Monet's Gardens from Paris: Small-Group Half-Day Tour

Walk Monet's gardens and stand where he painted the waterlilies.

A half-day small-group tour from Paris to Giverny visits Claude Monet's home and two gardens: the Clos Normand with its iris-lined pathways and the Japanese garden with its famous green bridge and waterlily pond. The group stays under 8 people, transport and entrance fees are included, and you have free time to explore the house's artist workshop and colorful rooms on your own. The paths are gravel with steps to climb. Walkers provide limited help.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Monet's Gardens and Giverny

• Discover Giverny village
• Visit Clos Normand garden
• See Japanese garden and waterlilies
• Tour Monet's colorful home
• Visit Monet's graveside

The experience

The minivan picks you up in Paris and drives to Giverny, a village that still feels like stepping into a postcard. Your guide leads you through two distinct gardens on Monet's property. The Clos Normand spreads hundreds of flower varieties across spring, summer and fall. You'll recognize the bold purple irises lining the pathways and the spicy orange and yellow nasturtiums climbing the arches in front of his pink house with green shutters. The Japanese garden, the one Monet painted obsessively, holds the green bridge and the waterlily-filled pond. Your guide points out the exact spots where he stood to paint and helps you frame the same views he captured.

Inside the house, you explore on your own. Monet lived here for over 40 years and raised eight children. The rooms hold his artist workshop, personal decor and the bold colors he chose for every wall. Groups cannot tour together because the space is tight, so you move through at your own pace. Afterward, your guide takes you to his grave in the churchyard of the little countryside church: a quiet stop where the guide shares stories of his life beyond the canvas.

The tour runs 4.5 hours total. Gravel paths and steps mean the walk is steady but not strenuous. If you have trouble walking on your own, this tour will be difficult. The minivan is air-conditioned, and the pace gives you time to linger in the gardens without rushing. Weather does not stop the tour, so dress for the season.

What’s included

• Entrance to Monet's home and gardens.
• transport by air-conditioned minivan from Paris.
• expert guide and chauffeur.
• small group limited to 8 people. Tips for the guide and food or drinks are optional and available at stops.

Before you book

Days and timesFriday to SundayDepartures at 08:00 and 14:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (7 and older) · Under 7: can't be booked

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

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Is this one for you?The English-speaking guide leads the commentary throughout, so you follow without translation delays. The small group size, capped at 8, means you move through the gardens without crowds, and the minivan handles all transport from Paris, so the morning stays calm instead of tangled in logistics.

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Top questions

What are the two gardens I'll see on Monet's property in Giverny?

The Clos Normand holds hundreds of flower types with purple irises and orange nasturtiums climbing arches near his pink house. The Japanese garden features the green bridge and waterlily pond that Monet painted repeatedly.

Can I go inside Monet's house on this tour?

Yes, you have free time to explore the house on your own. Groups cannot tour together because space is very limited, but you can see his artist workshop and the colorful rooms he decorated.

How long does the half-day tour take from Paris?

The tour runs 4.5 hours total, including transport from Paris, time in both gardens, and the house visit.

What is included in the tour price?

Entrance fees to Monet's home and gardens, transport by air-conditioned minivan from Paris, and an English-speaking guide are included. The group stays under 8 people.

Are the paths in Giverny easy to walk?

The paths are gravel with steps to climb. Walkers provide limited help, so the tour is not recommended for travelers who have trouble walking on their own.

Will the tour run if the weather is bad?

The tour operates in all weather conditions. Dress appropriately for the season.