Paris Trip Overview
Think of France and what comes to mind? Chances are the Palace of Versailles and the Impressionists are up there in your top ten. However fleeting your visit, you do have time to experience a bit of both, thanks to our day trip from Paris. Ever wanted to step into one of Monet’s paintings? Your wish is our command! Wander through the lush gardens of the artist’s residence, inspiration for his Nympheas, among others. After lunch, head to Versailles, royal pad to three King Louis. From the moment you approach this imposing Palace, we dare you not to gasp at its lavish splendor. In fact, you’ll probably keep your mouth open for the rest of your visit!
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Duration: 9 hours 30 minutes
Starts: Paris, France
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Paris, Île-de-France, France
Think of France and what comes to mind? Chances are the Palace of Versailles and the Impressionists are up there in your top ten. However fleeting your visit, you do have time to experience a bit of both, thanks to our day trip from Paris. Ever wanted to step into one of Monet’s paintings? Your wish is our command! Wander through the lush gardens of the artist’s residence, inspiration for his Nympheas, among others. After lunch, head to Versailles, royal pad to three King Louis. From the moment you approach this imposing Palace, we dare you not to gasp at its lavish splendor. In fact, you’ll probably keep your mouth open for the rest of your visit!
Itinerary
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Pass By: Paris, Paris, Ile-de-France
Short on time? Visit Versailles and Monet’s Garden in the same day.
Stop At: Fondation Claude Monet, 84 Rue Claude Monet, 27620 Giverny France
Home to Impressionist maestro Monet from 1833 until his demise in 1926.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: The Clos Normand – Fondation Claude Monet, 84 rue Claude Monet, 27620 Giverny France
Walk across the Japanese bridge you’ve seen somewhere before and catch your reflection in that water lily pond..
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Le Moulin de Fourges, 38 Rue du Moulin, 27630 Vexin-sur-Epte, France
Time for a hearty lunch at the Moulin de Fourges, an 18th-century mill inspired by Marie Antoinette’s hamlet. Drinks included.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Monument a Louis XIV, Place des Victoires Château de Versailles, 78000, Versailles France
Leading us nicely on to your next stop: Versailles where you will see Louis XIV’s Statue on a horse.
Stop At: Palace of Versailles, Place d’Armes, 78000, Versailles France
Compare and contrast your interior décor to that of Louis XIV and his wife.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: The Hall of Mirrors, Chateau de Versailles, 78000, Versailles France
Then waltz through the vast Hall of Mirrors. Your tour guide is at hand to answer your questions.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Le Jardin de Versailles, Place D’armes A l’Ouest du Château de Versailles, 78000, Versailles France
Your tour guide is at hand to answer your questions. You’re in for a treat (and numerous photo ops) in the palace’s back garden, and no garden worth its name would be complete without a fountain, sculpture, forest or two. If you’re lucky (if you choose the right date, that is), you’ll catch the Musical Fountains show, when the gardens’ numerous water features boogie to the rhythm of Louis XIV’s favorite tunes.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Place des Pyramides, Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris France
You will end back at the departure point.
