Giverny Attractions & Things to do

Discover the unparalleled beauty of the home and gardens of Claude Monet where he lived and painted for the last 40 years of his life.
Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes.

Think of France and what comes to mind? Chances are the Palace of Versailles and the Impressionists are up there in your top ten. However fleeting your visit, you do have time to experience a bit of both, thanks to our day trip from Paris. Ever wanted to step into one of Monet’s paintings? Your wish is our command! Wander through the lush gardens of the artist’s residence, inspiration for his Nympheas, among others. After lunch, head to Versailles, royal pad to three King Louis. From the moment you approach this imposing Palace, we dare you not to gasp at its lavish splendor. In fact, you’ll probably keep your mouth open for the rest of your visit!
Duration: 9 hours 30 minutes.

Venture beyond Paris' city boundaries and get a unique perspective on French art and history on this half-day guided tour of Monet’s exquisite Giverny estate.
See where Claude Monet, the father of Impressionism, lived and worked for almost 43 years. Stroll through Monet’s beloved gardens at your own pace using our self-guided mobile app (download instructions provided on booking confirmation).

Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes.

The contemplative art of the Impressionists. The Baroque excess of Versailles. Travelling by comfortable private bus, sample both these very different sides of French architecture on this day trip. From Paris, you’ll visit the Impressionist Claude Monet’s Giverny estate, then Skip-the-Line at the extravagant Palace and Gardens of Versailles.
Duration: 11 hours.

Meet the Impressionists on this two hour tour of the highlights of the Musée d’Orsay with an expert guide. Stepping into the stunning interior of the Museum with skip the line tickets, you’ll immerse yourself in a world of incredible art.
Duration: 2 to 9 hours.

We are delighted to offer you the unique opportunity to fully enjoy your visit to Giverny. You can stay around 3 to explore this magnificent place at your own pace.

This extended duration allows you to take your time to admire the breathtaking landscapes and enjoy a leisurely lunch without feeling rushed. We are confident that this longer experience will help you fully immerse yourself in the beauty of Giverny.
Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes.

Walk in the footsteps of two amazing artists: Claude Monet and Vincent Van Gogh on this small group day trip from Paris. Discover the unparallelled beauty in the Clos Normand and Japanese Water gardens of Claude Monet, in Giverny. You’ll feel as though you’ve stepped into one of his Impressionist paintings as you walk among the willow trees and cross the little green bridge over his pond of water lilies. Then you’ll explore inside of his colorful family home.
Duration: 10 hours.

Combine Versailles and Giverny on private, full-day tour with an exceptionally knowledgable local guide. During the first part of the day, spend time at the famous Palace of Versailles, before heading to Giverny in the afternoon to visit the house and gardens of Claude Monet. Not only will you get to see these two famous sites in one day, you'll be able to avoid crowds and larger groups with included skip-the-line tickets and private, luxury roundtrip transportation from Paris.


Duration: 9 hours.

You will see where Claude Monet, the "Father of the Impressionism," spent 43 years of his life. Visit his studio, stroll through the charming gardens and the Japanese bridge which inspired him to create his brightly colored Water Lilies series and other paintings. This private tour with roundtrip, luxury transportation is led by an art historian making this a perfect outing for an art lover.


Duration: 5 hours.

This tour will take you to two of the most important locations around Paris: the home of the « Prince of the Impressionists » and the palace of the « Sun King »; Giverny and Versailles represent the Zenith of France’s greatest artistic movements.

Renowned for their beautiful gardens and stunning buildings, you will get to see Monet’s iconic Japanese bridge and lilly ponds, Louis XIV’s breathtaking Hall of Mirrors. Lunch at the well known “Moulin de Fourges” is included.
Duration: 9 hours.

Private day trip to discover Giverny & Auvers sur Oise with a professional guide. An exclusive experience to walk in the footsteps of two of the world's most iconic painters, Claude Monet and Vincent van Gogh. With your private guide, visit Claude Monet's House and Gardens to see where he lived and painted, including his water lily pond, and then learn about Van Gogh's inspiration and history as you see subjects from his paintings, the room where he spent the end of his life, and his grave.
Duration: 9 hours.

Discover two of the most iconic homes and gardens in French culture on this small group day trip from Paris! You’ll explore King Louis the 14th Palace and outstanding French Gardens in Versailles and also discover the inspiration Claude Monet found in his colorful home and Clos Normand gardens in Giverny.
Duration: 9 hours.

Like nature? Love Impressionism? Read on! Let us whisk you away on a half-day trip to the village of Giverny where Monet and other Impressionists set up home in the 19th Century. After a short one-and-a-half-hour ride from Paris, you’ll find yourself in this quaint little village in Normandy, where you’ll visit Monet’s exquisite house and gardens. Your art historian guide will animate your tour around the flowerbeds that proved a source of inspiration for Monet, past the water lily pond made famous in the Nymphéas series and across the Japanese bridge that pops up so often in his work. Then you’ll explore Monet’s house, almost untouched by the passage of time.
Duration: 5 hours 15 minutes.

Explore the two of the most popular attractions outside Paris with convenient transportation from the city.  Discover the story and life of Versailles on an 2 hour and 30 minutes guided visit of Versailles Palace in a group of no more than 18 people. Then enjoy some free time on your own in the Gardens. Next, head to Giverny to visit on your own Claude Monet's house and gardens in the afternoon (8 pax maximum ).

Duration: 9 hours.

Stroll the streets of the charming village of Giverny and discover the grave of Claude Monet in the churchyard. Then, skip the long lines to Monet's house and gardens to hear the story of the artist's life and how he led the Impressionist movement from the village between 1883 and 1926.

Learn how artists such as John Singer Sargent, Paul Cézanne and Mary Cassatt joined him in the sleepy village to form an unofficial artists’ colony. Be enchanted by the ponds and gardens that inspired his paintings, and see the Japanese bridge and lilies of the Oriental water garden

Savor the scent of flowers in season, such as wild roses, hollyhocks, poppies and honeysuckle. Admire the water lilies and weeping willows, instantly recognizable from his classic paintings and look inside the thatched roof house to find the cheerful kitchen and his collection of 18th and 19th century Japanese prints.
Duration: 2 hours.

Art and splendor are on the agenda in this magical day tour from Paris, with the personal touch of a small group.  The inspirational beauty of Giverny begins your journey, with a trip to Monet’s house through the picturesque water lily gardens of his paintings, a visit of Monet's House. Authentic lunch at the charming Moulin de Fourges.
In the afternoon, explore the Palace and Gardens of Versailles. Covering more than 721,000 square feet, the Palace has over 700 rooms. Follow your guide to the front of the line to see the most impressive rooms: the King's Apartments, with seven salons each dedicated to a different god, and the Queen's Apartments.
Enjoy your free time to visit the Gardens of Versailles and marvel at its many works of art, fountains, ponds, flower beds and groves of trees. Return to Paris scheduled for around 6:00 pm.

Duration: 10 hours.

Private and exclusive experience to discover Giverny & Versailles with a private professional guide. Two of the most popular day trip destinations outside the French capital – Louis XIV's Palace of Versailles and Monet's gardens and house in Giverny.

> Private Tour - 9 hours
> Exclusive services
> Licensed Professional Driver Guide
> Skip the line entrances
> Admission to Monet's house & gardens
> Admission to Versailles Palace and Gardens even when Musical Fountains Show or Musical Gardens
> Headsets if necessary
> Hotel pick up & drop off
Duration: 9 hours.

Discover Monet's Giverny: A Journey into Impressionism

Step into the enchanting world of Claude Monet on this exclusive private tour. Begin your journey with comfortable round-trip transport from Paris to Giverny, where you will be welcomed into the renowned painter's family home.
Led by a passionate and experienced guide, this immersive tour offers a unique glimpse into Monet's life and artistic inspiration. Explore the beautifully preserved house where Monet lived and worked, and gain insight into the daily life of the Impressionist master.

Stroll through the breathtaking Normandy garden, bursting with vibrant flowers, and the romantic water garden, famed for its serene water lily ponds. Your guide will provide detailed explanations of Monet's artistic processes and the significance of these gardens in his work.
This private tour is limited to small groups of up to 8 people, ensuring a personalized and intimate experience. Larger groups can also be accommodated upon request.
Duration: 5 hours.

Discover two of France's most popular destinations outside Paris—Versailles and Giverny—with private transportation, providing a hassle-free way to visit a UNESCO World Heritage site and a French historic monument in one day. Enjoy the insights of a private guide as you explore both attractions, admiring the lavishness of Versailles' interior state rooms and exterior gardens and soaking up the pastoral atmosphere of Claude Monet's former home. On the way back to Paris, enjoy a scenic drive through the French countryside.
Duration: 9 hours.

Entering Normandy, you will visit Claude Monet's home, the father of "Impressionism". During this half day trip, you will discover in a Small-Group the famous gardens created by the impressionist painter, and the well-known Japanese bridge in the midst of its flowered paths and wather-lily ponds.
Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes.

Have you ever imagined gazing at the most splendid garden with thousands of colors...
Immerse yourself in the world of the painter, famous for his landscape canvases and numerous views of his garden, such as the "Water Lilies," the "Japanese Bridge" and "The Irises." Your visit will also include the beautiful water lily pond, with its play of colors and Monet's legendary Japanese-inspired bridge. Learn about the artist's daily life by visiting his home and his studio.
Take the opportunity to explore Monet's pink-plastered house, where he lived and worked for many years. Discover the blue reading room, which leads into the larder and Claude Monet's studio, where the doyen of the french impressionists worked until 1889.
At the end of your visit, take advantage of the village and the pretty gift and book shop; it is housed in what was once the studio where Monet painted the huge Water Lilies canvases.
Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes.

Private Half-day trip from Paris for 2 to 7 people to Giverny village and Claude Monet's house with a lot of Free time. Mercedes E220 or Mercedes Minivan. Tiered pricing. Pick up and Drop off included. Live-guided option or Basic option with experienced driver. Duration 6,5 hours, longer as usual. So You have got time for Lunch in Giverny and time to discover this lovely Norman village and maybe to visit Museum of Impressionism Giverny.

Duration: 6 hours 30 minutes.

By minivan from Paris with a guide to visit Monet's House and fabulous Gardens. Entrance ticket included.

Besides the house, restored as the painter the habitat, the visit includes the painter’s studio and a walk in the extraordinary garden.
In the pink plaster house, where Claude Monet lived from 1883 to 1926, you can visit:

On the ground floor: the “small blue lounge” , the grocery store, the workshop lounge, the dining room and the kitchen (with blue Rouen tiles, a huge stove and copper utensils)

On the first floor: the private apartments with Monet’s bedroom, Alice’s bedroom.
In front of the house, the gardens consist of:
- from the "Clos Normand" to the straight line, the vaults of aerial plants surrounding dazzling massifs.
- the “Water Garden” shaded by weeping willows, composed of its famous Japanese bridge, glycine's, azaleas and pond.

The tour is at your own rhythm and our guide will give you all the information you need to manage your free time.
Duration: 5 hours.

Step into the world of Monet and explore the beautiful village where he lived for 43 years. Giverny is the home of many modern-day Impressionist artists who have set up their own small private galleries, such as Claude Cambour, Florence Ramier and Christophe Demarez, all of whom are located on the same road as the Claude Monet Foundation.

Highlights 
- Monet’s former home, Water lily garden
- Musée des Impressionnismes
- Church & Cemetery

Duration: 5 to 7 hours.

To begin your Giverny and Monet's Garden Bike Tour you will travel from Paris to the quaint town of Vernon, located in Normandy. On the way, you will pass beautiful wheat and sunflower fields, far from the hustle and bustle of Paris.

We will make our first stop at the open-air market in Vernon. Here, you can enjoy an array of local specialties, such as cider, and organize your picnic basket for the perfect riverside lunch.

We will then pick up our bikes and enjoy an effortless cruise from Giverny to Monet's famed-estate. We'll stop along the Seine river for a picnic lunch next to a picturesque mill, all while appreciating in breathtaking views of the French countryside.

You will have plenty of time to explore Monet's gardens and home in Giverny, and then we will enjoy a leisurely ride back to Vernon before returning to Paris.
Round trip transportation to and from central Paris makes this day trip to these special gardens a breeze!
Duration: 9 hours.

- 4 1/2 hour Giverny private guided tour from Paris
- Skip the line entrance tickets included for Monet's home and gardens
- English speaking licensed tour guide speaking to you in Giverny (this is NOT a tour with audioguides)
- Other languages available on request for this tour
- pick up and drop off at your accommodation in Paris
- transportation in a luxury van
- tour available only between April 1 and November 1
Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes.

Private Full-day trip from Paris for 2 to 7 people by Mercedes to Giverny Claude Monet's House and Versailles with Skip-the-Line visit to Palace and Gardens, Guided visits to Big and Small Trianon, Hamlet de La Reine access. In summertime access to Musical fountains. Free time in Giverny for Lunch, walking around and Giverny Museum of Impressionism optional visit. Total duration is 11,5 hours. Guaranteed Departures. Tiered pricing. This trip can be customized and is offered as well as Small group Experience.
15 other Small-group and Private experiences from Paris by Clewel Travel.
Duration: 11 hours 30 minutes.

Private Day trip from Paris for 2 to 7 people with Hotel Pick up. Live-guided during the whole trip. Normandy's capital Rouen and Claude Monet's house in Giverny with Lunch at a Michelin restaurant. Free time at both places. A very nice & quiet trip of 12 hours duration. Tiered pricing and guaranteed departures.

Duration: 12 hours.

Private tour from Paris to Versailles and Giverny; including guided tours on both landmarks, transportation and entrance fees.

Enjoy the knowledge of a guide only for your party. The tour will start from your hotel and finish somewhere of your choice in Paris. Once in Versailles the guide will take you into the palace avoiding queues, and you will then benefit from a guided tour. Same thing for Claude Monet's ancient house. On the way back to Paris you will enjoy a countryside drive through the french Vexin areas.
Duration: 8 to 9 hours.

Guaranteed departures, Small Group Half-day trip from Paris for 2 to 7 people to Giverny village and Claude Monet's house with a lot of Free time. Mercedes E220 or Mercedes Minivan. Tiered pricing. Live-guided from 4 participants. Duration 6,5 hours, longer than usual. So You have got time for Lunch in Giverny and time to discover this lovely Norman village and maybe to visit Museum of Impressionism Giverny.
Duration: 6 hours 30 minutes.

Audio Guided Tour from Paris to 2 Must See Sites: Giverny and Versailles in One day including lunch. You will discover one of the master of Impressionism's last home, sources of his finest works and his incredible gardens! Then you will appreciate the local French food in a charming country restaurant near Giverny. Explore Versailles Castles with Audio Guide with Priority ticket and admire its magnificent gardens at your own pace.

“Enjoy the audio commentary from our APP to download on your device, bring your headset for a complete high experience”
Duration: 9 hours 45 minutes.

Small group Full-day trip from Paris for 2 to 7 people by Mercedes to Giverny Claude Monet's House and Versailles with Skip-the-Line visit to Palace and Gardens, Guided visits to Big and Small Trianon, Hamlet de La Reine access. Access to Musical fountains. Free time in Giverny for Lunch, walking around and Giverny Museum of Impressionism optional visit. Total duration is 11,5 hours. Tiered pricing. Guaranteed Departures from 2 people. Live-guided from 4 people. This trip can be customized and is offered as well as Small group Experience.
Duration: 11 hours 30 minutes.

Enjoy a private tour of the home and gardens of the world-famous painter, Claude Monet. Take two hours with a guide to explore the gardens and home that inspired some of his famous works, and learn more about the history of his masterpieces.

See the home of Claude Monet with a private guide, and meet your guide at the site to begin your tour. Begin to explore his Giverny estate which was both his home and studio for over 40 years, and became the inspiration for many of his well-known masterpieces.

Take a walk in the gardens that have remained unchanged since the time of the great painter's life there. Experience the play of light and reflections on the water like Monet once did. Contemplate the water lilies and Japanese-style bridges made famous by his paintings.

Visit Monet's house and private apartments, kitchen, and dining room, and admire the collection of Japanese prints that are housed within the estate.
Duration: 2 hours.

A one-day tour comprising two captivating parts: 1. Discover the enchanting beauty of Claude Monet's lush gardens, water lily pond, and home in Giverny. As one of France's most renowned painters and the founder of Impressionism, Monet's residence and gardens served as inspiration for his iconic Nympheas (Water Lilies) series 2. Experience the grandeur of Louis XIV's France at the royal estate of Versailles. Explore the magnificent château, stunning gardens, fountains, Trianon Palaces, and Marie-Antoinette's charming estate. From the opulent Grand Apartments to the dazzling Hall of Mirrors and luxurious Royal Quarters, Versailles is a must-see attraction when visiting Paris
Duration: 7 to 9 hours.

You have the opportunity to combine two famous sites, Versailles and Giverny, in one full-day private tour with an expert local guide. Luxury roundtrip transportation and a 3-course lunch are included. The first part of your tour will allow you to discover Versailles the most famous palace in the world. After your lunch, visit the house and gardens of Claude Monet in Giverny.


Duration: 9 hours.

An exclusive Impressionist Day Trip to discover  Giverny, the house and gardens that once inspired Claude Monet and the Marmottan Monet Museum. Private tour with a private professional guide to enjoy places of inspiration of the artist, and the most important collection of Claude Monet's paintings including Impression Sunrise. Skip the lines access
Duration: 8 hours.

Enjoy a personalized welcome upon your arrival at the cruise terminal in Le Havre or Honfleur, with an exceptional, professional and bilingual (English) driver waiting for you with a sign with your name. You will travel in a luxurious and comfortable vehicle.
Your first destination will be Giverny, where you will explore Claude Monet's house and magnificent gardens with tickets included. Explore these places on your own or with a guide, then have lunch in a picturesque setting nearby (meal not included).
Then, head to Rouen for a two to three hour visit to the Place du Vieux Marché, the cathedral, and the charming brasseries and creperies. After this cultural immersion, return comfortably to the cruise terminal in time to re-board. We are flexible to adjust the program.
Book now for an unforgettable day combining art, nature and history in Normandy, with the comfort and professionalism you deserve.
Duration: 8 to 10 hours.

Discover the home of Claude Monet, his workshop, and the impressive garden surrounding his home outside of Paris. Your audio-guided tour will depart from Paris, with a travel time of about 1.5 hours on an air-conditioned bus.

Giverny, a quaint village in Normandy, attracted many Impressionist painters in the 19th century; they followed the lead of the movement’s founder, Claude Monet

On arrival, you will have 2 hours to tour the home and grounds, visit in complete freedom with your audioguide the Master’s house where the spectacular colors and enchanting garden were designed like a work of art. Walk through history as you see how Monet lived and was inspired by his surroundings.

You will be dazzled by the flowerbeds and plants, and you will sense the artist’s emotions in front of the famous water lilies and weeping willows in the water garden.

Enjoy the audio commentary from our APP to download on your device, bring your headset for a complete high experience
Duration: 5 hours.

While in Bayeux, take a day trip to Rouen and Giverny to discover Normandy’s medieval past and visit the places that inspired Impressionist painter Claude Monet. Admire the Gothic architecture of Rouen Cathedral and visit the square where Joan of Arc was executed. Then, visit Monet’s house and gardens in Giverny to see the settings that inspired the artist's renowned water lily paintings. The itinerary on this tour can be customized to your preferences, the entry tickets to Giverny are included, but all other entrance fees are at your own expense.
Duration: 8 hours.

Private transfer to Giverny, provided with luxury private car, Mercedes E-Class or equivalent. Pick up at your hotel or apartment at your convenience times. 4 hours service, for 1 to 4 passengers.

Discover the Giverny's garden on your own, the Claude Monet house, his paintings and his garden, Claude Monet was the precursor of the Impressionist movement during the 19th century.
Duration: 4 hours.

Visit Giverny with private transportation from Paris on this 5-hour tour. You'll learn about the life and work of Impressionist master Claude Monet from a guide, visit Monet's home, stop by a local church, and more. Marvel at Monet's famous gardens where he painted some of his most recognizable works with features like the Japanese Bridge and water-lily pond. This is an easy way to see a bit of the French countryside if you have limited time in France.
Duration: 5 hours.

Treat yourself to the pleasure of plunging into the world created by Claude Monet. Settling in Givernes, and creating their masterpieces; Monet, as a magician, created the world in which he lived. Once on the territory of the house, you will catch yourself on the amazing thought of the triumph of beauty and tranquillity, comfort and cosiness, created by nature itself. The park, like a human being, is divided into 2 parts: on the one hand, a riot of colours of flowers and the sun, and on the other, the weary silence of a Japanese-style landscape. You will be amazed by the comfort of a large house, Monet introduced elements of impressionism into the everyday life of the house, making it play with the rays of the sun. We offer you this trip accompanied by a driver in a comfortable car
Duration: 5 hours.

Discover two major attractions, in a day trip, around Paris: the home and gardens of the « Master of Impressionism » and the Estate of the « Sun King », Louis XIV. The two destinations are a must for anyone visiting Paris, representing the Zenith of France’s greatest artistic movements.

Made famous for the atmosphere and untamed beauty of Monet's Gardens with the iconic Japanese bridge and lilly ponds, you will discover Giverny Village before lunch at the well known “Moulin de Fourges”. Then you will see Louis XIV’s breathtaking Hall of Mirrors and discover the magnificence of Versailles in the company of a Licenced Guide.
Duration: 9 hours.

Your guide will pick you up at your hotel in Paris for a private half day trip to the edge of Normandy, to visit the home of one of the most famous 19th-century artists', Claude Monet. Experience the atmosphere of his gardens, his well-known Japanese bridge in the midst of its flowered paths and wather-lily ponds, from where he drew inspiration for some of his most famous Impressionist pieces. See his colorful house, and his studio. Then before leaving the village of Giverny, pay a last tribute to this universally acclaimed artist, at his grave.
Duration: 5 hours.

Discover two out of three gems of Normandy while in port in Le Havre on this full-day private shore excursion to Giverny, Rouen and Honfleur. Your guide will show you Normandy's beauty through the eyes of Impressionist painter Claude Monet as you visit his house and gardens in Giverny, Gothic-era Rouen Cathedral and the picturesque old port in Honfleur — all captured in many of his paintings. You'll see other historic sights as well, including the square in Rouen where Joan of Arc was infamously executed and St Catherine's Church in Honfleur, touted as France's largest wooden church.
Duration: 8 hours.