Rouen & Monet's Giverny Private Tour from Le Havre I Guide Option
Description
Rouen and Giverny are connected by the Seine — and by one of the great stories of French art. Joan of Arc was burned at the stake in Rouen in 1431. Claude Monet walked into his garden at Giverny in 1883 and never really left, painting it obsessively for 43 years. This private tour from Le Havre connects both places and both stories in a single bucket list day. In Rouen, your guide walks you through the Gothic cathedral Monet painted 30 times and the square where Joan of Arc died. In Giverny, you step inside the painting — the lily pond, the Japanese bridge, the weeping willows. Your private vehicle travels exclusively for your group, with pickup from Le Havre, Honfleur or Cherbourg and your return guaranteed. Available April through October only.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Clean & professional: Your driver will meet you at the Le Havre Cruise Terminal, where your journey to Rouen begins. Your expert guide will be on hand to welcome you and set the stage for the day ahead.
Notre-Dame Cathedral and Monet connection · Gros-Horloge Renaissance clock · Place du Vieux-Marché (Joan of Arc) · Church of Saint-Maclou · Aître Saint-Maclou plague cemetery · Coffee and lunch break on your own expenses in the old town
Clos Normand flower garden · Water Garden: lily pond, Japanese bridge, weeping willows · Monet's house: yellow rooms, blue kitchen, Japanese prints · Painting reproductions compared to real views
Return to Le Havre Cruise Terminal. Time permitting, your driver may take you to the clifftops overlooking the city for a panoramic photo stop before drop-off.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We offer complimentary pick-up services from multiple locations to ensure your journey starts smoothly. We can welcome you from: Cruise Terminals - Whether you're docking at Le Havre, Honfleur, or Cherbourg, we'll be waiting to greet you as you disembark. Hotels - Staying in Normandy or nearby regions? We'll pick you up directly from your accommodation. Train Stations - Arriving by rail? We'll meet you at the station and take care of the rest. ✈️ Airports - Flying in? We provide seamless airport transfers to begin your Normandy adventure without delay. Our professional drivers ensure timely arrivals and departures, so you can relax and focus on enjoying your personalized tour experience. Simply let us know your location, and we'll handle the logistics!
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(2)
The gardens weren't really in bloom. They probably would have been more photogenic if they were. But there were blooms, and it was pretty. The iconic pond was very nice. Plus the self-guided tour through the house was interesting. It would be interesting to see the difference when everything was in bloom (I assume spring). We added the stop in Rouen, which was nice. Mostly had time to grab lunch, and go around the cathedral. No time to go inside.
Bonjour Terry, Many thanks for your kind review, wish you a happy holidays !
Pascal was our driver, and he was excellent. He was very friendly and graciously offered to take us around Le Havre to see a bit of the city before returning to the ship. He couldn’t have been better. My only suggestion is that a bigger car would have been better for four adults. Pascal’s car was very nice, but very cramped for three in the backseat.
Hello Diane, Thank you so much for sharing your feedback. We are pleased to know that you had a wonderdul day in Giverny and Le Havre with Pascal. We have also taken your feedback and have noted this for our future tours so that our clients will be more comfortable. We wish you a pleasant journey ahead and we hope to see you again in France some time in the future. Merci beaucoup !
