Musée des Impressionnismes

The departure will be at 8:15 AM from a centrally located meeting point. It will take about 1 hour and 15 minutes to reach the idyllic location, the lovely Norman village of Giverny. Discover the place of inspiration where Claude Monet, master of the Impressionist movement, created his most beautiful works. By visiting the artist's house and gardens, still in its original look, let yourself be carried away by Monet's imagination. Enjoy the vibrant colors as you listen to your audio guide on an app to download on your device and make your way through the two gardens which are an exceptional work of art in themselves. When crossing the Japanese bridge inside the water garden, you won’t miss the famous water lilies and the majestic weeping willows decorating the charming pond. In the paths of the Clos Normand (the Norman enclosed plot), the flower beds will dazzle your eyes with their endlessly varied colors and will lead you to daydream and romanticize. Stride along the streets of this charming little village, and stroll through the painters' and sculptors' galleries. Complete your day by visiting the museum of impressionism which has one of the most beautiful collections of Impressionist works.

08:00 Hotel Pick up and departure destination Giverny. By Live-guided option the Guide will welcome You and give on the way You general Information about the French history and Impressionism. There are approx. 70 km to drive from Paris to Giverny. It takes up to 1,5 hours. 09:15 - 11:00 Arrival in Giverny. Visit of the Claude Monet's home in Giverny to admire the nature that inspired one of the most famous French painters and founder of Impressionism. Visit the house and Norman flower gardens and Claude Monet’s studio. 11:00 - 12:00 Free time for walking in the Giverny village to admire flowered houses, art galleries, and cafes. We recommend You as well to visit Museum of Impressionism Giverny. Not too big with very nice collection including some of Claude Monet's paintings. 12:00 - 13:15 Lunch break in Giverny. You will find several places to have Your Lunch. We give You our recommendations. 13:15 Departure to Paris. It takes up to 1,5 hour (70 km). 14:30 Coming back Paris, drop off at Your hotel.

Your tour will start with a pick-up from your Paris hotel by your private guide for the roughly 1.5-hour drive by minivan to Giverny, where you will walk in the footsteps of Claude Monet.  Upon arrival at Claude Monet's house and gardens, stroll with your guide through the rows of vibrant flowers in front of Monet's pink and green home. Visit the water lily pond and Japanese Bridge (pont Japonais), which you'll recognize from some of the Monet's best-known paintings. Admire the variety of vegetation, including cherry trees, tulips, roses, wisteria, weeping willows and irises. Explore the interior of the house, and see the kitchen, dining room, living space, bedrooms and the painter's collection of Japanese prints. As one of the leaders of the Impressionist movement of the 19th century, Monet introduced more perception, emotion and light into art of his age, and he spent almost 40 years developing his Giverny property. You'll also stop by his workshop.  Afterward, head to the Musée des Impressionnismes (Museum of Impressionism), honoring Impressionist artists around the world. The museum depicts the history of this favorite art genre and features The Garden, designed by landscape painter Mark Rudkin, which offers a colorful nod to the themes dear to the Impressionists. Check out the permanent gallery, Monet Around, to learn about the influence Monet and his contemporaries had on the generations that followed them, and visit the temporary exhibitions. Your tour will end with a return to Paris for hotel drop-off.

08:00 Hotel Pick up and departure destination Giverny. The Guide will welcome You and give on the way You general Information about the French history and Impressionism. There are approx. 70 km to drive from Paris to Giverny. It takes up to 1,5 hours. 09:15 - 11:00 Arrival in Giverny and visit to Claude Monet's historic house to admire the nature that inspired one of the most famous French painters and founder of Impressionism. Step into Claude Monet’s studio, where the magic of his artistic genius came to life, wander through the enchanting Norman flower gardens, marvel at the iconic water lilies in the picturesque Pond. 11:00 - 12:00 Free time for walking in the Giverny village to admire flowered houses, art galleries and cafes. We recommend You as well to visit Museum of Impressionism Giverny. Not too big with very nice collection including some of Claude Monet's paintings. 12:00 Departure to Rouen. It takes 1 hour (72 km). 13:00 - 14:30 Arrival in Rouen. 3 courses Lunch at the oldest French restaurant La Couronne since 1345. It is a Michelin restaurant of classic French cuisine. This historic establishment boasts a rich culinary tradition and has welcomed numerous celebrities and artists over the centuries. 14:30 - 15:45 Walking tour of Rouen starts. Rouen is the capital of the Duke of Normandy, the city of a hundred bell-towers, famous for its Gothic cathedrals. Here You will have the opportunity to visit the Notre Dame Cathedral of the XIII - XVI centuries, known throughout the world in the paintings of Monet, the area of the Vieux Marché (Old Market), the place of execution of Joan d'Arc and the Church of Joan d'Arc, the Palace of justice of the XVI century, to see the old medieval clock Gros-Horloge on the pedestrian street. The walking tour lasts about 1 hour. Free time. 15:45 - 17:30 Free time in Rouen to discover the city. 17:30 Departure to Paris. It takes 2,5 hours (142 km) 20:00 Arrival in Paris. Drop off at Your hotel.

Join a shore excursion from Le Havre to Giverny and have a private driver by your side all day. Discover Monet's studio and the house he lived in for more than 40 years, visit the Museum of Impressionism, and walk through the lush gardens of the village. Meet your private chauffeur at the cruise terminal in Le Havre. Sit back and enjoy the views of Normandy's countryside on an hour-long drive on the way to Giverny. Begin your exploration by stepping inside the well-restored house of impressionist painter Claude Monet. Wander through Monet’s greatest masterpiece – his garden. Cross the Japanese bridge and admire the weeping willows and water lilies that inspired some of his paintings. Afterward, head over to the Museum of Impressionism nearby and admire the works of great artists. After 5 hours in the charming village of Giverny, meet your driver to head back to your cruise terminal.

- Your driver-guide will pick you up at your hotel and drive you first to Auvers-sur-Oise - At Auberge de Ravoux, discover the room N°5 where Vincent Van Gogh lived during his 70 last days and the table where he used to eat. - At Auvers-sur-Oise cimetary, par homage to Vincent Van Gogh and his brother Théo. You will discover how Vincent Van Gogh died and the details of his funeral. - Explore Dr Gachet's house where he housed some famous impressionist like Cezanne, Pissarro, Guillaumin and Vincent Van Gogh. - The marvelous church is unavoidable in Auvers-sur-Oise as it inspired Vincent Van Gogh. - For lunchtime, explore Auvers-sur-Oise and choose a restaurant with local specialities or the Auberge Ravoux where you can experience the charcuterie and cheese platter with a glass of wine as Van Gogh used to do before. - After lunch, discover Claude Monet's house and his wonderfull gardens. The Clos Normand is one of the most beautiful work where he passed more than 40 years to shape the details. The water garden is in a Japanese style and inspired the Claude Monet's famous "Nymphéas". - To achieve this day, stroll in the impressionism Museum which recount the impressionism and postimpressionism's history. The museum has also a beautiful garden which lives with the rhythm of the seasons.

Enjoy this half-day trip to Claude Monet’s home and gardens. Choose between a public tour or a private tour in your preferred language and explore the home and its beautiful surroundings. With your guide, discover the lily pond and its famous Japanese bridge, Monet’s main sources of inspiration at the end of his life. Then visit the flower garden, the house, and the former studio of the great painter. The house of the great master is a unique place where you can see how he lived and worked, from his studio to the kitchens. Discover the beautiful works of Monet which depicted Normandy. After exploring the home, discover the charming village of Giverny. Take some time to stroll through its small streets, before heading back to Paris.