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YVELINES: VERSAILLES, GIVERNY AND IMPRESSIONIST LIGHT

Palace mirrors extend their glow. Water lilies look painted. Artist gardens vibrate with light. Versailles and Impressionism intertwine, fully customizable.

≈ 9
Days
199
Km
9
Stops
📖 5 min read 🔄 Last updated: 2026-01-17

Visit Versailles castle and its gardens, Monet's gardens at Giverny, Saint-Germain-en-Laye castle and Rambouillet. Yvelines, royal grandeur and artists' gardens.

Your day-by-day itinerary

1
Day

Versailles

palace mirror fountain baroque

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7 photos
Day 1
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Discover

1
Palace of Versailles (UNESCO).
2
Hall of Mirrors.
3
Grand Apartments.
4
Grand Trianon.
+2 Places visited
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Activities

→
Le Nôtre Gardens.
→
Grand Waters.
→
Trianons.
+3 Optional activities
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Next stop
Distance: 14 km
Travel time: 16min
2
Day

Port Marly

village harbor seine riverside

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8 photos
Day 2
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Discover

1
Machine de Marly.
2
Seine riverbanks.
3
Castle (National Archaeology Museum).
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Activities

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Impressionism.
→
Historic RER.
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Toy Museum.
3
Day

Saint Germain En Laye

royal childhood forest castle

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4 photos
Day 3
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Discover

1
Le Nôtre Terrace.
2
Villa Savoye (Le Corbusier).
3
UNESCO).
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Activities

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African reserve.
→
Tropical greenhouses.
→
Labyrinths.
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Next stop
Distance: 6 km
Travel time: 8min
4
Day

Poissy

villa water riverside light

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4 photos
Day 4
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Discover

1
Château de Thoiry.
2
Safari zoo.
3
Saint-Maclou Tower.
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Activities

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Ladies' Island.
→
Cemetery (Ravel).
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Next stop
Distance: 46 km
Travel time: 55min
5
Day

Thoiry

zoo castle art nature

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6 photos
Day 5
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Discover

1
Ravel House.
2
Château de Rambouillet.
3
Queen's Dairy.
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Activities

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Forest of Rambouillet.
→
Espace Rambouillet (wildlife).
→
Labyrinths.
🚗
Next stop
Distance: 30 km
Travel time: 36min
6
Day

Mantes La Jolie

medieval tower seine crossing

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Day 6
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Discover

1
National Sheepfold.
2
Saint-Maclou Tower.
3
Museum.
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Activities

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Seine.
→
Ladies' Island.
→
Old town.
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Next stop
Distance: 31 km
Travel time: 37min
7
Day

Houdan

tower square village stone

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6 photos
Day 7
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Discover

1
Medieval keep.
2
Saint-Jacques Church.
3
Market halls.
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Activities

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Traditional market.
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Rural heritage.
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Next stop
Distance: 21 km
Travel time: 26min
8
Day

Montfort L Amaury

village rampart medieval crown

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6 photos
Day 8
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Discover

1
Castle ruins.
2
Saint-Pierre Church.
3
Ravel House.
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Activities

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Medieval village.
→
Cemetery (Ravel).
→
Forest.
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Next stop
Distance: 32 km
Travel time: 39min
9
Day

Rambouillet

hunting lodge forest tradition

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6 photos
Day 9
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Discover

1
Château de Rambouillet.
2
Queen's Dairy.
3
National Sheepfold.
🎯

Activities

→
Forest of Rambouillet.
→
Espace Rambouillet (wildlife).
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Next stop
Distance: 19 km
Travel time: 23min

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What weather should you expect?

Spring (April-June): Perfect weather, blooming countryside, ideal for all regions, moderate crowds, excellent value, romantic atmosphere.

Summer (July-August): Warmest weather, peak tourist season, highest prices, crowded attractions, perfect for Mediterranean coast, festival season.

Fall (September-October): Harvest season, comfortable temperatures, fewer crowds, wine regions spectacular, excellent photography, good value.

Winter (November-March): Christmas markets, ski season Alps, fewer crowds, lowest prices, cozy indoor attractions, cultural experiences.

How many days should I plan?

We believe you will enjoy this itinerary best by dedicating between 7 and 11 days. The next step will allow you to adjust the duration of your stay.

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