Monet's Gardens at Giverny - Departure from Paris.

A half-day excursion from Paris to visit the home and gardens of Claude Monet, the famous Impressionist painter, with a professional guide. Immerse yourself in the world of the painter, famous for his landscapes and numerous garden views, such as "Water Lilies," "The Japanese Bridge," and "The Irises." The visit will also include the evocative Water Lily Pond, with its play of colors, and Monet's legendary Japanese-inspired bridge. Discover the artist's daily life by visiting his home and studio.

Depart from central Paris for a unique excursion in the footsteps of Impressionist painter Claude Monet . Admire the lush green landscapes of the French countryside as you travel by luxury, air-conditioned coach to the small Normandy village of Giverny . The journey will last approximately an hour and a half. Painter and gardener Claude Monet lived there for 43 years with his family of eight children, from 1883 until his death in 1926.

Passionate about gardening and color, he designed his flower garden, orchard, and water garden as works of art. Visiting the gardens of Giverny , you'll see the central avenue leading to the house , lined with different varieties of nasturtiums and roses, as well as the colorful flowerbeds brimming with tulips, daffodils, daffodils, irises, and peonies. Stroll through the Clos Normand flower garden, home to many plants of oriental origin, until you reach the sumptuous water garden, famous for its water lilies, weeping willows, and green-painted Japanese bridge (in Japan, such bridges are traditionally red). Let yourself be captivated by Giverny's unique atmosphere , its light, and the reflection of clouds on the water.

Take the opportunity to explore Monet's pink-plastered house , where he lived and worked for many years (guided tours are not permitted due to lack of space). Discover the blue reading room, which leads to Claude Monet's pantry and studio , where the doyen of the French Impressionists worked until 1889. These rooms, as well as those of his private apartments, have been reconstructed with the original furnishings present in the house during Monet 's time. Visit the bright yellow dining room, reconstructed down to the smallest detail. It was very modern for the time, with earthenware tableware and a kitchen lined with local blue and white Rouen tiles. In the dining room, admire one of the most important collections of Japanese prints in the world.

After your visit, enjoy the village and the charming souvenir and book shop, located in what was once the studio where Monet painted his enormous Water Lilies canvases. It extends over 300 square meters ! The shop offers a wide range of products related to the Impressionist's work: postcards, posters, tea, books, official Claude Monet tableware, flower seeds, and plants.


Highlights
- With this guided tour , explore Claude Monet's studio and the house where he lived for over 40 years.
- Transportation from Paris in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Discovering Impressionism through its most important works.
- Authorized guide service
- Guided tour of the lush gardens of Giverny: the Clos Normand Garden, in full bloom, and the Japanese Water Garden.
- Enjoy the village charm and the cute gift and book shop.