France · Garden Stroll

Private Giverny Versailles Trianon Trip from Paris with Lunch.

12 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Paris. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Private full-day trip from Paris to Giverny and Versailles
  • 02 Visit Claude Monet’s house and gardens in Giverny
  • 03 Free time in Giverny for lunch and village strolls
  • 04 Skip-the-line entry to the Palace of Versailles
  • 05 See the Hall of Mirrors and Royal Apartments with audio guide
  • 06 Explore the Versailles Gardens, Grand Trianon, Petit Trianon, and Hameau de la Reine
  • 07 Private Mercedes transport with hotel pickup and drop-off in Paris

Discover two of France’s most celebrated cultural treasures on this private full-day trip from Paris to Giverny and Versailles. Begin in the peaceful village of Giverny, where you’ll visit Claude Monet’s house and gardens, then enjoy free time for lunch and a stroll among the village’s flower-filled streets, galleries, and cafés.

In the afternoon, continue to Versailles for a skip-the-line visit to the Palace with audio guide, including the Hall of Mirrors and Royal Apartments. Your experience also includes access to the Versailles Gardens, the Grand Trianon, the Petit Trianon, and the Hameau de la Reine, offering a fuller look at royal life beyond the main palace.

With private transport from Paris, included lunch in Giverny, and guided visits to the Trianon estates, this is a comfortable and enriching way to explore French art, history, architecture, and gardens in a single day.

Discover two of France’s most celebrated cultural treasures on this private full-day trip from Paris to Giverny and Versailles.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Paris, Versailles, Giverny
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

08:00 Hotel pick up

08:00 Hotel Pick up and departure destination Giverny, the country home of Claude Monet. By Live-guided option the Guide will welcome You and give on the way You general Information about the French history and Impressionism. It takes about 1,15 hour (70 km).

09:30 - 11:00 Giverny Claude Monet's house

09:15 - 11:00 Arrival in Giverny and visit to Claude Monet's historic house to admire the nature that inspired one of the most famous French painters and founder of Impressionism. Step into Claude Monet’s studio, where the magic of his artistic genius came to life, wander through the enchanting Norman flower gardens, marvel at the iconic water lilies in the picturesque Pond.

11:00 - 12:00 Free time in Giverny

11:00 - 12:00 Free time for walking in the Giverny village to admire flowered houses, art galleries, and cafes. We recommend You as well to visit Museum of Impressionism Giverny. Not too big with very nice collection including some of Claude Monet's paintings.

12:00 - 13:00 Lunch in Giverny

12:00 - 13:00 Lunch break in Giverny.
13:00 Departure to Versailles. It takes about 1 hour (70 km). During Your trip from Giverny the Guide will make explanations about the rich history of Versailles and its inhabitants telling You a lot of interesting facts.

14:00 - 16:30 Versailles Palace

14:00 - 15:30 Versailles Palace visit with audio-guide. Versailles Palace is a timeless symbol of French grandeur. Enhance your Versailles Palace experience with audio-guide after having got enough back ground informations from Your Live Guide. Pause at any spot you desire for as long as you wish, allowing you to form your own personal impressions. You will visit as well  the legendary Hall of Mirrors and the magnificent Royal Apartments. All in all this will be your personalised and informative adventure.

14:00 - 16:30 The visit of the Versailles Gardens with access to Big and Small Trianon as well to Hamlet de la Reine.

16:30 - 18:00 Guided visit to the Big Trianon

15:45 - 16:30 Guided visit to the Big Trianon, a historical masterpiece, once the private retreat of French royalty. Enjoy neoclassical architecture and captivating tales of the past visiting lavish rooms and picturesque grounds of the Big Trianon, a symbol of elegance and prestige.

16:30 - 17:30 Small Trianon Guided visit and walking around Hamlet de la Reine

16:30 - 17:30 Small Trianon Guided visit and walking around Hamlet de la Reine. Guided visit to the exquisite Small Trianon with its elegant architecture, favored by Marie Antoinette. Walk around the charming idyllic Hamlet de la Reine, a quaint village created for the queen's pleasure. Enjoy pastoral beauty of this unique retreat, featuring rustic cottages, a picturesque lake and gardens.

17:30 - 18:30 Versailles Gardens

17:30 - 18:30 You 'll have free time for walking around the Versailles Gardens taking pictures. Walking around the iconic Versailles Gardens, a masterpiece of landscape design and historical significance, You will learn the beauty of meticulously manicured lawns, ornate fountains, enchanting groves, hidden corners and statues.

18:30: Departure to Paris. It takes between 40 minutes to 1 hour depending of traffic.

19:30 Coming back to Paris.

19:30 Coming back to Paris. Drop off at Your hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Paris. 3 cities · 12 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Versailles Palace Skip-the-line visit incl. tickets & audio guide.
  • Access to Versailles Gardens, Big and Small Trianon and Hamlet de la Reine
  • Claude Monet's Giverny House Skip-the-Line visit with tickets
  • Lunch in Giverny
  • Mercedes E220 business class car for 2 - 3 people or Mercedes Minivan for 3 - 7 people
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Bottled water

What's Not Included

  • Souvenirs and Gratuities

Know before you go

  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Tour Duration includes travel time

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Paris.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Paris.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 12 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Paris..

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