Spend a day in France, exploring beautiful places in a cozy group setting. Your adventure begins with a journey to Giverny, a charming village about one hour and 30 minutes away from Paris by a comfy air-conditioned coach.
Your first stop is the magical world of Claude Monet's gardens. Monet, a famous painter, lived in Giverny with his family for 43 years. His house and gardens are like living works of art, filled with vibrant flower beds, the Clos Normand Flower Garden with exotic plants, and a lush water garden famous for its water lilies and Japanese bridge.
Take a stroll through Monet's garden, soaking in the colors and fragrances. Marvel at the multicolored flower beds and enjoy the serenity of the water garden. Do not forget to snap some pictures of iconic spots like the Japanese Bridge.
Next, explore Monet's pink-plastered house, where he lived and worked. Although you cannot go inside due to space constraints, you can peek into the reading room, larder, and artist's studio. Rooms like the dining room, reconstructed with Monet's original furniture, showcase one of the world's most important collections of Japanese prints.
Use your free time to visit Claude Monet's house. No guided tours inside due to space, but you can explore the reading room, larder, and artist's studio. These rooms are like Monet's original ones, with his furniture. Check out the bright yellow dining room, detailed with earthenware dishes and a blue-tiled kitchen. Marvel at a big collection of Japanese prints there. After, wander around the village and get souvenirs at the shop, once Monet's Water Lilies studio. Giverny has a lot to offer! End your visit with lunch at Moulin de Fourges, just ten minutes away, for local food with a twist.
Before leaving Giverny, take some time to explore the village and indulge in souvenir shopping at the gift shop, once Monet's Water Lilies studio.
Following your satisfying lunch, hop back on the coach and head to the majestic Palace of Versailles. This grand palace, covering over 721,000 square feet, boasts more than 700 rooms. A knowledgeable guide, passionate about French history, will lead you through the most impressive rooms, such as the King's and Queen's Apartments.
The highlight of the palace is the Hall of Mirrors, a stunning room designed to impress visitors during the reign of Louis XIV. Stretching almost 240 feet and adorned with 350 mirrors, the hall overlooks the palace's splendid gardens.
After your palace exploration, enjoy free time to wander through the Gardens of Versailles. Admire the breathtaking works of art, fountains, ponds, flower beds, and tree-lined groves. Take in the beauty of this historic site at your own pace.
As the day concludes, head back to Paris, cherishing the memories of a day filled with art, history, and French charm.
