Day Trips from Paris to Giverny

Experience the quiet beauty of French Impressionism and the excesses of Marie Antoinette all in one day with this combo day trip from Paris to Giverny and Versailles. Visit the home and gardens of Claude Monet in a quaint country village, where you can admire the water lilies that inspired some of the painter's most celebrated work. Then, travel back to the eve of the French Revolution on a tour of the great halls, private chambers, and intricate gardens of the opulent Palace of Versailles, considered one of Europe’s greatest royal estates.

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.

Discover both Versailles and Giverny (the village where Impressionist painter Claude Monet lived and worked) in one day on this time-saving, private tour from Paris. Perfect for art and architecture lovers, as well as history buff, this trip includes skip-the-line access and pre-booked tickets to both popular attractions. Led by your art historian guide, you'll discover far more than you would if exploring alone.

See Versailles and Monet’s home in Giverny in just one day on this small-group excursion from Paris. First, discover the home of Claude Monet. Your guide will share fascinating stories about Monet from outside the gardens before you enjoy time to explore the grounds independently. You’ll also see the village church and visit Monet’s grave, a meaningful stop that many visitors overlook. Then, travel to the dazzling Château de Versailles, where you’ll hear tales of court life under Louis XIV before exploring the palace interior.

Versailles and Giverny sit in opposite directions from Paris, so seeing both usually takes two separate days. This group day trip links them in one, starting at Monet's home in Giverny and the garden that inspired his "Water Lilies" series. After lunch, continue to Versailles to tour the palace of Louis XIV.

Delve into the creative mind of impressionist master Claude Monet on this small-group Giverny day trip from Paris. Round-trip transportation in a comfortable 8-seat minivan, together with prebooked admission tickets to the Fondation Monet, helps make this experience seamless. Upon arrival in the quaint village, explore Monet’s home independently, and stroll through the colorful gardens that inspired many of his paintings.

Giverny is renowned as an impressionist enclave, and as the former home of painter Claude Monet—and this package makes your visiting logistics seamless. With round-trip transit by air-conditioned minivan from central Paris, and just a small group for company, you're ensured a hassle-free way to travel. Upon arrival, head right into the Fondation Claude Monet with included tickets, and have free time to discover the artist's studio, colorful home, and exquisite gardens independently.

Immerse yourself in French Impressionism on a full-day art history tour through Giverny and Auvers-sur-Oise. Your guide shares anecdotes often unheard by visitors about the lives of renowned French painters Claude Monet and Vincent van Gogh. Stops on the itinerary include Monet’s home and flower garden, the village church, and his grave, as well as Van Gogh’s boarding house and tomb. With a group capped at 8 people, this tour offers an intimate and personalized experience.

Perfect for fans of French impressionism, this half-day trip whisks travelers from Paris to Giverny by luxury coach. Upon arrival to the Normandy village, where Claude Monet and other artists lived and painted, enjoy priority access to Monet's exquisite 19th-century home. Then, with an art historian as your guide (if upgrade selected), tour the flowerbeds, Japanese bridge, and water lily pond that served as inspiration for his best-known paintings.

Do more than just cast your eyes over Giverny and the home of Claude Monet—let a guide share historical facts and their own unique insights with you on this private tour. Get picked up straight from your Paris hotel and get whisked away to the countryside that inspired the great impressionist painter, where you learn all about his life and times.

Uncover history and art on a small-group, full-day tour from central Paris. Explore Giverny, including its tranquil water lily gardens at Monet’s house. Indulge in lunch at Moulin de Fourges and then discover the splendor of the Palace of Versailles with its decadent Hall of Mirrors and gardens.

Discover two French cultural treasures on this small-group tour to Giverny and Versailles from Paris. Explore the magnificent gardens of Giverny and the preserved home studio of Claude Monet. After an included restaurant lunch, head for the magnificent Palace of Versailles for a tour through the grand halls, luxurious apartments, and stunning Hall of Mirrors as your guide regales you with fascinating stories about the royal court and French history.

Escape Paris for a half-day visit to Giverny, the beautiful village where Claude Monet lived and created many of his most famous works. Travel comfortably by air-conditioned coach and explore Monet’s charming pink house, where you can discover his living spaces and collection of Japanese prints. Stroll through the colorful Clos Normand Flower Garden, filled with seasonal blooms, and visit the Japanese Water Garden with its famous water-lily pond, bamboo, willow trees, and iconic Japanese bridge. Enjoy time to explore at your own pace or choose an option with an expert guide or audio guide for deeper insight into Monet’s life and inspiration. The peaceful scenery offers wonderful photo opportunities and a unique chance to experience the landscapes that inspired his masterpieces. With convenient transport from Paris and a choice of guided options, this tour is a memorable escape for art lovers and garden enthusiasts.

Go beyond Paris and visit Claude Monet's house and gardens in Giverny with this private round-trip transfer service. Skip the hassle of navigating unfamiliar trains or boarding busy tour buses, with a door-to-door service that picks you up directly from your Paris hotel and drops you back at the end of your trip. Save time on travel, and explore this Impressionist's residence at your own pace (entrance fees not included).

Visiting Versailles and Giverny from Paris in one day can require complicated transportation and advance planning. Simplify the trip with transportation between both destinations, skip-the-line access at Versailles, and a guided palace visit. Then discover Monet’s home and gardens in Giverny, combining two sought-after sights in one convenient outing without organizing the logistics yourself.

A great day trip from Paris, you can explore the charm of Giverny and Claude Monet's house during this private half-day tour. Perfect for groups of two to seven, travel in comfort with a Mercedes E220 or minivan. Enjoy tiered pricing, live-guidance or basic options with an experienced driver, and complimentary pick-up and drop-off. With the day to explore, take your time to savor lunch and wander through the Norman village and visit the Museum of Impressionism.

Discover two of France’s most exquisite landscapes on a private, full-day tour of Giverny and Versailles from Paris. Walk the Japanese bridges and garden paths that Claude Monet immortalized in his impressionist paintings, and see ponds that overflow with blooming water lilies and irises. Continue to the royal retreat of Versailles to tour the 17th-century palaces and elegant grounds. Explore the hall of mirrors, state apartments and gardens, and learn about the lives of Versailles’ most iconic kings, queens and courtiers before returning to Paris.

If you’re an art lover and you’ve seen the spoils of Paris’ world-class museums, continue your sightseeing on a private day trip to Giverny and Auvers, associated with renowned artists such as Monet and Van Gogh. Skip the stress of navigating trains and public transportation, and relax as you’re driven into the countryside with all logistics taken care of.

Monet’s gardens at Giverny inspired so much of the famed impressionist’s work. Yet at 4 miles (6 kilometers) from the nearest train station, they can be fiddly to reach by public transportation. Pair the convenience of a prebooked ticket with the ease of coach transfers to and from a central Paris meeting point on this organized package. Enjoy time to explore independently and recreate the paintings in your photos.

Trade Paris’s grand avenues for pink façades, flower-filled paths and a picture-perfect French village on a 6-hour Giverny escape. House and garden admission and round-trip coach travel are included. Step inside Monet’s charming home, where sunny yellow walls and a blue-tiled kitchen reveal a delightful taste for color. Wander beneath garden arches, discover the Japanese bridge and capture shimmering pond reflections in photographs worthy of a postcard. An English-speaking tour leader shares Monet’s story along the journey. Explore the house and gardens independently with an audio app, enjoying the scenery that inspired his Water Lilies. Then make time for life’s little French pleasures: browse village shops, buy a pastry or enjoy lunch at a café at your own expense. You can also seek out Monet’s resting place. Perfect for couples, friends, families and lovers of gardens, photography and French village charm. Seasonal flowers vary; meals are excluded. Estate visits are self-guided.

Visit Normandy’s notable sights from Paris, without hiring a car or navigating unfamiliar public transportation. This private full-day tour includes stops at Claude Monet's house in Giverny, the medieval harbour city of Honfleur, and the Etretat Chalk Cliffs and Gardens. Enjoy tours at each location, as you take a slower pace beyond the hustle and bustle of Paris.

Make exploring beyond Paris easy—and enjoy a hassle-free trip to Giverny, the location of Claude Monet's House and Gardens—on this half-day excursion. Travel by bus to the Monet property, where you have free time to wander around the historic house and picture-perfect garden independently. An audio guide, available in several languages, is included, which you receive before departure. Select a morning or afternoon departure time when booking.

Paris is known for its artistic legacy, but many famous artists lived outside the city in villages hard to reach by public transport. On this full-day private tour, visit where Claude Monet and Vincent Van Gogh lived and worked, including Monet's water lilies in Giverny and the Auvers-sur-Oise church featured in Van Gogh's paintings.