Giverny Monet's Garden & Auvers-sur-Oise with Van Gogh House Full Day From Paris
Description
Walk in the footsteps of two amazing artists: Claude Monet and Vincent Van Gogh on this small group day trip from Paris. Discover the unparallelled beauty in the Clos Normand and Japanese Water gardens of Claude Monet, in Giverny. You’ll feel as though you’ve stepped into one of his Impressionist paintings as you walk among the willow trees and cross the little green bridge over his pond of water lilies. Then you’ll explore inside of his colorful family home. Visit off-the-beaten-path gems like Monet’s grave in Giverny and the fields Van Gogh Painted in Auvers-sur-Oise.
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Itinerary
Wander through the lovely Clos Normand flower garden where a hundred different flowers are in bloom
Enjoy free time to visit Monet’s home of more than 40 years where he raised his 8 children and put the final touches on his paintings.
Visit the final resting place of Claude Monet that is hidden away in a little church’s graveyard.
When you arrive in the little town of Auvers-sur-Oise you’ll be able to take at least an hour long break. There is a boulangerie with fresh baked goods as well as several little restaurants that serve good local foods at reasonable prices. You can choose to eat in whichever establishment best fits your taste and budget.
Discover how Vincent Van Gogh’s lived and spent his last days in the boarding house: Auberge Ravoux.
Pay your respects to Vincent Van Gogh at his humble gravesite that is covered in ivy.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Small Group Tour 8 persons max
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Minimum age is 7 years
- This tour requires that all participants are able to walk well, even on hot summer days. If you have trouble walking or get faint in the hot sun then this is NOT a good tour for you.
Reviews(414)
Going to Paris? Do not miss going to Giverny for the day. Learned so much and took so many photos of Giverny and Monets gardens…stunning!
Highly recommend! Our guide, Clement, was fantastic - safe driver, knowledgeable, and personable. The day was planned extremely well, we never felt rushed and visiting Van Gogh sites was a bucket list item for me. We had a great group as well
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the day and that Clément made the experience so special. It’s great that the itinerary and group added to your visit to these iconic Van Gogh sites. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again soon! Kind regards, - Alice
I had a great experience. The trip is designed very thoughtful and covers both places I would like to see. Our tour guide Serena was always on time and gave very clear and detailed instructions about the trip. She was also very helpful and knowledgeable about the sites we visited.
Thank you for your kind review! We're delighted to hear that you had a great experience and enjoyed visiting both Giverny and Auvers-sur-Oise. We'll be sure to pass your compliments on to Serena. Thank you for joining us, and we hope to welcome you back on another tour soon! Kind regards, - Alice
Claude Monet lived the latter part of his life creating flower and water gardens at his home in Giverney. There he painted his famous water lilies. Vincent Van Gogh spent his last 70 days in Auvers Sur Oise before committing suicide. There he painted his last 70+ important paintings. For an art lover, this trip is heaven. If you’re lucky enough to get Clement as your guide, it is heaven on steroids.
A wonderful experience of a magical location. Despite the busy traffic our guide/driver did an excellent job of getting us there and back. Definitely a great tour.
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re very happy to hear you enjoyed the magical locations and had a great experience with our guide. Kind regards, - Alice
Brun gave us a wonderful, detailed all day tour! It was seamless and very enjoyable to be picked up in Paris and driven around to each destination. She gave us great context for every location! You will love this tour, especially if you enjoy art and a little bit if art history!
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so happy to hear that you had such an enjoyable day with Brune and appreciated the historical and artistic insights she shared. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you on another adventure soon! Kind regards, - Alice
What a wonderful day getting a glance into the lives of two very different artists. We enjoyed the day very much!
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so happy to hear that you enjoyed discovering the lives of Monet and Van Gogh and that you had such a wonderful day with us. We hope to welcome you back on another adventure soon! Kind regards, - Alice
We came for art inspiration and Karim delivered! He's a very knowledgeable and fun guide. Giverny and Auvers-sur-Oise were gorgeous, despite the occasional rain. The van ride was smooth and goes where a big bus can't, which really gave us a more intimate connection with Monet and Van Gogh. We smelled heavenly flowers, walked by wheat fields, and had lunch in a park. It was a feast for the senses. Thanks Blue Fox!
An absolutely delightful day from beginning to end. Our guide, Karim, explained the day on the journey to Giverny. He was a wealth of knowledge and insights about Monet and Van Gogh. He gave us tips for the best experience at Monet’s lily pond, his garden, and his home. This was very helpful because it all became very crowded and busy. Auvers-sur-Oise was a perfect, moving, and peaceful way to end the excursion. It is a lovely village. Again Karim was a great story teller who really brought Van Gogh and his art to life. For any lover of art, this trip is not to be missed!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your day with Karim and that his knowledge and storytelling helped bring the worlds of Monet and Van Gogh to life. <3 We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you on another Blue Fox adventure in the future! Kind regards, - Alice
A lovely day visiting two homes of my favorite artists. The one day experience was perfect in the amount of time at each location, opportunities provided, guide interactions with guests, and information shared. I only wish the meeting location had coffee for purchase and restroom access. I would advise bringing your own water! I strongly recommend this tour for people hoping to experience both locations with a small group of fellow travelers. The company provided excellent communications and I found the fees to be a good value.
Thank you for your kind review. We're delighted you enjoyed the day visiting Giverny and Auvers-sur-Oise and that the experience, guide, and organization met your expectations. We appreciate your helpful feedback and recommendation, and hope to welcome you again soon! - Alice
