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Half-day trip to Giverny with Monet's House and Gardens from Paris

Église Notre-Dame de Compassion, Place du Général Kœnig, Paris, France, Paris, France

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Half-day trip to Giverny with Monet's House and Gardens from Paris

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Overview

Duration

5h 30min

Languages

English

Voucher type

mobile

What To Expect

Embark on a journey to Claude Monet's bloom-bursting estate in Giverny and learn about the hugely influential Impressionist art movement. On the way from Paris to the quaint country village of Giverny, which takes around an hour, the tour coordinator will provide a detailed explanation of the day's agenda.Your first stop is the Fondation Claude Monet where you'll be treated to a brief but informative introduction to the exquisite estate and home of the Impressionist master. After the orientation tour, you are free to explore Monet's House and Gardens at your leisure using a convenient self-guided tour app.Stroll around the lily pad-peppered ponds of the garden that were made famous by Monet's own masterpieces. Admire the fabulous explosion of blooms which change depending on the season. Make your way around the artist's ivy-clad house which has been restored to show how it would have appeared during the painter's lifetime.You can also grab lunch at one of the town's tranquil bars or restaurants which exude provincial charm. After lunch, you'll make the short trip back with enough time to spare for you to enjoy another fun-filled activity in Paris. Don't miss out on this unparalleled experience in one of France's most photographable and unique destinations!

What to remember

Important info

Accessibility:

This tour cannot accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any impairments requiring special assistance. It is also not possible to accommodate strollers or baby carriages

Know in advance:

Please download the Pop Guide app for the self-guided tour before the visit. You'll find the instructions and code to activate the audio tour on the voucher after booking. Once downloaded, the app can be used offline
Extra security measures may be implemented at the venue. To avoid disruptions or possible denied entry, please avoid bringing large bags or backpacks on the tour
Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure
This tour involves a fair amount of walking, comfortable shoes are recommended
This experience ends in Paris Trocadero Square
For the comfort of all passengers, hot beverages and food are not permitted on the bus.

Remember to bring:

A hat, sunscreen and a bottle of water in summer

What's included

Entrance fees. Transportation in air-conditioned coach. Downloadable APP. Tour guide

Know Before You Go

Highlights

Visit the delightfully quintessential French village of Giverny. Explore Monet's House and Gardens with an audio guide. Get a unique perspective on French art and history

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel your tour until a day in advance

Provider

City Wonders

Meeting Point

On the Place du Général Kœnig, 75017 Paris, beside the church at the intersection of the boulevard d'Aurelle de Paladines and the Avenue de la Porte des Ternes. The tour representative will be standing on the right side when facing the church, holding a City Wonders sign. Arriving by metro: Take metro Line 1 to “Porte Maillot”, take exit number 4 “Avenue Charles de Gaulle”, located 10mn away from the meeting point. When exiting the metro, you will see a big brown Tower and a big rectangular building named “Palais des Congrès”. Walk towards the big brown Tower, up the Boulevard Pershing keeping the “Palais des Congrès” building to your right. Once you reach the big brown Tower, look to your left, you’ll see a Church surrounded by trees. This is where your meeting point is. Arriving by taxi: Ask the driver to drop you off at Place du Général Koening 75017, beside the church.