Rouen & Giverny Private Tour from Honfleur: Monet's Gardens

Walk through the places Monet painted and where Joan of Arc's story ended

A private tour from Le Havre cruise terminal to Rouen and Monet's Giverny, with a multilingual guide and vehicle for your group only. You visit Notre-Dame Cathedral (which Monet painted 30 times), the square where Joan of Arc died, and step inside Monet's garden: the lily pond, Japanese bridge and weeping willows he painted for 43 years. Pickup from your cruise ship, hotel or station is included. Return to the terminal is guaranteed to match your ship's departure.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Rouen and Monet's Giverny

• Meet driver at Le Havre Cruise Terminal
• Visit Notre-Dame Cathedral and Monet connection
• See Gros-Horloge Renaissance clock
• Explore Place du Vieux-Marché (Joan of Arc)
• Visit Church of Saint-Maclou
• See Aître Saint-Maclou plague cemetery
• Take coffee and lunch break in old town
• Tour Clos Normand flower garden
• Explore Water Garden: lily pond and Japanese bridge
• Visit Monet's house and view paintings
• Return to Le Havre Cruise Terminal
• Optional panoramic photo stop at clifftops

The experience

How do you fit two of Normandy's biggest stories into a single day from the cruise terminal? This tour connects them along the Seine: Joan of Arc burned at the stake in Rouen in 1431, and Claude Monet walking into his garden at Giverny in 1883 and painting it obsessively for the next 43 years. Your private vehicle picks you up from Le Havre cruise terminal (or your hotel or station if you prefer), and your guide walks you through Rouen's Gothic cathedral (the one Monet returned to again and again on canvas), and Place du Vieux-Marché, where Joan of Arc died. You have time for coffee or lunch on your own in the old town before heading to Giverny.

At Monet's house and gardens, you move through the Clos Normand flower garden, then into the Water Garden where the lily pond, Japanese bridge and weeping willows sit exactly as they appear in his paintings. Inside the house, you see the yellow rooms, blue kitchen and his collection of Japanese prints. The guide can compare the painting reproductions to the real views: the moment Monet saw versus what he put on canvas. The whole day runs 7 to 8 hours, and your driver's return to Le Havre is timed to your ship's all-aboard time.

A multilingual guide is optional. If you choose one, they speak English, Spanish, Italian, French or another language. If you prefer to move through the sites without narration, the driver-only option gets you to both places with the same pickup guarantee and return timing. The Museum of Impressionism in Giverny is nearby if you want to add it on your own expense.

What’s included

• Entry to Monet's house and gardens at Giverny.
• pickup from Le Havre cruise terminal, your hotel, train station or airport.
• return to the terminal guaranteed to match your ship's departure.
• private vehicle for your group only.
• optional multilingual guide in English, Spanish, Italian, French or another language.

Options for this experience

3 options

Private driver only (no guide)Up to 7 per booking · Guide in 5 languages · 07:00, 07:30, 08:00 and 08:30Volkswagen minivan or similar. Explore at your own pace: a private driver takes you to every point of interest in comfort. No guided commentary is provided. Pickup is included.

Guided tour in a vanUp to 6 per booking · Guide in 5 languages · 07:00, 07:30, 08:00 and 08:30Volkswagen minivan or similar. Deepen your experience: a professional guide accompanies you throughout the day, offering in-depth historical context, stories and insights. Pickup is included.

16 Seaters BusUp to 15 per booking · Guide in 5 languages · 07:00, 07:30, 08:00 and 08:30Mercedes Sprinter bus: a 16-seat bus designed for groups of more than 8 to enjoy the tour together. Pickup is included.

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 dayDepartures at 07:00, 07:30, 08:00 and 08:30

Book up to12h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 28 pickup points.

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

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Normandy Private Tours

Is this one for you?Choose the guide option if you want the stories behind what you're seeing: Monet's obsession with light and water, Joan of Arc's final hours, the Gothic cathedral that haunted the painter. The driver-only option works if you prefer to explore at your own pace and simply need reliable transport between the two sites with your ship's timing guaranteed.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

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

Can I book this tour if I'm arriving on a cruise ship at Le Havre?

Yes. Your driver meets you at Le Havre Cruise Terminal, and the return to the terminal is guaranteed to match your ship's all-aboard time. If you're staying in a hotel or arriving by train, pickup from Honfleur, your hotel or the station is included instead.

What exactly is inside Monet's house and gardens at Giverny?

Monet's house contains his yellow rooms, blue kitchen and collection of Japanese prints. The gardens split into two parts: the Clos Normand, a flower garden close to the house, and the Water Garden with the lily pond, Japanese bridge and weeping willows he painted repeatedly. Entry to both is included.

What will I see in Rouen?

Notre-Dame Cathedral, where Monet painted the same Gothic facade 30 times in different light; the Church of Saint-Maclou; the Aître Saint-Maclou, a plague cemetery; and Place du Vieux-Marché, the square where Joan of Arc was burned at the stake in 1431. Your guide walks you through each site and explains the connections between them.

Is lunch included in the tour price?

No. You have time for a coffee or lunch break on your own in Rouen's old town, at your own expense. Your guide and driver can recommend local spots.

Can I choose between a guide and a driver-only option?

Yes. You can book a private driver alone, or add a multilingual guide who speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French or another language. Both options include the same pickup, return guarantee and access to Monet's gardens and Rouen's sites.