Travel to Giverny by train from Paris to visit the site where the Impressionist painter Monet lived and worked. Claude Monet's garden at Giverny is one of the best known gardens in France. Discover the inspiration for some of his most famous paintings.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 1 day
- Starting time 9:00 AM
- Instant confirmation
- Wheelchair accessible
Experience
Highlights
- Take the train to Giverny on a round-trip ticket from Paris
- Visit Monet's House and Gardens
- Explore the gardens that inspired the French Impressionist painter
Full description
Some of Claude Monet’s most famous works were painted in Giverny. These include his Water Lilies and Japanese Bridge paintings. The Impressionist artist lived in Giverny from 1883 until his death in 1926.
On this full-day excursion you’ll travel to Giverny by train, round-trip from Paris.
The garden itself comprises a flower garden in front of the house and the more famous water gardens across the road. Monet began work on the water gardens about 10 years after arriving in Giverny.
Interestingly locals were originally opposed to his plans to build water gardens, fearful that the strange plants would poison the water of the tributary feeding the ponds.
The flower gardens cover about a hectare and are laid out in color-themed borders. There are literally thousands of flowers in these gardens including masses of tulips, irises, oriental poppies and peonies, all with the wonderful colors that inspired Monet's paintings.
The water gardens have a Japanese theme and include a replica of the Japanese bridge which featured in Monet's well-known painting.
In addition to the gardens you’ll be able to visit Monet’s lovely and very colorful house.
Includes
- Admission to Monet's House and Gardens
- Round-trip train ticket from Paris
- Shuttle from Vernon to Giverny
- Admission to the American Museum of Art (across the street from Monet's Gardens)
- Guide
- Transfers to and from your hotel
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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Please note that your GetYourGuide voucher will not be accepted. You will receive all tickets by email prior to your departure. Train departs at Gare St Lazare, 13 Rue d'Amsterdam, 75008 Paris.
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Know before you go
- The voucher from GetYourGuide will not be accepted at the entrance. Train tickets and admission to Monet’s house and gardens tickets will be sent to you by email
- The local partner will send you your train tickets (round-trip from Paris to Vernon - Giverny) by email 24-hours before the trip. Please check your spam or contact the supplier if you do not receive the email
- After receiving the email, please confirm with the local partner
- Parts of this tour take place outside, so please wear clothes and shoes that are comfortable and weather appropriate
- Please note that lunch is not included on the tour
- The local partner reserves the right to cancel in case of public transport interruptions/strikes
- Rescheduling is not possible
- The gardens are wheelchair and stroller accessible, but the house is not
- Service animals are permitted
