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Claude Monet spent 43 years in Giverny. He designed the garden himself — the flower beds, the water garden, the Japanese bridge — and then spent decades painting it. The Nymphéas series that fills entire rooms of the Orangerie in Paris was born here, looking at this pond, in this light.
From Le Havre, Giverny is two hours through the Normandy countryside. This private tour picks you up directly at the cruise terminal and takes you there without the stress of trains, taxis, or
shared buses.
At Giverny, you have three hours — enough time to walk the flower garden slowly, cross the famous green bridge over the lily pond, and visit the house where Monet lived and worked. The rooms are preserved as he left them: the yellow dining room, the blue kitchen, the walls covered in Japanese prints he collected throughout his life.
Your return to ship is fully guaranteed.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Cruise Passengers: Your driver will be waiting at the Le Havre cruise terminal with a sign bearing your name. Contact us via the Viator messaging system if you need assistance.
Hotel Guests: Your driver will meet you in the lobby of your hotel at the agreed pick-up time.
Important: Monet's Gardens are open April through October. We strongly recommend booking your entrance tickets in advance — they sell out quickly
during peak season.
Itinerary
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1The Clos Normand - Fondation Claude Monet
The flower garden at Giverny is one of the most deliberately designed landscapes in France. Monet planted it as a living palette — long beds of nasturtiums, irises, poppies, and roses arranged by colour and height so that something is always in bloom from April through October. Walk the central Grande Allée from the house to the garden gate, then wander the side beds at whatever pace suits you. The house itself — ochre-yellow outside, intensely coloured within — is open throughout. The blue kitchen and the yellow dining room are exactly as Monet kept them. His collection of Japanese woodblock prints still lines the walls.
3 hours • Admission ticket not included -
2
Optional: A short walk from Monet's garden, this quietly excellent museum tells the story of Impressionism and its deep roots in the Seine Valley. Temporary exhibitions change throughout the season and are consistently well-curated. Worth an hour if your schedule allows.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
3Giverny
Take advantage of a quiet moment to stroll through the charming village of Giverny at your own pace. Whether you explore other local sights, relax at a café, or simply soak in the peaceful atmosphere of the Normandy countryside, it’s the perfect chance to connect with the local spirit.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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