Giverny is one of the most beautiful villages in Normandy to visit. If you come here for a peaceful weekend in nature, you will not see time passing. Find out below how to visit the gardens of Giverny from Paris!
- How long does it take to visit Giverny? ⌛️
- When is the best time to visit Giverny? ?
- Best things to see ?
- How to visit the gardens of Giverny? ?
- Restaurants in Giverny ?
- Where to stay ?
1. How long does it take to visit Giverny?
Visiting Giverny can easily take you a good day, and if you’re not in a hurry, you can easily spend 2 days there. It is one of the most beautiful villages in Normandy. Here, time passes quietly. The setting is magnificent. Take some time to enjoy life and seize it. For example, it is possible to do a weekend in Giverny from Rouen (70km – 1h15 by car).
2. When is the best time to visit Giverny from Paris?
The best time to visit Giverny is during the flowering period. It coincides with the opening period of the Giverny Gardens: from April to October. The flowers blooming in the Gardens of Giverny follows one another. Therefore, there are always blooming flowers in Giverny’s Gardens. You can consequently visit Giverny from April to October and fully enjoy the place, its nature, and its colors.
3. Best things to see in Giverny
Here are the top things to do and places to see in Giverny:
- Visit the Claude Monnet Foundation in Giverny, including Claude Monnet’s house, its gardens, and the Water Lilies pond
- Wander the paths of the Giverny hillsides: take the Green Lizard trail (5km, 2h) or the Astragalus trail (5km, 2h)
- Visit the Museum of Impressionism
- Visit the Natural Mechanics Museum
4. How to visit the Gardens of Giverny?
In Giverny, you will find:
- The Gardens of the painter Claude Monnet which you can discover by visiting the Fondation Claude Monnet
- The Gardens of the Museum of Impressionism
4.1 The Gardens of the painter Claude Monnet
Guided tour of Monnet’s House and Gardens. Consider taking a guided tour to understand the place better and take full advantage of it. You will learn more about the painter, but also about the flowers. The visit lasts 1h30. This visit is a genuinely enchanting floral journey: Guided tour of Monnet’s House and Gardens.
Free tour. You can visit the Gardens of the Claude Monnet Foundation in Giverny as a self-guided visitor (reservation is possible on the foundation’s website). If you do so, do not miss the second garden during the visit, which leads to the water lily pond.
4.2 The Gardens of the Impressionism Museum in Giverny
The Museum of Impressionists organizes several exhibitions a year. Here, beautiful architecture and magnificent gardens mingle. The setting is perfect for discovering art in all its splendor. On the museum’s official website, you will find all the practical information to prepare for your visit.
5. Restaurants in Giverny
Le Jardin des Plumes: surrounded by gardens and exceptionally well located, this restaurant (and also a hotel) is an excellent place to eat during a stay in Giverny.
La Musardière: 2 minutes away from the Claude Monet Foundation, this restaurant offers beautiful combinations of flavors and contrasting textures.
Au Coin du Pain’tre. It’s an excellent place to have lunch: salads, platters, and a terrace to enjoy the moment.
6. Best hotels to stay in Giverny for a weekend
La Pluie de Roses: an exceptional place to stay when visiting Giverny and the region! A 15-minute walk from the Monnet Foundation, surrounded by a 6000 m2 park, the Rain of Roses offers charming double rooms with breakfast included. Moreover, breakfast is served in a veranda overlooking a garden! Ideal for a romantic weekend!
La Dime de Giverny – Cottages: apartments – cottages in harmony with nature and the village of Giverny. You can stay there for two or three. It is also possible to rent bicycles on-site.
To visit Giverny from Paris is to visit one of the most beautiful villages in Normandy. You will undoubtedly have a pleasant day or a successful weekend there.
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