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VERSAILLES CASTLE & CHARTRES – PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR (9 Hours)

Code : VECH/09H

During this 9 hour tour you will start with a morning visit of the Versailles Castle :

– The Apartments of the King and Queen : the King’s Grand Apartment was composed of 7 luxuriously and finely decorated lounge rooms (the Salon of Abundance, the Salons of Hercules, Venus, Diane, March and Mercury). These splendid rooms once hosted the official ceremonies of the monarch. The Queen’s Grand Apartment consists of 4 rooms: the Chamber of the Queen, the Noblemen Salon, the Antichambre du Grand Couvert and the Room of the Guards.

– The Gallery of Mirrors : 73 meters long, the Gallery of Mirrors was occupied by the King’s courtiers and important visitors. Up to today, the French President receives official guests in this prestigious Gallery.

– The Gardens : built and designed by André Le Nôtre and Charles Le Brun, the gardens took around 40 years to be shaped.

After some free time for lunch, you will be driven to Chartres for the second part of the excursion. You will visit :

– The Chartres Cathedral : As a UNESCO World Heritage site, the Chartres Cathedral is one of France’s best preserved Gothic cathedrals. Its architecture will strike you with awe and fascination: its delicate stone, gargoyles and 170 stained glass windows are treasures that will send you back to the French middle ages.

– The historic districts : take a stroll in the town of Chartres, you will be charmed by the old half-timbered houses, the mounds, washhouses and numerous old bridges that make up the 64 hectares of the old town.

– The Bel-Air mural frescoes : the grayish walls of 4 buildings were replaced by 4 colorful trompe l’oeil frescoes. These friezes give interesting details about the town of Chartres and are just some of the charming assets that the town has to offer.

* The offer details above are merely suggestions and cannot under any circumstances be considered as a fixed program.

* The suggested program is likely to vary according to season and demand.

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VERSAILLES CASTLE & CHARTRES – PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR (9 Hours)

Code : VECH/09H

Information to be taken into consideration when booking an excursion to Giverny :

Impressionist Museum and house of Claude Monet opening hours :
– The Impressionist Museum is open every day, from 1 April to 31 October, 10:00 to 17:30.
– The House of Claude Monet is open every day from 1 April to 1 November, 9:30 to 17:30.

* Our tip :
To benefit fully from your excursion, we recommend a departure from Paris at 9am or 2pm.

* Your excursion includes :
– The transfer to and from the place of your choice (specified when booking the excursion), in an air-conditioned vehicle.
– “No Queuing Tickets” to enter the House of Claude Monet without waiting in the long lines.
– A tourist guide (English, Spanish, French : if you need another language, please make the request when booking).

* Please note :
– Strollers and baby carriers with metal frames are not allowed inside the Castle.
– Pet animals are not allowed in the Castle.
– Night service, Sundays and French bank holidays: an extra 20% is charged on the basic rate.
– Rates are set and reminded when leaving Paris.
– Please book for your excursion at least 24 hours in advance, by telephone (+ 33 (0) 1.42.23.10.00) or online via our website.