DISCOVER FRANCE

by ROAD and BOAT

4. TOURS TO VERSAILLES

4.1 Versailles Apartments
Guided tour
Departure:
Winter: Daily at 09:30, except on Monday and 1st Sunday of each month
Summer: Daily at 9:30 or 14:30, except June, July and August
June, July and August: Mondays, Saturdays and Sundays
Supplementary departures in October: Every Sunday afternoon
Duration: 3½ hours

Versailles represents a reminder of the grandeur of classical French architecture. The extravagant decoration and layout of the entire site reflect the will of King Louis XIV, known as the Sun King. In the beautifully decorated State Apartments. (Hall of Mirrors and Queen's apartments) your guide will enthrall you on the life of the Kings.
This tour includes: a guided visit to the reception area of the King and Queen's apartments and free time in the palace gardens.

4.2 Verseilles Special
Musical fountain display
Departure:
Apr - Oct, Sunday at 13:45
June, July & August: Saturday and Sunday at 13:45
Duration: 5 hours

Guided visit to the palace and the gardens. The musical fountain display revives the reign of King
Louis XIV. He ordered remarkable works in order to provide the numerous fountains and ponds with 1,333 gallons of water for a 1 hour fountain display.
This tour includes: a guided visit of the State Apartments (Hall of Mirrors) and the main fountains and Neptune pond located in the palace gardens.

4.3 Versailles and Trianons
King's public and private life
[Full day]
Departure: In Summer: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 09:30
Duration: 8 hours
Lunch not included

Versailles is more than a palace surrounded with beautiful gardens. It also has a huge park where one can discover two small castles named Grand and Petit Trianons, former summer residences for the Kings who loved to rest and forget about the "Etiquette"of the Court.
In the morning, guided visit to the State Apartments (Hall of Mirrors, Queen's Bedroom) and free time to take a walk in the French style gardens. Free time for lunch.
In the afternoon, you will visit the two Trianons and stroll in the park up to Marie-Antoinette's Hamlet.

5. DAY TRIPS FROM PARIS

5.1 Chartres
The highlight of our Christian world
Departure:
1 Jan - 31 Mar, Tuesday and Saturday at 13:45
1 Apr - 31 Oct, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday at 13:45
Duration: 5 hours

Recognized as a World Heritage site by UNESCO, the Cathedral is still today an important centre for Christian pilgrims. Famous for its stained-glass windows and wonderful colours dating back to the 12th and 13th centuries known as the "blue of Chartres".
The tour includes: Drive through the Beauce flat open country-side. Guided visit to the cathedral. Free time to stroll around the cathedral.

5.2 Giverny
Monet at Home
Departure: 1 Apr - 31 Mar, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 13:45
Additional departure: Monday, 12 April at 13:45
Additional departure: Monday, 31 May at 13:45
Duration: 5 hours

Inspired by the beautiful, peaceful and colourful country-side of Giverny, Claude Monet settled here in 1883.
This tour includes: a guided visit of the wonderful flower gardens, and the
famous Japanese bridge. Free time is included to visit Monet's home and former studio.
The afternoon finishes with either shopping or a stroll up to the American museum.

5.3 Auvers sur Oise and Giverny
A day with Van Gogh and Monet plus lunch at the American Museum
Departure: 4 Apr - 31 Oct, Sunday at 08:00
7 Apr - 27 Oct, Wednesday at 08:00
Duration: 9 ½ hours

Vincent Van Gogh spent the last months of his life at Auvers painting one canvas each day. He died at Auvers and was buried in the small cemetery of the village. Claude Monet lived at Giverny from 1883 until his death in 1926. In the surroundings of his home, Monet created the famous flower and water garden with its Japanese bridge which became his main source of inspiration. During this period, thousands of American painters came to France to discover the new French artistic trends. Claude Monet was a particular interest to the Americans and many of them studied at Giverny.
This tour includes: a guided visit to the charming village of Auvers-sur-Oise and to Van Gogh's grave. Free time to take pictures of the Auberge Ravoux where Vincent Van Gogh stayed. After a drive through the impressionist scenery, lunch (drinks included) will be served at the American Museum of Givemy. Free time to visit the museum. A visit to Monet's home and studio, and a guided visit of his gardens. Short free time before our return to Paris.

6 DISNEYLAND

1 day pass with transfer to the Theme Park and return.
Transfer are onboard luxury motor coaches from the centre of Paris to Disneyland Paris Theme Park and admission to either Disneyland Park or Walt Disney Studios Park. Guaranteed entrance to the Theme Park.

ED1. Disneyland [full day pass]
Departure: 1 Jan - 31 Mar, Daily at 08:30; 1 Apr - 31 Oct, Daily at 08:00
Duration: 11 hours
Departure from the Theme Park at 18.30, returning to Paris around 19.30

ED2. Disneyland [full day pass]
Departure: 1 Jul - 31 Aug, Daily at 10:00
Duration: 11 hours
Departure from the Theme Park at 21.00, returning to Paris around 22.00

ED3: Park Hopper Ticket
Departure: 1 Jan - 18 Mar, Daily at 08:30; 19 March - 31 Oct, Daily at 08:00 Daily July & August: 10:00
Duration: 11 hours
Departure from the Theme Park at 18.30, returning to Paris around 19.30
A 1 day park hopper ticket allows you unlimited access to both parks: you can move form one park to the other as much as you like for 1 day

No return to the hotels.

Please contact (012) 460 8382 for rates, or e-mail: info3@duto.co.za

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Updated: January 2006