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Versailles and Giverny Day Trip

Duration9 hours 30 minutes

LocationEurope, France, Ile de France and Paris, Paris

Product Code2050GV_GVE

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See more than Paris and take a day trip to Monet's garden at Giverny and Louis XIV's palace of Versailles. The full-day tour combines the two most popular excursions from Paris in one trip. You'll explore France's royal history at the incomparably grand Versailles palace and see the gardens that inspired so many of Claude Monet's masterpieces at Giverny.

Introduction

Monet lived at Giverny from 1883 to 1926, and it was here that he created such paintings as his famous "Nympheas" water lily sequence. Monet was the master of Impressionism, inspiring many visiting American Impressionist artists who walked through the gardens you'll visit on your Giverny tour. The Japanese bridge crossing the famous water-lily pond also featured in Monet's paintings.

Your tour continues to Versailles, on the way you will stop for lunch at the Moulin de Fourges, a picturesque mill on the banks of the Epte River. After lunch it's time for the glory and splendor of Versailles when you enter the gilded world of King Louis XIV. You'll visit the opulent Grand Apartments, the stunning chandelier-lit Hall of Mirrors and the Queen's Apartments. Along the way your expert guide brings the past alive with illuminating details of courtly life in the palace. While visiting Versailles you have free time to visit the formal gardens "a la Francaise".

Versailles Fountain Show Special Program:
April 3rd to October 31st (Saturdays & Sundays) and May 18th to June 29th (Tuesdays). For a selected time you have the option to see the magnificent fountain displays, which reveal the skill and artistry of 3 centuries of French garden design and engineering. The display is accompanied by music composed at the time of Louis XIV's court. Entrance fees are included in the cost of the tour.

Local Operator InformationComplete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.

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Inclusions

Entrance fees
Entrance fees to the Versailles Fountain Show Special Program (approx. 8 euros per adult)
Lunch with drinks
Transport by air-conditioned coach
Professional guide

Exclusions

Hotel pickup and drop off
Gratuities (optional)
Food and drinks, unless specified

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
This tour allows enough time to visit the Great Royal Apartments and the Gardens only

ConditionsConditions of Sale:
Once you have booked and received your travel voucher, the contact details for the travel service operator will be on this voucher under the heading 'Important Information'. Where applicable, you are required to call the travel service operator directly to advise of additional information such as:

Hotel for pick up
Weights for helicopter tours
Choice of times for tours
Special dietary requirements, meal choices etc.

You must call the travel service operator at least 48 hours prior, or upon arrival at your destination.

CommencesParis, France

Departure Dateseasonal
April 01 to October 31
Daily except Monday
Fountain Show:
April 01 to October 26, 2008 - Saturday and Sunday

Departure Time8:15am

Departure PointCentral Paris

Return DetailsReturns to original departure point at approximately 5:30pm

We had a fantastic day!

2011-11-24

Lucia F ,

Great trip. We left on time; guide was knowledgable. Very comfortable bus accomodations. Wonderful lunch; had done this 3 times prior; we were not disappointed.

2011-11-12

Janice L ,

We had a lovely day, and enjoyed this trip very much. Our bus driver did a fantastic job and we were supplied with 2 guides. 1 to assist the Spanish speaking people and one to assist the English speakers. Both were very accommadating and very informative. I would highly recomend this trip.

2011-11-12

Spud ,

Great trip. Guides were excellent.

2011-11-12

Bruce K , Canada

Excellent from start to finish. We enjoyed every segment of the itinerary.

2011-11-08

Kathy ,

My husband and I origianlly took this trip with the idea of Versailles, however, the experience of visitomg Giverny was overwhelming and unique. In addition, the provided lunch at the mill is breathtaking. Please do not miss the Giverny visit...

2011-11-04

Ana , USA

excellent tour guide. both destinations outstanding

2011-10-25

Louis P R ,

Great trip! A little short on time at Versailles but very satisfied with everything overall. Lunch at an old mill after Giverny was a highlight.

2011-10-24

MICHAEL M ,

The tour guide was very resourceful and wonderful and we had a great time. I highly recommend this tour and Viator.

2011-10-20

Lena ,

The trip was wonderful! The guide gave great explanations and information about both Giverny and Versailles but still gave us enough time to wander on our own exploring both areas. The lunch was superb and I couldn't have asked for a better way to see these sights.

2011-10-18

jos ,

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