Monet's Gardens Tour: Explore Normandy's Impressionism

Explore Monet’s Giverny gardens and iconic Japanese bridge on a half-day trip from Paris. Discover Impressionism’s roots in a small group setting.

Duration: 4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Fondation Claude Monet - Embark on a delightful half-day excursion to the edge of Normandy, where you will explore the charming residence of Claude Monet. Enjoy Skip-the-Line Access as you enter the garden with your guide through the exclusive small group entrance!
    Discover the exquisite collection of Japanese engravings displayed in several rooms,…
What's Included
  • Private Tour (if selected)
  • Small-group tour limited to 8 people (if selected)
  • Local English-speaking driver/escort
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (Unless Private Tour Option Selected)
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

As you venture into Normandy, you’ll have the opportunity to explore the residence of Claude Monet, the pioneer of ‘Impressionism’. This half-day excursion allows you to experience, in a small group setting, the iconic gardens that were carefully crafted by the renowned impressionist artist. Here, you’ll encounter the famed Japanese bridge, nestled…

Location
Paris TRIP
Avenue de la Bourdonnais
Departure Point: Central Paris, Near Eiffel Tower Address: The tour starts from the Paris TRIP Agency 41 Avenue de la Bourdonnais - 75007 Paris Directions: Nearest metro station: "Ecole Militaire" (Line 8) Take EXIT 1 (Tour Eiffel), Then get on Avenue de la Bourdonnais until reaching number 41
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Barbara_b
May 9, 2026
Must see - Don’t miss this great side trip. The gardens are breathtaking and the house is interesting. The trip From Paris was comfortable. The guide was delightful.
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65janief
Apr 24, 2026
Beautiful way to spend afternoon - Great driver and learned all t before we arrived. Enjoyed how he walked us into the garden snd spoke to us befor leaving. Giverny was terribly over crowded. Never got to see the house inside. Glad our group was just 8. Made it easier all the way around!
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Robin_c
Apr 10, 2026
Book now for a once in a lifetime experience. - Nico, our travel guide, was absolutely amazing. Knowledgeable and personable, he made our trip an outstanding experience.
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Karin_m
Oct 15, 2025
A must see beautiful countryside! - The small group trip was wonderful. Our guide was very knowledgeable and prepared us with Monets history so we can go off on our own to explore the home and beautiful gardens.
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U6776nkmichaela
Jul 31, 2025
Excellent trip - The gardens were spectacular. Our driver/guide was excellent, friendly and very informative Travel was smooth and comfortable.
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Amandatn4331bs
Jul 18, 2025
Trip to Monet gardens - The agency was wonderful. They really made sure we had a marvelous time Our driver Dario was very friendly and personable. He gave a very informative tour. Thanks for a wonderful experience!
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Danny_o
Apr 25, 2026
Pleasant - Very lovely but go early to avoid crowds & heat. The gardens do not disappoint, & the village is sweet
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Nadine_f
Jul 6, 2025
Easy 1/2 day excursion - Comfortable van for ride; driver was friendly; could understand him; guided us through with some explanation. A few hours on property is adequate.
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Diane_m
Apr 24, 2026
No skip the line! - Sadly could not give 5 stars. Do not pay premium price for skip the line tickets, as they do not exist, 45 minutes wait in warm sunshine, no side gate for small groups! However our guide Matthew gave us plenty of info about Monet and the garden on the way, trip very comfortable. He gave us some extra time because of the wait. The gardens themselves very picturesque but far too many people to enjoy it. Lots of shuffling around and big coach tour groups who kept stopping for their guides to give them info. I contacted Viator after the trip, they reached out to the tour provider, going to receive a very small token refund in the near future, overall disappointing.
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Karen_t
Apr 21, 2026
When "Skip the Line" equates to "Wait 40 minutes in line" - I purchased a "skip the line" ticket for a premium price for the Monet gardens and home. We ended up waiting on line 40 minutes to enter the garden. Our guide kept repeating "I've never seen this. This isn't my fault" and while he did extend the departure time of our departure, he repeatedly noted that this was on his own time if he extended it. Don't waste money buying this type of ticket.
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up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).