Giverny's House & Gardens plus Versailles Palace Day Trip with Lunch from Paris
Overview
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9 hours
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This tour will take you to two of the most important locations around Paris: the home of the « Prince of the Impressionists » and the palace of the « Sun King »; Giverny and Versailles represent the Zenith of France’s greatest artistic movements.
Renowned for their beautiful gardens and stunning buildings, you will get to see Monet’s iconic Japanese bridge and lilly ponds, Louis XIV’s breathtaking Hall of Mirrors. Lunch at the well known “Moulin de Fourges” is included.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Small Group Tour 16 persons max
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities
Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any impairments requiring special assistance.
Though the access to the castle is a priority access with a time reserved, you may still have to wait on arrival, especially during peak season, period during which there is a lot of visitors.
Clients must be at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure.
Guests arriving after departure cannot be accommodated, & there will be no refund if tour is missed.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Fondation Claude Monet
You will be driven from Paris to Giverny, in the comfort of an air-conditioned minibus, where you will start your day with the visit of Claude Monet’s property. Located at the edge of Normandy, about 50 miles north of Paris, Claude Monet’s Home is one of the most popular tour destination around Paris. There you will discover the famous gardens created by the most famous of the Impressionist painters often referred to as the father of Impressionism, though not the first to have painted in « a style that would become known as Impressionism ». You will enjoy the sight of the well-known Japanese bridge in the midst of its flowered paths and wather-lily ponds, and the house, with its pink crushed brick façade, where the leader of the Impressionist School spent 43 years from 1883 until his death in 1926. After a morning spent in one of this most inspirational settings, you will head off to the banks of the Epte River where you will have lunch at the lovely “Moulin de Fourges” restaurant, a 200-year-old mill. The architecture of this listed site, dating back to the 18th century, draws its inspiration from hamlet of Marie-Antoinette at Versailles.
Palace of Versailles
In the afternoon, you will be driven to Versailles Palace, residence of the Sun King, Louis XIV, to enjoy a guided visit of Louis XIV’s suite, the Hall of Mirrors and more… After your guided tour inside the castle you will also have some remaining time to discover the famous “A la Française” gardens. The Musical Fountain Show takes place every weekend from April to October. During this period access to the gardens will be included to see the fountains and groves spring to life to the rhythm of the music: On Saturdays and Sundays from April to October + some additional dates (May 8,10, 22, 29, June 5, 12, 19, 26 and August 15)
What‘s Included
Small-group tour (Groups of 16 or fewer)
Guided Tour in English inside the Palace of Versailles
Lunch with Drinks
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
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Small-Group Day Trip to Giverny and Versailles from Paris
Reviews
219 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Beautiful day in May at Monet's House and Gardens and Versailles
Kathleen R,May 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Giverny Monet's House and Gardens was absolutely gorgeous with all the flowers and plants in full bloom in May. We had plenty of time to tour the house and gardens on our own, before meeting up with Nicholas, our guide. After a lovely lunch at a small restaurant in the countryside, we moved on to Versailles. Nicholas was very knowledgeable and toured us through the Palace with good commentary on each room. It was extremely crowded but he kept us together and informed so we didn't miss out on anything.
Our guide, Sebastian, was...
Anne N,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide, Sebastian, was great. Very knowledgeable and engaging with our questions and comments. Only suggestion is for the tour company to provide bottled water in the vehicle.
Excellent tour.
Bonnie K,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We enjoyed our tour with Nicholas. He was so knowledgeable and fun. Even a little rain didn’t dampen the enjoyment. Nicholas also offered to take photos at appropriate spots.
Amazing Day!!!
Robin L,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was wonderful. Well organized. Small group of 5, just us and another family. Our guide Nicholas was so knowledgeable, very kind, friendly and accommodating. It was a special day to see both Monet's gardens in Giverny and Versailles! Loved it.
This was a wonderful day...
Victoria P,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a wonderful day excursion. We enjoyed getting out of the city and seeing the countryside around Paris. Our guide was very knowledgeable about both sites. The lunch was very good and we ate in a quaint spot in a small village. The size of the tour was perfect.
Loved the tour!
Beth D,Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great day trip to two must-see sights! Oliver was a fantastic tour guide. He’s got the right personality for this job. We got such an education thanks to his expertise. The lunch spot was picturesque and it was sunny so we got beautiful pictures! As the other reviews indicated, the food was not spectacular but honestly having bland food on a bus trip is not a terrible thing. We were grateful there wasn’t a lot of fatty meat or melted cheese to digest on a road trip. And the wine is unlimited so if that’s your thing, Cheers! We travelled in a nice air-conditioned Mercedes van, everything and everyone ran on time. There were 13 on this particular tour and that was pleasant. The scenery throughout the road trip is another aspect to enjoy. It was our only chance to see French countryside and it’s just as charming as you’d imagine. Definitely recommend this 8 hour day trip, it’s compact, educational, and historically beautiful.
Excellent tour
Joseph C,Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an excellent tour. Super easy to converse with Nicolas and he was very knowledgeable about everything. It's clear he enjoys/loves what he does and his clients benefit from that passion. An additional bonus was the excellent lunch that was included. I would highly recommend this tour
Monet and Versailles
Elaine P,Oct 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A full day of seeing unimaginable beauty and opulence. The beauty of Monet's Gardens and then the incredible palace and gardens of Versailles need to be seen.
Amazing Day
Joseph S,Sep 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Seven in our tour group. Comfortable van. Isabell was awesome. We loved everything. Lunch was perfect for us - fish & chicken.
Perfect Day!
Kristin C,Sep 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Nicholas was an incredible tour guide! Giverny was breathtaking! The lunch was charming and the location was an unexpected delight! Versailles is .... huge! Nicholas was incredibly informed on EVERYTHING! Highly recommend!
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