Monet’s house and gardens
The best Paris to Giverny day trips
Half-day coach trips to Monet’s house and gardens, a Giverny-and-Versailles day, a small-group trip with pickup and a guided visit on site: here is which trip to book, with honest advice on crowds in the gardens, the winter closure and the line at the gate.
See our 6 picks
Yes, Giverny is an easy half-day trip from Paris. Coach tours to Monet’s house and gardens take 5 to 6 hours and start from €59.
The house and gardens close in winter. In 2026 they were open from 1 April to 1 November. GetYourGuide shows prices in your own currency.
Our 6 picks for Giverny from Paris
Five trips leave from Paris, and one guided visit meets you in Giverny. All six have free cancellation.
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from €59 per person Our top pick 6–11.5 hours 4.5 (3,543) reviews on GetYourGuide
Giverny half-day trip by coach
A coach trip to Monet’s house and gardens with a guide, entry and a self-guided audio app in 10 languages. A full-day option adds the Palace of Versailles. Runs when the gardens are open (April to 1 November).
Best for First-timers
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from €130 per person 5 hours 4.7 (895) reviews on GetYourGuide
Guided day trip to Monet’s garden
A 5-hour trip by minibus, with garden entry through the group entrance and entry to the house. You also see Monet’s grave. Runs when the gardens are open (April to 1 November).
Best for Visitors who want a guide
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from €102 per person 5 hours 4.5 (474) reviews on GetYourGuide
Small-group Giverny trip with a pickup option
A 5-hour trip with a driver-guide who speaks English, Spanish or French. Entry is included, and you explore at your own pace. The listing says pickup is available on some options. Runs when the gardens are open (April to 1 November).
Best for Couples and small groups
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from €129 per person 11 h 30 min 4.5 (1,585) reviews on GetYourGuide
Giverny and Versailles in one day
An 11.5-hour day with Monet’s house and gardens and a guided tour of Versailles. Skip-the-line entry to the palace is included. Runs when the gardens are open (April to 1 November).
Best for Visitors short on days
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from €59 per person 5 hours 4.2 (3,027) reviews on GetYourGuide
Giverny with an audio or live guide
A 5-hour coach trip with entry to Monet’s house. Pick an audio guide or a live guide. Lunch is not included. Runs when the gardens are open (April to 1 November).
Best for Visitors who want a guide in their language
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from €59 per person 2 hours 4.8 (794) reviews on GetYourGuide
Guided tour in Giverny, on site
A 2-hour visit of Monet’s house and gardens with a licensed local guide. You meet in Giverny, at 109 Rue Claude Monet, so you get there yourself. Entry is included. Runs when the gardens are open (April to 1 November).
Best for Visitors who come by train
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Giverny trips at a glance
| Tour | From | Duration | Pickup | Who it suits | Why we picked it |
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| Giverny half-day trip by coach | €59 per person | 6–11.5 hours | Meet on site | First-timers | Entry is included, with 4.5 from 3,543 reviews. |
| Guided day trip to Monet’s garden | €130 per person | 5 hours | Meet on site | Visitors who want a guide | The best-rated trip from Paris here, 4.7 from 895 reviews. |
| Small-group Giverny trip with a pickup option | €102 per person | 5 hours | Pickup optional | Couples and small groups | Private or small groups, with 4.5 from 474 reviews. |
| Giverny and Versailles in one day | €129 per person | 11 h 30 min | Meet on site | Visitors short on days | Two big sights in one booking, with 4.5 from 1,585 reviews. |
| Giverny with an audio or live guide | €59 per person | 5 hours | Meet on site | Visitors who want a guide in their language | Guides in 10 languages, with 4.2 from 3,027 reviews. |
| Guided tour in Giverny, on site | €59 per person | 2 hours | Meet on site | Visitors who come by train | The top rating here, 4.8 from 794 reviews, in groups of up to 10. |
Giverny half-day trip by coach
€59 per person6–11.5 hours 4.5 (3,543)
Details
- Pickup
- Meet on site
- Who it suits
- First-timers
- Why we picked it
- Entry is included, with 4.5 from 3,543 reviews.
Guided day trip to Monet’s garden
€130 per person5 hours 4.7 (895)
Details
- Pickup
- Meet on site
- Who it suits
- Visitors who want a guide
- Why we picked it
- The best-rated trip from Paris here, 4.7 from 895 reviews.
Small-group Giverny trip with a pickup option
€102 per person5 hours 4.5 (474)
Details
- Pickup
- Pickup optional
- Who it suits
- Couples and small groups
- Why we picked it
- Private or small groups, with 4.5 from 474 reviews.
Giverny and Versailles in one day
€129 per person11 h 30 min 4.5 (1,585)
Details
- Pickup
- Meet on site
- Who it suits
- Visitors short on days
- Why we picked it
- Two big sights in one booking, with 4.5 from 1,585 reviews.
Giverny with an audio or live guide
€59 per person5 hours 4.2 (3,027)
Details
- Pickup
- Meet on site
- Who it suits
- Visitors who want a guide in their language
- Why we picked it
- Guides in 10 languages, with 4.2 from 3,027 reviews.
Guided tour in Giverny, on site
€59 per person2 hours 4.8 (794)
Details
- Pickup
- Meet on site
- Who it suits
- Visitors who come by train
- Why we picked it
- The top rating here, 4.8 from 794 reviews, in groups of up to 10.
- Group size is stated for 3 tours only: Giverny and Versailles in one day, max 25; Giverny with an audio or live guide, up to 25; Guided tour in Giverny, on site, up to 10.
- All 6 offer free cancellation.
- Group options: Small-group Giverny trip with a pickup option, private option.
- Prices and ratings as shown on GetYourGuide on 24 October 2026. Prices are "from" prices in euros and can change; the booking page shows the live price.
Which Giverny trip to pick
Most visitors book a half-day coach trip. It takes 5 to 6 hours and includes entry to the house and gardens.
For a smaller group, pick the trip with private or small groups. Or take the train and join the guided visit in Giverny, with up to 10 people.
Giverny is one day trip from Paris among many: compare them all in our guide.
Versailles and Giverny in one day
One guided tour does both in 11.5 hours. You see Monet’s house and gardens, then tour the palace with a guide. Entry to both is included, and groups are up to 25.
Monet’s garden in Giverny: tickets and hours
Monet’s house and gardens are open daily from 1 April to 1 November, 10 am to 6 pm. Last entry is at 5:30 pm. They are closed the rest of the year.
Book online. The foundation says this is highly recommended. Tickets are sold on site too, but the waits get long once the online quota runs out.
E-tickets cannot be refunded or changed. Plan 1 h 30 to 2 hours for the visit. These are the prices on the official site:
- Adult
- €13
- Child 7–17
- €7
- Student
- €7
- Under 7
- Free
Garden rules and bags
No picnics, painting or drawing, and no pets except assistance dogs. Bags are checked. Only cabin bags up to 55 × 35 × 20 cm are allowed, and there is no luggage storage.
Once you leave, you cannot go back in.
Paris to Giverny on your own: train and shuttle
Take a train from Saint-Lazare to Vernon-Giverny. The ride takes about 50 minutes. Giverny is 5 km from Vernon.
A shuttle bus links the station and Giverny. It costs €5 one way or €10 return, and it runs only in the garden season. There is also a cycle path from Vernon.
Our Paris to Giverny train guide has the full steps.
To drive there on your own schedule (Giverny has free car parks), pick up a car at Charles de Gaulle airport:
What else to see in Giverny
Giverny also has the Musée des Impressionnismes. It is a separate museum, open 10 am to 6 pm.
A combined ticket with Monet’s house costs €25. You buy it on site only. The museum’s Daniel Buren exhibition runs from 17 July to 1 November 2026.
Booking tips for Giverny
Book ahead
The on-site ticket quota runs out, and then the line gets long. Book your ticket or tour ahead.
Go in season
The gardens close in winter. Tours run only when they are open, from April to 1 November.
Pack light
Only cabin bags up to 55 × 35 × 20 cm are allowed, and there is no luggage storage.
Find the meeting point
None of the coach tours includes hotel pickup. Check the meeting address in Paris on your booking.
Check access
Most coach tours say they do not suit wheelchair users. Check the listing before you book.
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