Giverny Tours and Activities
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Known less for its name and more for the lily ponds that inspired Claude Monet's iconic paintings, Giverny is a provincial gem located just a short train journey from Paris. The tiny village, home to only 500 inhabitants, is an area of outstanding natural beauty, whose landscapes are comprised of ponds smothered in water lilies, weeping willow trees, and quaint painted bridges. Escape from Paris' metropolitan mayhem and spend the day in Giverny, a heaven for fans of Impressionism—you're sure to come back full of inner peace.
The Basics
When to Get There
The Basics
The best way to visit Giverny is on a day trip from Paris. All tours cover Monet's home (Maison et Jardins de Claude Monet), a beautifully preserved pastel-pink house flanked by gardens filled with flowers and a famous Japanese bridge, and the Museum of Impressionisms (Musee des Impressionnismes), dedicated to various forms of Impressionist painting.
Perfect for travelers short on time, many tours combine Giverny and the house of Monet with a visit to the Palace of Versailles or Auvers-sur-Oise, the village in which Vincent van Gogh spent his final days. Alternatively, more active travelers can take Monet's garden bike tour and pedal down Rue Claude Monet past an array of water gardens, flower beds, and the cemetery where Monet was laid to rest.
Things to Know Before You Go
How to Get to Giverny
Giverny is about 45 miles (75 kilometers) from Paris by road. To get there by train from the city, catch the SNCF from the Saint-Lazare Paris train station to Vernon on the Paris-Rouen-Le Havre line. From Vernon you can catch a local bus, or opt to hire a taxi or bicycle. The majority of tours include round-trip train or minibus transport from Paris; the journey, along the banks of the Seine River and through the sunflower fields of Normandy, is a feast for the eyes.
- A Giverny tour is ideal for art enthusiasts.
- There are no ATMs or currency exchange bureaus in the village, so be sure to bring cash.
- Although accommodations are available, the village's small size means availability is limited; book in advance if you plan on staying overnight.
Giverny is about 45 miles (75 kilometers) from Paris by road. To get there by train from the city, catch the SNCF from the Saint-Lazare Paris train station to Vernon on the Paris-Rouen-Le Havre line. From Vernon you can catch a local bus, or opt to hire a taxi or bicycle. The majority of tours include round-trip train or minibus transport from Paris; the journey, along the banks of the Seine River and through the sunflower fields of Normandy, is a feast for the eyes.
When to Get There
Between November and Easter weekend, Monet's house, along the majority of Giverny's restaurants and guesthouses, are closed to the public, rendering a visit to the village far less rewarding than at other times of year. Although very busy in the summer months, large tour groups fail to make the hamlet any less beautiful.
Address: Rue Claude Monet, Giverny, Normandy 27620, France
Admission: Varies
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Skip the Line: Giverny and Monet House Half-Day Trip from Paris
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Fans of French Impressionism don’t want to miss this half-day trip by luxury coach to the village of Giverny, where Claude Monet and other artists lived and painted. Enjoy priority access to Monet's exquisite 19th-century home, then, with an art historian as your guide, tour the flowerbeds, Japanese bridge, and water lily pond that served as inspiration for Monet's paintings, including the Nymphéas series.
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Giverny Half Day Guided Trip with Monet's House & Gardens Tour from Paris
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Set out from Paris on a half-day guided tour to Giverny, a country village where the renowned Impressionist artist Claude Monet lived and worked. Visit the colorful home where he spent 43 years, discover the studio where he worked and wander the exquisite gardens that inspired his famous “Water Lilies” series of paintings.
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Giverny and Monet's Garden Small Group Day Trip from Paris
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Take a day trip to Giverny to see the garden depicted in so many of Claude Monet's masterpieces. Tour the artist’s former home, now a museum, and explore his beautiful gardens at your leisure—the water lily garden is particularly famous. Visit the nearby Museum of Impressionism to see more great works from the Impressionists. This half-day, small-group tour from Paris is self-guided, which means you get to see Giverny’s attractions at your own pace. Pickup and drop-off from your central Paris hotel is included.
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Versailles Palace & Giverny's Monet House Day Trip with Lunch from Paris
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Many visitors to France make time to visit both the Palace of Versailles and Monet's Impressionist garden at Giverny. This day trip from Paris allows you to do both. First, wander through the lush landscape around the artist’s residence, which served as inspiration for his Nymphéas (Water Lilies) series. After lunch, head to Versailles and visit Louis XIV's lavish royal palace. On particular dates, you see the fountains on display.
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Giverny Monet's House & Gardens Skip-the-Line Ticket & Transfer from Paris
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Delve into the creative mind of impressionist master Claude Monet on this small-group Giverny day trip from Paris, including round-trip transport and admission tickets. Explore the artist’s former home and gardens independently, where you can peek into his studio and bedroom, and stroll through the colorful gardens, which inspired many of his paintings. Next, pay a visit to the Museum of Impressionism (extra cost), visit Monet’s grave or stroll through the village of Giverny, where you find many cafes and souvenir shops.
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Giverny's House & Gardens plus Versailles Palace Day Trip with Lunch from Paris
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The Palace of Versailles is one of the most visited attractions in France, but many tours only visit the palace itself. This full-day tour from Paris includes a visit to Claude Monet’s home Giverny; lunch at a spectacular riverfront location; a guided tour of Versailles; and a chance to see the popular Musical Fountain show.
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Giverny Monet's House & Gardens Self Guided Tour with Transport from Paris
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Get out of Paris for a trip to the countryside on this tour to Giverny, the location of Claude Monet's House and Gardens. Travel by bus to the Monet property, where you have free time to wander around the house and grounds independently. An audio guide, available in several languages, is included, which you receive before departure. Select a morning or afternoon departure time when booking.
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Giverny and Versailles Small Group Day Trip from Paris
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Uncover history and art on a small-group, full-day tour from central Paris. Explore Giverny, including its tranquil water lily gardens at Monet’s house. Indulge in lunch at Moulin de Fourges and then discover the splendor of the Palace of Versailles with its decadent Hall of Mirrors and gardens.
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Giverny including Monet’s Gardens and Gravesite Small-Group Half-Day Trip
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If you’re a fan of Claude Monet, then this guided tour from Paris to his gardens in Giverny is a must-do activity. See where the great Impressionist artist lived for 40 years, and delight in familiar scenery as you stroll through the Japanese Garden and spot waterlilies. Learn from an informative guide about Monet’s life work and his family. This small-group tour is limited to just eight people, ensuring personalized attention.
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Giverny and Monet's Garden Small-Group Tour from Paris
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Travel to Giverny in France’s Upper Normandy region to spend time exploring the home and gardens of the famous painter Claude Monet on this guided tour. Take a luxury bus ride from Paris to Giverny, and then wander the grounds of Monet’s home and garden to see places that inspired the Impressionist painter to create world-known masterpieces. Numbers are limited to 15 people on this small-group tour, ensuring you'll spend an intimate day with like-minded art lovers.
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Giverny & Versailles Skip the Line Private Day Trip with Audioguide from Paris
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Visit two of the most visually stunning attractions in the Île de France on this private full-day tour of Giverny and Versailles from Paris, including lunch, luxury transport, and skip-the-line admission tickets. Walk in the footsteps of Impressionist icon Claude Monet with a tour of his magnificent former residence and colorful gardens. After lunch, explore Louis XIV’s opulent Palace of Versailles, and enjoy priority access, an interactive audio guide, and entrance to the spectacular musical gardens or fountains show (summer only).
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Giverny and Versailles Small Group Day Trip from Paris
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Pack in two of France’s main attractions into one day with this tour of the Palace of Versailles and Giverny, including round-trip transport from Paris. While at Versailles, see where King Louis XIV and Marie Antoinette lived, enjoy skip-the-line admission, an essential when visiting Versailles. Then head to Giverny to explore Monet’s House and Gardens, and catch a glimpse of where the Impressionist painter got ideas for some of his most famous works.
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Versailles Palace and Monet's Giverny House Full Day Tour from Paris
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Experience the quiet beauty of French Impressionism and the excesses of Marie Antoinette all in one day with this combo day trip from Paris to Giverny and Versailles. Visit the home and gardens of Claude Monet in a quaint country village, where you can admire the water lilies that inspired some of the painter's most celebrated work. Then, travel back to the eve of the French Revolution on a tour of the great halls, private chambers, and intricate gardens of the opulent Palace of Versailles, considered one of Europe’s greatest royal estates.
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Giverny and Auvers sur Oise Small Group Day Trip from Paris
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Visit the charming villages and landscapes that inspired two of world’s great Impressionist painters on this full-day tour from Paris. Travel by minibus to Claude Monet’s former home in Giverny, where you can tour the artist’s house, workshop and famous gardens and learn about the history of the movement at the town’s Impressionism Museum. In Auvers-sur-Oise, see the wheat fields and church memorialized in Vincent van Gogh’s paintings and pay tribute to the artist and his brother at their gravesites.
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Giverny Monet's House & Versailles Palace Private Day Trip from Paris
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Venture outside the French capital to visit two of the countryside's most popular attractions. Experience the unmatched opulence of the Palace and Gardens of Versailles, where are you'll walk down the glittering Hall of Mirrors and step inside the private apartments of Marie Antoinette. Then, see the Japanese gardens and lily ponds that inspired one of Impressionism's leading figures at the Giverny home of Claude Monet. Travel in the comfort of a private vehicle, and enjoy the personalized nature of a tour that's just for you and your party.
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Giverny Morning Small Group Tour Claude Monet's House and Gardens
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Step inside the home of impressionist master Claude Monet on this 4-hour tour, including round-trip transport from Paris to Giverny. Immerse yourself in the creative world of Monet as you peek into his family home, bedroom, and kitchens, and see the workshop where he painted his famous Water Lilies. Then, stroll the artist’s idyllic gardens, admiring the vibrant flowers of the Clos Normand and the romantic lily ponds of the Water Garden. This small-group tour is limited to seven people for a personalized experience.
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Giverny Monet's Garden and Auvers-sur-Oise with Van Gogh House Full Day Trip
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Immerse yourself in French Impressionism on a full-day art history tour through Giverny and Auvers-sur-Oise. In addition to navigating, your guide offers anecdotes often unheard by visitors about the lives of renowned French painters Monet and Van Gogh. Stops on the itinerary include Monet’s home and flower garden and Van Gogh’s boarding house and tomb. With a group capped at 8 people, this tour provides an intimate experience.
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Giverny Private Trip with Monet's House, Gardens & Impressionism Museum
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See Claude Monet’s home at Giverny on this private tour from Paris. Stroll through the artist’s colorful garden and restored house. Check out where he painted some of his masterpieces, and visit the Giverny Museum of Impressionism (Musée des impressionnismes Giverny).
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Versailles and Giverny Small Group Tour from Paris
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Visit two iconic French destinations in a single day on this shared transfer tour from Paris to the Palace of Versailles and Giverny. Journey on to Versailles, where you'll enjoy an optional French-style lunch with drinks and tour the magnificent palace and gardens with an audio guide. Next, travel through the beautiful countryside to see where Claude Monet lived and painted, and stroll through his famous Japanese gardens that inspired his masterful ‘Water Lilies’ series.
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Giverny and Rouen Small Group Day Trip from Paris
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Swap the busy city of Paris for a day exploring two beautiful cities in Normandy—Giverny and Rouen. You’ll have the ultimate day of relaxation with hotel pickup and drop-off included, and a guide to lead the way. Highlights include Claude Monet’s Garden and House in Giverny, Rouen Cathedral, and the Renaissance Parliament of Normandy. Conveniently, all entrance tickets are included, so you won’t waste any time waiting in visitor lines.
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Giverny & Versailles Palace Day Trip with Audio Guided and Lunch from Paris
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The magnificent Palace of Versailles and the Impressionist village of Giverny, formerly home to Claude Monet, are two of the most popular day trips from Paris. On this tour, experience both in one day, with a morning tour of Monet’s House and Gardens, a delicious 3-course lunch at a local restaurant, and an afternoon tour of Versailles, including the King’s Chambers, the Hall of Mirrors, and the stunning gardens.
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Private Giverny Roundtrip and Entrance Ticket from Paris
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Take a peek into the creative mind of Claude Monet as you explore the home and gardens of the impressionist master on this private morning or afternoon tour of Giverny. After being picked up from your Paris hotel and escorted to Giverny, you’ll have two hours to explore independently. Spend time visiting Monet’s house (admission ticket included) and its magnificent, colorful gardens, and then stroll around the cafes and souvenir shops of Giverny, or pay a visit to Monet’s grave.
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Giverny, Monet & Auvers-sur-Oise Impressionist Private Day Trip from Paris
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On this private tour from Paris, see sites related to two of Europe’s most famous 19th-century artists, Claude Monet and Vincent van Gogh. Visit Monet’s home in Giverny, where he painted some of his iconic Impressionist pieces. See his studio, his blooming gardens, and even his lily pond, and learn about this period of art at the Museum of Impressionism. Then move on to Vincent van Gogh in the village of Auvers-sur-Oise, where the artist lived at the end of his life. A private guide, entrance tickets, audio guides, and lunch are included.
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Private Giverny Tour for 1-2 persons, Pick up & drop incl
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Skip the hassle of booking trains—and the rush of long lines—on this VIP tour to Giverny, which includes skip-the-line admission tickets and door-to-door transportation. Settle back in a climate-controlled Mercedes minivan, with room for up to seven people. Then, explore Claude Monet’s famous pond-filled estate at your own pace.
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