Stroll the streets of the charming village of Giverny and discover the grave of Claude Monet in the churchyard. Then, skip the long lines to Monet's house and gardens to hear the story of the artist's life and how he led the Impressionist movement from the village between 1883 and 1926.

Learn how artists such as John Singer Sargent, Paul Cézanne and Mary Cassatt joined him in the sleepy village to form an unofficial artists’ colony. Be enchanted by the ponds and gardens that inspired his paintings, and see the Japanese bridge and lilies of the Oriental water garden

Savor the scent of flowers in season, such as wild roses, hollyhocks, poppies and honeysuckle. Admire the water lilies and weeping willows, instantly recognizable from his classic paintings and look inside the thatched roof house to find the cheerful kitchen and his collection of 18th and 19th century Japanese prints.

Giverny Monet House and Gardens Skip the line Walking tour

You will see where Claude Monet, the "Father of the Impressionism," spent 43 years of his life. Visit his studio, stroll through the charming gardens and the Japanese bridge which inspired him to create his brightly colored Water Lilies series and other paintings. This private tour with roundtrip, luxury transportation is led by an art historian making this a perfect outing for an art lover. 



Monet's Gardens & House with Art Historian: Private Giverny Tour from Paris 

You have the opportunity to combine two famous sites, Versailles and Giverny, in one full-day private tour with an expert local guide. Luxury roundtrip transportation and a 3-course lunch are included. The first part of your tour will allow you to discover Versailles the most famous palace in the world. After your lunch, visit the house and gardens of Claude Monet in Giverny. 



Versailles Palace & Giverny Private Guided Tour with Lunch - Priority Access 

Combine Versailles and Giverny on private, full-day tour with an exceptionally knowledgable local guide. During the first part of the day, spend time at the famous Palace of Versailles, before heading to Giverny in the afternoon to visit the house and gardens of Claude Monet. Not only will you get to see these two famous sites in one day, you'll be able to avoid crowds and larger groups with included skip-the-line tickets and private, luxury roundtrip transportation from Paris.



Versailles Palace and Giverny Private Guided Tour from Paris

Monet's house and gardens in a small group for a more intimate tour with a licensed local guide who will describe the flora and Monet's life.
Relaxing pace and time to take photos.
Small group interactive for participants and guide.
Tours are operated in one language only.

Guided tour Monet's house and gardens/small group

Discover two out of three gems of Normandy while in port in Le Havre on this full-day private shore excursion to Giverny, Rouen and Honfleur. Your guide will show you Normandy's beauty through the eyes of Impressionist painter Claude Monet as you visit his house and gardens in Giverny, Gothic-era Rouen Cathedral and the picturesque old port in Honfleur — all captured in many of his paintings. You'll see other historic sights as well, including the square in Rouen where Joan of Arc was infamously executed and St Catherine's Church in Honfleur, touted as France's largest wooden church.

Le Havre Shore Excursion: Private Tour of Giverny, Rouen and Honfleur

We pick up at your hotel or airbnb. Monet settled in Giverny in 1883. He transformed an abandoned domain into a jewel of flowers, inspiration for his paintings. The frequent visits of his friends and admirers made Giverny the center of his existence. Until his death in 1926, the painter, father, gardener, and man never left Giverny. 
During this tour we'll visit also the medieval church of Giverny (XI centurie) , Claude Monet is buried in the cemetery of the church. We'll pass by Vétheuil where Monet lived also and a stop at the troglodyte church of Haute isle near by (dug in the cliff of the Seine valley) is also possible. 

Guided tour of Claude Monet's house in Giverny by private car from Paris

In a small group for a more intimate visit and direct access without long lines.
A certified local guide who will describe the flowers as well as the life of Claude Monet.
Visits are conducted in a single language and at each person's pace.

Guided Tour of Monet's Gardens/small group

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. 

Giverny: Monet's House & Gardens Private Guided Walking Tour

You can see the village artistique where Claude Monet decided live 2nd half of his life. We'll work through the village streets, visite the house and gardens of Claude Monet and of course we will talk about his art and style Impressionism. 

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