Giverny and Monet's Garden Tour

Discover Monet’s Garden by bike from Paris. Enjoy local specialties, a riverside picnic, and breathtaking views of the French countryside.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Fat Tire Tours Paris - Meet here to connect with your guide and board the bus to Giverny.
  • Fondation Claude Monet - It will then be time for your relaxing 5 kilometer (3 miles) ride down the bike path to the village of Giverny and the world-famous gardens of Claude Monet. Cruise past the Giverny church and its cemetery containing graves of local citizens dating back to the 17th century, British soldiers from World War II and even Monet himself buried within his family’s vault. You will pass the Hotel Baudy, where Impressionists Manet and Renoir used to paint.

Shortly you will arrive at the highlight of the day - Monet’s Garden

Spend about 1.5 hours enjoying Monet’s gardens, his house and the famous water lily pond where some of his most famous works originated. Be sure to bring your camera and plenty of film! Additionally, the village of Giverny offers you the American Museum of Art (across the street from Monet’s Gardens), numerous cafes and small streets begging to be explored.

  • House of Claude Monet - Skip-the-line entry into the gardens
  • Seine River - Once in Vernon visit the charming farmers’ market to buy picnic supplies. You’ll then hop on your bike and pedal across the river to a beautiful park along the banks of the Seine for lunch. At lunch you can also sample the local’s favorite drink: cidre.
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Use of bicycle (if you select bike tour option)
  • Use of helmet
  • Roundtrip transfer to and from Paris
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Food and drinks
  • Rain gear is available at a fee of 2EUR paid direct
Additional Information

To begin your Giverny and Monet’s Garden Bike Tour you will travel from Paris to the quaint town of Vernon, located in Normandy. On the way, you will pass beautiful wheat and sunflower fields, far from the hustle and bustle of Paris.

We will make our first stop at the open-air market in Vernon. Here, you can enjoy an array of local specialties, such as cider, and organize your picnic basket for the perfect riverside lunch.

We will then pick up our bikes and enjoy an effortless cruise from Giverny to Monet’s famed-estate. We’ll stop along the Seine river for a picnic lunch next to a picturesque mill, all while appreciating in breathtaking views of the French countryside.

You will have plenty of time to explore Monet’s gardens and home in Giverny, and then we will enjoy a leisurely ride back to Vernon before returning to Paris. Round trip transportation to and from central Paris makes this day trip to these special gardens a breeze!

  • There is no age minimum or maximum - this tour is suitable for everyone as long as you can ride a bike!
  • If a children’s bike is required, you must advise at time of booking.
Location
24 Rue Edgar Faure
Rue Edgar Faure
All tours depart from the Fat Tire Tours office at 24 rue Edgar Faure, 75015 Paris. The closest metro is the Dupleix station. Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the tour departure. *Meeting point and tour time will be altered during the Olympics. We will contact you directly with details.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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G6062ghmartinak
Aug 14, 2024
Beautiful Monet Bike Tour - Tour was amazingly planned, sights were beautiful and bike ride was fun. Nick and OJ were great guides! Highly recommend this tour, really worth it.
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F7550evkatherined
Jul 2, 2024
Wonderful and entertaining tour! - Amir was FANTASTIC and this tour was unforgettable. We felt safe, entertained, and taken care of the entire time, hearing stories on the bus, enjoying our picnic and loving the bike ride and visit to Giverny. This was one of our favorite days in France!
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Britopez
Jul 1, 2024
If you’re looking for a unique experience, this is it! - I am so glad I booked this tour. Our guides were very knowledgeable along the trip. There was an issue with the timeliness of the bus, but the company maintained their professionalism and talked with us, apologized and guaranteed to make up the time. I was very appreciative to find people who care for your comfort, especially when loaning my daughter a jacket for the day because we underestimated that late May/early summer chill. The town we stopped in was just perfect and the market was a dream. I tried out my toddler French with the vendors and they were very kind and friendly.By the time we arrived at our picnic, our group felt warm and welcoming. I think it has a lot to do with the energy the guides give. The bike ride was a good little workout, despite how easy it’s described. It does require a bit more endurance for those of us who commute mainly by car 😬. I am so glad we made this journey on the bikes though, as it provided a lot of quiet time to look out at the countryside. You may be lucky enough to spot a few cows. It is totally okay to point and get excited about cows on a French pasture. Cow!🐄
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Will_p
May 9, 2024
Well worth it! - Great and beautiful time. OJ and Eliza were fun, interesting and kept things fun! My wife and I enjoyed everything about the trip.
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Boganvillas
Apr 17, 2024
Great tour guides - We took the tour and bike ride to Monet’s home and garden at Giverny. Nick and OJ were awesome. We enjoyed the flowers and the home and learned about Monet’s art and life
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Labarajas12
Mar 11, 2024
Fantastic place, a must see - We used Viator. The tour started in Paris. Included Monet's Garden and Versailles. With lunch included at a really nice restaurant after Monet's gardens. Our tour person did a fantastic job. She had so much information to share about Monet's Gardens and Versailles. She kept our group together. I would highly recommend this tour. I hope you get a tour guide as good as ours. I wish I could remember her name.
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Xtine888
Sep 9, 2023
What a fun experience! - The best experience! Dave and OJ were very professional and knowledgeable. I learned a lot from this tour and there was not a dull moment. Loved it! Highly recommended.
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Mbangert17
Sep 6, 2023
An unforgettable experience! - I was on the Giverny (Monet's House) tour today and it was fantastic! From the market to get our food, to a picnic in an unbeatable setting, to getting to see and learn all about Monet, it was a perfect day. Made better by the witty, and intelligent commentary provided by tour guides Oj and Dave. They kept us safe while biking, explained clearly what we were going to be experiencing that day, and really brought everything to life. I highly recommend this tour and thanks to Oj and Dave for a spectacular day!
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Gregf910
Aug 18, 2023
Worth your Euros! - First of all, you need to know that when you book with this company, you are supporting a strong charitable effort that the do. So do yourself a favor and google them to see the details. Second, the guides are nice fellows who know enough about Claude Monet to at least whet your appetite to learn more. The drive is about 90 minutes from Paris in a bus that is quite comfortable. Ask for a helmet. They are not offered but they are available. There are many I experienced riders who have no concept of safety. We had a woman on our tour who had a nasty crash and injuries would have been lessened by a helmet. Watch your distance from others. It’s like driving in NYC. There will be at least one moron with your tour. Steer clear. The market is quite small where you will shop your lunch. There is a steep bridge that must be navigated in Vernon that has quite a lot of traffic. There are busy intersections where you want to take great care in crossing. Then the trail flattens out and it is a peaceful and pleasant ride into Giverny. The village is quite lovely. The gardens and house are extremely crowded, even during August, so be prepared. I am convinced that Monet painted the Pont Japonais over and over so he could see it without tourists! The bicycles have no mirrors, so again, be cautious. The baskets attach to the side of the bike and if you have size 12 feet, the basket needs to be attached as far back on the frame as possible. In summary, safety must be your responsibility. The tour itself is quite beautiful. Your picnic is in a lovely place by the Seine. Enjoy!!!
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Ralphk864
Aug 17, 2023
Great day - I enjoyed every aspect of the tour, even the bus ride down the freeway. The short time in Vernon was interesting because it got me out of the Paris sphere and to see the normal France. The cycling was fun. Then Monet’s house and garden were superb. The only spoiler we’re the other tourists. There were just too many especially at the water lilies.
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