easy
8 hours
Moderate mobility required to walk through gardens and museum halls comfortably.
Spend a day tracing Claude Monet’s life from his colorful gardens in Giverny to the largest collection of his works at the Marmottan Monet Museum—with skip-the-line access and private guide services provided by Normandy Melody.
Full day • from Paris • Private Day Tour
Embark on an enchanting all-day journey to Giverny, exploring Claude Monet's vibrant home and breathtaking gardens. Experience the tranquility of his flower and water gardens, marvel at the iconic Japanese bridge, and delve into his masterpieces at the Marmottan Monet Museum. A unique opportunity to immerse yourself in Impressionism!
All-day activity! - lasts approximately 8 hours, including transportation
On this private day trip from Paris, discover one of the most beautiful garden in France. Your guide meets you 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. Your guide will then suggest several different options for a nice lunch in the charming village of Giverny.
Marmottan Monet Museum. Enjoy a private guided visit of the Marmottan Monet Museum in Paris with our professional guide. You will see the largest collection of Monet paintings in the world : 94 paintings, 29 drawings including the famous Water Lillies, Impression Sunrise
Your guide will plunge you into Monet’s universe, you will immerse yourself into the emotional power of his art collections. Find out Monet’s masterpieces next to great works by other Impressionist Masters such as Renoir, Gauguin, and Manet, among others.
After the visit, transfer to Paris.
The tour covers Monet’s gardens and museum galleries, so sturdy, comfortable shoes are recommended for uneven paths and indoor walking.
Weather in the Île-de-France region can be unpredictable; a rain jacket ensures comfort while strolling outdoor gardens.
You may take photos of the gardens and museum art where permitted—use flash only when allowed to protect artworks.
The trip lasts about eight hours, including transport, so pace yourself and stay hydrated for a more enjoyable experience.
Monet lived in Giverny for more than 40 years, transforming his home and garden into a canvas that redefined Impressionism.
Efforts at Giverny include maintaining the garden’s original planting plans and protecting native species to preserve the site’s historical accuracy.
Supportive footwear is necessary for garden trails and indoor museum strolls.
Protects from spring showers common in the Île-de-France region.
spring specific
Keeps you hydrated during warm weather outdoor visits.
summer specific
Capture vibrant gardens and art while respecting flash regulations indoors.