From Paris: Giverny, Monet’s House, & Gardens Half-Day Trip

Monet’s House and Gardens Day Trip from Paris

Explore Claude Monet’s home and gardens in Giverny on a half-day tour from Paris, suited for art lovers and nature enthusiasts.

Highlights

• Visit the house and gardens where Claude Monet lived and painted
• Explore Monet’s gardens independently with a self-guided audio app
• Comfortable round-trip travel via private, air-conditioned coach
• Option to upgrade to a full-day tour including the Palace of Versailles

Description

Leave Paris for a scenic one-hour journey to the Fondation Claude Monet in Giverny aboard an air-conditioned coach. Your English-speaking guide will provide background on Monet’s life and artistic legacy during the trip.

Upon arrival, a brief introduction by the guide sets the stage before you explore Monet’s gardens and house at your own pace. Wander through vibrant flowerbeds and the lily ponds that inspired Monet’s famous Water Lilies series. Visit his ivy-covered house, restored to its historic state, featuring a collection of lesser-known works and insights into his creative process.

After touring the estate, enjoy free time to stroll the village of Giverny with its cafés and shops. This peaceful setting offers a quiet break before returning to Paris in the early afternoon. The 2026 centenary of Monet’s death adds significance to this visit, commemorating the artist’s enduring influence.

For a deeper experience, choose the full-day upgrade to include a morning guided tour of the Palace of Versailles with access to the palace interiors and gardens before continuing to Giverny.

Includes

• Roundtrip transfers by air-conditioned coach
• English-speaking guide
• Entry fees to Monet’s house and gardens
• Self-guided audio app for Monet’s house and gardens, available in 10 languages
• Entry ticket and English guided tour of the Palace of Versailles (full-day option only)
• Entry ticket to the Palace of Versailles Gardens (full-day option only)

Excludes

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Food and beverages
• Tips

Important Information

• The tour cannot accommodate guests using wheelchairs, those needing special assistance, or visitors with strollers
• Children aged 2 and above should bring a child seat; infants under 2 must travel on a parent’s lap; parents are responsible for child safety

Cancellation Policy

Full refund available if canceled up to 24 hours in advance.

For the best experience, bring comfortable walking shoes and plan to visit during spring or early autumn when the gardens display peak color.