Palace of Versailles

Palace of Versailles, former French royal residence and centre of government, now a national landmark. It is located in the city of Versailles, Yvelines département, Île-de-France région, northern France, 10 miles (16 km) west-southwest of Paris. As the centre of the French court, Versailles was one of the grandest theatres of European absolutism. The original residence was primarily a hunting lodge and private retreat for Louis XIII (reigned 1610–43) and his family. In 1624 the king entrusted Jacques Lemercier with the construction of a château on the site. Its walls are preserved today as the exterior facade overlooking the Marble Court.

Giverny

Half-day excursion from Paris to visit the house and the gardens of Claude Monet, the well-known Impressionist painter, with a audio guide. Follow in the footsteps of the Impressionist artist Claude Monet and visit the small village of Giverny where he lived until his death. As you wander through the gardens and visit Monet's house also learn more about Claude Monet's life, and why he became the master of impressionism. From early spring till the first days of November, Monet's gardens are a fairy of colors and fragrances. Duration From Hotel to Giverny and Giverny to Paris is 3 hours. Sightseeing Duration will be 2 hours.