Giverny and Monet's House Half Day Trip from Paris Guide or Audio

Like nature? Love Impressionism? Read on! Let us whisk you away on a half-day trip to the village of Giverny where Monet and other Impressionists set up home in the 19th Century. After a short one-and-a-half-hour ride from Paris, you’ll find yourself in this quaint little village in Normandy, where you’ll visit Monet’s exquisite house and gardens. Your art historian guide or audioguide will animate your tour around the flowerbeds that proved a source of inspiration for Monet, past the water lily pond made famous in the Nymphéas series and across the Japanese bridge that pops up so often in his work. Then you’ll explore Monet’s house, almost untouched by the passage of time.

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   Office de Tourisme Nouvelle Normandie Vernon

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   After about a 1h30 min trip through the verdant countryside, you will arrive in Giverny.

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   Maison de Claude Monet a Vetheuil

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   Expect a feast for your eyes on this half-day tour to Claude Monet’s home in Giverny. You’ll alight at Monet’s property and extensive gardens, where he indulged in his green-fingered passion.

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   Fondation Claude Monet

   45 min

   First, you’ll visit the front gardens and orchards with your expert guide, to gaze upon an array of vivid blooms (depending on the season). Next, you’ll be enthralled to see the legendary water lily pond in real life and cross the oft-painted Japanese bridge.

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   The Clos Normand - Fondation Claude Monet

   25 min

   Don’t forget to take a few pics, be the star of your own Impressionist-style landscapes!  Take a while to enjoy the tranquility of the weeping willows and bamboo trees.

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   Paris

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   Time to drive back through the landscape of the Eure French Region. You will be dropped back at the departure point.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Excellent souvenir shop with a wide range of reproductions of Monet's paintings, crockery, table sets (dominant in Monet's favourite blue and yellow colours) and even a range of flower seeds.
• The collection of Japanese engravings inside Monet's home is one of the most important in the world.
• During the high season, this popular destination can experience significant crowds. As a result, there may be some unavoidable queues, especially during the morning hours when visitor numbers tend to be highest. We appreciate your understanding and recommend visiting later in the day if you prefer a slightly less busy experience.
• If option selected, a downloadable audio app for your phone is available in 10 languages: Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish. Make sure your phone is fully charged and your headphones are ready to fully enjoy the experience.

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