Le Havre: Giverny and Rouen Transfer - Monet's Gardens & Cathedral

Relax in a private, air-conditioned van with flexible pick-up from Le Havre port

A private van tour from Le Havre to Giverny and Rouen lets you follow Claude Monet's footsteps through the gardens and Japanese Bridge that inspired his Impressionist masterpieces, then explore Rouen's medieval cathedral, half-timbered streets and sites linked to Joan of Arc. The itinerary is flexible and can be adjusted to your preferences. Pickup happens at the port or in Le Havre.

The experience

Giverny sits about an hour from Le Havre, and the gardens there are the reason Monet painted the same water lilies and bridge dozens of times. You walk through the flower gardens, cross the Japanese Bridge and stand at the edge of Nymphea Lake: the exact scenes from his canvases. The house itself is small and lived-in, not a museum performance. After Giverny, the drive to Rouen takes another 45 minutes or so, and the cathedral rises above the old town's half-timbered squares the moment you arrive.

Rouen's cathedral is the one Monet painted in different light at different hours of the day, trying to capture how the stone changes. The medieval heart of the city spreads around it: narrow streets, timber-frame buildings, and the places where Joan of Arc was tried and executed. You move through it at your own pace, and the driver waits with the van. The whole day runs 8 to 10 hours from pickup to return.

You can book this as a self-guided trip or with a live guide who speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French or another language. The van is air-conditioned, seats your group, and the driver handles the route so you don't navigate. If the standard stops don't fit what you want to see, the itinerary adjusts: that flexibility is built in, not an add-on.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned van.
• professional driver.
• direct pickup at Le Havre port or in the city.
• flexible itinerary that can be adjusted to your preferences.

Options for this experience

2 options

Giverny/Rouen: Without GuideUp to 8 per booking · Guide in 5 languages · 10 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 11:30Includes pickup

Giverny/Rouen: Guided tourUp to 7 per booking · Guide in 5 languages · 10 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 11:30Pickup is included; guide available on request

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day10 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 11:30

Book up to2h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 46 pickup points.

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

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Navette Express Shuttle

Is this one for you?Book without a guide if you want to move through Giverny and Rouen at your own pace and spend as long as you like at each stop. Choose the guided option if you want the history and context of Monet's connection to these places and the significance of Rouen's medieval sites.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German and Italian.

What exactly is there to see at Monet's house in Giverny?

Monet's house and gardens in Giverny include the flower gardens, the Japanese Bridge and Nymphea Lake: the three elements that appear in his most famous water lily paintings. The gardens are the main draw. The house itself is open to visitors but small.

Is Rouen Cathedral the one Monet painted?

Yes. Rouen Cathedral is the subject Monet returned to repeatedly, painting it at different times of day to capture how light changed the stone's color. The cathedral dominates Rouen's old town and is the city's most recognizable landmark.

Can the driver take me to different places if I don't want to follow the standard itinerary?

The itinerary is flexible and can be adjusted according to your preferences. If you want to spend more time at one stop or skip another, you can arrange that with the driver.

How long does the whole day take?

The tour runs 8 to 10 hours from pickup at Le Havre port or in the city to your return, including time at both Giverny and Rouen.

Do I need to book a guide, or can I explore on my own?

You choose at checkout: the Giverny/Rouen option without a guide lets you explore at your own pace with the driver. The guided tour option includes a live guide in English, Spanish, Italian, French or another language who provides context at each stop.