From Paris: Full-Day Monet's House & Gardens Audio Guided Tour

From Paris: Full-Day Monet's House & Gardens Audio Guided Tour

Discover the iconic Maison et Jardins de Claude Monet in Giverny, a full-day round-trip from Paris that includes priority access to the estate and an audio guide available in 10 languages. This guided tour covers approximately 75 kilometers (46 miles) each way, starting with pickup at your hotel in central Paris around 8:30 AM and returning by 6 PM. The tour stops at Claude Monet's House where visitors can explore the artist’s home and studio, which were built between 1883 and 1927. Guests will also visit his famous gardens, covering over four acres of land with meticulously maintained sections like the Water Lily pond, Japanese bridge, and flower garden. The tour includes a stop at the Foundation Claude Monet museum, established in 1980, which houses more than 300 paintings by Monet along with other Impressionist works. Highlights also include the charming village of Giverny itself, founded in the 6th century and home to over 250 residents, where tourists can wander through quaint streets lined with historic buildings and local shops. The tour provides a comprehensive experience that includes approximately four hours at Monet's estate, allowing ample time for exploration and appreciation of his artistic legacy.

Explore Claude Monet’s House & Studio

Your tour stops at Claude Monet’s House where visitors can explore the artist’s home and studio, which were built between 1883 and 1927. The house covers around 500 square meters (5,400 sq ft) with a garden that spans over four acres. Inside, you will see his living room decorated in blue and yellow hues, the bedroom where Monet spent his final years, and the studio filled with paintings from different periods of his career. The tour includes access to the Japanese bridge built in 1891, which crosses the pond containing water lilies that inspired many of Monet’s most famous works. Additionally, you can visit the flower garden featuring over 200 species of plants and flowers, including irises, roses, and wisteria. This estate is unique compared to other artist residencies because it offers a complete immersion into Monet's daily life and artistic process, making it essential for art lovers and history enthusiasts.

Discover Claude Monet’s Gardens

Your tour continues at Claude Monet’s Gardens where visitors can explore the four-acre estate featuring meticulously maintained sections like the Water Lily pond, Japanese bridge, and flower garden. The pond covers approximately 100 square meters (1,076 sq ft) and is home to over 40 varieties of water lilies that inspired some of Monet's most iconic paintings between 1903 and 1926. The Japanese bridge was built in 1891 and spans the pond, offering picturesque views of the surrounding landscape. Additionally, you can wander through the flower garden which features over 200 species of plants and flowers, including irises, roses, and wisteria. This estate is unique compared to other artist residencies because it offers a complete immersion into Monet's daily life and artistic process, making it essential for art lovers and history enthusiasts.

Visit the Foundation Claude Monet Museum

Your tour includes a stop at the Foundation Claude Monet museum established in 1980, which houses more than 300 paintings by Monet along with other Impressionist works. The museum covers approximately 2,500 square meters (26,900 sq ft) and is divided into several galleries showcasing Monet’s career from the early years to his later works. Visitors can see famous pieces like "Impression, Sunrise" which gave rise to the term Impressionism in 1874, and "Water Lilies," a series of paintings created between 1903 and 1926 that depict the pond at Giverny. This museum is unique compared to other art institutions because it focuses solely on Monet’s work and provides context for his contributions to Impressionism.

Experience Giverny Village

Your tour concludes with a visit to the charming village of Giverny, founded in the 6th century and home to over 250 residents. The village features quaint streets lined with historic buildings and local shops that reflect the traditional French countryside. Visitors can explore the small church dating back to the 13th century or take a stroll along the Seine River which runs through Giverny, offering picturesque views of the surrounding landscape. This village is unique compared to other rural towns because it was home to Claude Monet for over four decades and played a significant role in his artistic development.

Tour Highlights

• Explore Monet’s house
• Visit gardens with 4 acres of land
• Use audio guide in 10 languages
• Discover Foundation Claude Monet museum
• Walk through Giverny village streets
• See Japanese bridge built in 1891
• Enjoy Water Lily pond covering 100 sq m
• Access flower garden with over 200 species

Perfect for art lovers, history enthusiasts, and culture seekers, this full-day tour provides an immersive experience through Claude Monet’s life and work. The guided format allows you to explore Monet's house, visit his gardens, and discover the Foundation Claude Monet museum, giving you a comprehensive understanding of Impressionism while enjoying Giverny's charming village.