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Claude Monet's Home and Gardens Tour
4.8
1,536 Ratings
Paris
Explore the incomparable splendor of the residence and gardens of Claude Monet, the very setting where he spent his final 40 years creating art.
Explore the incomparable splendor of the residence and gardens of Claude Monet, the very setting where he spent his final 40 years creating art.
Duration:
4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Giverny - We work with the Claude Monet Foundation and have the right to use the special group entrance where you’ll get inside the garden right away.
- The Clos Normand - Fondation Claude Monet - There are two distinct gardens on Claude Monet’s property. The lovely Clos Normand has hundreds of types of flowers in bloom throughout the spring,…
- Giverny - We work with the Claude Monet Foundation and have the right to use the special group entrance where you’ll get inside the garden right away.
- The Clos Normand - Fondation Claude Monet - There are two distinct gardens on Claude Monet’s property. The lovely Clos Normand has hundreds of types of flowers in bloom throughout the spring, summer, and fall. You’ll for sure recognize the bold purple Iris’ lined pathways and the spicy, orange and yellow Capucines that climb on the arches just in front of his pink house with green shutters.
- Fondation Claude Monet - Waterlillies!!! The Japanese garden on Claude Monet’s estate is the most famous as it has a green bridge and a waterlily-filled pond. Your guide will lead you directly to it and help you get the best souvenir photos! You’ll see the precise spots where Monet painted from and compare the paintings with what you see in real life.
- Fondation Claude Monet - Monet’s Colorful Home: Claude Monet lived here for more than 40 years and raised 8 children. Inside you will see his artist workshop as well as the personal decor and colorful paint that he put in every room. Groups are not allowed into the home as space is very limited inside. So, you will be given free time to explore inside on your own.
- Eglise Sainte-Radegonde de Giverny - Graveside visit: Visit the final resting place of Claude Monet and pay your respects to the great man himself. His tomb is hidden away in a little countryside church’s graveyard. Your guide will take you to it and share many of Monet’s life stories that went beyond his art but still affected it.
What's Included
- Experience tranquility amidst a busy city.
- Enjoy a small group tour with a maximum of 8 people.
- Comfortable transport in an air-conditioned minivan.
- Get priority access to the Claude Monet Estate.
- Gain insights from an expert guide and chauffeur.
- Experience tranquility amidst a busy city.
- Enjoy a small group tour with a maximum of 8 people.
- Comfortable transport in an air-conditioned minivan.
- Get priority access to the Claude Monet Estate.
- Gain insights from an expert guide and chauffeur.
What's Not Included
- Tips aka Gratuities for a guided visit well done.
- Food or drinks. Tour ends next to the Champs Elysées and a dozen different great places to eat.
- Tips aka Gratuities for a guided visit well done.
- Food or drinks. Tour ends next to the Champs Elysées and a dozen different great places to eat.
Additional Information
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Minimum age for all tour participants is 7 years old.
- The paths are gravel and there are steps to climb on this tour. Walkers are not very helpful.
- Not recommended for travelers who have trouble walking on their own.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Minimum age for all tour participants is 7 years old.
- The paths are gravel and there are steps to climb on this tour. Walkers are not very helpful.
- Not recommended for travelers who have trouble walking on their own.
Location
La Flamme
Avenue de Wagram
Please be there at least 15 min before the official departure time! Tours always start sharp at the appointed starting time. For this tour it is absolutely necessary that you arrive before the tour starts as there is no way of catching up with the group once the tour has started.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Chrisw_t
Aug 23, 2025
It was a wonderful and... - It was a wonderful and relaxing tour. We were surprised to find it was our favorite tour thus far on our trip. Our guide, Teva was fantastic
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194gwens
Aug 23, 2025
Beautiful trip outside Paris - Etienne was terrific. So friendly and informative. The gardens, the house and the village were beautiful. Highly recommend!
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Philip_g
Aug 23, 2025
Beauty and gratitude - It’s wonderful. Relaxing. Beautiful. Informative. Historical. Colorful. Artistic.
It also connects and contrasts the horror/ violence and sacrifices of WW2 with the beauty of art and nature which surround and enfold one.
Grateful.
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Cynthia_c
Aug 20, 2025
Well worth the trip.... - Well worth the trip. Nicholas was a fantastic guide. He was informative, funny, and very accommodating. We had a great time.
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Nancesu
Aug 20, 2025
Visit small group is worth it! - Good to visit, easy ride in van, good to get there and see house first upon opening before all the long lines began. The gardens are beautiful but it was extremely crowded. Tour guide Izzy was very clear on instructions. Glad we went with this tour.
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Donna_p
Aug 18, 2025
Beautiful day in Giverny - A great side trip from Paris. John was very friendly, helpful and informative regarding Monet and his life. The grounds in Giverny are lovely and his home is fascinating. Highly recommended!
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Amy_d
Aug 17, 2025
Giverny - Nicholas was a fabulous driver and tour guide. It was such a nice 1/2 day excursion. Beautiful place and totally worth the time. I highly recommend this tour.
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Julie_h
Aug 17, 2025
Beautiful drive, great... - Beautiful drive, great information along the way. Arrived early and there was next to no line. Great way to start the tour! Our tour guide, Valeria, was wonderful!
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Emanuela_l
Aug 17, 2025
Nice tour, don't expect a guided tour, mainly self- guided - The tour is nice if you're a Monet fan. Let's just say I found it expensive for what it offers. It's essentially a ride to Monet's house, but the driver/guide doesn't provide any information during the ride, only a little information once you arrive. Basically, it's all self-guided, which is fine, but the price should be much lower since it's just a ride. I wouldn't spend all that time at the cemetery, let's say I'd fill the rest of the time with other things, for example exploring the village of Giverny and visiting its Museum of Impressionism. Overall everything went well (punctuality, etc.).
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Alexis_c
Aug 17, 2025
Left due to having an infant - I was unable to join the tour was left at the side of the road because I had an infant although I originally booked stating I had an infant. I want a refund.
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