From Paris: Giverny, Monet’s House, & Gardens Half-Day Trip
Explore Monet’s Giverny estate on a half-day trip from Paris. Admire the gardens & visit Giverny village
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Live Guide
- FREE cancellation: Up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
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- Duration 5.5 hours
- Skip the ticket line
- Live tour guide: English
- Audio guide included: English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese
Highlights
- Discover where Claude Monet, the father of Impressionism, lived and worked
- Stroll through Monet’s beloved gardens at your own pace using a self-guided app
- Explore the delightfully leafy and quintessential village of Giverny
- Enjoy comfortable round-trip transportation to and from Paris by private coach
FULL DESCRIPTION
Embark on a journey to Claude Monet’s bloom-bursting estate at Giverny and learn about the hugely influential Impressionist art movement. Travel from Paris to the quaint country village of Giverny by air-conditioned coach. On the drive, which takes around an hour, your guide will explain the day’s agenda. Your first stop is the Fondation Claude Monet where you’ll be treated to a brief but informative introduction to the estate where the Impressionist master made his home. After the orientation tour, you can explore the House and Gardens of Monet at your leisure using a convenient self... Read more
Embark on a journey to Claude Monet’s bloom-bursting estate at Giverny and learn about the hugely influential Impressionist art movement. Travel from Paris to the quaint country village of Giverny by air-conditioned coach. On the drive, which takes around an hour, your guide will explain the day’s agenda. Your first stop is the Fondation Claude Monet where you’ll be treated to a brief but informative introduction to the estate where the Impressionist master made his home. After the orientation tour, you can explore the House and Gardens of Monet at your leisure using a convenient self-guided audio app.
Stroll around the lily pad-peppered ponds of the garden that were made famous by Monet’s own masterpieces. Admire the fabulous explosion of blooms and make your way around the artist’s ivy-clad house which has been restored to show how it would have appeared during the painter’s lifetime. You can also grab lunch in one of the town’s tranquil bars or restaurants. After lunch, regroup and make the short trip back to Paris with enough time to spare for you to enjoy another fun-filled activity in Paris. Take advantage of this unparallel experience to one of France’s most photographable and unique destinations.
Included
- Round-trip transfers in an air-conditioned tour bus
- Live Tour guide
- Entry fees to Monet’s house and gardens
- Self-guided audio-guided app for Monet’s house and gardens
Availability
Know Before you go
- The meeting point is located in front of the Church Notre-Dame de Compassion (Place du Général Kœnig, 75017 Paris)
- The activity provider is unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any impairments requiring special assistance as well as guests with strollers or baby carriages on group tours
- If you are traveling with an infant, it is strongly recommended that you bring your own infant or child seat as it is the responsibility of the parent or guardian to ensure the safety of their child
REVIEWS
4.5/5 stars – based on 1897 reviews
This is the best tour . Ratri was a wonderful guide giving a wonderful insight into Monets life which was easy listening . She gave clear instructions as to where we should be and what we would see. There was plenty of time to see the gardens the house and the quaint village. On the way she gave us lots of good information about Paris including. Sites monument’s restaurants shopping markets. All of this delivered in clear English with a sense of humour. Excellent guiding made our day . An absolute must do trip
Aya was really helpful and awesome guide. Could provide an informative and well organized the trip. I definitely would recommend this trip, I was reluctant at first but the reviews made me purchase this ticket. 2 minutes at the gardens changed my opinion completely, I love it!
Easy location to get to start of tour . Bus was comfortable and the guide was very nice and knowledgable . He gave us some great pointers for dining as well as recommendations for the best art museums in Paris . Learnt some background information on Monet and the impressionists . The tour was certainly worth it and we would highly recommend
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
What is special about Giverny? Giverny is the source of inspiration behind some of Claude Monet’s most famous paintings. This includes the waterlilies series that you can see in the specially designed L’Orangerie museum in Paris. Giverny is where Monet retired and curated one of the most famous gardens in France.
What is the best time of day to visit Monet’s garden? For a peaceful experience, it’s best to arrive at the attraction as early as possible if you’re staying near Giverny. We always find morning visits more enjoyable at most tourist spots. To avoid inconvenience, it’s a good idea to check the opening hours and queue situation before the ticket booth opens.
What is the message of the artist’s garden at Giverny? In the near centre of the composition we can see a glimpse of the artist’s house, reminding us that Monet did not have to travel far for inspiration. This painting acts as an example of how we can use the resources that are available to us and that creativity can lie as close as the garden outside our homes.
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