Giverny village
Neighbourhood · Giverny, Normandy, Giverny

Giverny village

Photo: Elliott Brown from Birmingham, United Kingdom · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Giverny lies in the Normandy countryside west of Paris. The main draw is Monet's former home, now a museum with restored gardens that include the water lily pond and Japanese bridge. Narrow village streets and a few small galleries complete the setting.

On day 3 of Paris and Normandy by Car in 7 Days

Good to know

Tickets
Tickets are required for entry to Monet's house and gardens.
Time needed
Two to three hours suffice for the main sites.
Best time
Spring and summer offer the best garden views.
Getting there
Reach Giverny by train from Paris to Vernon followed by a short bus or taxi ride.

Itineraries with Giverny village

Day 3 of Paris and Normandy by Car in 7 Days

Montmartre, then Giverny

How Giverny village fits into a day.
  1. 9:00Sacré-Cœur BasilicaParis
  2. 10:00Place du TertreParis
  3. 11:00MontmartreParis
  4. 15:00Drive to GivernyParis
  5. 17:00Giverny villageGiverny, Normandy
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Giverny village questions

How do I get from Paris to Giverny?

Take a train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Vernon then a local bus or taxi for the final few kilometres.

When do the gardens look their best?

The gardens peak from April through October, with water lilies in bloom from late spring to early autumn.

Is Giverny worth a day trip?

Most visitors spend half a day at the house and gardens then return to Paris or continue through Normandy.

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