Château Vaux-Le-Vicomte © Martin Sylvos
Château Vaux-Le-Vicomte © Martin Sylvos
Monet’s Garden at Giverny
Chateau de Vaux-le-Vicomte-Night ©David Bensard
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One of our best-selling tours, this packaged itinerary includes visits to chic châteaux and glorious gardens – including the Palace and Gardens of Versailles and Monet’s Garden at Giverny, as well as an evening enjoying the candlelit Château Vaux-Le-Vicomte followed by an amazing firework display.
PACKAGED ITINERARY
Day 1 Arrival
We arrive at our hotel in time for dinner.
Day 2 Palace and Gardens of Versailles & Versailles
Today we enjoy a guided tour of the Palace and Gardens of Versailles, considered to be one of the most magnificent achievements of 18th century French architecture and design. The awe-inspiring Hall of Mirrors and astonishingly beautiful palatial grounds are highlights of France’s most famous château. In the afternoon we enjoy free time in the beautiful town of Versailles itself before returning to our hotel.
Day 3 Fontainebleau & Vaux-Le-Vicomte
This morning, we enjoy free time relaxing at our hotel followed by lunch. In the mid-afternoon, we journey to the beautiful town of Fontainebleau with the opportunity to visit the Château and gardens (not included). In the early evening, we then make our way to the magnificent Château Vaux-Le-Vicomte where we spend the evening exploring the magical estate by candlelight followed by a firework display finale. Dinner is available (see below).
Day 4 Monet’s Garden at Giverny & Vernon
After a leisurely morning in the hotel, we travel to Monet’s country retreat in Giverny where we visit the impressionist painter’s charming pink house and iconic gardens. We can then relax in the gardens at our leisure, admiring the Japanese bridge and famous waterlily pond. Later, we travel to the pretty neighbouring village of Vernon and discover over 200 half-timbered houses with ancient doors and carved timbers, wrought iron shop signs, cobbled paths and the famous Old Mill. We can have lunch here and spend the afternoon exploring the church, museums, village and banks of the River Seine at leisure.
Day 5 Departure
After breakfast, we begin our journey home.
HOW ABOUT?
For groups wishing to reserve dinner at Château Vaux-Le-Vicomte, there are several options available. Please note that this evening experience is available from June-September on Saturday evenings. Groups visiting outside of these months will enjoy a day visit to the Château instead with dinner at the hotel as normal. Ask your Account Manager for details.
This modern, 4 star hotel has been built around a renovated farmhouse and courtyard and is located in the countryside, south of Paris and offering good motorway access. The hotel has 139 light and comfortable bedrooms equipped with TV, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. The twin rooms at the hotel are standard twins with two separate beds (not a double bed and sofa bed). There is a modern restaurant and a lounge/bar area, as well as gardens, an outdoor pool and a large terrace area with plenty of seating.
4 Nights Half Board
Inclusions
• Return short sea crossing
• Guided tour of Palace and Gardens of Versailles
• Evening entrance to Château Vaux-Le-Vicomte
• Entrance to Monet’s Gardens
Please refer to your quote for hotel inclusions.
