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Monet's House and Gardens

Monet's House and Gardens
Photo: Pierre-Étienne Nataf, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Claude Monet lived here from 1883 until his death in 1926. The house displays his collection of Japanese prints and period furnishings. The gardens include the flower beds and the water lily pond that inspired many of his paintings.

Updated September 27, 2026On day 4 of Paris and Normandy by Car in 7 Days

Visiting Monet's House and Gardens: what to know

Tickets
Admission fee applies; check the official site for current prices.
Time needed
Allow two hours to visit the house and gardens.
Best time
Spring and summer when the flowers bloom.
Getting there
Train from Paris to Vernon then bus or taxi to Giverny.

Giverny itineraries with Monet's House and Gardens

Day 4 of Paris and Normandy by Car in 7 Days

Monet's garden and Rouen

How Monet's House and Gardens fits into a day.
  1. 9:30Monet's House and GardensGiverny, Normandy
  2. 12:00Musée des impressionnismes GivernyGiverny, Normandy
  3. 14:30Drive to RouenGiverny, Normandy
  4. 16:30Gros-HorlogeRouen
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Monet's House and Gardens FAQs

When is Monet's House and Gardens open?

Hours vary by season. Check the official website before visiting.

Can visitors take photos inside the house?

Photography is allowed in the gardens but restricted inside the house.

Is the site accessible by public transport?

Yes. Trains run from Paris to Vernon followed by a short bus or taxi ride.

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