Monet’s Gardens

For a trip that’s going to leave a lasting impression, spend the day at Monet’s inspirational and tranquil home and gardens. By foot or by bike, we’ll paint a picture of why this place inspired so many of the artist’s masterpieces.

More than Monet

It’s not often you get to meet the muse of a master. Giverny was one of Monet’s most famous sources of inspiration – in visiting the house and gardens over a century later and you can still see why. Whatever the weather, the splendour of the garden and vivid colours of the house captures the imagination and evokes some of the Impressionist’s most famous works.

Just a short train ride from Paris, the town of Giverny itself is also worth the trip: its picturesque streets, artists’ studios and charming cafés are an idyll to wander or cycle around. Come on a Saturday and you’ll be lucky to catch the town’s market, a favourite with the locals and the perfect place to pick up a picnic.

The first time Monet saw Giverny, it was a mere glimpse from a moving train. It was only three years later that he first set foot there, when he rented the house he eventually bought and called home for the last 43 years of his life.

The garden contains 66 different types of trees and flowers.

When Monet went blind in 1922, he never lost sight of the beauty of his gardens, reproducing them in his paintings almost from memory.

Get inspired by Giverny

Whether by foot or by bike, our Giverny tours ensure that you see the house and gardens in all their glory, taking them from being Monet’s dreamy masterpieces to your vivid reality.

Our Giverny Tours

To get to Giverny, hop on the train from Saint-Lazare Station and hop off at Vernon-Giverny. From there you can take stroll through the town to the gardens, a quick taxi or the petit-train. Always check the trains the night before to avoid any hiccups on the day!

If you’re joining us for a guided tour, we meet at Café Au Départ, Gare St-Lazare, 1 Rue du Rochet, 75008 Paris.

Want to meet at the start line in Vernon? Just let us know ahead of time, and we’ll see you there!