Private Chauffeur
from Paris to
Giverny
The water lily pond. The Japanese bridge. The Clos Normand in full bloom. Monet’s pink house and the gardens that inspired Impressionism — 75 kilometres from Paris, and a world apart from everything. Giverny day trip from paris
Where Monet painted
for 43 years
Restauré à la fin des années 1970, le sanctuaire givernois constitua le refuge de Claude Monet entre 1883 et 1926. Nimbée de souvenirs du temps d’avant, la bâtisse crépie de mortier rose mais aussi les jardins fleuris et reconstitués à l’identique plongent le visiteur dans l’univers familier du peintre-jardinier. Giverny is not merely a beautiful garden — it is the physical source of the most recognisable paintings in the history of art. The water lilies, the Japanese bridge, the wisteria — all are here, exactly as Monet composed them.
Le Jardin d’Eau
The water garden — Monet’s masterpiece within a masterpiece. The lily pond, the weeping willows, the wisteria-covered Japanese bridge, the reflections that obsessed him for the last 30 years of his life. This is where the Nymphéas series was conceived. Arrive early — the light at 10:00 is extraordinary.
Le Clos Normand
The French flower garden in front of the house — nasturtiums cascading over the paths, rose arches, irises, poppies, and dahlias in successive bloom from April to October. Des jardins en perpétuelle métamorphose, un lieu où chaque saison apporte son lot de merveilles florales. Best visited in May and June when everything is in full bloom.
Monet’s House
The pink house with green shutters — restored to its appearance during Monet’s lifetime. The dining room with its Japanese print collection, the blue and yellow kitchen, the studio, and the artist’s personal objects. Photography without flash is permitted throughout. Allow 30 to 45 minutes inside.
Musée des Impressionnistes
A 5-minute walk from the gardens — the Musée des Impressionnistes Giverny hosts permanent and temporary exhibitions on Impressionism and its legacy. Pour découvrir toutes les facettes de ce courant majeur de la peinture et ses suites. The ideal complement to the gardens, particularly on a sunny day when the gardens are crowded.
The Village of Giverny
A small Norman village of exceptional charm — the Hôtel Baudy (where American Impressionist painters stayed in the 1880s), the church of Sainte-Radegonde where Monet is buried in the churchyard, and several excellent restaurants on the main street for lunch after your visit.
Vernon & the Seine Valley
The town of Vernon — 5 km from Giverny — has a beautiful medieval centre, a small Monet museum, and old mill ruins on the Seine. Combined with Giverny, it makes a complete and varied Norman day — easily covered with a private chauffeur who waits and drives between both sites.
The gardens change every week —
choose your perfect moment
Bienvenue dans des jardins en perpétuelle métamorphose, un lieu où chaque saison apporte son lot de merveilles florales. Préparez-vous à être transporté à travers le temps, à mesure que vous découvrez l’évolution fascinante des fleurs qui peuplent ce paysage enchanteur.
Tulips, daffodils, cherry blossom, forget-me-nots, and the first irises. The wisteria on the Japanese bridge is at its most spectacular in late April. Fewer visitors than summer, exceptional light.
⭐ Best for photographyPeak bloom — roses, poppies, foxgloves, and irises in full flower. The water garden reaches its greatest beauty with the lilies in flower. June is the most beautiful month at Giverny — and also the busiest. Arrive at 10:00.
⭐ Peak beautyDahlias, sunflowers, and nasturtiums take over. Avec près d’un million de visiteurs, la sécurité est une priorité. Pour éviter la cohue, privilégiez les horaires décalés. Arrive at 10:00 opening or after 16:00 when groups begin to leave.
⚠️ Arrive early or lateParés de couleurs chaudes et rougeoyantes, le Clos Normand et le jardin d’eau flamboient et nous offrent un feu d’artifice automnal. Fewer crowds, warm golden light, and dahlias still in bloom. One of the most atmospheric times of year to visit.
⭐ Best for atmosphereGiverny alone, or combined
with Versailles or Normandy
All formulas include private round-trip transfer from your Paris hotel or address. Your driver waits on site throughout your visit and returns you whenever you are ready.
Day Transfer
- Round-trip private chauffeur
- Pickup from your hotel or address
- House, water garden & Clos Normand
- Driver waits on site
- Wi-Fi & refreshments on board
- Free cancellation 24h before
Versailles
- Round-trip private chauffeur
- Versailles morning (depart 08:00)
- Giverny afternoon (arrive ~14:30)
- OR Giverny first, Versailles after
- Driver waits at both sites
- Return to Paris by evening
- Fixed all-inclusive price
V-Class Van
- Mercedes V-Class (8 seats)
- Round-trip private transfer
- Driver waits on site
- Wi-Fi & USB charging x4
- Ideal for families & groups
- Fixed group rate
A perfect day at Giverny —
gardens, village & Normandy
Departure from your Paris hotel
Early departure is essential — arriving at Giverny at opening time is the single most important decision for a good visit. The gardens are extraordinary in the first hour before tour groups arrive. Your driver collects you at your hotel and takes the A13 motorway west.
Arrive at Giverny — before opening
Arriving a few minutes before the 10:00 opening allows you to be among the first visitors through the gate. Afin d’éviter les «embouteillages», venez dès l’ouverture ou à partir de 16h, lorsque les groupes commencent à quitter les lieux. Your driver drops you at the entrance and finds a nearby spot.
Le Jardin d’Eau — water lily pond
Begin in the water garden — the most famous and most photographed part of the estate. The Japanese bridge, the weeping willows, the lily pads. In the first 90 minutes, the light is perfect and the crowds are manageable. Take your time here — this is the heart of the experience.
The House & Clos Normand
Monet’s pink house — the dining room, kitchen, studio, and Japanese print collection — followed by the Clos Normand flower garden in full colour. The colour combinations Monet chose for his garden are as deliberate as any painting. Allow 45 minutes in the house, 30 in the Clos Normand.
Lunch in Giverny village
Several restaurants along the rue Claude Monet offer Norman cuisine — the Ancien Hôtel Baudy and Les Nymphéas are both excellent. Your driver can recommend options and, on request, make a reservation. Allow 1 to 1.5 hours for a leisurely Norman lunch.
Musée des Impressionnistes (optional)
A 5-minute walk from the garden entrance — the museum’s temporary exhibitions are consistently excellent and complement the Monet visit perfectly. Allow 45 to 60 minutes. Alternatively, return to the gardens at this hour when morning tour groups have departed.
Return journey to Paris
WhatsApp your driver when ready. He is at the entrance within minutes. The return drive to Paris takes approximately 1h15, arriving at your hotel by 17:15–17:30.
The most comfortable way
to reach Giverny from Paris
Door-to-door — no train, no bus
The train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Vernon, then a bus or taxi to Giverny, adds significant complexity and time. Our chauffeur collects you from your hotel and delivers you directly to the garden entrance — one seamless journey.
Arrive at opening — first in
With a private chauffeur, you control your departure time precisely — arriving at 10:00 opening as the first visitors. The garden experience at 10:00 and at 12:00 are entirely different. We time your arrival for the best experience.
Driver waits — your pace, your day
Your driver waits on site for as long as you wish. Spend 2 hours or 5 — there is no train schedule to respect. Visit the Musée des Impressionnistes, linger over lunch in the village, return to the water garden in the afternoon light.
Ideal for families & groups
The V-Class seats up to 8 passengers — the whole family travels together from Paris to Giverny without splitting into taxis or navigating public transport connections with children and luggage.
Easily combined with Versailles
Giverny and Versailles are both north-west of Paris — combining them in a single day is entirely feasible. Versailles in the morning, Giverny in the afternoon — or vice versa. One vehicle, one driver, one fixed price for both.
Fixed price — all included
One fixed price covering the complete round trip — motorway tolls, fuel, and VAT all included. No meter, no variable cost. Confirmed at booking, never changed.
Private Transfer from Paris to Giverny — Complete Guide
Giverny is located 75 kilometres north-west of Paris in the Eure department of Normandy — approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes by private chauffeur via the A13 motorway. A private transfer from Paris to Giverny is the most comfortable and convenient way to visit Monet’s house and gardens, eliminating the need for a train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Vernon followed by a bus or taxi to the garden entrance.
Deuxième site touristique le plus fréquenté de Normandie, la maison et les jardins de Claude Monet à Giverny attirent, du 1er avril au 1er novembre, des visiteurs venus du monde entier. On parle ici de près de 900 000 visiteurs par saison, ce qui remplit très vite la capacité d’accueil. Arriving with a private chauffeur — directly at the garden entrance, precisely at opening time — is the single most effective strategy for a rewarding visit.
Opening Hours & Season 2026 — Essential Information
La maison et les jardins de Monet sont ouverts aux visiteurs tous les jours même les jours fériés de 10h à 18h — dernière admission à 17h30 — du 1er avril au 1er novembre 2026 inclus. The garden is open every day without exception during the season, including 14 July (Bastille Day) and all French public holidays. Les billets sont également disponibles à la vente sur place tous les jours. However, we strongly recommend purchasing tickets online in advance, particularly for June, July, and August, when the garden operates at capacity.
Two visit slots are available in 2026: 9h30–12h30 ou 13h30–17h00. For a private chauffeur visit, we recommend the morning slot — arriving at the 10:00 opening for the finest light and smallest crowds. Notre petit conseil ? Venez dès l’ouverture ou à partir de 16h, lorsque les groupes commencent à quitter les lieux.
Giverny & Versailles — The Perfect Combination
Giverny and the Palace of Versailles are both north-west of central Paris — and both can be visited in a single, well-planned day with a private chauffeur. The recommended itinerary is Versailles in the morning (arriving at 09:00 opening, visiting the château and gardens until 13:00) followed by a 40-minute drive to Giverny, arriving at 14:00 for an afternoon visit to the water garden and house.
This combination covers two of the most extraordinary sites within 80 kilometres of Paris — one an expression of royal power at its absolute peak, the other the intimate sanctuary of the greatest Impressionist painter. Both are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Both are best visited with a private driver who waits on site and manages the logistics between them.
Giverny & Normandy — Extending the Day
Giverny sits at the gateway to Normandy — and for guests with more time, it pairs naturally with other exceptional Normandy destinations. The Château Gaillard at Les Andelys (20 minutes from Giverny), the medieval city of Rouen (45 minutes), and the D-Day beaches (2 hours) are all within reach. For a combined Giverny and Normandy day trip, contact us for a bespoke itinerary and quote.
For more information on current exhibitions and the full garden programme in 2026, visit the official Fondation Claude Monet website.
📅 Season: Ouvert du 1er avril au 1er novembre 2026 de 10h à 18h, dernière admission à 17h30.
🎟️ Tickets 2026: Tarif réduit pour les étudiants : €7. Gratuité pour les étudiants en beaux-arts et Histoire de l’Art. L’entrée est gratuite pour les enfants de moins de sept ans. Book at claudemonetgiverny.fr.
⏰ Best time to arrive: 10:00 opening, or after 16:00. Venez dès l’ouverture ou à partir de 16h, lorsque les groupes commencent à quitter les lieux.
👟 Footwear: Sous la pluie ou en plein soleil, les allées deviennent boueuses, il y a peu d’abris. Armez-vous d’un chapeau, d’une bouteille d’eau, d’un parapluie de poche et de chaussures confortables.
📸 Photography: Permitted everywhere, including inside the house — without flash indoors.
🗓️ Journées du Patrimoine (19–20 Sept 2026): La réservation en ligne n’est pas disponible pour les Journées du patrimoine les 19 et 20 septembre 2026 — billets vendus sur place.
Giverny Transfer — FAQ
Giverny is located 75 kilometres north-west of central Paris, near the town of Vernon in the Eure department of Normandy. By private chauffeur via the A13 motorway, the journey takes approximately 1 hour and 10 to 20 minutes from central Paris in normal traffic. The route passes through the Seine valley and the Normandy countryside — a scenic and pleasant drive in its own right.
May and June are the finest months — the Clos Normand and the water garden are both at peak bloom, the wisteria on the Japanese bridge is spectacular in late April and May, and visitor numbers are slightly lower than the peak summer weeks of July and August. Autumn (September to October) is also exceptional — the dahlias are in full bloom, the light is golden, and le Clos Normand et le jardin d’eau flamboient et nous offrent un feu d’artifice automnal. Whatever the season, arriving at 10:00 opening is the most important timing decision.
Online reservation is strongly recommended, particularly for June, July, and August. Avec près d’un million de visiteurs, même avec un billet en poche, on peut parfois se voir refuser l’entrée lorsque la jauge est atteinte, surtout pendant les ponts du printemps ou en plein été. Book your tickets at claudemonetgiverny.fr before your transfer date. La possibilité de choisir votre créneau horaire de visite — 9h30–12h30 ou 13h30–17h00. We recommend the morning slot.
Yes — and this is our most popular combined itinerary. Versailles in the morning (arrive 09:00, visit until 13:00) followed by a 40-minute drive to Giverny (arrive 14:00, visit until 17:30, return to Paris by 19:00). Both sites are north-west of Paris and work naturally together. Contact us for a combined quote — the price is significantly less than two separate bookings.
Giverny regorge de petits restaurants ou snackings. Vous pouvez également pique-niquer à côté du parking de la Prairie ou sur les bords de Seine et de l’Epte. Note that les pique-niques sont interdits inside the garden itself. The Ancien Hôtel Baudy and Les Nymphéas on the rue Claude Monet are both good options for a sit-down Norman lunch. Your driver can recommend and, on request, make a reservation.
La maison et les jardins de Monet sont ouverts aux visiteurs tous les jours même les jours fériés du 1er avril au 1er novembre 2026 inclus. The closing date in 2026 is 1 November. There are no winter visits — the garden is closed entirely from November to March. If you are visiting Paris in winter, Versailles, Fontainebleau, and Chantilly remain open year-round and are excellent alternatives.
The most famous garden in the world —
from your Paris hotel, in 75 minutes.
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