BestPrivateTours.com - Versailles + Giverny

OVERVIEW

The Palace of Versailles was the residence of the kings of France Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI .Located in the southwest of Paris, in the town of Versailles , the castle and grounds were designed to glorify the French monarchy and today cover 715 ha including 93 acres of gardens.

The Giverny Gardens have been painted in the most important works of the impressionist Claude Monet who lived here for over 40 years.

We offer you a private customized visit of the most spectacular monuments and sights of the Park of Versailles and the Gardens of Giverny with our comfortable and air conditioned Sedan/Van departing from Paris including the Grand Canal, the Grand and Petit Trianon, the Hamlet of Queen Mari-Antoinette, Monet’s house and the Japanese bridge.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Enjoy a private guided visit of the Royal Apartment of Versailless, the Chapel, the Hall of Mirrors, the Queen’s Apartments, the Hall of the Battles and a private walking tour throught the magnificent gardens and groves of the most famous palace in the world.

Drive to Giverny. Lunch on your own. We recommend an old windmill called Moulin de Fourges.

You will continue your excursion with a private tailored visit of Monet’s house, the formal enclosed Norman garden, the Water garden with the pond, the Japanese bridge, the workshop and the museum of American art.

After leaving Giverny drive back to Paris along the charming Route des Cretes and enjoy the exceptional panorama overlooking the Seine Valley, a watch tower of the 10th century and the 12th century Castle of La Roche Guyon. Stop in the village of Vetheuil where Monet lived for 3 years.

Return to the hotel.