Versailles and Giverny Tour from Paris:
Two Icons in One Day

🏰 Palace of Versailles 🌸 Monet's Garden, Giverny ⏱ 10–12 hour full day From €85/person

France's two most celebrated garden experiences — the formal grandeur of Versailles and the painterly intimacy of Monet's garden at Giverny — can be combined in one memorable full-day tour from Paris. It's a full-on day, but for travellers with limited time in France, it's hard to beat this combination.

⚠️ This Is a Full Day
Versailles + Giverny tours last 10–12 hours and involve significant travel. They're not for those who prefer a leisurely pace. If you have more time, consider splitting the two across separate days for a richer experience at each.

What to Expect on a Versailles + Giverny Tour

  1. 7:30

    Depart Paris

    Meet your guide at the designated Paris meeting point. Early departure is essential to fit both sites in one day.

  2. 8:30

    Arrive at Versailles

    Visit the Palace of Versailles — the Hall of Mirrors, State Apartments, and the magnificent formal gardens. Skip-the-line entry typically included. Allow 2.5–3 hours.

  3. 11:30

    Drive to Giverny

    Travel northwest from Versailles to Giverny — approximately 1h15 by coach. Lunch may be taken en route or in Giverny.

  4. 13:30

    Explore Monet's Garden

    Arrive at the Fondation Claude Monet. Visit the flower garden, water garden and Japanese bridge. Allow 2 hours.

  5. 16:00

    Free Time in Giverny Village

    Browse the galleries and shops, grab a coffee, and soak up the Norman village atmosphere before the return journey.

  6. 17:30

    Return to Paris

    Arrive back in central Paris around 18:30–19:30.

Versailles vs. Giverny: At a Glance

🏰 Palace of Versailles

  • 20 km from Paris (southwest)
  • Royal palace of Louis XIV
  • Formal French gardens — 800 ha
  • Hall of Mirrors, State Apartments
  • Entry: €18–€20 adults
  • Open year-round (Tues–Sun)

🌸 Giverny — Monet's Garden

  • 75 km from Paris (northwest)
  • Impressionist painter's home & garden
  • Water lily pond, Japanese bridge
  • Intimate, romantic atmosphere
  • Entry: €13 adults
  • Open April–November only

Book Your Versailles + Giverny Tour from Paris

Both iconic sites in one unforgettable day. Skip-the-line entry included.

FAQ

  • Yes, it's possible to visit both Versailles and Giverny in one day, but it's a very full day. Combined tours typically start at 7:30–8:00 and return to Paris by 20:00. You'll need to be comfortable with a lot of travel and two substantial sites in one day. Many travellers prefer to split the two over two days for a more relaxed experience.

  • Most combined tours visit Versailles first (it's closer to Paris) and Giverny in the afternoon. This works well as Versailles has more to see and benefits from an early start, while Giverny's garden is best visited mid-morning to early afternoon. Some tours do the reverse, depending on the route.

  • Versailles and Giverny are about 85 km apart by road (about 1 hour 15 minutes by car). They are in opposite directions from Paris — Versailles is southwest, Giverny is northwest. This is why combined tours require a full day and involve considerable travel.

  • Combined tours (€85–€140/person) can be excellent value if you want to see both sites. Entry to Versailles alone costs €18–20, and Giverny €13 — so a combined tour with transport included represents good value. Just be prepared for a very full and tiring day.