{"id":8890,"date":"2026-06-22T14:00:11","date_gmt":"2026-06-22T12:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/francebus.com\/?p=8890"},"modified":"2026-06-19T09:55:18","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T07:55:18","slug":"how-to-organize-a-group-visit-to-versailles-and-giverny-from-paris","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/francebus.com\/en\/how-to-organize-a-group-visit-to-versailles-and-giverny-from-paris\/","title":{"rendered":"How to organize a group visit to Versailles &amp; Giverny from Paris?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Organize a group excursion from Paris to exceptional sites such as <strong>Versailles<\/strong> Or <strong>Giverny<\/strong> is an excellent idea for escaping the capital for a day. However, the logistics of transport, the scheduling of visits, and the management of meals for a large group require careful planning.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In this comprehensive guide, Francebus accompanies you step by step to plan a smooth, cultural and memorable group experience.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Summary<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/francebus.com\/en\/how-to-organize-a-group-visit-to-versailles-and-giverny-from-paris\/#I_Paris_le_point_de_depart_ideal\" >I. Paris, the ideal starting point<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/francebus.com\/en\/how-to-organize-a-group-visit-to-versailles-and-giverny-from-paris\/#II_Versailles_et_Giverny_la_difference_a_letat_pur\" >II. Versailles and Giverny: Difference in its purest form<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/francebus.com\/en\/how-to-organize-a-group-visit-to-versailles-and-giverny-from-paris\/#1_Versailles_La_splendeur_royale\" >1. Versailles: Royal Splendor<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/francebus.com\/en\/how-to-organize-a-group-visit-to-versailles-and-giverny-from-paris\/#2_Giverny_Lecrin_de_limpressionnisme\" >2. Giverny: The jewel of Impressionism<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/francebus.com\/en\/how-to-organize-a-group-visit-to-versailles-and-giverny-from-paris\/#III_Que_faire_que_voir_et_ou_manger_a_Versailles_Giverny\" >III. What to do, what to see and where to eat in Versailles &amp; Giverny?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/francebus.com\/en\/how-to-organize-a-group-visit-to-versailles-and-giverny-from-paris\/#1_A_Versailles_%F0%9F%8F%B0\" >1. In Versailles \ud83c\udff0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/francebus.com\/en\/how-to-organize-a-group-visit-to-versailles-and-giverny-from-paris\/#%F0%9F%93%B8_Que_voir_Monuments_Patrimoine\" >\ud83d\udcf8 What to see (Monuments &amp; Heritage)?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/francebus.com\/en\/how-to-organize-a-group-visit-to-versailles-and-giverny-from-paris\/#%F0%9F%8E%92_Que_faire_Activites_Experiences\" >\ud83c\udf92 What to do (Activities &amp; Experiences)?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/francebus.com\/en\/how-to-organize-a-group-visit-to-versailles-and-giverny-from-paris\/#%F0%9F%8D%B4Ou_manger_Adapte_aux_groupes\" >\ud83c\udf74Where to eat (Suitable for groups)?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/francebus.com\/en\/how-to-organize-a-group-visit-to-versailles-and-giverny-from-paris\/#2_A_Giverny_%F0%9F%8F%9E%EF%B8%8F\" >2. In Giverny \ud83c\udfde\ufe0f\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/francebus.com\/en\/how-to-organize-a-group-visit-to-versailles-and-giverny-from-paris\/#%F0%9F%93%B8_Que_voir_Monuments_Musees\" >\ud83d\udcf8 What to see (Monuments &amp; Museums)?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/francebus.com\/en\/how-to-organize-a-group-visit-to-versailles-and-giverny-from-paris\/#%F0%9F%8E%92_Que_faire_Activites_Visites\" >\ud83c\udf92 What to do (Activities &amp; Sightseeing)?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/francebus.com\/en\/how-to-organize-a-group-visit-to-versailles-and-giverny-from-paris\/#%F0%9F%8D%B4Ou_manger_Adapte_aux_groupes-2\" >\ud83c\udf74Where to eat (Suitable for groups)?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/francebus.com\/en\/how-to-organize-a-group-visit-to-versailles-and-giverny-from-paris\/#IV_Les_avantages_de_la_location_de_bus_a_Paris_pour_les_groupes\" >IV. The advantages of bus rental in Paris for groups<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/francebus.com\/en\/how-to-organize-a-group-visit-to-versailles-and-giverny-from-paris\/#V_Tableau_des_temps_de_trajet_en_bus\" >V. Table of bus journey times<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/francebus.com\/en\/how-to-organize-a-group-visit-to-versailles-and-giverny-from-paris\/#VI_Pourquoi_choisir_Francebus_comme_partenaire_de_transport\" >VI. Why choose Francebus as a transport partner?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/francebus.com\/en\/how-to-organize-a-group-visit-to-versailles-and-giverny-from-paris\/#Demandez_votre_devis_gratuit_en_ligne\" >Request your free quote online<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/francebus.com\/en\/how-to-organize-a-group-visit-to-versailles-and-giverny-from-paris\/#Lire_plus\" >Read more:\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"I_Paris_le_point_de_depart_ideal\"><\/span>I. Paris, the ideal starting point<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Paris, the capital of France, is the nerve center from which the most beautiful excursions in \u00cele-de-France and Normandy radiate. Famous for its <strong>Haussmannian architecture<\/strong>, <strong>its iconic monuments<\/strong> like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.toureiffel.paris\/fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Eiffel Tower<\/a> Or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.louvre.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the Louvre<\/a>, and its world-class gastronomy, the &quot;City of Lights&quot; has exceptional transport infrastructure.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>For national or international groups, Paris is the ideal meeting point. It is here that the adventure begins, offering direct and rapid access to the historical and artistic treasures located on the outskirts thanks to the major road networks (A13 and A14 motorways).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"II_Versailles_et_Giverny_la_difference_a_letat_pur\"><\/span>II. Versailles and Giverny: Difference in its purest form<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>These two destinations offer two completely different but complementary facets of French history and culture.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Versailles_La_splendeur_royale\"><\/span>1. Versailles: Royal Splendor<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Versailles from the sky\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wi3NlaiwjP4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Located just one <strong>about twenty kilometers southwest of Paris<\/strong>, Versailles is the symbol of absolute monarchy and the French Grand Si\u00e8cle. Conceived at the behest of Louis XIV, the city is entirely structured around its monumental palace. It is a realm of excess, splendor, classical architecture, and geometric gardens known as &quot;French-style.&quot; An unmissable political and historical immersion.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.versailles.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Discover the city of Versailles<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Giverny_Lecrin_de_limpressionnisme\"><\/span>2. Giverny: The jewel of Impressionism<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Monet&#039;s garden at Giverny\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wzUvJIAbDnA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Located approximately <strong>75 kilometers northwest of Paris<\/strong>, at the gateway to Normandy, Giverny is a <strong>charming bucolic village<\/strong> nestled on the right bank of the Seine. This is where Claude Monet lived and worked for over forty years.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In contrast to the royal rigor of Versailles, Giverny celebrates the <strong>Wild nature, changing light, flowers of a thousand colors, and artistic intimacy<\/strong>. It&#039;s a poetic and soothing interlude.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.normandie-tourisme.fr\/les-incontournables\/giverny\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Discover Giverny<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"III_Que_faire_que_voir_et_ou_manger_a_Versailles_Giverny\"><\/span>III. What to do, what to see and where to eat in Versailles &amp; Giverny?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_A_Versailles_%F0%9F%8F%B0\"><\/span>1. In Versailles \ud83c\udff0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%B8_Que_voir_Monuments_Patrimoine\"><\/span>\ud83d\udcf8 What to see (Monuments &amp; Heritage)?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. The Hall of Mirrors <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-8893\" src=\"https:\/\/francebus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Capture-decran-2026-05-27-a-11.43.26.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"209\" height=\"39\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/francebus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Capture-decran-2026-05-27-a-11.43.26.png 300w, https:\/\/francebus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Capture-decran-2026-05-27-a-11.43.26-18x3.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 209px) 100vw, 209px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"The Hall of Mirrors Revealed\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4CuzgTljuwk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>A place of power and prestige par excellence, this gallery of <strong>73 meters long<\/strong> It connects the War and Peace salons. Designed by Jules Hardouin-Mansart, it faces the garden across <strong>17 arched windows mirrored by 357 mirrors<\/strong>. The ceiling, painted by Charles Le Brun, depicts the military successes of the early years of Louis XIV&#039;s reign. It was here that the Treaty of Versailles was signed in 1919.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Address :<\/strong> Place d&#039;Armes, 78000 Versailles (In the heart of the Palace, first floor)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prices:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chateauversailles.fr\/preparer-ma-visite\/billets-tarifs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">See the castle website<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chateauversailles.fr\/decouvrir\/domaine\/chateau\/galerie-glaces\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Visit the Palace of Versailles website<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. The Petit Trianon<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"The Petit Trianon at Versailles, Marie Antoinette&#039;s private residence.\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/e9lzR_jagJY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Given by Louis XVI to Marie Antoinette in 1774, this castle of <strong>neoclassical style<\/strong> It became the queen&#039;s secret kingdom. Weary of the rigidity of the court of Versailles, she imposed a simpler way of life there. The refined architecture of Ange-Jacques Gabriel offers a subtle transition between Rococo and Greek Revival styles. The interiors have been restored to reflect the queen&#039;s intimate presence.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Address :<\/strong> Trianon Estate, 78000 Versailles (Access via the gardens or the Queen&#039;s gate)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prices:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chateauversailles.fr\/preparer-ma-visite\/billets-tarifs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">See the castle website<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chateauversailles.fr\/decouvrir\/domaine\/domaine-trianon\/petit-trianon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Visit the Palace of Versailles website<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. The Queen&#039;s Hamlet <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8894\" src=\"https:\/\/francebus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Capture-decran-2026-05-27-a-11.53.10.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"218\" height=\"56\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/francebus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Capture-decran-2026-05-27-a-11.53.10.png 218w, https:\/\/francebus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Capture-decran-2026-05-27-a-11.53.10-18x5.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 218px) 100vw, 218px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"The Queen&#039;s Hamlet\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/aPI2hyowt44?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>A veritable life-size theatrical set, this mock Norman village was built between 1783 and 1787 by the architect Richard Mique. Arranged around a <strong>artificial pond<\/strong>, It comprises about ten thatched cottages (the Queen&#039;s House, the mill, the dovecote) with a rustic exterior but richly furnished interiors. It reflects the era&#039;s taste for a return to nature, championed by Rousseau. The site still includes a working educational farm.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Address :<\/strong> R497+W7 Ch\u00e2teau de Versailles, Hameau de la reine, 78000 Versailles<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prices<\/strong> : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chateauversailles.fr\/preparer-ma-visite\/billets-tarifs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">See the castle website<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chateauversailles.fr\/grands-formats\/hameau-de-la-reine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Visit the Queen&#039;s Hamlet website<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. The Coach Gallery <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-8895\" src=\"https:\/\/francebus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Capture-decran-2026-05-27-a-11.56.26.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"214\" height=\"47\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/francebus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Capture-decran-2026-05-27-a-11.56.26.png 300w, https:\/\/francebus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Capture-decran-2026-05-27-a-11.56.26-18x4.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 214px) 100vw, 214px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"The Coach Gallery\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PdhwvZ3WMsI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Located in the King&#039;s Great Stables, opposite the Palace, this gallery displays one of the most important collections of carriages in Europe. These coaches are not mere vehicles, but magnificent works of art, covered in gold and sculptures. The public can admire the <a href=\"https:\/\/francebus.com\/en\/high-end-sedan\/\">sedans<\/a> from the wedding of Napoleon I, the coronation carriage of Charles X or even the funeral carriage of Louis XVIII.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Address : <\/strong>1 Av. Rockefeller, 78000 Versailles<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prices:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chateauversailles.fr\/preparer-ma-visite\/billets-tarifs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">See the castle website<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chateauversailles.fr\/decouvrir\/domaine\/grande-ecurie\/galerie-carrosses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Visit the website of the Palace of Versailles<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%8E%92_Que_faire_Activites_Experiences\"><\/span>\ud83c\udf92 What to do (Activities &amp; Experiences)?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. The Musical Fountains Show <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-8897\" src=\"https:\/\/francebus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Capture-decran-2026-05-27-a-12.07.26-300x53.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"311\" height=\"55\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/francebus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Capture-decran-2026-05-27-a-12.07.26-300x53.png 300w, https:\/\/francebus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Capture-decran-2026-05-27-a-12.07.26-18x3.png 18w, https:\/\/francebus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Capture-decran-2026-05-27-a-12.07.26.png 337w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 311px) 100vw, 311px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"The Great Night Fountains of the Palace of Versailles\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Wzfx3wn3kaM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>A unique event during which the estate&#039;s fountains come alive to the rhythm of Baroque musical masterpieces (Lully, Handel). Thanks to the ancestral expertise of the estate&#039;s fountain makers, water springs from the sculpted basins using the same hydraulic techniques as in the 17th century. A magical and historical experience, particularly appreciated by groups.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Address :<\/strong> Gardens of the Palace of Versailles, 78000 Versailles<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prices:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chateauversailles.fr\/actualites\/spectacles\/grandes-eaux-jardins-musicaux#les-grandes-eaux-musicales\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">See the castle website<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chateauversailles-spectacles.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Visit the Palace of Versailles website<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. A boat trip on the Grand Canal <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-8898\" src=\"https:\/\/francebus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Capture-decran-2026-05-27-a-12.25.50.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"111\" height=\"30\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/francebus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Capture-decran-2026-05-27-a-12.25.50.png 100w, https:\/\/francebus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Capture-decran-2026-05-27-a-12.25.50-18x5.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 111px) 100vw, 111px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"The Grand Canal\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AuW7l4tUYoo?start=4&amp;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>To enjoy a relaxing break in the middle of an intense day of walking, renting boats on the monumental body of water designed by Andr\u00e9 Le N\u00f4tre is ideal. <strong>1.6 km long<\/strong>, The Grand Canal offers a breathtaking and unique perspective on the west facade of the Palace. <strong>fun team-building activity<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Address :<\/strong> Little Venice (eastern end of the Grand Canal), 78000 Versailles<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prices:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chateauversailles.fr\/preparer-ma-visite\/billets-tarifs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">See the castle website<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chateauversailles.fr\/preparer-ma-visite\/sur-place\/barques\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Visit the Palace of Versailles website<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Visit the King&#039;s Kitchen Garden <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-8896\" src=\"https:\/\/francebus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Capture-decran-2026-05-27-a-12.17.28.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"212\" height=\"48\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/francebus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Capture-decran-2026-05-27-a-12.17.28.png 291w, https:\/\/francebus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Capture-decran-2026-05-27-a-12.17.28-18x4.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 212px) 100vw, 212px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Discovering Louis XIV&#039;s vegetable garden at the Palace of Versailles, July 14, 2023\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rDv5UnZ2kFY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Built between 1678 and 1683 by Jean-Baptiste de La Quintinie at the request of Louis XIV, this 9-hectare site still produces a vast variety of fruits and vegetables. A listed historical monument, it showcases fruit tree pruning techniques unique in the world. The group can appreciate these ancient cultivation methods adapted to contemporary agroecological challenges.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Address :<\/strong> 10 rue du Mar\u00e9chal Joffre, 78000 Versailles<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prices:<\/strong> Full price: \u20ac5 on weekdays \/ \u20ac8 on weekends. Group rates available upon reservation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.versailles.fr\/1360-8633\/culture\/la-culture-a-versailles\/journees-europeennes-du-patrimoine\/programme-des-jep-2025\/fiche\/visite-guidee-au-potager-du-roi.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Discover the guided tours of the King&#039;s Kitchen Garden<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Explore the historic Saint-Louis district\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Discovering the Saint-Louis district\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/69lzrAk6Lzw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Designed during the reign of Louis XV, this district has retained all its period charm. The main attraction is the &quot;Carr\u00e9s de Saint-Louis,&quot; a <strong>a group of small artisans&#039; houses lined up around old 18th-century market halls<\/strong>. A bucolic stroll leads the group to Saint-Louis Cathedral and the mysterious Jeu de Paume room, a key site of the French Revolution.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Address :<\/strong> Saint-Louis district (South of the Palace), 78000 Versailles<\/li>\n<li><strong>Schedules :<\/strong> Free access in the neighborhood 24\/7<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prices:<\/strong> Free walk. Entry to the Jeu de Paume is free or included depending on the period.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.versailles-tourisme.com\/quartier-saint-louis.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Visit the Versailles website<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 25px 0; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #1a365d; color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\">\n<th style=\"padding: 15px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; width: 20%;\">Space \/ Place<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 15px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; width: 40%;\">\u2600\ufe0f High Season (April 1st \u2013 October 31st)<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 15px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; width: 40%;\">\u2744\ufe0f Low Season (November 1st \u2013 March 31st)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody><!-- Le Ch\u00e2teau --><\/p>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 15px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-weight: bold; background-color: #f8fafc; color: #1a365d;\">The Castle<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 15px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; line-height: 1.5;\">\u2022 <strong>Days :<\/strong> Tue to Sun (Closed on Mondays)<br \/>\n\u2022 <strong>Schedules :<\/strong> 9am \u2013 6:30pm<br \/>\n\u2022 <strong>Last admin:<\/strong> 5:45 PM (Checkout: 5:30 PM)<br \/>\n\u2022 <strong>Closing:<\/strong> May 1st<br \/>\n\u2022 <strong>Exception :<\/strong> Open Mon. May 25<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 15px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #fcfcfc;\">\u2022 <strong>Days :<\/strong> Tue to Sun (Closed on Mondays)<br \/>\n\u2022 <strong>Schedules :<\/strong> 9am \u2013 5:30pm<br \/>\n\u2022 <strong>Last admin:<\/strong> 4:45 PM (Checkout: 4:40 PM)<br \/>\n\u2022 <strong>Closing:<\/strong> December 25th and January 1st.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p><!-- Le Domaine de Trianon --><\/p>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 15px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-weight: bold; background-color: #f8fafc; color: #1a365d;\">The Trianon Estate<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 15px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; line-height: 1.5;\">\u2022 <strong>Days :<\/strong> Tue to Sun (Closed on Mondays)<br \/>\n\u2022 <strong>Schedules :<\/strong> 12pm \u2013 6:30pm (Gardens closed at 6:30pm, evacuation from 6pm)<br \/>\n\u2022 <strong>Last admin:<\/strong> 5:45 PM (Checkout: 5:45 PM)<br \/>\n\u2022 <strong>Closing:<\/strong> May 1st<br \/>\n\u2022 <strong>Exception :<\/strong> Open Mon. May 25<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 15px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #fcfcfc;\">\u2022 <strong>Days :<\/strong> Tue to Sun (Closed on Mondays)<br \/>\n\u2022 <strong>Schedules :<\/strong> 12pm \u2013 5:30pm<br \/>\n\u2022 <strong>Last admin:<\/strong> 4:45 PM (Checkout: 4:45 PM)<br \/>\n\u2022 <strong>Closing:<\/strong> December 25th and January 1st.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p><!-- La Galerie des Carrosses --><\/p>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 15px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-weight: bold; background-color: #f8fafc; color: #1a365d;\">The Coach Gallery<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 15px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; line-height: 1.5;\">\u2022 <span style=\"background-color: #e6fffa; color: #234e52; padding: 2px 6px; border-radius: 4px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 12px;\">FREE ACCESS<\/span><br \/>\n\u2022 <strong>Days :<\/strong> Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays<br \/>\n\u2022 <strong>Schedules :<\/strong> 12:30 PM \u2013 6:30 PM<br \/>\n\u2022 <strong>Last admin:<\/strong> 5:45 PM<br \/>\n\u2022 <strong>Closing:<\/strong> May 1st<br \/>\n\u2022 <strong>Exception :<\/strong> Open Mon. May 25<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 15px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #fcfcfc;\">\u2022 <span style=\"background-color: #e6fffa; color: #234e52; padding: 2px 6px; border-radius: 4px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 12px;\">FREE ACCESS<\/span><br \/>\n\u2022 <strong>Days :<\/strong> Saturday and Sunday only<br \/>\n\u2022 <strong>Schedules :<\/strong> 12:30 PM \u2013 5:30 PM<br \/>\n\u2022 <strong>Last admin:<\/strong> 4:45 PM<br \/>\n\u2022 <strong>Closing:<\/strong> December 25th and January 1st.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p><!-- La Galerie des Sculptures et des Moulages --><\/p>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 15px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-weight: bold; background-color: #f8fafc; color: #1a365d;\">The Gallery of Sculptures and Casts<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 15px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; line-height: 1.5;\">\u2022 <span style=\"background-color: #e6fffa; color: #234e52; padding: 2px 6px; border-radius: 4px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 12px;\">FREE ACCESS<\/span><br \/>\n\u2022 <strong>Days :<\/strong> Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays<br \/>\n\u2022 <strong>Schedules :<\/strong> 12:30 PM \u2013 6:30 PM<br \/>\n\u2022 <strong>Last admin:<\/strong> 5:45 PM<br \/>\n\u2022 <strong>Closing:<\/strong> May 1st<br \/>\n\u2022 <strong>Exception :<\/strong> Open Mon. May 25<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 15px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #fff5f5; color: #9b2c2c; font-style: italic;\">\u274c <strong>Closed to the public<\/strong> throughout the low season.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p><!-- La Salle du Jeu de Paume --><\/p>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 15px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-weight: bold; background-color: #f8fafc; color: #1a365d;\">The Jeu de Paume Room<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 15px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; line-height: 1.5;\">\u2022 <span style=\"background-color: #e6fffa; color: #234e52; padding: 2px 6px; border-radius: 4px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 12px;\">FREE ACCESS<\/span><br \/>\n\u2022 <strong>Days :<\/strong> Every day (Closed on Mondays)<br \/>\n\u2022 <strong>Schedules :<\/strong> 12:30 PM \u2013 6:30 PM<br \/>\n\u2022 <strong>Last admin:<\/strong> 5:45 PM<br \/>\n\u2022 <strong>Closing:<\/strong> May 1st<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 15px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #fcfcfc;\">\u2022 <span style=\"background-color: #e6fffa; color: #234e52; padding: 2px 6px; border-radius: 4px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 12px;\">FREE ACCESS<\/span> <em>(or on a guided tour)<\/em><br \/>\n\u2022 <strong>Days :<\/strong> Tue to Sun (Closed on Mondays)<br \/>\n\u2022 <strong>Schedules :<\/strong> 12:30 PM \u2013 5:30 PM<br \/>\n\u2022 <strong>Last admin:<\/strong> 4:45 PM<br \/>\n\u2022 <strong>Closing:<\/strong> Nov. 1 and 11, Dec. 25, Jan. 1.<br \/>\n\u2022 <strong>Exception :<\/strong> Closed on Thursday, January 22, 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p><!-- Les Jardins --><\/p>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 15px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-weight: bold; background-color: #f8fafc; color: #1a365d;\">The Gardens<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 15px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; line-height: 1.5;\">\u2022 <strong>Days :<\/strong> Every day (except in exceptional weather conditions)<br \/>\n\u2022 <strong>Schedules :<\/strong> 7am \u2013 8:30pm (Last entry: 7pm)<br \/>\n\u2022 <strong>Closed except:<\/strong> June 1st<br \/>\n\u2022 <strong>Early closing (5:30 pm):<\/strong> Every Saturday (from June 6 to September 19) and Tuesday, July 14.<br \/>\n\u2022 <strong>Pedestrian access (7am-8:30pm):<\/strong> Courtyard of honor, Little Venice, Menagerie, Neptune.<br \/>\n\u2022 <strong>Dragon Grid:<\/strong> 7am\u20137:30pm (Last entry 7pm).<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 15px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #fcfcfc;\">\u2022 <strong>Days :<\/strong> Every day (except in exceptional weather conditions)<br \/>\n\u2022 <strong>Schedules :<\/strong> 8am \u2013 6pm (Last entry: 5:30pm)<br \/>\n\u2022 <strong>Note :<\/strong> Some groves are closed.<br \/>\n\u2022 <strong>Pedestrian access (8am-6pm, last entry 5:30pm):<\/strong> Courtyard of honor, Little Venice, Menagerie, Neptune, Dragon Gate.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p><!-- Le Parc --><\/p>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 15px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-weight: bold; background-color: #f8fafc; color: #1a365d;\">The Park<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 15px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; line-height: 1.5;\">\u2022 <strong>Days :<\/strong> Every day (except in exceptional weather conditions)<br \/>\n\u2022 <strong>Schedules :<\/strong> 7am \u2013 8:30pm (Last entry: 7:45pm)<br \/>\n\u2022 <strong>Closed except:<\/strong> June 1st<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #2b6cb0; font-weight: bold;\">\ud83d\udc49 Pedestrian access via gates:<\/span><br \/>\n\u2013 <em>Queen :<\/em> 7am-8:30pm (Last entry 7:45pm)<br \/>\n\u2013 <em>Sailors \/ St. Anthony \/ Honor \/ Royal Star:<\/em> 7am-7:30pm (Last entry 7pm)<br \/>\n\u2013 <em>Chapel:<\/em> 9am-5:30pm (Except Mondays)<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #2b6cb0; font-weight: bold;\">\ud83d\ude97 Vehicle Access (From 9am):<\/span><br \/>\n\u2013 <em>Queen :<\/em> Last entry to the ticket office at 5:50 pm<br \/>\n\u2013 <em>St. Anthony:<\/em> Weekends and public holidays only (Last entry at 5:50pm)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 15px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #fcfcfc;\">\u2022 <strong>Days :<\/strong> Every day (except in exceptional weather conditions)<br \/>\n\u2022 <strong>Schedules :<\/strong> 8am \u2013 6pm (Last entry: 5:30pm)<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #2b6cb0; font-weight: bold;\">\ud83d\udc49 Pedestrian &amp; Cyclist Access (8am-6pm, last entry 5:30pm):<\/span> Queen&#039;s Gate, Sailors&#039; Gate, St. Anthony&#039;s Gate, Honor Gate.<br \/>\n\u2013 <em>Royal Star:<\/em> 9am-5:30pm (Last entry 5pm)<br \/>\n\u2013 <em>Chapel:<\/em> 9am-5:30pm (Last entry 5pm, except Mondays)<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #2b6cb0; font-weight: bold;\">\ud83d\ude97 Vehicle Access (From 9am):<\/span><br \/>\n\u2013 <em>Queen :<\/em> Last entry to the ticket office at 4:50 PM<br \/>\n\u2013 <em>St. Anthony:<\/em> Weekends and public holidays only (Last entry at 4:50 pm)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p><!-- Le Domaine de Marly --><\/p>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 15px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-weight: bold; background-color: #f8fafc; color: #1a365d;\">The Marly Estate<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 15px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; line-height: 1.5;\">\u2022 <strong>Days :<\/strong> Every day (Pedestrians)<br \/>\n\u2022 <strong>Schedules :<\/strong> 7 a.m. \u2013 7 p.m. (Last admission 6:30 p.m.)<br \/>\n\u2022 <strong>Access :<\/strong> Town Gate, Two Gates, Royal, Flying Heart, King&#039;s Gate, Stadium Gate.<br \/>\n\u2022 <strong>Early closing (5pm):<\/strong> Friday 5th and Saturday 6th June.<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 15px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #fcfcfc;\">\u2022 <strong>Days :<\/strong> Every day (Pedestrians)<br \/>\n\u2022 <strong>Opening hours by gate:<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2013 <em>Porte du Bourg (RD7):<\/em> 8am \u2013 5:30pm (Last admission 5pm)<br \/>\n\u2013 <em>Two gates: Royal, Flying Heart, King&#039;s Gate, Stadium Gate:<\/em> 8am \u2013 5pm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%8D%B4Ou_manger_Adapte_aux_groupes\"><\/span>\ud83c\udf74Where to eat (Suitable for groups)?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. The Flotilla <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8899\" src=\"https:\/\/francebus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Capture-decran-2026-05-27-a-12.35.35.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"100\" height=\"45\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/francebus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Capture-decran-2026-05-27-a-12.35.35.png 100w, https:\/\/francebus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Capture-decran-2026-05-27-a-12.35.35-18x8.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This historic restaurant benefits from a <strong>exceptional location within the park itself<\/strong>, Located right on the edge of the Grand Canal, with its large 1900s-style glass roof and spacious terrace, the establishment is well-versed in welcoming large groups of travelers. It serves classic and satisfying French cuisine (confit, rib-eye steaks, composed salads).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Address :<\/strong> Palace of Versailles Park (along the Grand Canal), 78000 Versailles<\/li>\n<li><strong>Schedules :<\/strong> Open every day from 9:00 AM to 6:30 PM<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prices:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.laflottille.fr\/menus-carte\/#menu-465708\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Discover the restaurant menu<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.laflottille.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Visit the La Flotille restaurant website<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Ore \u2013 Ducasse at the Palace of Versailles <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8900\" src=\"https:\/\/francebus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Capture-decran-2026-05-27-a-12.38.14-300x43.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"43\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/francebus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Capture-decran-2026-05-27-a-12.38.14-300x43.png 300w, https:\/\/francebus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Capture-decran-2026-05-27-a-12.38.14-18x3.png 18w, https:\/\/francebus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Capture-decran-2026-05-27-a-12.38.14.png 396w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Located in the Dufour Pavilion, this <strong>cafe-restaurant<\/strong> d&#039;exception reinterprets the spirit of the court of Versailles with a contemporary touch. Designed by the multi-Michelin-starred chef <strong>Alain Ducasse<\/strong>, The place offers splendid <strong>modular lounges<\/strong> perfectly suited for corporate or business group lunches seeking the excellence of French gastronomy.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Address :<\/strong> Palace of Versailles, Dufour Pavilion (1st floor), Place d&#039;Armes, 78000 Versailles<\/li>\n<li><strong>Schedules :<\/strong> From Tuesday to Sunday, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prices:<\/strong> <a style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &#039;Segoe UI&#039;, Roboto, &#039;Helvetica Neue&#039;, Arial, &#039;Noto Sans&#039;, sans-serif, &#039;Apple Color Emoji&#039;, &#039;Segoe UI Emoji&#039;, &#039;Segoe UI Symbol&#039;, &#039;Noto Color Emoji&#039;;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ducasse-chateauversailles.com\/la-carte\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Discover the restaurant menu<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ducasse-chateauversailles.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Visit the Ore \u2013 Ducasse restaurant website<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. At Lazare&#039;s <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-8901\" src=\"https:\/\/francebus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Capture-decran-2026-05-27-a-12.40.29.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"148\" height=\"51\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/francebus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Capture-decran-2026-05-27-a-12.40.29.png 168w, https:\/\/francebus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Capture-decran-2026-05-27-a-12.40.29-18x6.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 148px) 100vw, 148px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This modern bistro, in a bistronomic style, offers a <strong>fresh and seasonal market cuisine<\/strong>. Ideal for groups looking to escape the immediate tourist crowds at the castle while remaining close to the Avenue de Paris where coaches park. The private upstairs rooms offer the peace and quiet needed for a team meal.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Address :<\/strong> 18 Rue de Satory, 78000 Versailles<\/li>\n<li><strong>Schedules : <\/strong>From Tuesday to Saturday, from 12:00 to 14:00 and from 19:00 to 22:30<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prices: <\/strong>Daily menu from \u20ac22; customized group menus from \u20ac30<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fr-fr.facebook.com\/people\/Restaurant-Chez-Lazare\/100067377891902\/#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Visit the Chez Lazare restaurant&#039;s Facebook page<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_A_Giverny_%F0%9F%8F%9E%EF%B8%8F\"><\/span>2. In Giverny \ud83c\udfde\ufe0f\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%B8_Que_voir_Monuments_Musees\"><\/span>\ud83d\udcf8 What to see (Monuments &amp; Museums)?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Claude Monet&#039;s House <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8904\" src=\"https:\/\/francebus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Capture-decran-2026-05-27-a-13.51.11.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"229\" height=\"64\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/francebus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Capture-decran-2026-05-27-a-13.51.11.png 229w, https:\/\/francebus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Capture-decran-2026-05-27-a-13.51.11-18x5.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 229px) 100vw, 229px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Monet&#039;s house and garden in Giverny, France\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wdbwdawlVIo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Step into the private world of the master of Impressionism. This long, pink-plastered house, inhabited by Monet from 1883 to 1926, has retained its original colors and layout. The group will visit, in particular, the blue living room\/studio (which houses magnificent replicas of his paintings), the bright yellow dining room decorated with his collection of Japanese prints, and the private apartments upstairs.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Address :<\/strong> 84 rue Claude Monet, 27620 Giverny<\/li>\n<li><strong>Schedules :<\/strong> From 1<sup>er<\/sup>\u00a0April to 1<sup>er<\/sup> November 2026: From 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, last admission at 5:30 PM<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prices:\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"section-title\"><strong>\ud83d\udc64 Individual Rates (Self-Guided &amp; Independent Visit)<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"table-container\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"width: 70%;\">Visitor Category<\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 30%; text-align: center;\">Single Price<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Adult<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"badge-price\">13 \u20ac<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Child<\/strong> (ages 7 to 17)<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"badge-price\">7 \u20ac<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Child under 7 years old<\/strong> (excluding school groups)<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"badge-free\">Free<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Student<\/strong> (excluding students of Fine Arts and Art History)<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"badge-price\">7 \u20ac<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Person with a disability (PWD)<\/strong><br \/>\n<small style=\"color: #666;\">(excluding the &quot;disability&quot; inclusion mobility card \u2013 paid companion)<\/small><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"badge-price\">6 \u20ac<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div class=\"info-box\"><strong>\u2139\ufe0f Conditions for free access and use:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Free tickets cannot be booked online and do not guarantee priority access.<\/li>\n<li>They are granted only on site, upon presentation of a valid proof of eligibility.<\/li>\n<li>If your companions already have e-tickets, you will be able to access together through the dedicated entrance upon presentation of your proof of free admission.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><!-- SECTION 2 : JUMEL\u00c9S --><\/p>\n<p class=\"section-title\"><strong>\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f Combined Tickets (Individuals only)<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"alert-box\">\u26a0\ufe0f <strong>Attention :<\/strong> These tickets are on sale <strong>on site only<\/strong> and are strictly reserved for individual visitors.<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div class=\"sub-table-title\">\ud83c\udfa8 Option 1: Claude Monet Foundation + Museum of Impressionisms (Giverny)<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div class=\"table-container\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #2c5282;\">\n<th style=\"width: 70%;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Category<\/span><\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 30%; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Combined Ticket Price<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Adult<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"badge-price\">25 \u20ac<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Child<\/strong> (7 to 17 years old)<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"badge-price\">7 \u20ac<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Child under 7 years old<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"badge-free\">Free<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Student<\/strong> (excluding Fine Arts and Art History)<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"badge-price\">16 \u20ac<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div class=\"sub-table-title\">\ud83d\uddbc\ufe0f Option 2: Claude Monet Foundation + Marmottan Monet Museum (Paris)<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div class=\"table-container\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #2c5282;\">\n<th style=\"width: 70%;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Category<\/span><\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 30%; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Combined Ticket Price<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Adult<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"badge-price\">27 \u20ac<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Child<\/strong> (7 to 17 years old)<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"badge-price\">16 \u20ac<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Child under 7 years old<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"badge-free\">Free<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Student<\/strong> (excluding Fine Arts and Art History)<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"badge-price\">16 \u20ac<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div class=\"sub-table-title\">\ud83c\udf4a Option 3: Claude Monet Foundation + Orangerie Museum (Paris)<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div class=\"table-container\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #2c5282;\">\n<th style=\"width: 70%;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Category<\/span><\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 30%; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Combined Ticket Price<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Adult (Single price)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"badge-price\">25,50 \u20ac<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- SECTION 3 : GROUPES --><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"section-title Giverny-theme\"><strong>\ud83d\ude8c Group Rates (From 20 participants)<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"alert-box\"><strong>\ud83d\udcc5 Reservation required:<\/strong> Prior registration is required via the group schedule, subject to availability. Individual online ticketing is not permitted for groups (the website reserves the right to refuse entry to groups circumventing these rules).<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div class=\"table-container\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background-color: var(--primary-giverny);\">\n<th style=\"width: 70%;\">Visitor Type (Self-Guided Group Visit)<\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 30%; text-align: center;\">Price per person<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Adult<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"badge-price\">12 \u20ac<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Children, Schoolchildren and Students<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"badge-price\">7 \u20ac<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Person with a disability (PWD)<\/strong><br \/>\n<small style=\"color: #666;\">(one free companion per disabled person)<\/small><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"badge-price\">6 \u20ac<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Professionals<\/strong> (1 tour guide, 1 group leader, 1 bus driver)<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"badge-free\">Free<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div class=\"info-box\"><strong>\ud83c\udfeb Ratios of free chaperones for school groups:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Preschools:<\/strong> 1 free chaperone for every 8 students.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Elementary Schools, Middle Schools, High Schools:<\/strong> 1 free chaperone for every 15 students.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/claudemonetgiverny.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Visit the house&#039;s website<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. The Water Garden and its Japanese Bridge\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Located on the other side of the old railway line, this garden was entirely created by Monet by diverting a branch of the Epte River. Inspired by his reading and Japanese prints, he had trees planted there. <strong>weeping willows, bamboo, and the famous water lilies that float on the water<\/strong>. Spanned by the famous green-painted wooden bridge, this place is a veritable living painting that evolves with the hours and the light.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Address :<\/strong> Claude Monet Foundation, 84 rue Claude Monet, 27620 Giverny<\/li>\n<li><strong>Schedules :<\/strong> Same as those at the House (9:30 am to 6:00 pm)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prices:<\/strong> Included in the single admission ticket to the Claude Monet Foundation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/claudemonetgiverny.fr\/le-jardin-deau\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Visit the house&#039;s website<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. The Museum of Impressionisms Giverny <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-8905\" src=\"https:\/\/francebus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Capture-decran-2026-05-27-a-14.07.30-300x47.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"338\" height=\"53\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/francebus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Capture-decran-2026-05-27-a-14.07.30-300x47.png 300w, https:\/\/francebus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Capture-decran-2026-05-27-a-14.07.30-18x3.png 18w, https:\/\/francebus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Capture-decran-2026-05-27-a-14.07.30.png 382w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 338px) 100vw, 338px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Discover the Museum of Impressionisms Giverny in video!\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xQ8CJzNNUCs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This museum, with its contemporary architecture perfectly integrated into the surrounding nature, is dedicated to exploring the history of Impressionism, from its origins to its international influence (notably the colony of American artists established in the village). The building is surrounded by a magnificent modern landscaped garden structured into &quot;color rooms,&quot; which is free to access.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Address :<\/strong> 99 rue Claude Monet, 27620 Giverny<\/li>\n<li><strong>Schedules :<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdig.fr\/preparer-sa-visite\/horaires-et-acces\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Visit the website<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Prices:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/web.digitick.com\/index-css5-museeimpressionnismesgiverny-lgfr-pg1.html?utm_source=billetterie-infobulle-2026-lccx&amp;utm_medium=Lien&amp;utm_campaign=billetterie-en-ligne-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">See website<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdig.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Visit the website of the Museum of Impressionisms<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. The Church of Saint Radegonde <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8906\" src=\"https:\/\/francebus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Capture-decran-2026-05-27-a-14.14.51-300x67.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"67\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/francebus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Capture-decran-2026-05-27-a-14.14.51-300x67.png 300w, https:\/\/francebus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Capture-decran-2026-05-27-a-14.14.51-18x4.png 18w, https:\/\/francebus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Capture-decran-2026-05-27-a-14.14.51.png 326w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This charming rural church, originally Romanesque (11th century), overlooks the village. It&#039;s well worth a visit for its tranquility and historical significance: outside, in the adjoining cemetery, lies the flower-adorned grave of Claude Monet and his family. There is also a monument dedicated to the British airmen whose plane crashed in Giverny in 1944.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Address :<\/strong> Church Street, 27620 Giverny<\/li>\n<li><strong>Schedules :<\/strong> Open daily with free access from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prices<\/strong> Free admission<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nouvelle-normandie-tourisme.com\/activites\/eglise-sainte-radegonde\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Visit the website of the Church of Sainte-Radegonde<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%8E%92_Que_faire_Activites_Visites\"><\/span>\ud83c\udf92 What to do (Activities &amp; Sightseeing)?\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Stroll through the Clos Normand <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-8912\" src=\"https:\/\/francebus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Capture-decran-2026-05-27-a-14.44.41-300x47.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"319\" height=\"50\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/francebus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Capture-decran-2026-05-27-a-14.44.41-300x47.png 300w, https:\/\/francebus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Capture-decran-2026-05-27-a-14.44.41-18x3.png 18w, https:\/\/francebus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Capture-decran-2026-05-27-a-14.44.41.png 439w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 319px) 100vw, 319px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This is the first garden adjoining Monet&#039;s house. Spanning approximately one hectare, it is structured by straight lines and metal arches covered with nasturtiums and old roses. Monet mixed the simplest flowers (poppies, daisies) with the rarest varieties according to their colors, creating a dazzling floral display. A photographic delight for groups.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Address :<\/strong> In front of Monet&#039;s house, 84 rue Claude Monet, 27620 Giverny<\/li>\n<li><strong>Schedules :<\/strong> Open daily from 9:30am to 6:00pm (Foundation opening season)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prices:<\/strong> Included in the overall Claude Monet Foundation ticket<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/claudemonetgiverny.fr\/decouvrir\/le-clos-normand\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Visit the Monet house website<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Hike on the Giverny Cultural Trail<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This marked walking trail of approximately <strong>4 kilometers<\/strong> This path allows you to walk through the village away from the main thoroughfares. Along the trail, information panels reproduce paintings created by artists of the time, placed exactly where they set up their easels. It&#039;s an excellent outdoor activity for soaking up the rural atmosphere of Normandy.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Address :<\/strong> Departure from the main bus car park or Giverny town hall<\/li>\n<li><strong>Schedules :<\/strong> Freely accessible all year round<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prices:<\/strong> Completely free activity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/voyagesimpressionnistes.com\/giverny-ses-environs\/sentier-culturel-nouvelle-normandie-giverny\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Visit the Impressionist Travel website<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Make a stop at the Demarez Gallery <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-8911\" src=\"https:\/\/francebus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Capture-decran-2026-05-27-a-14.37.30.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"268\" height=\"50\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/francebus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Capture-decran-2026-05-27-a-14.37.30.png 300w, https:\/\/francebus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Capture-decran-2026-05-27-a-14.37.30-18x3.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 268px) 100vw, 268px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Christophe Demarez\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XyvDn7lSMVc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Giverny has remained an artists&#039; village. This iconic gallery, located on the main street, exhibits the work of contemporary painters and sculptors inspired by the light of the Seine Valley or reinterpreting modern art. It&#039;s an enriching cultural stop that allows for direct interaction with local artists.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Address :<\/strong> 115 rue Claude Monet, 27620 Giverny<\/li>\n<li><strong>Schedules :<\/strong> Open from April to October, generally from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prices:<\/strong> Free admission<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.christophe-demarez.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Visit the Demarez Gallery website<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%8D%B4Ou_manger_Adapte_aux_groupes-2\"><\/span>\ud83c\udf74Where to eat (Suitable for groups)?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Water Lilies\u00a0<\/strong> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-8907\" src=\"https:\/\/francebus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Capture-decran-2026-05-27-a-14.20.13.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"203\" height=\"47\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/francebus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Capture-decran-2026-05-27-a-14.20.13.png 272w, https:\/\/francebus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Capture-decran-2026-05-27-a-14.20.13-18x4.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 203px) 100vw, 203px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Housed in a charming old Norman farmhouse opposite Monet&#039;s house, this restaurant boasts a vast rustic dining room and a flower-filled patio. Experienced in welcoming coach operators and travel agencies, the team offers very quick service and menus that highlight the <strong>Normandy terroir<\/strong> (Camembert tart, chicken in cider).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Address :<\/strong> 109 rue Claude Monet, 27620 Giverny.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Schedules :<\/strong> Open every day from 9:00am to 6:00pm (April to November).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prices:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.giverny-restaurant-nympheas.fr\/la-carte\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Discover the map<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.giverny-restaurant-nympheas.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Visit the Les Nymph\u00e9as restaurant website<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. The Hotel Baudy Restaurant <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8908\" src=\"https:\/\/francebus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Capture-decran-2026-05-27-a-14.25.09.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"190\" height=\"59\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/francebus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Capture-decran-2026-05-27-a-14.25.09.png 190w, https:\/\/francebus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Capture-decran-2026-05-27-a-14.25.09-18x6.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 190px) 100vw, 190px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In addition to its historical significance (see &quot;Doing&quot;), this establishment serves as an essential traditional restaurant. Its large period rooms and magnificent outdoor pergola allow for comfortable group gatherings in a bohemian &quot;Belle \u00c9poque&quot; atmosphere.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Address :<\/strong> 81 rue Claude Monet, 27620 Giverny<\/li>\n<li><strong>Schedules :<\/strong> Lunch service from 11:00 to 16:30, dinner service from 18:30 to 21:00<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prices:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.restaurantbaudy.com\/carte-menu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Discover the map<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.restaurantbaudy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Visit the website of the Hotel Baudy restaurant<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. The Garden of Feathers <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8909\" src=\"https:\/\/francebus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Capture-decran-2026-05-27-a-14.28.50.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"229\" height=\"61\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/francebus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Capture-decran-2026-05-27-a-14.28.50.png 229w, https:\/\/francebus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Capture-decran-2026-05-27-a-14.28.50-18x5.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 229px) 100vw, 229px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>For groups looking for a <strong>high-end gastronomic experience<\/strong>, This magnificent Anglo-Norman style architect-designed residence houses a Michelin-starred restaurant. The chef offers inventive, refined, and eco-responsible cuisine. The private rooms provide an exceptional setting for executive committees or small groups.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Address :<\/strong> 1 rue du Milieu, 27620 Giverny<\/li>\n<li><strong>Schedules :<\/strong> From Wednesday to Sunday noon<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prices:<\/strong> Gourmet lunch menus from \u20ac55 or \u20ac75. Private bookings and group menus available upon request.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/jardindesplumes.fr\/fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Visit the website of the restaurant Le Jardin des Plumes<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IV_Les_avantages_de_la_location_de_bus_a_Paris_pour_les_groupes\"><\/span>IV. The advantages of bus rental in Paris for groups<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>To transport a group of 15 to 50 people (or more) to these destinations, renting a <a href=\"https:\/\/francebus.com\/en\/long-standard-coaches\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">coach<\/a> private departures from Paris are essential as <strong>the most relevant logistics solution<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u2b50 <strong>Comfort and cohesion:<\/strong> Unlike public transport (RER or regional trains), the group travels together in an air-conditioned space equipped with reclining seats, USB ports, and sometimes restrooms. This fosters a friendly atmosphere right from the start in Paris.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u2b50 <strong>Total flexibility in working hours:<\/strong> No stress related to strikes or train delays. The bus adapts to your schedule and picks you up directly from your hotel or chosen meeting point in Paris.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u2b50 <strong>Practicality for luggage and equipment:<\/strong> The coach&#039;s luggage compartments allow for easy storage of coats, bags and souvenir purchases made during the day.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u2b50 <strong>Economic profitability:<\/strong> Divided by the number of passengers, the cost of a private bus is often very competitive compared to buying dozens of individual train tickets combined with taxi transfers.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"V_Tableau_des_temps_de_trajet_en_bus\"><\/span>V. Table of bus journey times<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Travel times vary depending on traffic leaving Paris. Traveling by coach allows you to use dedicated lanes and plan departures during off-peak hours.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 20px 0; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #2c3e50; color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\">\n<th style=\"padding: 12px 15px; border: 1px solid #dddddd;\">Coach journey<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 12px 15px; border: 1px solid #dddddd;\">Approximate Distance<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 12px 15px; border: 1px solid #dddddd;\">Estimated Travel Time (Fluid)<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 12px 15px; border: 1px solid #dddddd;\">Estimated Travel Time (Peak Hours)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #dddddd;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; font-weight: bold; color: #333333;\">Paris \u2192 Versailles<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px; border: 1px solid #dddddd;\">22 km<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px; border: 1px solid #dddddd;\">35 to 45 minutes<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px; border: 1px solid #dddddd;\">1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa; border-bottom: 1px solid #dddddd;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; font-weight: bold; color: #333333;\">Paris \u2192 Giverny<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px; border: 1px solid #dddddd;\">75 km<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px; border: 1px solid #dddddd;\">1 hour 10 minutes<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px; border: 1px solid #dddddd;\">1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #2c3e50;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; font-weight: bold; color: #333333;\">Versailles \u2192 Giverny (direct connection)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px; border: 1px solid #dddddd;\">70 km<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px; border: 1px solid #dddddd;\">1 hour<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px; border: 1px solid #dddddd;\">1 hour 20 minutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"VI_Pourquoi_choisir_Francebus_comme_partenaire_de_transport\"><\/span>VI. Why choose Francebus as a transport partner?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>To guarantee the success of your event, choosing the right carrier is crucial. We have established ourselves as the <strong>ideal partner<\/strong> For your group excursions to Versailles and Giverny:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udc49 Recognized local expertise:<\/strong> Our drivers are thoroughly familiar with the routes in \u00cele-de-France and Normandy, as well as the specific drop-off and parking areas for coaches in Versailles and Giverny.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 <strong>A modern and diverse fleet:<\/strong> Of <a href=\"https:\/\/francebus.com\/en\/19-seater-minibus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">minibus<\/a> for groups, including the <a href=\"https:\/\/francebus.com\/en\/7-seater-minivan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">minivan<\/a> premium for families, up to the\u2019<a href=\"https:\/\/francebus.com\/en\/long-standard-coaches\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">coach<\/a> \u00ab&quot;Ultra-high comfort&quot; accommodations with over 50 seats, we offer <strong>recent, clean and perfectly maintained vehicles<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/francebus.com\/en\/our-fleet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Discover our fleet of vehicles<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udc49<strong> A customized and secure service:<\/strong> Attentive assistance and support during the booking process allow us to tailor your itinerary to your specific needs. Punctuality and passenger safety remain the company&#039;s top priority.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/francebus.com\/en\/bus-rental-paris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Discover our bus rental services in Paris<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/francebus.com\/en\/bus-rental-versailles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Discover our bus rental services in Versailles<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Choosing Francebus means <strong>makes sure<\/strong>r:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u2705 comfort\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u2705 reliability<\/p>\n<p>\u2705 punctuality<\/p>\n<p>\u2705 safety<\/p>\n<p>\u2705 peace of mind\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Demandez_votre_devis_gratuit_en_ligne\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/francebus.com\/en\/estimate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Request your free quote online<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>Don&#039;t hesitate any longer and travel with Francebus!<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lire_plus\"><\/span>Read more:\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/francebus.com\/en\/top-5-monuments-and-most-visited-in-paris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The 5 most visited monuments in Paris<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/francebus.com\/en\/champagne-route-day-trip-from-paris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Champagne Route: Tailor-made day trip from Paris<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Organiser une excursion de groupe au d\u00e9part de Paris vers des sites d\u2019exception comme Versailles ou Giverny est une excellente id\u00e9e pour s&rsquo;\u00e9vader de la capitale le temps d&rsquo;une journ\u00e9e. Cependant, la logistique de transport, le planning des visites et la gestion des repas pour de nombreuses personnes exigent une pr\u00e9paration minutieuse. &nbsp; Dans ce [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":8914,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_angie_page":false,"_jf_save_progress":"","page_builder":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[60,231],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8890","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-location-bus-selon-les-destinations","category-location-bus-a-paris"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/francebus.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8890","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/francebus.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/francebus.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/francebus.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/francebus.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8890"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/francebus.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8890\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9422,"href":"https:\/\/francebus.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8890\/revisions\/9422"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/francebus.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8914"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/francebus.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8890"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/francebus.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8890"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/francebus.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8890"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}