Giverny & Monet's House Audio Guided Half-day Tour from Paris

Overview

Discover the home of Claude Monet, his workshop, and the impressive garden surrounding his home outside of Paris. Your audio-guided tour will depart from Paris, with a travel time of about 1.5 hours on an air-conditioned bus. Giverny, a quaint village in Normandy, attracted many Impressionist painters in the 19th century; they followed the lead of the movement’s founder, Claude Monet On arrival, you will have 2 hours to tour the home and grounds, visit in complete freedom with your audioguide the Master’s house where the spectacular colors and enchanting garden were designed like a work of art. Walk through history as you see how Monet lived and was inspired by his surroundings. You will be dazzled by the flowerbeds and plants, and you will sense the artist’s emotions in front of the famous water lilies and weeping willows in the water garden. Enjoy the audio commentary from our APP to download on your device, bring your headset for a complete high experience

What's included

• ✓Mobile app to download
• ✓Visit on your own of the house of Monet, the workshop then free time in the gardens.
• ✓Round Trip Transportation From Paris
• ✓Audio-guided visit in 10 languages
• ✓Service of a multilingual host

• ✕Gratuities
• ✕Hotel pickup and drop-off
• ✕Guide
• ✕Wi-Fi is not available on the coach
• ✕Restroom facilities are not available on the coach
• ✕Headphones

What you'll do

1. 1

   After about a 1h30 min trip through the verdant countryside, you will arrive in Giverny. Enter this world famous village, famous for its pictural nature.

2. 2

   The visit starts with a stroll through the luscious Monet garden, which was the main source of inspiration for this indisputable founding father of impressionism. Cross the Clos-Normand, where you will find flowers from the Far East. Finally, you’ll come upon the magnificent water garden, famous for its water lilies, weeping willows, and the celebrated Japanese bridge spanning the pond.

   ⏱ 45 min
3. 3

   Thanks to your audio-guide, you will have two hours to tour Monet’s home, his studio and vibrantly colored gardens. Claude Monet lived with his family for more than 40 years in this Normand village. Follow in Monet’s footsteps as you visit the house, which includes the “blue sitting room,” his reading room which opens into the “pantry” where he kept tea, oil, spices and eggs. Continue on to the dining room, which houses the private apartments and one of the world’s largest Japanese print collections.

   ⏱ 45 min
4. 4

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

Availability & pricing

2 tour options available. Pick your exact date & check live availability on the booking page.

Good to know

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• 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.
• A downloadable audio app for your smartphone 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.

Cancellation policy

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