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Versailles & Giverny Day Trip: Hotel Pickup from Paris
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Overview
Explore the beauty of France with the 'Versailles and Giverny Tour with Hotel Pickup' from Paris. This tour takes travelers to two famous places outside of Paris: the Palace of Versailles and Claude Monet's house and gardens in Giverny. It's a full-day trip that makes it easy to see both spots with transportation from the city.
At Versailles, learn about the palace's history with a guide. The group size is limited to 18 people, which makes it easier to hear the guide and see everything. After the tour, there's time to walk around the beautiful Gardens of Versailles. Later, the tour heads to Giverny, where visitors can explore Monet's colorful house and gardens on their own. The group size for the Giverny part of the tour is 8 people maximum.
This tour includes transportation in a comfortable car or minivan, tickets to get into Versailles Palace and Monet's House, and a driver who speaks English to help with any questions, especially in Giverny. It’s important to note that the tour includes pickup and drop-off in specific areas of Paris. The tour is suitable for those over 6 years old. This trip gives a look into French history and art, all in one day. 
Highlights
Hotel Pickup & Drop-off: Start and end your day with ease. The tour includes pickup and drop-off at your hotel in Paris.
Skip the Long Lines: Save time with skip-the-line access to Versailles Palace and Monet's House.
Expert Guided Tour: Discover the history of Versailles with a guided tour in a small group.
Comfortable Transportation: Travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned car or minivan.
Sentiment Analysis
Customers generally enjoyed the tour, praising the convenience, knowledgeable guides and drivers, and skip-the-line access. Some mentioned issues with audio devices and the time allocation between Versailles and Giverny.
Customers loved having hotel pickup and drop-off.
Many found the drivers, like Frederic and Pascale, to be friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful.
Visitors enjoyed the skip-the-line access, especially at Versailles, saving them time.
The tour guides at Versailles were described as knowledgeable and informative.
Some visitors felt that the tour spent too much time at Giverny and not enough at Versailles.
A few people had issues with audio devices not working during the Versailles tour.
The Journey
Versailles
Experience the grandeur of Versailles, the opulent palace of Louis XIV, the Sun King. Explore the Hall of Mirrors, where treaties were signed and lavish balls were held. Wander through the meticulously manicured gardens, a masterpiece of landscape architecture, complete with fountains, sculptures, and hidden grottos. Discover the history and extravagance of the French monarchy that once reigned supreme here. It's a journey into the heart of French power and artistic achievement.
Gardens of Versailles
Lose yourself in the splendor of the Gardens of Versailles, a sprawling landscape of meticulously designed parterres, fountains, and sculptures. Discover hidden grottos, wander along tree-lined paths, and marvel at the Grand Canal. The gardens offer a serene escape from the palace's grandeur, a place to appreciate the beauty of nature and the artistry of French garden design. Whether you are interested in art, history or nature, the Gardens of Versailles have something for everyone.
Giverny
Step into the world of Impressionism at Giverny, the charming village where Claude Monet lived and painted for over 40 years. Explore Monet's house, a vibrant expression of his artistic vision, and wander through his enchanting gardens, the inspiration for his iconic Water Lilies series. Immerse yourself in the beauty and tranquility of the landscapes that inspired one of the world's most beloved artists. Giverny offers an unparalleled opportunity to connect with Monet's art and legacy.
Paris
Conclude your extraordinary journey with a comfortable return to Paris, the 'City of Lights'. Reflect on the day's experiences, from the royal opulence of Versailles to the artistic charm of Giverny, as you are transported back to the heart of France's vibrant capital. Paris offers countless opportunities for further exploration and discovery, ensuring that your adventure continues long after your return.
Know Before You Go
This tour includes round-trip transportation in a small group by an air-conditioned minivan or car. Entry tickets to Versailles Palace, Gardens, and Monet's House are included. There is a guided tour at the Palace that lasts 2 hours and 30 minutes with a group of up to 18 people. An English-speaking driver will assist for Giverny, where the group size is limited to 8 people. The tour includes spending 2 hours at Giverny visiting on your own. Please note that pickup and drop-off are only available in specific districts of Paris: 1st, 6th, 7th, 8th, 15th, 16th, and 2nd, 5th, 14th, 17th (west only). This tour excludes hotels or residences outside of Paris (zip code 75 only) and Paris districts 3, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20. There is no guide provided at Giverny; visitors explore on their own. Food and drinks are not included. Children under the age of 6 are not allowed on this tour.
Hot Tip
Some customers suggest that you can never have enough time at Versailles to explore the gardens. Consider wearing comfortable shoes because there is a lot of walking. Some reviews mention that the gardens are not paved, so wear appropriate shoes for gravel paths. Also, be prepared that Versailles can get very crowded.
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