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Giverny (Monet's Garden)

Normandy 31m⚡ Easy
Best Time
April to June for spring flowers and September to October for softer crowds
Difficulty
Easy
Safety
★★★★★
Solo Friendly
Family
Gallery
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About Giverny (Monet's Garden)

Giverny is the Normandy village where Claude Monet lived and created the flower garden, water-lily pond, and Japanese bridge that inspired many of his paintings. The house and gardens operate seasonally and are best booked online in advance.

💡Why Visit?

Visit to step directly into Monet’s color world: the Clos Normand, the water garden, and the Japanese bridge behind the paintings.

Best For
art-lovergarden-loverphotographerfamily
Languages
FrenchEnglish
#monet#impressionism#normandy#water-lilies
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3 Days

Quick Facts

RegionNormandy
CountryFrance
Altitude31m
DifficultyEasy
Solo Friendly✅ Yes
Family✅ Yes
Budget Stay€55.00*/night
Budget Food€25.00*/day
PermitNot Required
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Activities

Claude Monet house and gardens

Official adult self-guided visit ticket for 2026.

Time

1.5-2 hours

Cost

€13.00*

Effort

Easy

Vernon-Giverny shuttle return

Published shuttle baseline: 5 EUR one-way or 10 EUR return.

Time

Round trip

Cost

€10.00*

Effort

Easy

Musée des Impressionnismes combined visit

On-site combined adult ticket baseline with Musée des Impressionnismes.

Time

2-3 hours

Cost

€25.00*

Effort

Easy

🌡️ Weather & Best Time

Best months: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov

Jun · Partly Cloudy

This destination has a high-altitude climate with temperatures ranging from 8°C to 16°C annually. Best visited during Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov.

Temperature range (°C)
Jun
🌥️Partly Cloudy
🌡️
Temperature13° – 22°C
💧
Rainfall73mm
⭐Best Time
⭐Excellent — best time to visit
Quality:Best timeGoodOkayColdAvoid

Climate averages based on 10-year historical data · Open-Meteo

When to Visit

💸Best Value
MarAprOct
Crowds Medium Prices Medium

Pleasant weather, lighter crowds — the sweet spot.

🔥Peak Season
MayJunJulAugSep
Crowds High Prices High

Busiest months — book stays & transport early.

🌙Off Season
NovDecJanFeb
Crowds Low Prices Low

Quietest window with the lowest prices.

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How to Reach

Nearest Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
95 km · 1.5-2 hours by road
Nearest Railway Station
Vernon-Giverny Railway Station
7 km · 15-20 minutes by shuttle, taxi, or bike
Nearest Bus Stand
Giverny shuttle stop
0.3 km · 5 minutes on foot to the foundation

Drive from Paris via A13 toward Vernon/Giverny; use the free village parking areas.

Local Transport

Cab / Taxi
€80.00* – €140*/day
Local Bus
Seasonal shuttles link Vernon-Giverny station with Giverny; bike rentals are common.

Where to Stay

🎒 Deluxe
€55.00*/night
  • Vernon budget hotel
  • Simple village guesthouse
🏨 Premium
€130*/night
  • Giverny B&B
  • Vernon boutique hotel
✨ Luxury
€300*/night
  • Countryside manor stay
  • High-end Seine valley guesthouse

Local Cuisine

⭐ Normandy apple tartlocal
⭐ Crêpes with ciderrestaurant
Camembertlocal

Travel Tips

  • Book online because visitor quotas can sell out.
  • Go early for quieter bridge and pond views.
  • Do not bring bulky bags because security restrictions apply.
Things to carry
Timed ticketCameraLight rain layerComfortable shoesSmall bag
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