





Paris: Giverny
Operating Hours:Seasonal: roughly April to 1 November. Monday - Sunday: 09:30 - 18:00
The Vibe:Monet's house and his water-lily garden
In a Normandy village, Claude Monet made his house and garden his greatest subject. The water-lily pond and Japanese bridge inspired the paintings hanging in Paris.
Flowers riot in colour along the paths to a still green pond. Weeping willows trail over the Japanese bridge Monet painted again and again.
- Claude Monet's home and garden for over 40 years
- The water-lily pond and Japanese bridge he painted
- A seasonal garden, open spring to autumn
- About 75 minutes from Paris
Fit For
- 🌍 Culture travellers: "Walk into the Water Lilies in the flesh."
- 💕 Couples: "A romantic garden day out of the city."
- 📸 Photographers: "The lily pond and flower beds in bloom."
- 👵 Seniors: "A gentle garden visit at your own pace."
Highlights
- The water-lily pond and Japanese bridge
- Monet's pink-and-green house
- The Clos Normand flower garden
- The artist's preserved studio
- The seasonal blooms, best in early summer — Hidden Gem
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Table of Contents
- Organised day trips run from central Paris
- Or train to Vernon, then a shuttle to Giverny
- About 75 minutes from the city
Food & Coffee Shops
The garden café and tea room
Restaurants in Giverny village
Options in Vernon near the station
The garden café and tea room
Restaurants in Giverny village
Options in Vernon near the station
Insider Tips
Go early or late to avoid the midday coach crowds
Late spring gives the fullest bloom
Book ahead in peak season
Go early or late to avoid the midday coach crowds
Late spring gives the fullest bloom
Book ahead in peak season
Photography Tips
The Japanese bridge over the lily pond is the shot
Morning light suits the flower beds
Reflections in the pond reward a still day
The Japanese bridge over the lily pond is the shot
Morning light suits the flower beds
Reflections in the pond reward a still day
Things To Do Nearby
The Museum of Impressionisms in Giverny
The town of Vernon on the Seine
The Normandy countryside
The Museum of Impressionisms in Giverny
The town of Vernon on the Seine
The Normandy countryside




