Highlights
- Discover the majestic hallways of the Palace of Versailles
- Explore Claude Monet's charming and colorful home and gardens
- Marvel at the sights
Description
Take a fascinating excursion to 2 of the most impressive symbols of French culture, and discover the complex and rich history behind their walls.
Start your excursion from Paris to Giverny with an audio guide or a guide (depending on option selected), a quaint village in Normandy that attracted several impressionist painters throughout the 19th century. See the home of Claude Monet, and be inspired by the touch of color and charm that influenced his work.
Explore the colorful garden whose lilies, weeping willows, and flowerbeds are a vivid reminder of his masterful works. You will then enjoy a traditional lunch.
A sample menu:
Appetizer
Three-fish terrine, tangy farm-fresh cream, and mixed green salad
Main course
Roasted chicken breast, mushroom cream sauce, and mashed potatoes with salted butter
Dessert
Normandy-style apple tart, vanilla ice cream
Drinks
White and red wine or locally produced cider upon request, plus still and sparkling water, coffee, or tea
Take our air-conditioned coach towards the stunning site of the Palace of Versailles. You will discover the masterful combination of classic and baroque architectural styles. Saunter through the beautiful gardens, walk by the Hall of Mirrors, and visit the Grands Appartements to get a sense of the grandeur that surrounded King Louis XIV. You will return back to Paris at around 6.00 pm.
Includes
Transportation in a luxury air-conditioned coach
Entrance to Giverny (gardens and house)
Entrance to Versailles (palace and gardens) except during the Fountain Show and the Musical Gardens days (entrance fees to the gardens are not included)
Lunch
Excludes
Gratuities
Pick-up and drop-off at hotel
Headphones (required for the audio-guided tour)
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
