Monet's Gardens: Explore His Artistic Haven

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Giverny

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Explore Monet’s Gardens and House in Giverny with a private tour led by an art historian. Discover the inspiration behind Monet’s iconic Water Lilies series and immerse yourself in the world of Impressionism.

Duration: 5 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Fondation Monet in Giverny - Step into Claude Monet’s residence, where he spent 43 years with his family. Experience the artist’s everyday life by exploring the blue sitting room, dining room, and his studio, all meticulously restored.
The Clos Normand - Fondation Claude Monet - The garden is in bloom throughout the year, and a brochure from…

What's Included

Skip the Line ticket to the house of Claude Monet
Private transportation
Licensed Professional and Passionate Art Historian Guide
All Fees and Taxes
In-vehicle air conditioning
VIP Services

What's Not Included

Lunch
Gratuities (optional)

Additional Information

Explore the residence where Claude Monet, considered the ‘Pioneer of Impressionism,’ resided for 43 years. Take a tour of his workroom, wander around the beautiful gardens and the iconic Japanese bridge which motived him to produce his vivid Water Lilies series and additional paintings. This exclusive excursion, inclusive of luxurious, return travel, is…

Location

Fondation Monet in Giverny

Rue Claude Monet

Please call the operator once you arrive at the House of Claude Monet.

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings

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Gillianm567

Oct 30, 2025

Wonderful place to visit - Always wanted to visit and I wasn't disappointed. Travelling with my friend in my campervan, we were able to stay overnight in a large carpark where the buses park. There are no facilities but it was perfect. We bought tickets online giving us a time slot. The gardens, even in October, were beautiful. Still lots of lovely plants in bloom. The lily pond had a bit of scum on it and of course the lilies weren't blooming but we still enjoyed walking round. There were a lot of people so what would it be like in mid summer? The house was also lovely to visit. A very pleasant home I'm sure. Beautifully looked after. And of course the shop had marvellous gifts and books so we spent a few pounds. Next morning we walked into the village which is so pretty with a lot of history. Plus more lovely gardens. We also paid our respects to Monet's grave as well as to the grave of 5 young British airmen who crashed nearby and were all killed. Tragic. But a wonderful place to visit. My photos won't upload sadly

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Colombiajan

Oct 29, 2025

Do not miss this beautiful place - Monet's Gardens is exquisite. It was a beautiful experience. Ou tour was very good, and we learned a lot about Monet, but most of all we saw the beauty in the gardens. I would recommend this place to anyone visiting France.

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Doris_l

Oct 17, 2025

An ethereal experience! - Claudio was the very best guide we could have asked for! He was warm, informative, and very helpful. Absolutely no regrets!!!

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Joseph_s

Oct 9, 2025

Perfect option for Giverny. - Chris was a wonderful guide. He was friendly with a great sense of humor. And he knew his subject well and answered all our questions. Being in a small group in the rather tight constrains of the house and gardens was also a big plus.

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Robin_c

Sep 13, 2025

Christopher was prompt,... - Christopher was prompt, very pleasant, and informative. The hour and a half drive to and from Monet’s home and garden was very pleasant with Christopher. He showed us around and let us have time to explore on our own. Definitely the highlight of our visit to Paris. Fulfilled a lifetime dream.

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Triciasl7457ip

Nov 14, 2025

Very interesting and worth a visit - Set in a peaceful area. The gardens are well laid out - complete with a pond. Lots of trees to provide shade in summer and a wide range of plants. Only problem is that it is very popular so sometimes it felt like a queue. I'd suggest going early in the morning to avoid this. Best time to go is probably summer but pleasant on a dry autumn day. Gift shop,car park and cafe. You can also visit inside the house which is interesting.

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431maureenc

Oct 12, 2025

Private Giverny tour from Paris - This was an efficient, expensive, private, four hour tour from Paris. Our driver /guide was informative and very knowledgeable about Monet Giverny and the surrounding villages. He personally escorted and explained the gardens. Granted October is not the best time to view flowering plants but what was blooming was nice He efficiently got us through the crowds. On the drive back to Paris we toured through hill towns and observed one walled buildings dug into the limestone. We scheduled a morning (8 am pickup) tour There is no time to stop for lunch as the guide had a second tour from Paris that day scheduled for 12:30.

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Nancy_d

Oct 3, 2025

Lovely afternoon... - Lovely afternoon experience - we visited the first week in October, probably better earlier in the season.

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Abhijit

Sep 12, 2025

Giverny is Monet magic - Giverny is magical. The gardens are outstanding and some of the flowers are spectacular! The house is small and a bit of a squeeze with all the tourists but it’s important to visit so as to get an idea of the artist at home and in his workshop. One thing I learned was his love for Japanese art. The house is full of them. Also the kitchen had a wonderful collection of shiny copper pans very evocative! There’s a little village nearby that’s worth a look. Also the sandwich and coffee shop. I’d have given the review a 4 as our guide was somewhat hit & miss. He knew the history and colour but chose to share it somewhat haphazardly.

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