Giverny and Monet's Garden Half-Day Trip from Paris
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Monet's vibrant gardens
- Visit the artist's charming house
- Stroll through the Japanese bridge
- Admire the famous water lily pond
- Discover the inspiration behind Impressionist art
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip transportation from Paris
- Guided tour of Monet's Garden
- Visit to Monet's House
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
This half-day trip will lead you to the edge of Normandy, where you will visit the idyllic home of Claude Monet. There, get a Skip-the-Line Access as you enter into the garden with your guide by the special small group entrance! You will have the opportunity to discover the precious collection of Japanese engravings is displayed in several rooms, hung in the marmer chosen by the master of Giverny himself. Claude Monet’s property at Giverny, left by his son to the Académie des Beaux-arts in 1966, has, after completion of large scale restoration work, become the Claude Monet Foundation, inaugurated in 1980. The huge Nymphéas studio, a stone’s throw from the house, has also been restored and contains the Foundation’s Shop.
You will also enjoy time in the gardens which have been replanted as they once were and offer visitors the “painting from nature” which Claude Monet’s contemporaries considered to be one of his masterpieces. The rectangular Clos Normand, with archways of climbing plants entwined around brilliantly coloured shrubs, lies before the house and studios, offering from Spring to Autumn the palette of varying colours to the painter-gardner who was “ecstatic about flowers”.
Lastly, the Water Garden, formed by a tributary of the Epte, lies further away, shaded by weeping willows. With its famous Japanese Bridge, its wistarias, azaleas and its pond, it has once more become that casket of sky and water which inspired the pictorial universe of the water lilies.
Take a walk in the village of Giverny. Enjoy an ice cream, have a drink or look for souvenirs to take home.
Meeting point
Start Location
Paris TRIP - Tours in Paris, 41 Av. de la Bourdonnais, 75007 Paris, France
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates rain or shine; dress appropriately
- Children under 4 years old are free of charge
- Please inform of any dietary restrictions in advance
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for garden exploration
- Bring a camera to capture the picturesque scenery
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- All clients must make sure to be at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure. Late comers will not be accommodated and missed tours or tickets cannot be refunded.
Traveler reviews
Fun & Interesting tour! Monet's gardens and house were amazing!
It was a wonderful experience. Summer is hot 🔥 dress lightly. If you are a handicapped anyway , be warned that you must walk stairs to go in the house and the gift shop. It is well worth the trip! Beautiful french countryside on the way.
A beautiful must see site for a relaxed and peaceful day.
We saw a good representative sample of everything. Matt was friendly and informative and a safe driver. A good guide. The gift shop was spacious and set out a variety of of merchandise with a range of prices.
Must see
Don’t miss this great side trip. The gardens are breathtaking and the house is interesting. The trip From Paris was comfortable. The guide was delightful.
Pleasant
Very lovely but go early to avoid crowds & heat. The gardens do not disappoint, & the village is sweet
Beautiful way to spend afternoon
Great driver and learned all t before we arrived. Enjoyed how he walked us into the garden snd spoke to us befor leaving. Giverny was terribly over crowded. Never got to see the house inside. Glad our group was just 8. Made it easier all the way around!