From Paris: Guided Day Trip to Monet's Garden in Giverny
Upper Normandy, Paris
Discover the inspiration for Monet’s Impressionist paintings on a tour of the artist’s gardens in Giverny. Enjoy a convenient round-trip transfer from Paris to the home of Claude Monet.
Visit Claude Monet’s Home and Gardens in Giverny from Paris
This tour is ideal for art lovers and those interested in Impressionism, exploring Monet’s residence and gardens in the Normandy countryside.
Description
Discover the village of Giverny in Upper Normandy, where Claude Monet spent his last 40 years. After traveling from Paris, tour Monet’s house, set in a peaceful valley along the River Seine. The surrounding gardens and natural scenery inspired many of his works after he moved here in 1883.
Explore the rooms where Monet lived and worked, then walk through two distinctive gardens he designed and cultivated throughout his life. The Flower Garden features over 100 varieties of flowers and foliage arranged in intricate designs.
Next, visit the Japanese Garden and its lily pond, a key subject in more than 250 of Monet’s paintings. This immersive setting reveals why Monet found such inspiration here.
Highlights
- Explore Claude Monet’s home and gardens in Giverny
- Walk through the Flower Garden with diverse plant species
- See the famous water lilies in the Japanese Garden
- Learn about Monet’s life and artistic process
- Visit Monet’s modest grave site
Includes
- Entry to Monet’s gardens with small group access
- Entry to Monet’s house (standard admission, no skip-the-line)
- Transportation by minibus from Paris
Excludes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Tips
Important Information
- Tours operate rain or shine
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
For the best experience, wear comfortable shoes for garden walking and bring weather-appropriate clothing. Morning departures help avoid crowds and enjoy softer light for photos.
