The House and Gardens of Claude Monet in Giverny Pierce the secrets of one of the pillars of Impressionism, Claude Monet. Leader of the pictorial movement of the 19th century, he brought a wind a change to academic representative art introducing heightened perception, emotions and light. The painter devoted more than forty years of his life to one of his finest masterpieces: his garden in Giverny The Water Garden Wander through the romantic water garden, with its famous Japanese bridge, the wisterias, the water-lilies pond, the weeping willows and irises... Behold this living picture with its profusion of reflected light and colors. The House Visit the master's charming pink house where a family atmosphere reigned. Discover the painter's everyday life surrounded by eight children: the drawing room, the pantry, the bedroom, the study, the dining room and the beautiful kitchen...Admire his collection of Japanese prints, another source of inspiration. The Studio End your visit with the big studio where the famous water-lilies paintings saw the light of day. These paintings are exhibited at the Orangerie Museum in Paris.

Giverny is a delightful, typical Norman Seine-side village. It lies on the right, or north, bank of Normandy’s mightiest river, close to the town of Vernon. Were it not for the arrival of Impressionist master Claude Monet in 1883, the village might have remained a quiet provincial backwater. The long years Monet spent here would turn it into a place of artistic pilgrimage, even in his lifetime.

The Palace of Versailles, or “Château de Versailles,” is one of France’s most iconic landmarks and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Originally built as a hunting lodge for Louis XIII, it was transformed by Louis XIV into the royal residence of the French court in 1682. Discover the palace’s grand architecture, royal apartments, and the famous Hall of Mirrors, renowned for its 357 mirrors, gilded decorations, and reflections of the gardens. Explore the King and Queen’s Apartments, once used for official ceremonies and court life, richly decorated with marble and painted ceilings. Designed by André Le Nôtre in 1661, the Gardens of Versailles feature elegant pathways, fountains, ponds, and sculptures, making them a masterpiece of French formal garden design. During summer, visitors can also enjoy the Musical Gardens and Fountain Shows.

Notre guide expert vous permettra de découvrir les plus beaux aspects des jardins. En 1661, Louis XIV confia à André Le Nôtre la création des jardins de Versailles. La création de jardins nécessita un travail colossal d'une quarantaine d'années : nivellement des espaces, aménagement des massifs, création des bassins et du canal. Louis XIV considérait les jardins comme aussi importants que le château. André Le Nôtre créa un jardin à la française par excellence : une terrasse offrant une vue d'ensemble sur les jardins, une organisation géométrique des axes, des bassins, des parterres et des bosquets. Le jardin est conçu comme un bâtiment, une promenade jouant sur les perspectives. Charles Le Brun y a dessiné un grand nombre de statues et de fontaines. Les 221 sculptures font de Versailles le plus grand musée de sculptures en plein air au monde. Fontaines et bosquets ornent les jardins. Les bosquets accueillaient régulièrement la promenade du roi et les divertissements de la cour. Appréciez une promenade dans les jardins de Le Nôtre. Chaque été, Versailles propose de superbes animations dans ses jardins pour revivre la magnificence des fêtes qui s'y déroulaient à l'époque de Louis XIV. Votre guide vous proposera une visite des jardins musicaux (les mardis de juin à octobre) et des Grandes Eaux Musicales (les samedis et dimanches d'avril à octobre).