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Monet’s house and gardens are an idyllic tribute to the life and works of the iconic artist. With this tour, make your own way to Giverny — just an hour from Paris by car or train — then join your small group for a guided tour. Learn more about Monet and Impressionism as you explore his art studios, living spaces, and magnificent flower gardens.

Enjoy a private tour of the home and gardens of the world-famous painter, Claude Monet. Take two hours with a guide to explore the gardens and home that inspired some of his famous works, and learn more about the history of his masterpieces. See the home of Claude Monet with a private guide, and meet your guide at the site to begin your tour. Begin to explore his Giverny estate which was both his home and studio for over 40 years, and became the inspiration for many of his well-known masterpieces. Take a walk in the gardens that have remained unchanged since the time of the great painter's life there. Experience the play of light and reflections on the water like Monet once did. Contemplate the water lilies and Japanese-style bridges made famous by his paintings. Visit Monet's house and private apartments, kitchen, and dining room, and admire the collection of Japanese prints that are housed within the estate.

Experience two day trips in one during this private, full-day tour to Versailles and Giverny. Spend time at the famous Palace of Versailles with a knowledgeable guide, then stroll through the house and gardens of Claude Monet. Guided tours include admission tickets and private, luxury round-trip transportation from Paris in a Wi-FI-equipped vehicle.

Spend the day with Impressionism: explore Monet’s gardens in Giverny, then optionally continue in Paris to the Orangerie for the Water Lilies or the Marmottan for the world’s largest Monet collection. Begin your day with pickup and travel to Giverny, where Monet’s iconic lily ponds and vibrant flower gardens surround the pastel-colored house where he lived and painted. For those who wish to make the experience even more memorable, an optional 35mm film photo session with your guide — a professional photographer — can be arranged during the day, capturing timeless portraits inspired by the light and beauty of Impressionist landscapes. Led by an expert guide, this tour connects the places that inspired the movement with the masterpieces that changed the course of modern art.

See two of France's top attractions in just one day with this private sightseeing tour from Paris, with visits to the Palace of Versailles and Claude Monet's home at Giverny. At Versailles, you can explore the interior of the chateau and enjoy free time to wander the gardens. Then, head to Giverny to admire the setting that inspired one of France's most famous painters. Along the way you can indulge with an included multi-course lunch—with wine—and enjoy hassle-free travel between the sights.

Embark on a 2-hour private walking tour of the serene village of Giverny, where your experienced guide will lead you along picturesque pathways and tranquil streets. Start on Rue Claude Monet, the main street lined with charming houses and local shops, and learn about the village's history and artistic connections. Visit the historic Church of Sainte-Radegonde with its beautiful stained glass windows. Explore Claude Monet's House and Gardens, wandering through the Clos Normand garden with its colorful flower beds and the Water Garden with its iconic pond and water lilies. Listen to anecdotes about Monet's life, his artistic process, and his legacy. Finally, walk along Rue Blanche Hoschedé-Monet, admiring picturesque houses and gardens, and conclude with a discussion about Giverny's continued influence on art and its cultural significance. This enchanting tour offers a personalized exploration of one of France's most idyllic settings.

Monet’s famous floral paintings were at the center of the impressionist art movement, and at his home in Giverny, discover where he was most inspired to create his masterpieces. See where Monet painted and where he spent his free time, and walk in the gardens he himself designed and planted beds of his favorite plants. See his famous ponds filled with water lilies, and learn about his unique painting style.

Explore the Normandy of Claude Monet during a shore excursion from Le Havre to Giverny, Rouen and Honfleur (choose any two out of these three). For example, visit Monet's former home and beautiful gardens, the Gothic cathedral of Rouen and the historic port of Honfleur, all of which Monet painted in his famous Impressionist style. Along the way, pass other notable attractions like the Rouen square in which Joan of Arc was executed and Honfleur's St Catherine's Church, the largest wooden church in the country.