Monet's House & Garden at Giverny
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Port
Rouen (Paris), France
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Activity Level
Moderate Activity
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Excursion Type
Information Not Currently Available
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$180
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 4½ hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Departing from Rouen via motorcoach, drive along the freeway to Giverny. Situated on the right bank of the Seine, this charming town is known all over the world for the famous paintings of Claude Monet, who lived in the village from 1883 to his death in 1926.
Monet's house and gardens are now a museum, and a visit to the museum reveals the life and works of the artist. Inspired by the lily pond he created, Monet produced the huge canvases of the Nympheas series -- The Garden, and The Cathedral of Rouen among others. Restored to its original pink and green, the long, low house contains reproductions of the painter's works, his collection of 18th- and 19th-century prints, and pieces of china. The dining room, with its yellow-painted wooden furniture, the bedroom, the blue reading room, and the kitchen with its attractive wall tiles, are especially noteworthy.
Replanted according to Monet's original design, the garden is a spectacular array of color. On the opposite side of the road, through a tunnel, is the water garden. Japanese in inspiration, the water garden features a lily pond and gracefully curved bridges. It is bordered by bamboo trees, rhododendrons and a majestic weeping willow. Free time is afforded here for you to explore further on your own before the return drive to Rouen.
Please note: This tour involves uneven ground and a walk of approximately 430 yards from the parking area to the entrance of the house. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Photography and video filming is not permitted inside the house. Commentary is not permitted inside the house; however, all relevant information will be provided during the drive to Giverny, and your guide will be available to answer questions during your walk to the house.