Discover the world of Claude Monet on a relaxed half-day excursion from Paris. Your experience begins at the France Tourisme agency, near the Louvre, where you meet your driver-guide and board your air-conditioned vehicle. Leaving the city, you’ll drive through the western suburbs and along the Normandy motorway while hearing about Monet’s life, the origins of Impressionism and how the painter transformed a simple village into one of the most visited artistic sites in France. On arrival in Giverny, you’ll receive your entrance ticket and head directly into Monet’s house and gardens. Inside the pink-walled house, restored as it looked in Monet’s time, you can visit the blue sitting-room, the pantry and kitchen, the bright yellow dining-room decorated with Japanese prints, and the painter’s bedroom and private apartments upstairs. This is where Claude Monet lived for more than 40 years and raised 8 children. Step outside into the Clos Normand, a rectangular flower garden laid out like a painting, where more than a hundred varieties of flowers bloom from spring to autumn: roses, nasturtiums, irises, tulips and rare plants from East Asia. With more than 100 different types of flowers, the colours and perspectives change with every path you take, just as Monet intended. A small underpass then leads you to the water garden, with its willow trees, bamboo, and the famous Japanese bridge arching over the lily pond. Here you can see, in real life, the scenery that inspired Monet’s legendary Water Lilies series. Take your time for photos and to find the exact angles you recognise from his canvases. Throughout your visit, you are free to explore at your own rhythm, using the information provided by your guide before entering the estate. You can also browse the large shop housed in Monet’s former studio, offering books, prints and souvenirs inspired by his work. After approximately 2 hours on site, meet your driver-guide again and board the vehicle for the return trip to Paris. You’ll arrive back in the city with a deeper understanding of Monet’s art and the landscapes that inspired it and with the feeling of having stepped inside an Impressionist painting.
Jun/19/2026 07:37:11
It was a good tour overall. Giverny is crowded.
Jun/19/2026 07:28:11
Jun/19/2026 06:41:02
Jun/18/2026 16:55:38
Frederick, our guide, went above and beyond. He was a fast driver, who safely navigated central Paris with speed. He accommodated my mother by parking near the garden’s entrance, offered shade for the sweltering heatwave and organized extended time so we could enjoy a respite in the cafe before returning. He guided us around without being on our heels and took us home via the river to enjoy Paris views. He’s was enthusiastic and charming, recommending restaurants and experiences to get the best out of our visit. Really enjoyed our tour of Monet’s property. Superb!
Jun/18/2026 08:15:12
Es war ein schöner Nachmittag im Garten von Claude Monet. Trotz vieler Leute, vor allem im Haus, ist es ruhig im wunderschönen Garten. Unser Guid, Roland von Tour France, hat uns super gefahren und auch unterwegs vieles gezeigt und erzählt.Ihm ein besonderes Dankeschön!
Jun/17/2026 15:35:17
For the amount of driving involved and the amount of time to visit, it seems that the ratio is not very good. Additionally, the cost of the tour is quite expensive. The guide was very nice and very good.
Jun/17/2026 13:06:53
Jun/17/2026 07:38:11
The tour was amazing just what I wanted And More the place is beautiful. Everyone should visit, Tim The tour guide is an excellent guide he is nice and provide us with a lot of information even in the road , thank you Tim for the good company and I hope I see you again in another trip.
Jun/16/2026 21:43:14
Great tour!! Easy to get there and back and plenty of time to explore the gardens on your own!
Jun/16/2026 13:17:53
While Monet’s Garden in Giverny was beautiful, the transportation was unacceptable. On the return trip, the van broke down on a busy highway because it had run out of gas—an entirely preventable failure. We were stranded for over an hour with cars and trucks speeding past, which was dangerous. When a tow truck arrived, 9 of us were packed in without enough proper seats or seatbelts. At the gas station, the van took about 90 liters of fuel, making it clear no basic checks were done. This is negligence, not bad luck. We returned to Paris hours late after standing in the sun. A 25% refund was briefly offered, then withdrawn and replaced with a boat ride. This experience was unsafe, poorly managed, and not worth the price. Avoid this service.