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Top 10 nature & wildlife things to do in Giverny

Wildlife, forests, gardens, and the green pockets of Giverny that make it bearable in monsoon and beautiful by November. Day trips and short drives where the landscape is the point.

  1. Giverny and Impressionism Private Tour, Giverny1

    1. Giverny and Impressionism Private Tour

    · 6 hours

    Spend the day with Impressionism: explore Monet’s gardens in Giverny, then optionally continue in Paris to the Orangerie for the Water Lilies or the Marmottan for the world’s largest Monet collection. Begin your day with pickup and travel to Giverny, where Monet’s iconic lily ponds and vibrant flower gardens surround the pastel-colored house where he lived and painted. For those who wish to make the experience even more memorable, an optional 35mm film photo session with your guide — a professional photographer — can be arranged during the day, capturing timeless portraits inspired by the light and beauty of Impressionist landscapes. Led by an expert guide, this tour connects the places that inspired the movement with the masterpieces that changed the course of modern art.

  2. Giverny Gems: Exclusive Guided Walking Tour, Giverny2

    2. Giverny Gems: Exclusive Guided Walking Tour

    · 2 hours

    Embark on a 2-hour private walking tour of the serene village of Giverny, where your experienced guide will lead you along picturesque pathways and tranquil streets. Start on Rue Claude Monet, the main street lined with charming houses and local shops, and learn about the village's history and artistic connections. Visit the historic Church of Sainte-Radegonde with its beautiful stained glass windows. Explore Claude Monet's House and Gardens, wandering through the Clos Normand garden with its colorful flower beds and the Water Garden with its iconic pond and water lilies. Listen to anecdotes about Monet's life, his artistic process, and his legacy. Finally, walk along Rue Blanche Hoschedé-Monet, admiring picturesque houses and gardens, and conclude with a discussion about Giverny's continued influence on art and its cultural significance. This enchanting tour offers a personalized exploration of one of France's most idyllic settings.

  3. Giverny: Monet's House & Gardens Private Guided Walking Tour, Giverny3

    3. Giverny: Monet's House & Gardens Private Guided Walking Tour

    5.0· 5 reviews· 2 hours

    Enjoy a private tour of the home and gardens of the world-famous painter, Claude Monet. Take two hours with a guide to explore the gardens and home that inspired some of his famous works, and learn more about the history of his masterpieces. See the home of Claude Monet with a private guide, and meet your guide at the site to begin your tour. Begin to explore his Giverny estate which was both his home and studio for over 40 years, and became the inspiration for many of his well-known masterpieces. Take a walk in the gardens that have remained unchanged since the time of the great painter's life there. Experience the play of light and reflections on the water like Monet once did. Contemplate the water lilies and Japanese-style bridges made famous by his paintings. Visit Monet's house and private apartments, kitchen, and dining room, and admire the collection of Japanese prints that are housed within the estate.

  1. Guided Tour of Monet's Gardens/small group, Giverny4

    4. Guided Tour of Monet's Gardens/small group

    5.0· 1 reviews· 2 hours

    In a small group for a more intimate visit and direct access without long lines. A certified local guide who will describe the flowers as well as the life of Claude Monet. Visits are conducted in a single language and at each person's pace.

  2. Versailles Palace & Giverny Private Tour with Lunch&Hotel Pick-up, Giverny5

    5. Versailles Palace & Giverny Private Tour with Lunch&Hotel Pick-up

    4.8· 49 reviews· 9 hours

    You have the opportunity to combine two famous sites, Versailles and Giverny, in one full-day private tour with an expert local guide. Luxury roundtrip transportation and a 3-course lunch are included. The first part of your tour will allow you to discover Versailles the most famous palace in the world. After your lunch, visit the house and gardens of Claude Monet in Giverny.

  3. Monet's Gardens & House-Private Giverny Tour From Paris, Giverny6

    6. Monet's Gardens & House-Private Giverny Tour From Paris

    4.8· 144 reviews· 5 hours

    You will see where Claude Monet, the "Father of the Impressionism," spent 43 years of his life. Visit his studio, stroll through the charming gardens and the Japanese bridge which inspired him to create his brightly colored Water Lilies series and other paintings. This private tour with roundtrip, luxury transportation is led by an art historian making this a perfect outing for an art lover.

  4. Guided tour Monet's house and gardens/small group, Giverny7

    7. Guided tour Monet's house and gardens/small group

    4.7· 71 reviews· 2 hours

    Monet's house and gardens in a small group for a more intimate tour with a licensed local guide who will describe the flora and Monet's life. Relaxing pace and time to take photos. Small group interactive for participants and guide. Tours are operated in one language only.

  5. Monet’s House & Gardens Giverny Small Group Tour from Paris, Giverny8

    8. Monet’s House & Gardens Giverny Small Group Tour from Paris

    4.6· 46 reviews

    Step into the world of Monet and explore the beautiful village where he lived for 43 years. Giverny is the home of many modern-day Impressionist artists who have set up their own small galleries, such as Claude Cambour, Florence Ramier and Christophe Demarez, all of whom are located on the same road as the Claude Monet Foundation. Highlights - Monet’s former home, Water lily garden It's one hour drive to Giverny and the timp spent there is about 4 hours, enough for visiting the gardens, the house and to walk through the village and have lunch.

  6. Guided tour of Claude Monet's house in Giverny by private car from Paris, Giverny9

    9. Guided tour of Claude Monet's house in Giverny by private car from Paris

    4.3· 3 reviews

    We pick up at your hotel or airbnb. Monet settled in Giverny in 1883. He transformed an abandoned domain into a jewel of flowers, inspiration for his paintings. The frequent visits of his friends and admirers made Giverny the center of his existence. Until his death in 1926, the painter, father, gardener, and man never left Giverny. During this tour we'll visit also the medieval church of Giverny (XI centurie) , Claude Monet is buried in the cemetery of the church. We'll pass by Vétheuil where Monet lived also and a stop at the troglodyte church of Haute isle near by (dug in the cliff of the Seine valley) is also possible.

  7. Audio-guided tour of Monet's house and gardens in Giverny, Giverny10

    10. Audio-guided tour of Monet's house and gardens in Giverny

    3.6· 5 reviews· 2 hours

    IT'S AN AUDIO GUIDE. NO SKIP-THE-LINE TICKET. NO PHYSICAL GUIDE. With your audio guide, you'll begin your visit by exploring the Japanese Garden, discovering how Monet envisioned it and learning the story of the water lilies and the Japanese Bridge. Next, you'll explore the flower garden, also known as the Clos Normand. Much of Monet's painting was inspired by this garden. Finally, you'll enter Monet's famous house, where the painter dedicated his passions to painting, gardening, and photography. You'll stop in each room to understand its purpose and admire its unusual details. At the end of the visit, the audio guide will offer several options for extending your stay in Giverny.

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