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Giverny and Monet's House Half Day Trip from Paris

4.1(1405 reviews)Paris, France
5h15DurationMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupEasyLevel

About this experience

Travelers will embark on a half-day trip to the village of Giverny, located in Normandy, after a one-and-a-half-hour ride from Paris. This experience includes a visit to Monet's house and gardens, with the option of an art historian guide or an audioguide. Participants will explore the flowerbeds, the water lily pond featured in the Nymphéas series, and the Japanese bridge. The visit provides insight into the environment that inspired Monet's work. This trip is suitable for those interested in art and nature. It may not be ideal for individuals seeking a full-day experience or extensive urban exploration.

Itinerary

1

Office de Tourisme Nouvelle Normandie Vernon

After about a 1h30 min trip through the verdant countryside, you will arrive in Giverny.

2

Maison de Claude Monet a Vetheuil

Expect a feast for your eyes on this half-day tour to Claude Monet’s home in Giverny. You’ll alight at Monet’s property and extensive gardens, where he indulged in his green-fingered passion.

3

Fondation Claude Monet

First, you’ll visit the front gardens and orchards with your expert guide, to gaze upon an array of vivid blooms (depending on the season). Next, you’ll be enthralled to see the legendary water lily pond in real life and cross the oft-painted Japanese bridge.

4

The Clos Normand - Fondation Claude Monet

Don’t forget to take a few pics, be the star of your own Impressionist-style landscapes!  Take a while to enjoy the tranquility of the weeping willows and bamboo trees.

5

Paris

Time to drive back through the landscape of the Eure French Region. You will be dropped back at the departure point.

What's included / not included

Guided or Audio guided tour of the gardens according to option selectedFree time to visit Monet's HouseRound Trip transportation by luxury coach from ParisEntrance ticket to Giverny (gardens and house)Service of a licensed guide if option selected
Hotel pickup and drop-offGratuities (optional)Food and drinksHeadphones (if audio guided option selected)

Additional information

Accessibility and comfort

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Good to know

  • Excellent souvenir shop with a wide range of reproductions of Monet's paintings, crockery, table sets (dominant in Monet's favourite blue and yellow colours) and even a range of flower seeds.
  • The collection of Japanese engravings inside Monet's home is one of the most important in the world.
  • During the high season, this popular destination can experience significant crowds. As a result, there may be some unavoidable queues, especially during the morning hours when visitor numbers tend to be highest. We appreciate your understanding and recommend visiting later in the day if you prefer a slightly less busy experience.
  • If option selected, a downloadable audio app for your phone is available in 10 languages: Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish. Make sure your phone is fully charged and your headphones are ready to fully enjoy the experience.

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