Giverny Small-Group Half Day Trip with Monet’s Gardens from Paris
Description
Discover the unparalleled beauty of the home and gardens of Claude Monet where he lived and painted for the last 40 years of his life. Visit off-the-beaten-path gems like Monet’s grave and Giverny’s church.
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Discover the beauty of Giverny, the peaceful village where Claude Monet lived and found his inspiration. With its untouched charm and authentic atmosphere, it feels like stepping into a postcard.
There are two distinct gardens on Claude Monet's property. The lovely Clos Normand has hundreds of types of flowers in bloom throughout the spring, summer, and fall. You'll for sure recognize the bold purple Iris' lined pathways and the spicy, orange and yellow Capucines that climb on the arches just in front of his pink house with green shutters.
Waterlillies!!! The Japanese garden on Claude Monet's estate is the most famous as it has a green bridge and a waterlily-filled pond. Your guide will lead you directly to it and help you get the best souvenir photos! You'll see the precise spots where Monet painted from and compare the paintings with what you see in real life.
Monet's Colorful Home: Claude Monet lived here for more than 40 years and raised 8 children. Inside you will see his artist workshop as well as the personal decor and colorful paint that he put in every room. Groups are not allowed into the home as space is very limited inside. So, you will be given free time to explore inside on your own.
Graveside visit: Visit the final resting place of Claude Monet and pay your respects to the great man himself. His tomb is hidden away in a little countryside church's graveyard. Your guide will take you to it and share many of Monet's life stories that went beyond his art but still affected it.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Minimum age for all tour participants is 7 years old.
- The paths are gravel and there are steps to climb on this tour. Walkers are not very helpful.
- Not recommended for travelers who have trouble walking on their own.
Reviews(1,935)
Easy pick-up location, comfortable transportation, but learning a little of Monet’s life story, the focus of his artistic style, and the complications of relationships within family and art community, culminating in his latter years as a gardener was so insightful… the day gave rise to much discussion afterwards - thank you for imparting both passion and knowledge.
The entire trip was amazing. Our guide, Theo, was terrific. He was knowledgeable, professional and provided us with information to make our visit that much more interesting. The grounds were spectacular as many flowers and waterlilies were in bloom. Absolutely a must do tour while visiting Paris.
This was a fantastic tour. I am so glad we went in the morning as the lines were so long as we were leaving Monet’s house and gardens. Serena was our tour guide and she was wonderful. She was very nice and provided a ton of information and was lovely. She told us what to expect for the day and gave us timing at the start which is always helpful. I would recommend this tour!
We had a wonderful afternoon out with Olivier! He told us so many wonderful stories about Monet's art, and also about his life, loves and motivation. Olivier was great company and we learned a lot about how things work in France, which was so interesting and entertaining.
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re delighted to hear that you had such a wonderful afternoon with Olivier and enjoyed his stories about Monet and life in France. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with him! Kind regards, - Alice
Ryan is an excellent tour guide and driver. Very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Going a the opening hour is key to avoid crowding.
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the excursion with Ryan and appreciated his knowledge and enthusiasm. We’re also glad the early start helped you enjoy Monet’s Gardens with fewer crowds. We hope to see you again soon! - Alice
Thoroughly enjoyable day. Our guide was wonderful, providing us with valuable insights on things to look for during our visit to Monet’s grave, his house and the gardens. Highly recommended.
Ryan was a great guide. It is a long drive to get there and back. No excessive talking on way back. Small group with pre purchased tickets skipped the long line.
What a lovely way to enjoy Giverney! For anyone who appreciates art and nature (and a dose of history) this is an excellent tour. Wonderful flowers, even in August! The ease of the pick up and drop, the friendly and well informed guide (Sabrina) and the pleasant drive to and from the destination all added to our positive experience.
The Gardens and house of Monet were an excellent tour. The guide was knowlegable and personal. He went out of his way to be nice and informative.
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re delighted you enjoyed Monet’s gardens and home, and that our guide made the experience both informative and personal. We truly appreciate your feedback! - Alice
We met Ryan at a café very near the Arc de Triomphe and he gave us information about the day and the area on the way to Giverney. We toured Monet’s family gravesite and then once inside the entrance, we visited the house and gardens on our own. It was well worth it to be in a small group. Although it was crowded, I was most impressed with the pond. It felt like you could be stepping in one of his paintings. The garden was also magnificent. A highlight of my trip! I would highly recommend this activity.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted that Giverny and Monet’s gardens were a highlight of your trip. We’re also glad you enjoyed the small-group experience and Ryan’s insights along the way. Thank you for recommending us! - Alice
