Giverny and Monet's House Half Day Trip from Paris Guide or Audio
Description
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 or audioguide 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.
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Itinerary
After about a 1h30 min trip through the verdant countryside, you will arrive in Giverny.
Expect a feast for your eyes on this half-day tour to Claude Monet’s home in Giverny. You’ll alight at Monet’s property and extensive gardens, where he indulged in his green-fingered passion.
First, you’ll visit the front gardens and orchards with your expert guide, to gaze upon an array of vivid blooms (depending on the season). Next, you’ll be enthralled to see the legendary water lily pond in real life and cross the oft-painted Japanese bridge.
Don’t forget to take a few pics, be the star of your own Impressionist-style landscapes! Take a while to enjoy the tranquility of the weeping willows and bamboo trees.
Time to drive back through the landscape of the Eure French Region. You will be dropped back at the departure point.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Excellent souvenir shop with a wide range of reproductions of Monet's paintings, crockery, table sets (dominant in Monet's favourite blue and yellow colours) and even a range of flower seeds.
- The collection of Japanese engravings inside Monet's home is one of the most important in the world.
- During the high season, this popular destination can experience significant crowds. As a result, there may be some unavoidable queues, especially during the morning hours when visitor numbers tend to be highest. We appreciate your understanding and recommend visiting later in the day if you prefer a slightly less busy experience.
- If option selected, a downloadable audio app for your phone is available in 10 languages: Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish. Make sure your phone is fully charged and your headphones are ready to fully enjoy the experience.
Reviews(1,352)
Very beautiful but extremely crowded and be prepared to not be able to access and bathroom for awhile.
Dear Cassandra, Thank you for your comment. We’re pleased to hear that you enjoyed the beauty of Giverny. As one of the most visited sites in France, Giverny can be quite busy, especially during peak season. Unfortunately, some factors, such as visitor numbers, are beyond our control. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again under better circumstances. Kind regards, Extime Travel (formerly Paris City Vision)
Good organiser Good Guide Would stay longer since the garden takes longer time to admire enjoy and even the souvenir shop takes time
Dear Ron, Thank you so much for your comment. We’re pleased to hear that you enjoyed your visit to Giverny! We’re also glad to know that you enjoyed it thanks to our guide and the organization of the tour. We appreciate your recommendation, as it can help other travelers prepare for their journey. We look forward to welcoming you again in the future. Kind regards, Extime Travel (formerly Paris City Vision)
I'm usually sceptical of guided tours but this one was terrific. Arthur was a generous and knowledgeable guide - his passion for Monet's art and the gardens was so evident, and he had a great sense of humour and also terrific recommendations on where to visit or eat in Paris. The whole trip ran like clockwork - definitely doing this tour is the way to go. I can't imagine the hassle of trying t to do it myself. Highly recommend.
Dear Harinde, Thank you very much for your kind comment. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the experience and that Arthur helped you see guided tours in a different light. We are fortunate to have such outstanding professionals, and your comment is a testament to that. We greatly appreciate your feedback regarding the service provided and thank you for your kind review. We hope to welcome you again very soon. Kind regards, Extime Travel (formerly Paris City Vision)
If you are visiting Paris, this is a must take tour. It was well organized and the guide Arthur was wonderful. The tour was like walking into a Monet painting.
Dear Anna, Thank you very much for your comment. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the experience and that Arthur met your expectations. Comments like yours motivate us to keep improving. We hope to welcome you again soon. Kind regards, Extime Travel (formerly Paris City Vision)
It would be better to evaluate the time in the product description (time for round trip and time for visit). This would allow for better organization.
Bonjour Ghisli, Merci pour votre commentaire. Nous prenons note de votre suggestion concernant les informations sur les temps de trajet aller-retour et de visite. Nous comprenons que disposer de ces détails permet de mieux organiser l’expérience. Nous vous remercions pour votre remarque, qui nous aide à continuer à nous améliorer. Bien cordialement, Extime Travel (anciennement Paris City vision)
Arthur was a wealth of knowledge on a great tour of the beautiful gardens and house, only wished for a bit more time. Be aware of the large crowds. My understanding was that it was a bit slow the day we visited, but there were still a lot of people.
Dear traveler, Thank you very much for your comment. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that Arthur was able to share his knowledge during your visit. We also appreciate your comments regarding the time available and the number of visitors, and we will take them into account for future improvements. We hope to see you again soon. Kind regards, Extime Travel (formerly Paris City Vision)
Visiting Giverny is a must do in my opinion. I enjoyed this tour very much. My only complaint is that I wish we had more time to enjoy the house and gardens. We only had about 1.5 hours for everything.
Dear Kristin, Thank you very much for your comment. Thank you very much for your feedback. We are glad to hear that you really enjoyed your visit to Giverny. We take note of your comment regarding the free time at the house and gardens, as we understand how important this aspect of the experience is. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again on another occasion. Kidn regards, Extime Travel (formerly Paris City Vision)
Really peaceful place, honestly felt like walking through a painting. Beautiful flowers everywhere and just a nice, calm escape for a day.
Dear traveler, Thank you very much for your comment. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the peacefulness and beauty of the place. We hope to welcome you again soon for another equally special experience. Kind regards, Extime Travel (formerly Paris City Vision)
What an amazing time. The gardens are beautiful. The tour guide was great and we got everything in before the rain
Dear Lawren, Thank you very much for your comment. We are very glad to hear that you enjoyed the gardens and the tour, and that you were able to see everything before the rain. We hope to see you again soon. Kind regards, Paris City Vision
Very crowded and long lines to get into the house. The gardens were absolutely phenomenal and I loved it!
Dear Linda, Thank you very much for your kind comment. We are glad to hear you enjoyed the gardens and appreciate your patience with the lines. We hope to see you again soon. Kind regards, Paris City Vision
