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Spend the day discovering two quintessential sights near Paris: Giverny and the Palace of Versailles. Travel by luxury air-conditioned coach to the small Normandy village of Giverny where you can visit the garden and home of Claude Monet at your own leisure with your audio-guide. Learn about the life of this famous artist who lived there until his death at the age of 43 as you wander through the reading room, also called the “blue room,” the sunflower-yellow dining room adorned with Japanese prints and the private apartments. Continue your visit in Monet’s studio, today a gift shop where you can find a variety of souvenirs. Next, visit Monet’s magnificent garden. Amble through flower-lined paths that inspired the artist’s impressionist paintings, cross the water garden by the Japanese bridge and peer over the edge to see its famous water lilies, found in the celebrated painting of the same name. Take your time as you experience Monet’s universe in an exotic, ethereal atmosphere. You'll then be taken to a nearby restaurant where you will be served a lunch of traditional Normand fare. After the meal, it’s off to the majestic Palace of Versailles, the royal residence of the Kings of France from 1682 to 1789. With priority access, there is no need to wait in line and your audio-guide will point you in the right direction as you discover the King’s chambers and the magnificent Hall of Mirrors overlooking Versailles' famous gardens. You may also take some time to explore the extensive gardens, except during the Musical Fountains Show & Musical Gardens season. Departure from Versailles is planned for 5:00 pm, reaching Paris at about 5:45 pm.