From Paris: Giverny Monet's House and Gardens Half-Day Minivan Tour - Entry Included (Morning/Afternoon)

Depart near the Louvre
for Monet's village of Giverny

Meet your driver-guide at the France Tourisme agency near the Louvre and board an air-conditioned vehicle. During the roughly 75-minute drive through the western suburbs and along the Normandy motorway, you hear about Monet's life, the origins of Impressionism and how Monet turned a simple village into one of France's most visited art destinations.

Tour the house restored to Monet's day

On arrival in Giverny, receive your ticket and head straight into Monet's house and gardens. Inside the pink-walled house you can see the blue sitting room, the pantry, the kitchen, the bright yellow dining room decorated with Japanese prints, and Monet's bedroom and private rooms upstairs. Monet lived here for more than 40 years and raised eight children.

Stroll the Clos Normand and the Water Garden

In front of the house lies the Clos Normand, with its picturesque rectangular flower beds. From spring to autumn, more than 100 species bloom here, including roses, nasturtiums, irises, tulips and rare East Asian plants. A small underpass leads to the Water Garden, where willows, bamboo and the famous Japanese bridge over the lily pond show the scenery that inspired Monet's Water Lilies series.

Explore freely and return to Paris

Using the information your guide gives you before entering, explore the house, studio and gardens at your own pace and take photos. The large shop in Monet's former studio sells books, prints and souvenirs inspired by his work. After your time in Giverny, meet your driver-guide again for the roughly 75-minute drive back to Paris.

※ The itinerary may change depending on local conditions.