Giverny Monet’s Home and Gardens Half Day Tour from Paris
Description
Venture beyond Paris' city boundaries and get a unique perspective on French art and history on this half-day guided tour of Monet’s exquisite Giverny estate. See where Claude Monet, the father of Impressionism, lived and worked for almost 43 years. Stroll through Monet’s beloved gardens at your own pace using our self-guided mobile app (download instructions provided on booking confirmation).
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Itinerary
Embark on a journey to Claude Monet’s bloom-filled estate in Giverny and discover the story behind the Impressionist movement. Travel from Paris by air-conditioned coach (approx. 1 hour), while your guide introduces the day’s itinerary.
Upon arrival, enjoy a brief introduction to Monet’s estate, where the artist lived and worked. Learn about his life, artistic vision, and the inspiration behind his most famous works before beginning your visit. * 2026 marks 100 years since the passing of Claude Monet, making it a particularly special time to visit Giverny, the picturesque village that inspired many of his most iconic works.
Explore the vibrant flower garden at your own pace using a self-guided audio app. This area, rich in colors and seasonal blooms, showcases the carefully designed landscapes that inspired many of Monet’s paintings.
Continue to the iconic water garden, home to the famous Japanese bridge and lily ponds immortalized in Monet’s masterpieces. Take your time to stroll through this serene setting and admire its reflections and unique atmosphere.
After your visit of the extraordinary Monet's House, you will have time to visit on your own the wonderful village of Giverny. You can visit the small shops, have a drink at a local café or go see Monet's tombstone, located near the village's church.
If Upgraded option selected: Enjoy a guided visit of the Palace of Versailles and discover its rich history and royal significance. Explore the lavish State Apartments and the iconic Hall of Mirrors alongside your expert guide.
If Upgraded option selected: You’ll also explore the equally sumptuous Gardens of Versailles at your own pace during a self-guided visit. From April to October, your visit may coincide with the Gardens’ musical shows, where fountains are choreographed to classical music and melodies accompany you through some of the most picturesque areas. If these events are not scheduled, you can still enjoy a leisurely stroll through the gardens. After your visit, rejoin your coach for the return journey to Paris.
Regroup in the afternoon and relax on the return journey to Paris, taking in the stunning views of the French countryside along the way. Itinerary subject to change. Timings are approximate and provided for guidance only.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Clients traveling with young children whose security cannot be ensured by a seat belt shall bring their own child restraint system to ensure the safety of their child. Please note that our coaches aren’t equipped with ISOFIX anchor points and have limited availability for 3-point seat belts. By booking this tour, parents/guardians acknowledge these requirements and accept responsibility for ensuring their children are properly restrained.
- If you select the full day option, you will have an afternoon visit of the Palace of Versailles, starting with a guided tour of the Palace's interior and followed by free time in the gardens. You will be back in Paris at 7pm
Reviews(2,627)
Amazing experience to Giverney and Monet's House. Our guides, Hendricks and Angela, were brilliant and lots of fun. Hendricks provided lots of in depth information about Monet's life and Angela was great with the logistics. The trip was value for money and hassle free. Meeting point was easy to find. We had a lovely day.
Angela and Hendricks were fantastic guides! Highly recommend.
Angela and Hendricks were great! Pick up was easy, everything was on time and comfortable. Would recommend!
Angela and Hendricks where very kind and open. Angela did a great job with guiding everyone around. And Hendricks explained Monet’s whole life on a understandable level, and made sure everyone learned and had a great time listening to the history’s about Monet.
The Monet tour was so beautiful and so worth it, especially if you’ve always appreciated all types of art. Our guides Angela & Hendricks were also amazing! Clear and thorough with instructions as well as back history of Monet! I highly recommend!
Had a wonderful time.Hendricks was full of fun interesting information and Angela was full of such fun energy. I really enjoyed my time .
Hendricks give us a good time in the bus
It was truly amazing the guides Angela and Jendricks where so polite and funny and talkative and gave us some entertainment and guessing games on the way there and back. The Admission Fee was great, a fair price I liked. The length of the visit was great, I had all the time for visiting the house, gardens, gift shop, grave and for some free time for a break and food! The atmosphere was great, everyone was very nice to eachother and respectful. The crowd was pretty big but not too overwhelming which I really liked! Best for exploring the house of Monet and having a great experience with your friends family or solo.
Very good organizer, nice bus with uprę floor and aircoditioning, great quides Angela ans Hendricks, who tok us funny and interesting stories about Monet!
We loved our visit to Monet’s house and gardens. Angela and Hendricks were great tour guides. We especially loved Hendrick’s knowledge of Monet’s life and art history.
