed entry into the Palace of Versailles and enjoy free time inside.
- Le Hameau de la Reine - Explore Marie-Antoinette’s private village.
What's Included
- Guaranteed Versailles entry timed ticket
- Small Group Tour of 8 people maximum
- Driver/guide
- Monet’s garden ticket
- Admission fees
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Guaranteed Versailles entry timed ticket
- Small Group Tour of 8 people maximum
- Driver/guide
- Monet’s garden ticket
- Admission fees
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Food
- Gratuities
- Food
Additional Information
Embark on a small group day trip from Paris to explore two of the most iconic homes and gardens in French culture! Discover the grandeur of King Louis XIV’s Palace and the exquisite French Gardens in Versailles. Additionally, uncover the inspiration behind Claude Monet’s vibrant home and the Clos Normand gardens in Giverny. Visit hidden treasures such…
Embark on a small group day trip from Paris to explore two of the most iconic homes and gardens in French culture! Discover the grandeur of King Louis XIV’s Palace and the exquisite French Gardens in Versailles. Additionally, uncover the inspiration behind Claude Monet’s vibrant home and the Clos Normand gardens in Giverny. Visit hidden treasures such as Monet’s grave and the church in Giverny.
- Small Group Tour 8 persons max
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Minimum age is 7 years
- This tour requires that all participants are able to walk well, even on hot summer days. If you have trouble walking or get faint in the hot sun then this is NOT a good tour for you.
Location
Dada
Avenue des Ternes
Please be there at least 15 min before the official departure time!
Tours always start sharp at the appointed starting time.
For this tour it is absolutely necessary that you arrive before the tour starts as there is no way of catching up with the group once the tour has started.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(254 Ratings)
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Anita_m
May 2, 2026
An easy and brilliant day trip from Paris - We had a wonderful day with Teo, he had lots of tips for avoiding the crowds and optimizing our experience. Giverny and Monet's garden were spectacular and the highlight of the day.
Lunch in Versailles at La Place Creperie was wonderful. Unfortunately it is hard to avoid crowds within Versailles but the shuffling through is worth it to see the many opulent rooms and once you get to the gardens the crowds dissipate and you can wander in peace. It’s such a large place I’m grateful we had Teo to make sure we saw all the magic.
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Merro62
Apr 21, 2026
Monet and Versialles in a day - We had a great day, Theo looked after us and guided us throughout the day. Thanks for a great day out
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Lineenie
Apr 20, 2026
Enchanting day - What an amazing day visiting Monet’s home and garden as well as Versailles.
Our guide Clementine was knowledgeable, sweet and funny, she helped to make the day even more enjoyable. The Monet portion was the highlight for me, although Versailles was very large and impressive. We also stopped for a Crepe lunch (per Clementine's suggestion) , which was delicious.
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Jessie_k
Apr 15, 2026
Great Day! - We had a fabulous day and learned so much from our guide who was simply the best! Best day of my life!
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Jimho1381mx
Apr 1, 2026
Educational and fun at the same time - Marius was very knowledgeable and made the whole trip very interesting and entertaining!
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Laura
Oct 23, 2025
Great Combo of History and Art! - What a fantastic day! Tim was a great guide on our trip. We got a great historical overview prior to entering each location. Monet’s gardens were everything I hoped for! I can see why his paintings are so beautiful-what great inspiration! Versailles was fascinating but so massive it was hard to take everything in. Loved seeing the Hall of Mirrors where the Treaty of Versailles was signed and I especially loved our visit to the Petite Trianon where Marie Antoinette made her home. Oh, and let’s not forget the spectacular gardens at Versailles. All in all, a lovely day!
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Daytrip813094
Oct 18, 2025
Perfect combination of places to visit. - Our guide, Marceau, was excellent! The trip and pacing between Versailles and Giverney worked out perfectly with a nice relaxing lunch break.
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Sue
Oct 15, 2025
Stunning views. Great overview of both places with a nice independent stop for lunch. - Wonderful day out of the city. Guide gave us just enough history and information without overwhelming us and let us wander on our own when needed.
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Devon_m
Oct 12, 2025
Book this tour if you want Giverny and Versailles - Mariè was awesome! Great tour guide that used visual guides that she had prepared to explain the history of everything. You starts in Giverny and see the grave of Monet for a minute and walk through the village which is amazing.
Then you go to the pond/garden and the house for about 1.5 hrs. More than enough time. She then drove us to Versailles and talk more in depth of what we had already seen and what she was taking us to. There isnt enough time on any tour to see all of Versailles. For sure a two day event. This trip does everything you need it too and gives you the time to explore more ir less depending on your speed and still gives you a guide experience to ask questions later. Loved this.
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Beckypbradley
Apr 24, 2026
Fantastic tour - Our tour guide, Theo was fantastic! It was a group of eight people and he really helped us learn what we could about Monet and Versailles. He was very personable and assisted our mother who is very mobile but a little slower than the rest. He made a reservation at a restaurant that was not a touristy place but a sit down place in Versailles, which was very nice. Our only tip would be to possibly shave 30 minutes off of Versailles and add 30 minutes to Monet because we took our time in the gardens then felt like we were rushing through the house and didn’t have time to look in the shops. It would also be nice to add an option to walk around the town of Giverney. Overall a wonderful tour!
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