Giverny, France

Things to do

2 days in Giverny

Day 1

  1. MorningVisit Monet's house and gardens as soon as they open; they're closed in winter.
  2. AfternoonSee the water-lily pond and its Japanese bridge, then the Museum of Impressionisms.
  3. EveningHead back to Paris, or stay in nearby Vernon by the Seine.

Day 2

Visit Rouen and the cathedral Monet painted.

What to eat

Normandy cider and a crêpe.

Local tips

Make the most of Giverny

Beat the crowds

Very busy on spring and summer afternoons. Come at opening time.

Best photo spot

The Japanese bridge over the water-lily pond.

Getting there

Trains run from Paris to Vernon, then a shuttle bus or a 5 km walk or bike ride.

Don't miss nearby

The Museum of Impressionisms in the village.

Good to know

The gardens are open roughly April to October. Book tickets ahead to skip the queue.

Secret spots

1 secret spot near Giverny

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Plan your visit

Getting to Giverny

Getting there

  • Beauvais-Tillé airport (BVA)60 km away
  • Paris-Orly Airport (ORY)70 km away
  • Rouen50 km away
  • Paris65 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeApr–Oct
TypeNature spot
Good forNature
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryFrance

Questions

Giverny: good to know

Is Giverny worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like nature. Monet's house and gardens, with the famous water-lily pond.

How many days do you need in Giverny?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Giverny?

The best time to visit is Apr to Oct. Very busy on spring and summer afternoons. Come at opening time.

How do you get to Giverny?

The nearest airport is Beauvais-Tillé airport (BVA), about 60 km away. Trains run from Paris to Vernon, then a shuttle bus or a 5 km walk or bike ride.

What is there to see near Giverny?

Nearby hidden places include Rouen (52 km), Paris (64 km) and Honfleur (102 km).

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