Adventure Collective
Explore Monet’s House and Gardens: A Private Half-Day Tour from Paris - Paris

Explore Monet’s House and Gardens: A Private Half-Day Tour from Paris

Vernouilleteasy

Difficulty

easy

Duration

4–5 hours

Fitness Level

Suitable for most fitness levels; involves moderate walking on mostly flat terrain

Overview

Skip the crowds and soak up the inspiration of Claude Monet’s home and flower gardens on a private half-day trip from Paris. Discover the living landscapes behind Impressionism with a knowledgeable guide and exclusive access.

Vernouillet, Île-de-France

Private Tour • Giverny: Monet's House and Gardens

Half day • from Paris • Private Tour

Select participants and date

About This Adventure

Embark on a captivating half-day journey from Paris to Giverny, exploring Claude Monet's enchanting home and gardens. Enjoy exclusive skip-the-line access, guided insights, and a luxurious minibus ride. Stroll through vibrant flowerbeds and the serene water garden, immersing yourself in the beauty that inspired Impressionism. A truly unforgettable experience awaits!

An Exclusive Experience to discover one of the most beautiful village in France with the afternoon light, more appreciated by the water lilies.

Duration

About 5 hours, including transportation

Inclusions

  • Private Guided Visit
  • Exclusive Services
  • Licensed Professional Guide
  • Skip the line & Priority Admission tickets
  • Hotel Pick up & Drop off
  • Transport by luxury A/C minibus

Conditions

  • Please bring a photo ID. Passengers of all ages are accepted in the tour, but at least one adult of age 18+ is required per reservation.
  • During transportation, children below the age of 10 must be seated in a child chair by French law.

About

On this small group half day trip from Paris, discover one of the most beautiful garden in France. Your guide meet you at your hotel in Paris. Take aboard a luxury vehicle for a ride around about one hour to Giverny. ​ Thanks to skip the line access, the guide shares the calm and almost other worldly beauty of Claude Monet’s Home and Gardens. Learn about the famous Impressionist and enjoy to explore inside his colored home, stroll along the charming paths of his flower garden, and admire the water garden with the little green bridge and lake full of his famous water lilies. ​ The House and Gardens of Claude Monet in Giverny Pierce the secrets of one of the pillars of Impressionism, Claude Monet. Leader of the pictorial movement of the 19th century, he brought a wind a change to academic representative art introducing heightened perception, emotions and light. The painter devoted more than forty years of his life to one of his finest masterpieces: his garden in Giverny

The Clos Normand The artist gardener sought to transform a simple orchard into magnificent colorful garden: Japanese cherry trees, flowerbeds of nasturtiums, tulips and roses, an explosion of colors for each season.

The Water Garden Wander through the romantic water garden, with its famous Japanese bridge, the wisterias, the water-lilies pond, the weeping willows and irises... Behold this living picture with its profusion of reflected light and colors.

The House Visit the master's charming pink house where a family atmosphere reigned. Discover the painter's everyday life surrounded by eight children: the drawing room, the pantry, the bedroom, the study, the dining room and the beautiful kitchen...Admire his collection of Japanese prints, another source of inspiration.

The Studio End your visit with the big studio where the famous water-lilies paintings saw the light of day. These paintings are exhibited at the Orangerie Museum in Paris

The Musée des Impressionnismes in Giverny A fine tribute to all the impressionists in the world, discover the Musée des Impressionnismes and its garden in Giverny. This Museum presents the history of the emblematic artistic movement in a futuristic listed garden. Designed by the landscape architect Mark Rudkin this contemporary garden has been listed as an Outstanding garden in 2009 and bears many references to impressionist colors and themes. The permanent exhibition entitled "Autour de Claude Monet" offers an insight into "the influence of the works of Claude Monet on his contemporaries and on succeeding generations". This gallery pays tribute to one of the founders of the movement. Beautifully designed, these temporary exhibitions, present different perspectives of the Impressionist movement.

After the visit, transfer to Paris. Your guide drop you off at your accommodation in Paris.

Adventure Tips

Book in advance for skip-the-line access

This tour offers exclusive priority entry—reserve early to avoid sold-out days and long waits at busy times.

Comfortable walking shoes recommended

You’ll be strolling through gardens and inside Monet's house on unpaved paths—wear practical shoes for comfort.

Visit in spring or summer for peak blooms

For the most vivid floral colors and fullest garden displays, plan your visit between April and September.

Bring a camera and water bottle

The garden paths can be warm and sunny; stay hydrated and capture memorable moments along the way.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • Common carp in the water garden
  • Various butterflies attracted to the blooming flowers

History

Monet lived and painted in Giverny from 1883 until his death in 1926, creating works that helped define Impressionism.

Conservation

The Fondation Claude Monet and local authorities maintain the gardens with sustainable horticultural practices to preserve the historic landscape and native plant species.

Select participants and date

Adventure Hotspots in Paris

Frequently Asked Questions

Recommended Gear

Comfortable walking shoes

Essential

Gardens have gravel paths and uneven surfaces requiring stable footwear.

spring specific

Light rain jacket

April showers can occur, so a waterproof layer helps keep you dry.

spring specific

Sun hat or cap

Essential

Protect yourself from sun exposure during outdoor garden strolling.

summer specific

Camera or smartphone with good camera

Essential

Capture vibrant floral displays and the iconic Japanese bridge over the lily pond.