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An item on my bucket list- this one didn't disappoint. It was such a beautiful half day trip from Paris. We took the train first to Vernon which was a small town and there are shuttles that take you to Giverny. The gardens are beautiful and remind me of Filoli Garden in the Bay Area. If you go there, I would first check out Monet's house because it gets crowded with lines. Monet's house was full of japanese artwork as well as his own. The best part was the side area that leads to the lily ponds. It was picturesque and felt surreal to be on the area that inspired his Les Nympheas pieces.
Beautiful house & gardens, a must visit in France, especially if you're a Monet fan. He was the founder of Impressionism & he painted over 200 paintings in his garden including his famous water lilies, the Japanese bridge, and vibrant floral paths. His property was huge, so many beautiful flowers. Unfortunately we didn't see the water lilies but we did see many tulips & cherry blossoms in full bloom. It was so interesting to see what inspired his paintings. He loved Japanese art, his house was filled with it & he had many Japanese trees in his garden. I recommend getting the 10a time slot and lining up 30min before and heading straight to the water lily garden so you can take photos before the crowds. We spent around 1.5hrs here.
I had wanted to visit Claude Monet's fabled gardens ever since I hung a print of his Japanese footbridge painting in my college apartment. When Jamie W and I planned our vacation in Paris, we decided to reserve a late morning bus tour that took us about ninety minutes west to Giverny where the houses still looked like cottages built in Monet's day (presumably by design). Judging by the packed parking lots, we thought we came at the peak time for group tours. The guide tried to reassure us that it was far more crowded over the summer, but at the end of August, believe me, it was bad enough. The worst part was not waiting in a lengthy queue to get through the security bag check. No, much worse were the clogged pathways in the gardens where we had to watch the same Instagram poses over and over again. However, amid the lack of crowd control was the floral beauty of the well tended gardens. There was enough of a rustic quality to the layout to avoid the overly manicured look found on more ornate palace grounds. The house was a nice surprise even though walking through it required acting like lemmings on a conveyor belt. Still, we were able to get a useful sense of Monet's daily life. The water lily pond and Japanese footbridge still exist though once again, the number of tourists posing repeatedly was overwhelming. We could barely recognize the grounds from the way that Monet depicted them in his work. Thank goodness for the Clean Up feature on my iPhone Photos app where I could erase people with ease. In hindsight, it might've made more sense for us to stay overnight in Giverny to avoid the full brunt of the crowds first thing in the morning. Regardless, a visit here any time is worthwhile if only just to appreciate Monet's visual genius. RELATED - Exploring Paris? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/TDhdgjoONI
What a wonderful place to visit. It's neat to be able to go through the house. There is lots of art on the walls. Actually was kind of surprised that there is art in there since the sun can glare on some of it and it's not a climate controlled environment. The gardens are really pretty and you can see the ponds with all the lilies. What a lovely place to have lived. I can see how he was inspired to paint it. The gift shop is large and is a great place to buy souvenirs for friends and family and a little something for yourself. I got a set of beautiful Christmas ornaments there and a gorgeous cutting board for my daughter. You park away from the house so there is a bit of walking to get there and then you do a lot of walking once there. You can walk right into the little town. There are some shops there and even the bar where Monet hung out. It was a lovely way to spend the day. We enjoyed it very much.
Its a challenge to write something that hasn't already been written over a thousand times. The Gardens and home of Claude Monet are must day trip if are at all interested in the works of Monet and want to see where he got his inspiration for many of his works of art. It's breathtaking. Take your time and enjoy every moment, It can get crazy packed so plan accordingly. We went in the end of April and the beginning of May and it was stunning to see so many flowers in bloom. We took the train and then took an uber to the gardens. Our drivers were kind and courtesy. We did ate a snack at the one of the cafe which was overpriced but hey it is what it is. Tip 1: Don't sleep on seeing the village. Make sure to walk by the cafe and the hotel, and do go into the church and it's totally worth it to see Monet's grave. The staff in the home and the gardens were super professional. It can be exhausting for some people, so know your peeps. What were the activities the day before and what will be the activities the next day? Some people can't handle back to back travel days so when you're planning, the best advice is to talk to your group and see how realistic it is to do a day trip out to Giverny. If you can make it work, then do it it will be unforgettable and an amazing visit.
It was a total delight to visit Claude Monet's home and museum. Based on the explosion of colors we saw and the pristine condition of the florals, it sure seems April is an ideal time to visit. It also wasn't super crowded around the grounds on our sunny morning visit, and it didn't get intensely crowded until it was time to tour Monet's house. I can't say that I'm the biggest fan of Impressionist painting, but it can probably grow on you with more viewing and enlightenment ha. I do know that Claude Monet is world famous for a reason! It was wonderful to walk the actual pond and the actual gardens that were the inspirations for many of his paintings. There are also some quaint and captivating country road scenes also as you walk along Rue Claude Monet. There is also a huge gift shop with all sorts of Monet stuff to bring back home.
Water Lilies and Japanese Bridge 1899 painting by Monet is one of my favorite pieces of art. While visiting Paris I had to see the Monet House and Garden in Giverny, France. I took the train from Gare Saint-Lazare railway station in Paris 40 minutes to Giverny. A 10 euro round trip shuttle operates from 11:30am to 6:15pm from the Vernon Giverny train station to Giverny and then walked to the house. It is the cutest town with the most tranquil picturesque atmosphere. I waited about 15 minutes in line to purchase a ticket for 12 euro. This famous landmark was more impressive than expected. The gardens were so beautiful. I've never seen so many flowers. Then walked to the scenic and iconic bridge and pond with water lilies. The pond and gardens are like Monet's paintings. Then I toured his home with his artist studio and where Monet lived and worked from 1883 until his death in 1926. They have a nice gift shop as well. It was a unique opportunity to visit and explore the colorful gardens, artist studio and home of Claude Monet.
This half day trip from Paris is worth it if you love gardens and Monet. The grounds in the spring were stunning even without water Lillies not in bloom. I do recommend if you can get there earlier for less crowds as we went with a tour group and arrived around mid day and that meant long lines.
We decided last minute to take the early morning trek from Paris up to Giverny to visit the Money House and gardens. It was worth the early wake up call 100 times out of 100. We took the train to Giverny and then a 20 minute Uber from the station to the house. There's also the scenic shuttle. We didn't bother because it was 3 of us and the Uber was cheaper. The garden is a total sensory experience. Different varieties of flowers. An iconic lily pond. The Japanese bridge. The garden steals the show more than anything, but touring the house gives you some insight on how Money designed the garden. You can understand his Japanese inspirations. It's fascinating. When you're done with all of this, do take the time and venture into the local town. It's not far away and there are a few fun sights in between, including the church and Monet's graveyard.
Beautiful gardens, with layers upon layers of plants and flowers! We loved getting to see the places where Monet lived and painted. Amazing to get to walk there and enjoy. It is very popular and with some patience, you can get the pictures/experience you want. Lots of options at the gift shop! We picked up some honey from the bees here as a tasty reminder when we get home. His tomb is nearby, if you want to go and pay your respects. When you get near the church, it's to the right, up some stairs.
Some rewards come with a journey and the trek to Monet's house and gardens are a fine example. From Paris to Vernon on the SNCF it's just under an hour. In the small town of Vernon you have an option. There's a shuttle, potentially a cab but we didn't see any or rent bikes from one of a couple of shops near the train station. We chose bikes for $10 each a day and a roughly 20-30 minute bike ride each way. This allowed us the flexibility to take our time in the gardens and not have to rush back for a train schedule. We began in the water gardens which are nicely laid out in a very natural style and not overly manicured in modern landscaping style. Good to see the materials from the garden used to support some of the structures and hard landscaping. The main body of water, approximately the size of an Olympic swimming pool, is surrounded by pathways that crisscross over a bridge and other openings affording good views of the water, lillys within and thoughtful planting on the outside. Spent a few minutes watching the abundant dragon flies - you're probably on vacation/holiday and your mind deserves this. The water garden can feel crowded at times but standing still out of the way of traffic and absorbing this inspiring place was worth it. The larger gardens are phenomenal and it's rare to see a dahlia collection this mature and voracious. By my very casual estimate I'd suggest there were more than 2500 dahlia plants amid hundreds of other species. The gardens can be walked around quickly in 20-30 mins but we spent an hour or so enjoying the natural planting style looking up plant species on phones and enjoying the aromas. We skipped the long lines to get into the house, even though we read and heard much about the bright color schemes inside, preferring instead to enjoy the garden. Word of warning; at lunchtime the small town of Giverny has a few restaurants and cafes but doesn't easily cater for the 1000s of people that can attend peek summer.
Going to Monet's garden at Giverny had been a "bucket list" item for me, and I was able to make the trip recently while visiting Paris! It was such a beautiful place and did not disappoint. The flowers in mid-April were beautiful to see, with huge peonies, lots of tulips, crocuses, wisteria on the Japanese bridge, and other spring blooms. This also seemed to be a good time to visit as it gets more packed during the summer. Tip: Rather than doing a bus tour, it was fairly easy to simply take the SCNF train to Vernon. From Vernon, there are regular shuttle buses directly to Monet's garden for 5 Euros each way (10 Euros round trip), so it is very straightforward. The train from Paris to Vernon leaves from Gare St. Lazare. Also, if you do go via train to Vernon to get to Giverny, there was an adorable cat cafe there for lunch: Cookie's Cat Cafe! read more
We visited in early June and the most wonderful flowers were blooming! We had a guided tour through Viator, which you don't need. We only had to do it for the transportation from Paris to Versailles. We went through the house first, because later in the day, the line for the house can get long. The house had interesting decor and colors, and a TON of Japanese artwork, which he fancied. I enjoyed checking out the old school kitchen. There are some paintings of his in the first room, of both of his wives. The garden was magnificent. They have a path that has directions. You can't just go anywhere you want. Some areas are blocked off. Workers were busy pulling weeds etc. There is a Japanese garden that isn't too far to walk. That was very peaceful. It surrounds a lake with lily pads. Very picturesque. Summer is a great time to visit because lots of things are in bloom. Later, the sunflowers will bloom. So each season has its own stars. I have heard winter time isn't fantastic for flowers, which makes sense. So I would say spring summer and fall are best for the gardens. read more
A great time! You don't need to be an expert in Claude Monet to enjoy it. We took a half day tour from Paris that included a guided walk around the gardens. On the way there on the bus, the guide introduced us to Monet and his life, career, and family. So, by the time we arrived at the gardens, we had a good understanding of what he was trying to accomplish. The gardens are lovely. Filled with a huge variety of flowers, all in different stages of blooming. The pond and the pathway around the pond is also filled with a variety of flowers. We were there in April, too soon for the water lilies to bloom. It's crowded, even for this time of year. Likely not as crowded as when the lilies bloom. The pink house is also interesting. A few bedrooms, the dining room, and the kitchen hen are among the rooms you will see. The gift shop was Monet's studio. It impressive in size and with the glass roof you can picture all the light he would have painted to. Definitely worth the trip out of Paris. read more
An item on my bucket list- this one didn't disappoint. It was such a beautiful half day trip from Paris. We took the train first to Vernon which was a small town and there are shuttles that take you to Giverny. The gardens are beautiful and remind me of Filoli Garden in the Bay Area. If you go there, I would first check out Monet's house because it gets crowded with lines. Monet's house was full of japanese artwork as well as his own. The best part was the side area that leads to the lily ponds. It was picturesque and felt surreal to be on the area that inspired his Les Nympheas pieces. read more
3 months ago
Beautiful house & gardens, a must visit in France, especially if you're a Monet fan. He was the founder of Impressionism & he painted over 200 paintings in his garden including his famous water lilies, the Japanese bridge, and vibrant floral paths. His property was huge, so many beautiful flowers. Unfortunately we didn't see the water lilies but we did see many tulips & cherry blossoms in full bloom. It was so interesting to see what inspired his paintings. He loved Japanese art, his house was filled with it & he had many Japanese trees in his garden. I recommend getting the 10a time slot and lining up 30min before and heading straight to the water lily garden so you can take photos before the crowds. We spent around 1.5hrs here. read more
I really did not want to do this but was out voted by the other members. I am glad we did it as the visit to Musee D'orsay had more context this time. Beautiful lovely grounds, home, and pond ( the inspiration for Monet's Water Lillies). read more
I had wanted to visit Claude Monet's fabled gardens ever since I hung a print of his Japanese footbridge painting in my college apartment. When Jamie W and I planned our vacation in Paris, we decided to reserve a late morning bus tour that took us about ninety minutes west to Giverny where the houses still looked like cottages built in Monet's day (presumably by design). Judging by the packed parking lots, we thought we came at the peak time for group tours. The guide tried to reassure us that it was far more crowded over the summer, but at the end of August, believe me, it was bad enough. The worst part was not waiting in a lengthy queue to get through the security bag check. No, much worse were the clogged pathways in the gardens where we had to watch the same Instagram poses over and over again. However, amid the lack of crowd control was the floral beauty of the well tended gardens. There was enough of a rustic quality to the layout to avoid the overly manicured look found on more ornate palace grounds. The house was a nice surprise even though walking through it required acting like lemmings on a conveyor belt. Still, we were able to get a useful sense of Monet's daily life. The water lily pond and Japanese footbridge still exist though once again, the number of tourists posing repeatedly was overwhelming. We could barely recognize the grounds from the way that Monet depicted them in his work. Thank goodness for the Clean Up feature on my iPhone Photos app where I could erase people with ease. In hindsight, it might've made more sense for us to stay overnight in Giverny to avoid the full brunt of the crowds first thing in the morning. Regardless, a visit here any time is worthwhile if only just to appreciate Monet's visual genius. RELATED - Exploring Paris? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/TDhdgjoONI read more
What a wonderful place to visit. It's neat to be able to go through the house. There is lots of art on the walls. Actually was kind of surprised that there is art in there since the sun can glare on some of it and it's not a climate controlled environment. The gardens are really pretty and you can see the ponds with all the lilies. What a lovely place to have lived. I can see how he was inspired to paint it. The gift shop is large and is a great place to buy souvenirs for friends and family and a little something for yourself. I got a set of beautiful Christmas ornaments there and a gorgeous cutting board for my daughter. You park away from the house so there is a bit of walking to get there and then you do a lot of walking once there. You can walk right into the little town. There are some shops there and even the bar where Monet hung out. It was a lovely way to spend the day. We enjoyed it very much. read more
1 year ago
Its a challenge to write something that hasn't already been written over a thousand times. The Gardens and home of Claude Monet are must day trip if are at all interested in the works of Monet and want to see where he got his inspiration for many of his works of art. It's breathtaking. Take your time and enjoy every moment, It can get crazy packed so plan accordingly. We went in the end of April and the beginning of May and it was stunning to see so many flowers in bloom. We took the train and then took an uber to the gardens. Our drivers were kind and courtesy. We did ate a snack at the one of the cafe which was overpriced but hey it is what it is. Tip 1: Don't sleep on seeing the village. Make sure to walk by the cafe and the hotel, and do go into the church and it's totally worth it to see Monet's grave. The staff in the home and the gardens were super professional. It can be exhausting for some people, so know your peeps. What were the activities the day before and what will be the activities the next day? Some people can't handle back to back travel days so when you're planning, the best advice is to talk to your group and see how realistic it is to do a day trip out to Giverny. If you can make it work, then do it it will be unforgettable and an amazing visit. read more
It was a total delight to visit Claude Monet's home and museum. Based on the explosion of colors we saw and the pristine condition of the florals, it sure seems April is an ideal time to visit. It also wasn't super crowded around the grounds on our sunny morning visit, and it didn't get intensely crowded until it was time to tour Monet's house. I can't say that I'm the biggest fan of Impressionist painting, but it can probably grow on you with more viewing and enlightenment ha. I do know that Claude Monet is world famous for a reason! It was wonderful to walk the actual pond and the actual gardens that were the inspirations for many of his paintings. There are also some quaint and captivating country road scenes also as you walk along Rue Claude Monet. There is also a huge gift shop with all sorts of Monet stuff to bring back home. read more
Water Lilies and Japanese Bridge 1899 painting by Monet is one of my favorite pieces of art. While visiting Paris I had to see the Monet House and Garden in Giverny, France. I took the train from Gare Saint-Lazare railway station in Paris 40 minutes to Giverny. A 10 euro round trip shuttle operates from 11:30am to 6:15pm from the Vernon Giverny train station to Giverny and then walked to the house. It is the cutest town with the most tranquil picturesque atmosphere. I waited about 15 minutes in line to purchase a ticket for 12 euro. This famous landmark was more impressive than expected. The gardens were so beautiful. I've never seen so many flowers. Then walked to the scenic and iconic bridge and pond with water lilies. The pond and gardens are like Monet's paintings. Then I toured his home with his artist studio and where Monet lived and worked from 1883 until his death in 1926. They have a nice gift shop as well. It was a unique opportunity to visit and explore the colorful gardens, artist studio and home of Claude Monet. read more
This half day trip from Paris is worth it if you love gardens and Monet. The grounds in the spring were stunning even without water Lillies not in bloom. I do recommend if you can get there earlier for less crowds as we went with a tour group and arrived around mid day and that meant long lines. read more
We decided last minute to take the early morning trek from Paris up to Giverny to visit the Money House and gardens. It was worth the early wake up call 100 times out of 100. We took the train to Giverny and then a 20 minute Uber from the station to the house. There's also the scenic shuttle. We didn't bother because it was 3 of us and the Uber was cheaper. The garden is a total sensory experience. Different varieties of flowers. An iconic lily pond. The Japanese bridge. The garden steals the show more than anything, but touring the house gives you some insight on how Money designed the garden. You can understand his Japanese inspirations. It's fascinating. When you're done with all of this, do take the time and venture into the local town. It's not far away and there are a few fun sights in between, including the church and Monet's graveyard. read more
Beautiful gardens, with layers upon layers of plants and flowers! We loved getting to see the places where Monet lived and painted. Amazing to get to walk there and enjoy. It is very popular and with some patience, you can get the pictures/experience you want. Lots of options at the gift shop! We picked up some honey from the bees here as a tasty reminder when we get home. His tomb is nearby, if you want to go and pay your respects. When you get near the church, it's to the right, up some stairs. read more
Some rewards come with a journey and the trek to Monet's house and gardens are a fine example. From Paris to Vernon on the SNCF it's just under an hour. In the small town of Vernon you have an option. There's a shuttle, potentially a cab but we didn't see any or rent bikes from one of a couple of shops near the train station. We chose bikes for $10 each a day and a roughly 20-30 minute bike ride each way. This allowed us the flexibility to take our time in the gardens and not have to rush back for a train schedule. We began in the water gardens which are nicely laid out in a very natural style and not overly manicured in modern landscaping style. Good to see the materials from the garden used to support some of the structures and hard landscaping. The main body of water, approximately the size of an Olympic swimming pool, is surrounded by pathways that crisscross over a bridge and other openings affording good views of the water, lillys within and thoughtful planting on the outside. Spent a few minutes watching the abundant dragon flies - you're probably on vacation/holiday and your mind deserves this. The water garden can feel crowded at times but standing still out of the way of traffic and absorbing this inspiring place was worth it. The larger gardens are phenomenal and it's rare to see a dahlia collection this mature and voracious. By my very casual estimate I'd suggest there were more than 2500 dahlia plants amid hundreds of other species. The gardens can be walked around quickly in 20-30 mins but we spent an hour or so enjoying the natural planting style looking up plant species on phones and enjoying the aromas. We skipped the long lines to get into the house, even though we read and heard much about the bright color schemes inside, preferring instead to enjoy the garden. Word of warning; at lunchtime the small town of Giverny has a few restaurants and cafes but doesn't easily cater for the 1000s of people that can attend peek summer. read more
Gardens are exquisite as expected. You get to see a huge variety of plants and colors you may not have encountered before. When we were there, it was wall-to-wall people, so trying to get photos without others in them was very difficult. Unless you were very lucky, the chance you will get a photo on the Lily Pond bridge without others in it is practically nil. But it is great to walk through his home, and see all the paintings. Keep in mind most of the paintings are reproductions, as the real ones are hanging in museums. read more
3 years ago
3 years ago
This experience had so many positives and so many challenges. If I had to do it over again, I think I would try and stay in the little town near the gardens and go right in the morning when they open to try and beat the crowds. However, what we actually did was take a bus from Paris to Giverny and arrived closer to 11:30 am. The gardens were beautiful- so many colored flowers and adorable cows. However, I was driven a bit crazy by all of the instagram focused people taking tons of photos and trying to push people out of their way to get more pictures. The gardens were very crowded- so I tried to find quieter areas away from the photo-focused people to enjoy the space. The line to get into the home was long, but it was cool to tour it. Overall, I am glad that I went- but I don't think I'll ever need to go back. read more
4 years ago
It was a great stop on our way to Normandy from Paris. A little crowded on a Friday AM during early July but still a welcomed change after 5 days in Paris. Lots of picture spots all along the gardens and lily pond. Loved seeing his kitchen and dining area. He needed a big seating area for his 8 kids! (6 were step kids from his second wife). We stopped at the museum down the street and the restaurant. 3 hours well s read more
4 years ago
Claude Monet selected the flowers in his garden for their colors and beauty, and they are really quite lovely! My big issue was that at the time we visited, the famous Lilly pond had no Lillie's and was quite frankly very unkempt- the water looked stagnant and no flowers... the location is really lovely, and the rest of the large garden is beautiful although also- rather wild as compared to other beautiful gardens everywhere... so given the high cost of admission... I was mildly dissappointed. We made it a great day anyway and I'm Not saying you should not go... go, but lower your expectations. The location is lovely, the parking is free ! One of the advantages! , and : buy the postcard with the flower seeds !! (On the souvenir shop) ( one of my regrets as it would've been an awesome souvenir to send to friends and family - and not carry around!- !!!) because: they sell the stamps down the inside road on your way back towards the parking lot! The French postal service had a table set up where you would buy stamps and drop off postcards!! Brilliant idea! We had a good time touring- get your tickets online to avoid the long line on-site. read more
If you love Impressionism, you have to be a big fan of Monet. His work is incredible and he focused a lot on things in his vast garden: - water lilies - his Japanese bridge - flowers, trees and reflections in the water Of course, he has other memorable paintings of women in their traditional French clothing and haystacks and he'd paint the same scene but at different times of the day or season. Coming here was breathtaking and a big must for art, wine and baguette lovers. If you love the countryside, you will love the vibe of Giverny. You'll definitely feel inspired - being in Monet's garden, house and presence. I wish I could have stayed longer, so I'll make it a point to come back. read more
4 years ago
How else would anyone rate this experience other than 5 stars? The gardens were basically the only place open on May 1 so we'd made sure to book tickets to enjoy the day. Mind blowing horticulture awaits you! The gardens themselves were amazing and since we were visiting in May, the focus was on tulips. If you go to their site, you can see which flowers they showcase during which months & then plan your visit accordingly But we were very happy with the tulips! Tons & tons of people so bring your patience......and your mask read more
8 years ago
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9 years ago
We had just spent a bit of time enjoying Monet's lilies stretched out in the Musée de l'Orangerie near the Tuileries Gardens in Paris the day before and really just stumbled upon Giverny. It was not originally part of our plan but we were headed to Colleville-sur-Mer and I spotted the sign from the freeway and recalled a good friend visiting many years ago. I immediately asked my boyfriend if we could detour just a little bit for a short while since we'd arrive right after they opened, and that's just what we did! It was such a magical morning, strolling the Jardins et Maison de Claude Monet, seeing what inspired Claude - it was so beautiful. I'd highly recommend if it's not already on your itinerary. Personally, I loved the Giverny area, it felt more my speed and hope to return to spend a majority of my visit here sometime very soon. read more
4 years ago
Of course it is gorgeous! The garden, the water, the bridges. All lovely and well loved and maintained. The man would be proud, I think. The house is lovely and seems the home owner is only out and could walk in and catch us all intruding into his space. This really bothered me. I am sure the man entertained friends and guests here. But I imagine he'd be horrified at the large number of people that were crawling all over his house and garden this day. Especially horrified at the rudeness of some. People wanting to get that selfie were telling others to back off, as crowded as it was, how? Just get along and share the space, smile and get your photo with others in it. If the Monet Foundation can share the place with the people, the people ought to share the space with each other. And then there is the gift shop. It's set up in what he used as a large studio with great height for the largest canvases. The community surrounding is a tourist spot with cafes and shops. Would be nice to visit again on a much less crowded day do we could take more time to stop and smell the roses. And maybe take our own selfies without getting elbowed out of it. read more
The house and gardens of Claude Monet were very lovely. I think the gardens would be nicer in warmer weather when there's a better variety of flowers blooming and the water lilies would also be in bloom. I took a day trip that was half to Giverny and half to Versailles. This was the first stop. Walking around the gardens was quite nice and there were parts of the house--the studio and the kitchen--that were very interesting. I walked along the river that has been diverted into several channels and it was probably the most enjoyable part of the visit. Knowing all the paintings were not originals was OK. I had extra time and I wandered some of the streets in Giverny near the house but then I spent time taking photos of a horse in a pasture near the parking lot. I'm glad I made the visit here but it would not be on my to do list if I knew what it was like in advance. read more
7 years ago
Absolutely wonderful spot to visit in France if you want to get out of the city! You are able to visit both the Japanese gardens and the Normandy gardens surrounding Monet's home, and then take a tour inside Monet's home itself. The flowers and the Japanese bridge are absolutely stunning and it's very clear the gardeners take their job very seriously because everything is beautifully well maintained. You can see plants from all over the world, including water lillies and bamboo. Even in 89 degree weather, the shade from the trees and bushes and the breeze from the pond makes the visit comfortable and enjoyable. Be sure to take the time to see Monet's house and where the famous artist used to live and work. There are beautiful pieces of artwork and furniture all around and it's truly breathtaking. Don't forget to stop at the gift shop to get a painting to take home!! read more
It's super crowded but Claude Monet is the pay off. The gardens are beautiful and really help shed light on what was going through his mind as he created the treasures he left behind. You almost begin to think Monet may have become more of a gardener and less of an artist in his older years but I can easily see how the beauty of nature and painting can easily intertwine. His love for Japanese art was something I didn't know about and seeing the studio of a legend was worth fighting the crowds. read more
This is one of my favorite places I visited on my trip to Paris. I purchased my tickets in advance in case of any lines, and researched how to get to Giverny but forgot to buy train tickets in advance because getting to Gare St. Lazare was not very easy from my hotel. I recommend if you can to go to Gare St. Lazare in Paris to purchase train tickets to Vernon at least the day before so you do not rush. My mom and I had been going to bed late after eating late dinners like the French, so waking up at 6ish to take 2 different metro lines to the train station to buy tickets for the first train was tough. Well, we did it somehow....got through the ticket line and purchased tickets for the 8:20am train at 8:00am. A few minutes after we got the tickets, we frantically looked for the boarding platform since boarding starts 20 minutes before. Then the rail line for our train broke and our train was cancelled! We had to get back in the ticket office line with a ton of other angry tourists to see what to do. We planned to go on the only sunny day in the forecast so we were bummed. We were offered tickets for the next day or a refund, so we got the next day tickets and repeated our morning routine for the trip. Board as soon as you can because the train fills up. When you get to Vernon, you will see signs leading you to Bus Giverny. You buy bus tickets in cash (Euros) on the bus (8 Euros round trip per person) and are given a small card that you need for your return trip. The train is around 50 minutes and the bus is about 15 minutes. When we arrived at Giverny, we crossed the road by going underneath in a tunnel - then you turn right on Rue de Claude Monet and follow signs to the garden. Those who purchase tickets in advance can go to the left side to skip the line. Once inside, you go through the gift shop first (scoff) then see the toilets (use them first if you arrive early, as the gardens open at 9:30 so you will be the first visitors). Then, amazingly beautiful gardens, Claude Monet's house (with copper utensils filling the kitchen and a surprising amount of Japanese art throughout the house, much of it from the Edo period). Roaming through the gardens, there are endless types of flowers and plants to gawk at and then a path to the Lily pond and more lush greenery, bamboo, and flowers. Tour groups from cruises clogged the paths and I am sure it gets worse in the afternoon. It was sunny the entire morning somehow for us, so that was a relief. It started pouring right at noon as we walked through the town looking for lunch, but otherwise was very picturesque. Not far from the garden entrance is a tourist information center. We were also able to see a free exhibit on Monet in the Impressionist museum just west of the gardens. Entry is only 9.5 Euros per adult. I picked up some Monet and Japanese art postcards at the shop, but there are tons of things to buy if you like impressionism. Remember, the train and bus schedules are coordinated and you can miss the last bus and be stranded in the evening. Our return bus came during the pouring rain so a ton of people hovered in the tunnel until we could run to the bus, which took us to the Vernon station perfectly in time for our train tickets. Another tip: if you buy your train tickets in advance, you have to validate them in the yellow validation box on the platform at Gare St. Lazare or at Vernon in the station so you don't get fined when the conductors check tickets during your ride Only same day tickets are validated upon purchase and only the way to Vernon. Our return ticket was actually good until early September. This is a must-see!! read more
8 years ago
*******A MUST SEE WHEN IN FRANCE ******** I'm so glad we visited this historic site. Such a very interesting place and very relaxing too. Giverny is not that far from Paris. The distance from Paris to Claude Monet House is about 45 miles by car. It was a quick ride if you want to get out of the busy city and see the other side of France. This is more like a suburb area, it's very quiet too. We had plenty of time to walk around this beautiful garden. There's so many different kind of flowers all over the garden. Take your time to stroll around the property, somehow you'll find yourself immerse in this magnificent place. I wish I have a garden like this. It is calming and relaxing. Just FYI, there are no original paintings on display inside the house due to security issue. read more
13 years ago
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