Giverny and Monet's Garden Half-Day Trip from Paris

Overview

Available languages

English

4 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

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.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

All clients must make sure to be at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure. Late comers will not be accommodated and missed tours or tickets cannot be refunded.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Private Tour (IF Private Tour Option is selected)

Small-group tour limited to 8 people (If Small Group Tour Option selected))

Local English Speaking Driver/Escort

Transport by air-conditioned Minivan

Hotel pickup and drop-off (Unless Private Tour Option Selected)

Food and drinks, unless specified

Gratuities

What To Expect

Fondation Claude Monet

This half-day trip will lead you to the edge of Normandy, where you will visit the idyllic home of Claude Monet. There, get a Skip-the-Line Access as you enter into the garden with your guide by the special small group entrance! You will have the opportunity to discover the precious collection of Japanese engravings is displayed in several rooms, hung in the marmer chosen by the master of Giverny himself. Claude Monet’s property at Giverny, left by his son to the Académie des Beaux-arts in 1966, has, after completion of large scale restoration work, become the Claude Monet Foundation, inaugurated in 1980. The huge Nymphéas studio, a stone’s throw from the house, has also been restored and contains the Foundation’s Shop.

30 minutes • Admission Included

The Clos Normand - Fondation Claude Monet

You will also enjoy time in the gardens which have been replanted as they once were and offer visitors the “painting from nature” which Claude Monet’s contemporaries considered to be one of his masterpieces. The rectangular Clos Normand, with archways of climbing plants entwined around brilliantly coloured shrubs, lies before the house and studios, offering from Spring to Autumn the palette of varying colours to the painter-gardner who was “ecstatic about flowers”.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

SMALL GROUP Tour OPTION

SMALL GROUP Tour to Giverny: Small Group Half Day-Trip to Giverny by Minibus Leaves from Paris TRIP Agency located close to the Eiffel Tower

PRIVATE Tour OPTION

PRIVATE Tour to Giverny: PRIVATE Giverny Half Day-Trip including pick-up at your Central Paris Accomodation

Reviews

4.45

124 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

A must see beautiful countryside!
Karin M,
Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The small group trip was wonderful. Our guide was very knowledgeable and prepared us with Monets history so we can go off on our own to explore the home and beautiful gardens.
Excellent trip
U6776NKmichaela,
Jul 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The gardens were spectacular. Our driver/guide was excellent, friendly and very informative Travel was smooth and comfortable.
Trip to Monet gardens
amandatN4331BS,
Jul 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The agency was wonderful. They really made sure we had a marvelous time Our driver Dario was very friendly and personable. He gave a very informative tour. Thanks for a wonderful experience!
Easy 1/2 day excursion
Nadine F,
Jul 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
Comfortable van for ride; driver was friendly; could understand him; guided us through with some explanation. A few hours on property is adequate.
It was a Magical Giverny Experience
Robert H,
Jul 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The gardens are phenomenal, just exquisitely beautiful. If you take photos, they will be fabulous. You will have the best experience if you go early in the day when it is less crowded.
A Half Day in Giverny
Laura J,
Jun 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had a wonderful time at Monet’s Gardens and House in Giverny. Dario was a great guide and gave us some history while on the way in the mini van. He took us to and explained the gardens and then we were in our own. Great experience! Thank you!
Beautiful tour
Anthony J,
Jun 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
Great experience. Beautiful place. Very much worth the trip. Tour guide was very friendly and informative.
Giverny/Monet Home and Garden
I713MSpaulm,
Jun 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Comfortable transport. Nicholas was very knowledgeable, a good driver, and avoided the line at Monet’s house. Recommended.
The best way to see and appreciate Giverny
Barbara G,
May 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The ride to Giverny was comfortable and quick. Skipping the long line was appreciated. Our guide was knowledgeable and easy to understand. After the formal tour, we had time to see more of the gardens. The quick trip back made the outing easy.
It’s a ride, not a “tour”
Michele C,
May 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00
This is a van ride to/from giverny, not what I would call a “tour”. The driver was nice and did a good job driving, but not much of a talk in the car describing what we would see. When we got there he gave us our tickets to get in and told us he’d see us again in 2 hours at the van. There’s no skip the line to get in to the house, but we were early on a Monday morning so we beat the crowds.