Versailles & Giverny AudioGuided Tour with Lunch

Your Experience

Enjoy a full day exploring two of France's most famous destinations at your own pace. The coach leaves at 8:15am, taking you to the Fondation Claude Monet, where you can wander through the Gardens at Giverny and Monet's residence freely. Take in the reading room, known as the "blue room," the dining room painted in sunflower yellow and decorated with Japanese prints, and the private quarters. Then, visit Monet's studio, now a gift shop filled with various keepsakes. After that, explore the home and workspace of this Impressionist master. Stroll along paths lined with flowers that served as inspiration for his impressionist works. Delight in the vibrant, colorful flower beds. Enter Clos-Normand, which features numerous plants and vegetation from the Far East. Walk across the Japanese bridge and look down to spot the renowned water lilies depicted in his famous paintings. Immerse yourself in Monet's world with its exotic, dreamlike feel. Board your coach for a ride to the Moulin de Fourges restaurant, where you'll enjoy a Normandy-style meal.

Following lunch, proceed to the Palace of Versailles. Priority entry makes your access smoother, and your audio guide will help you navigate as you explore the King's Chambers. Visit seven rooms, each adorned in the manner of a deity. Next, make your way to the stunning Hall of Mirrors, where guests were received during festivities. This splendid hall provides a view of the Versailles Gardens. Marvel at the Sun King Louis XIV's emblem, one of the elaborate symbols of 17th-century French Art. During the season, venture out to a Musical Fountains Show and the Musical Garden. Outside the season, take your time to discover the statues, sculptures, fountains, flowerbeds, groves, and reflecting pools. Under Louis XIV's direction, André Le Nôtre laid out the Palace gardens, giving this magnificent Palace its unique, grand scale. This experience is truly one of a kind, offering a sense of grandeur and opulence.