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Paris Day Trip: Exploring Monet's Garden in Giverny & Van Gogh's House in Auvers-sur-Oise
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388 Ratings
Paris
Walk in Monet’s gardens, explore Van Gogh’s house, and immerse in art history on a Paris day trip.
Walk in Monet’s gardens, explore Van Gogh’s house, and immerse in art history on a Paris day trip.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Fondation Claude Monet - Stroll through the enchanting Clos Normand flower garden, where a hundred varieties of flowers are in full bloom.
- The Clos Normand - Fondation Claude Monet - Take some leisure time to explore Monet’s home of over 40 years, where he raised his 8 children and completed his masterpieces.
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- Fondation Claude Monet - Stroll through the enchanting Clos Normand flower garden, where a hundred varieties of flowers are in full bloom.
- The Clos Normand - Fondation Claude Monet - Take some leisure time to explore Monet’s home of over 40 years, where he raised his 8 children and completed his masterpieces.
- Eglise Sainte-Radegonde de Giverny - Visit the serene final resting place of Claude Monet, tucked away in a quaint churchyard.
- Auvers-sur-Oise - Upon arriving in the charming town of Auvers-sur-Oise, enjoy at least an hour-long break. There is a boulangerie offering freshly baked goods and several cozy restaurants serving delicious local cuisine at reasonable prices. Choose the establishment that best suits your taste and budget.
- Maison de van Gogh - Explore the life and final days of Vincent Van Gogh at the boarding house, Auberge Ravoux.
- Tombe de Vincent van Gogh - Honor Vincent Van Gogh at his modest, ivy-covered gravesite.
What's Included
- All entrance fees
- Small-group tour: 8 people max
- Driver/guide
- Return transport from Paris by A/C minivan
- All entrance fees
- Small-group tour: 8 people max
- Driver/guide
- Return transport from Paris by A/C minivan
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Food
- Gratuities
- Food
Additional Information
Embark on a journey tracing the paths of two remarkable artists: Claude Monet and Vincent Van Gogh, with this intimate day tour from Paris. Experience the unmatched charm of Claude Monet’s Clos Normand and Japanese Water gardens in Giverny. As you wander among the willow trees and cross the quaint green bridge over his water lily pond, it will feel like…
Embark on a journey tracing the paths of two remarkable artists: Claude Monet and Vincent Van Gogh, with this intimate day tour from Paris. Experience the unmatched charm of Claude Monet’s Clos Normand and Japanese Water gardens in Giverny. As you wander among the willow trees and cross the quaint green bridge over his water lily pond, it will feel like stepping into one of his Impressionist masterpieces. Next, delve into the vibrant interior of his family home. Discover hidden treasures such as Monet’s resting place in Giverny and the landscapes Van Gogh captured in Auvers-sur-Oise.
- Small Group Tour 8 persons max
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Minimum age is 7 years
- This tour requires that all participants are able to walk well, even on hot summer days. If you have trouble walking or get faint in the hot sun then this is NOT a good tour for you.
Location
Café des Dames
Avenue de Villiers
Please be there at least 15 min before the official departure time!
A café called "Café des Dames" is located at that address.
Tours always start sharp at the appointed starting time.
Your driver-guide will arrive with a grey minibus about 10min before the scheduled departure time of the tour.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(388 Ratings)
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Raven_h
May 5, 2026
A Perfect Day Exploring Monet and Van Gogh in France - This was truly an unforgettable experience. Monet’s house and gardens were absolutely breathtaking. The Van Gogh portion of the trip was also incredibly informative, and being there in person gave his art an entirely new meaning for me. Our driver, Serena, was not only kind but also funny, and she made the whole experience even more enjoyable. This is something I would absolutely do again.
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Jean1210
May 5, 2026
Excellent day trip to Giverny and Auvers-sur-Oise - Thoroughly enjoyed this day trip. I had been to Giverny several times before but those day trips did not include much guidance or commentary. However, this time the tour guide Michael accompanied us to the graveyard where Monet was buried and provided meaningful commentary. There was adequate time to see Monet’s House and garden with enough free time to look around the village of Giverny. In addition, the visit to Auvers-sur-Oise was excellent. Michael provided commentary at multiple spots where Van Gogh’s paintings were compared to the actual subjects. The overall trip far exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend it.
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Carissa_m
May 1, 2026
Five star guide passionate about art - Frankie was GREAT! He was so passionate about art and the area. He really ensured all the guests enjoyed their experience and made it as unique to us as possible. Would do again and recommend to anyone!
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Ekherr805
Apr 28, 2026
Monet Garden tour - Great experience with knowledge driver John. Very personable . Lots of information about Giverny and Monet. Beautiful gardens and house tour. Would recommend this tour.
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Susan_e
Apr 25, 2026
I went for the gardens -... - I went for the gardens - and they were fabulous. I left with a significantly deeper appreciation of the lives and work of Monet and Van Gogh, thanks to my fabulous guide. So glad I went!
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Joyce
Apr 24, 2026
Fantastic Monet and Van Gough trip - The sites we visited were very beautiful and have been on my list of sites to see for some time. Our guide, Martjin was wonderful. He was very knowledgeable about art history and the lives of both artists.We really had a wonderful day!
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Dacia_j
Apr 24, 2026
Fantastic visit to Monet’s and Van Gogh’s lives all in one day! - Martijn was the best tour guide we’ve had in three weeks. He is an artist himself and phenomenally informed on the artists’ lives. He walked us up the paths the artists walked, showed us the settings for their paintings with pictures of the paintings. Explained the brushstrokes and the underlying meaning of some of the paintings. All kinds of fascinating tidbits about their lives. He took care of us all day and made sure that our needs were met for all eight of us and that we were having a great time! He was a great driver, even in Paris, and seemed to love this work! We can’t recommend Martijn enough! We would love to take him with us to explain art in other places!
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Melissa_k
Apr 24, 2026
Such a lovely day! A... - Such a lovely day! A great experience even if you aren’t an art lover, but perfect for people who enjoy Monet and Van Gogh’s work. Well-paced tour with a combination of learning from the guide and time to explore independently.
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Youngseon_k
Apr 20, 2026
The entire tour was... - The entire tour was great, amazing, and very engaging. My guide Karim was very energetic and enthusiastic about explaining the stories and the relevant histories. He helped understand the things about Giverny and Auvers sur Oise. The tour presented me a memorable experience. Whether you are an art-enthusiast or not, I strongly recommend.
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Wilmam_m
Apr 20, 2026
I want to take Michael home with me. He was great! - This was a wonderful time of the year to visit these gardens. So much in Bloom great fragrances. Guide Michael was wonderful. Very informative. Certainly went the extra distance to make sure we all were having a good time.
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