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The 15 Best Garden Tours in France

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No country keeps this many great gardens inside a train ride. These 15 cover the Versailles parterres, Monet’s pond at Giverny and the lavender plateaus of the south, priced, timed and grouped by where you are staying.

Paris: Versailles Palace and Gardens Full Access Ticket - Inside the Palace and the Hall of Mirrors
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Paris: Versailles Palace and Gardens Full Access Ticket

1.Versailles Palace and Gardens Full Access Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 41,579 reviews · 1 day · from $17Our pick

Spend a full day at Versailles with timed palace entry and access to the gardens, Grand and Petit Trianon, and Marie Antoinette’s Estate. Explore at your own pace, use the seasonal Musical Gardens or Fountain Show option, and download an audio guide if your voucher includes one.

“A great experience. The art and history was great to experience and the garden was stunning. Highly advise arrive about like an hour or so earlier due to the lines being extremely long to enter even with a timed ticket.”

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Versailles: Skip-the-Line Tour of Palace and Gardens Access - The first 90 minutes inside the palace
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Versailles: Skip-the-Line Tour of Palace and Gardens Access

2.Skip-the-Line Tour of Palace and Gardens Access

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 10,429 reviews · 2 hours · from $76

Meet your guide near Versailles, not at the palace, for a 90-minute tour of the State Apartments, King’s Bedroom, and Hall of Mirrors. Guides such as Gabriella, Valerie, and Anne-Sophie bring the royal drama to life. Afterward, explore the gardens at your own pace, with Trianon access available as an upgrade.

“Alliette was personable and funny! Having a guide to provide context was absolute with the price and being able to skip the long line was a nice bonus!”

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From Paris: Versailles Palace & Gardens with Transportation - Meeting at Avenue du Docteur Brouardel
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From Paris: Versailles Palace & Gardens with Transportation

3.Versailles Palace & Gardens with Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 6,222 reviews · 330 - 570 minutes · from $53

Ride from central Paris to Versailles by air-conditioned coach, then explore the palace and gardens at your own pace. An audio-guided app covers the State Apartments and Hall of Mirrors. Choose the full-day option for Trianon and Marie Antoinette’s hamlet. English-speaking hosts include Salome, Gabriella, Ricardo, and Beatrice.

“Sophie and Ricardo were excellent, thank you so much for the interesting and entertaining tour! Best decision for our trip to Versailles!”

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From Paris: Versailles Palace Guided Tour & Gardens Access - Meeting in Paris and riding to Versailles
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From Paris: Versailles Palace Guided Tour & Gardens Access

4.Versailles Palace Guided Tour & Gardens Access

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,574 reviews · 330 - 570 minutes · from $84

Travel from central Paris by air-conditioned coach, then tour Versailles with an English-speaking guide such as Mauro, Lucia, or Vladina. See the State Apartments, King’s Bedroom, and Hall of Mirrors, then explore the gardens. Choose a longer visit for Marie Antoinette’s estate.

“This was a wonderful experience. We learnt so much from our guide. The way she explained and told stories was so relatable and interesting. Transport was very efficient and clean. A great day!”

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Versailles Palace and Gardens Tour from Paris - The Palace: Grand Rooms and Royal Theater
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Versailles Palace and Gardens Tour from Paris

5.Versailles Palace and Gardens Tour from Paris

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,390 reviews · 3 hours to 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $71

Meet near Café Pierre Hermé, ride the train with an English-speaking guide, and tour Versailles highlights including the Hall of Mirrors and royal apartments. Afterward, choose between exploring the gardens and Trianon Estate or returning to Paris independently.

“Beautiful building and the tour guide was very knowledgeable. It also helped going off season and we did not have to wait in any lines however the gardens were not as pretty as they would be in the spring or summer.”

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From Paris: Giverny, Monet’s Home & Gardens Half-Day Trip - Meeting the coach at Place du Général Kœnig
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From Paris: Giverny, Monet’s Home & Gardens Half-Day Trip

6.Giverny, Monet’s Home & Gardens Half-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,887 reviews · 6 hours - 690 minutes · from $89

Travel from Paris to Giverny by air-conditioned coach, hear stories about Monet from an English-speaking guide, then explore his home, gardens, water lily pond, village, and family tomb at your own pace. The audio app supports six languages, and a Versailles upgrade adds a full day.

“This trip was a great value for the money! Daniel was an excellent tour guide and was very informative (and helped our group get through the lines quickly!!) I would happily book again :)”

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Nice: Gorges of Verdon and Fields of Lavender Tour - The road through the Gorges of the Wolf
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Nice: Gorges of Verdon and Fields of Lavender Tour

7.Gorges of Verdon and Fields of Lavender Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,707 reviews · 9 hours · from $129

Spend nine hours with a bilingual driver-guide exploring the Verdon Gorge, Castellane, Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, Lake Sainte-Croix, and seasonal lavender fields. Guides such as Matt, Justine, Roman, and Denis are praised for scenic stops, local tips, and careful mountain driving. Pickup from Nice is included.

“The trip was excellent. Roman was very friendly and very funny throughout. He was very knowledgable about the places we visited. The locations were amazing. Highly recommend this trip. Mark D”

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From Paris: Giverny Day Trip with Audio Guide or Live Guide - The coach ride through western Paris and Normandy
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From Paris: Giverny Day Trip with Audio Guide or Live Guide

8.Giverny Day Trip with Audio Guide or Live Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,372 reviews · 5 hours · from $93

Travel from Paris to Giverny by air-conditioned coach, then explore Claude Monet’s house, flower gardens, and famous water-lily pond. Choose a live guide such as Agnes, Alex, or Alexandra, or visit independently with an audio guide. Allow extra time for crowds and bring a snack.

“This tour is a MUST. Our guide Agnes attended to all guests respectfully. As I chose half day tour her guidance with highlighting important elements of the garden ensured I saw everything in a short period of time. I learned so many new facts about Monet that only added to the visit. The cost is well worth it, especially to ensure your safety . Three passengers did not join the bus at the clearly conveyed meet-up time. She held the bus for 30 minutes to accommodate those people that did not listen to directions. She didn't leave any behind. You won't get this personal attention anywhere except a private tour…”

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Versailles Full Day Bike Tour with Palace, Gardens, & Picnic - Grand Canal: the best lunch setting of the day
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Versailles Full Day Bike Tour with Palace, Gardens, & Picnic

9.Versailles Full Day Bike Tour with Palace, Gardens, & Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,217 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $131Top rated

Ride about 10 miles through Versailles with an English-speaking guide, shop at Place du Marché Notre Dame, picnic beside the Grand Canal, visit the Trianons and Queen’s Hamlet, then enter the palace. Guides such as Rory, Jesse, Nick, Annie, and Toby are praised for clear history and careful pacing.

“Great way to visit Versailles. Loved seeing the gardens via a bike. The guide was amazing- so knowledgeable and friendly.”

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Versailles Palace and Giverny Monet House Visit with Lunch - Lunch at Moulin de Fourges
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Versailles Palace and Giverny Monet House Visit with Lunch

10.Versailles Palace and Giverny Monet House Visit with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,948 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $242

Travel by air-conditioned coach from central Paris to Monet’s home and gardens at Giverny, then enjoy a three-course lunch at Moulin de Fourges before touring Versailles and the Hall of Mirrors. Choose a guide or an app-based audio option, and expect a brisk day with plenty of walking.

“Outstanding day! Transportation was comfortable, 10 person group size very nice, guide (Edwardo) knowledgeable and had a present personality, lunch very nice and the attractions fantastic!”

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Giverny Monet’s Home and Gardens Half Day Tour from Paris - Entering Monet’s house and the Fondation Claude Monet
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Giverny Monet’s Home and Gardens Half Day Tour from Paris

11.Giverny Monet’s Home and Gardens Half Day Tour from Paris

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,836 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $91

Travel from Paris to Giverny by air-conditioned coach, with English commentary from guides such as Aya, Liz, Sam, and Daniel. Explore Monet’s house and gardens with a self-guided app, then visit the village, cafés, shops, or Monet’s tomb near the church before returning to Porte Maillot.

“A visit to Monet‘s gardens is a must when in Paris. Do not walk… Run! Breathtaking! We were lucky enough to be there on a sunny day, and the beauty is unimaginable.”

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Versailles Palace and Gardens Half Day Guided Tour from Paris - The Monument to Louis XIV and the first palace view
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Versailles Palace and Gardens Half Day Guided Tour from Paris

12.Versailles Palace and Gardens Half Day Guided Tour from Paris

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 1,775 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $91

Ride an air-conditioned coach from central Paris to Versailles, then tour the Royal Apartments and Hall of Mirrors with a guide such as François, Anne, or Alex. You get free garden time, skip-the-line admission, and about 4.5 hours overall, but palace crowds and tight timing can limit exploration.

“The Palace of Versailles is a must see while in Paris. The tour guide was amazing. Loved the tour!!!”

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From Paris: Versailles Palace and Gardens with Transfer - Getting from Paris to Versailles by bus
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From Paris: Versailles Palace and Gardens with Transfer

13.Versailles Palace and Gardens with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,733 reviews · 7 hours · from $104

Travel by air-conditioned bus from one of three Paris meeting points, then explore Versailles independently with entry to the palace, gardens, Trianon Estate, Queen’s Hamlet, and seasonal fountain shows. A multilingual host handles the transfer and entrance, while the downloadable audio guide covers 13 languages.

“The best option with transfer to the Versailles palace! The guide is excellent man with good explanations. The excursion itself is by your own with audio guide, but it is quite convenient because you can go with your own speed. Also the most pleasant thing was the fact that we have small extra excursion (free) to the parfum museum! And our group even got some small presents during that excursion!”

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From Paris: Versailles Palace Guided Tour with Gardens Access - Getting from Paris to the palace
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From Paris: Versailles Palace Guided Tour with Gardens Access

14.Versailles Palace Guided Tour with Gardens Access

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,706 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $82

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Paris to Versailles for a guided visit with reserved entry, headset commentary, and the Hall of Mirrors. Choose garden access for free time among Le Nôtre’s grand fountains and paths, or upgrade to a full-day visit combining Versailles with Monet’s house in Giverny.

“Tour guide was knowledgeable, gave us time to look around and ask questions. We never felt rushed. It rained all day, appreciate the earlier access to the bus, not everyone wanted to tour the gardens and there is nowhere really to wait that is covered. Bus was comfortable, appreciate the host telling us about Paris. We went on a Sunday, guide said that was usually busier at palace, it was crowded. But overall a great time.”

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Giverny Small-Group Half Day Trip with Monet’s Gardens from Paris - Entering the Clos Normand flower garden
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Giverny Small-Group Half Day Trip with Monet’s Gardens from Paris

15.Giverny Small-Group Half Day Trip with Monet’s Gardens from Paris

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,663 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $157

Travel from Paris to Giverny in a minivan group of up to eight. Your guide leads you to Monet’s flower gardens and water-lily pond, then gives you time to explore his colorful home before visiting his grave. Guides such as Kenny, Lucy, Frankie, and Marius are praised for clear, friendly commentary.

“Our guide John was fantastic! Very knowledgeable, great energy and open to question's. You could tell he enjoys his work! He also does the champagne tour, so next time I’m in Paris (and I’ll be back), I will request him! Be aware the travel time is 1 hour each way to Monet’s house.”

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