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Giverny and Monet's Garden Half-Day Trip from Paris
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97 Ratings
Paris
Explore Monet’s Giverny gardens and iconic Japanese bridge on a half-day trip from Paris. Discover Impressionism’s roots in a small group setting.
Duration:
4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Fondation Claude Monet - This half-day trip will lead you to the edge of Normandy, where you will visit the idyllic home of Claude Monet. There, get a Skip-the-Line Access as you enter into the garden with your guide by the special small group entrance!
You will have the opportunity to discover the precious collection of Japanese engravings is displayed in several rooms, hung in the marmer chosen by the master of Giverny himself. Claude Monet’s property at Giverny, left by his son to the Académie des Beaux-arts in 1966, has, after completion of large scale restoration work, become the Claude Monet Foundation, inaugurated in 1980. The huge Nymphéas studio, a stone’s throw from the house, has also been restored and contains the Foundation’s Shop.
- The Clos Normand - Fondation Claude Monet - You will also enjoy time in the gardens which have been replanted as they once were and offer visitors the “painting from nature” which Claude Monet’s contemporaries considered to be one of his masterpieces. The rectangular Clos Normand, with archways of climbing plants entwined around brilliantly coloured shrubs, lies before the house and studios, offering from Spring to Autumn the palette of varying colours to the painter-gardner who was “ecstatic about flowers”.
- The Clos Normand - Fondation Claude Monet - Lastly, the Water Garden, formed by a tributary of the Epte, lies further away, shaded by weeping willows. With its famous Japanese Bridge, its wistarias, azaleas and its pond, it has once more become that casket of sky and water which inspired the pictorial universe of the water lilies.
- Giverny - Take a walk in the village of Giverny. Enjoy an ice cream, have a drink or look for souvenirs to take home.
What's Included
- Private Tour (if selected)
- Small-group tour limited to 8 people (if selected)
- Local English-speaking driver/escort
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (Unless Private Tour Option Selected)
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
Additional Information
As you venture into Normandy, you’ll have the opportunity to explore the residence of Claude Monet, the pioneer of ‘Impressionism’. This half-day excursion allows you to experience, in a small group setting, the iconic gardens that were carefully crafted by the renowned impressionist artist. Here, you’ll encounter the famed Japanese bridge, nestled between flowering trails and tranquil lily ponds.
- All clients must make sure to be at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure. Late comers will not be accommodated and missed tours or tickets cannot be refunded.
Location
Paris TRIP
Avenue de la Bourdonnais
Departure Point: Central Paris, Near Eiffel Tower
Address: The tour starts from the Paris TRIP Agency
41 Avenue de la Bourdonnais - 75007 Paris
Directions: Nearest metro station: "Ecole Militaire" (Line 8)
Take EXIT 1 (Tour Eiffel), Then get on Avenue de la Bourdonnais until reaching number 41
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Joan_b
Jun 28, 2024
Monet's Garden - Our guide Matt was terrific. Knowledgeable and friendly. We felt safe and it was a great experience!
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Michal_p
Jun 8, 2024
Art coming alive - The gardens made me feel I am inside Monet's paintings, his house took me back in time and and all together helped me understand his art.
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Lisahandy1
Jun 6, 2024
Beautiful Monet Day! - Michelle was excellent guide! History of Monet on drive there as well as surrounding areas. We were taken straight to the entrance and shown where to go and what to expect. It was so much better than expected! Such a beautiful experience with plenty of time to soak it all in and take lots of beautiful pictures!!! We also had plenty of time to stroll through village to church where Monet was buried. Beautiful weather made it more special!!!
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Trisha_h
Jun 5, 2024
Fun tour with independent exploration - We loved our trip! Our guide was so kind and accommodating. We liked that the tour was a bit less structured. You WANT to spend your time freely walking through the Gardens and the house. Mat(?) gave us great insights on the ride over, set us free to do our thing, and then navigated us back. Highly recommend.
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Christine_f
May 7, 2024
A lovely day trip - Such a beautiful garden and I loved learning more about Monet. It was wonderful to see the countryside of Normandy. A welcomed break from the busy city of Paris.
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Sherry_r
May 4, 2024
Best tour we did in Paris. - Wonderful tour and Isabella was fantastic. Just the right amount of information with the ability to spend time and discover on own.
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Martin_f
May 3, 2024
An excellent small group tour to Monet's House and Garden at Giverny - The narrative as we were driving to Giverny by Michelle was excellent and the gardens themselves were beautiful but not at their best at this time of year.
We had a minor issue because we were late for the return bus. We thought we had to be ready to return at 4:50pm rather than 4:15pm.
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Ilko_i
Apr 29, 2024
Isabel is the best! - Isabel was our guide and she was absolutely amazing! Will go back to Giverny for sure. We had the best time! Thank you Isabel!
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Meabh_l
May 26, 2024
Great place, no tour - The only con is that this experience doesn't include any kind of tour of the house and garden. Once you're there, you're free to explore and once told to meet back up at a certain time.
Pros: you get to skip the line which is huge as this had possibly the longest line I saw, even longer than the louvre. The transport is pretty handy if like me, you don't drive and the house and garden is beautiful
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Abbey_t
May 17, 2024
Not a tour, just a ride - The Gardens and home are beautiful! Our driver was 40 mins late. It shortened our time in Giverny. Then he dropped us off at a different location in Paris, due to traffic.
It was ridiculous, considering all you are paying for with this tour, is a ride to and from the site. Bot at all professional or worth the money!
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