Private Monet's Gardens & Giverny Bike Tour
'My garden is my most beautiful masterpiece' - Claude Monet
On our Monet’s Gardens & Giverny Bike Tour join us to follow in the footsteps of the Father of Impressionism – Claude Monet. Escape the hustle & bustle of Paris to Vernon & the beautiful village of Giverny on the bank of the river Seine.
If you are looking for a unique experience, out of the city, away from hoards of tourists, and want to make the most of your time at Monet’s – look no further than this day trip.
What's Included
- Roundtrip Transportation from Paris to Giverny
- Classy Bike & Optional Helmet
- Guided Tour of Monet's House & Gardens
- Visit to Monet's Gravesite
- Guided Bike Tour of the Countryside
- Tailored to You
- Explore by Bike
- Central Paris Meeting Point
- Fast Travel by Train
- Skip the Line Access
- Hosted in English
When: Every day! From April 1st-November 1st.
Start Times: At Your Chosen Start Time
Book with Confidence: Private tours can be canceled and fully refunded up to 7 days before the experience starts.
Still have questions? We are here to help.
What to Expect
Why walk with the crowds & stand in line when you can ride a bike & skip the line?
We take the train to Vernon, hop on bikes for a leisurely ride, stopping to pick up lunch in the charming local town. You will then take countryside paths & bridges across the Seine River. The views are idyllic before even reaching the famous village and gardens of Claude Monet. Along the way we will stop in our favourite spot to enjoy a picnic lunch and relax. If you join us on a Saturday, we will also stop in to visit the local open air food market to pick up your picnic lunch.
There is no better way to explore a well-travelled destination and yet feel completely separate from the crowds. To be inspired by Giverny the way that Monet was.
Once we reach the village of Claude Monet, we will explore the flower garden (Clos Normand), the famous Japanese inspired lily pond and Monet’s iconic bridge.
We will then explore the house, each room with its array of colours, styles, furniture & art work. It is like walking into the mind of the famous artist himself.
Riding through the local village we will stop at artists’ studios, quaint cafés, the famous hotel Baudy & the cemetery where Monet is buried. Finally we take a fast, comfortable train back to central Paris.
Good to Know
- Meet in Central Paris & travel with your guide.
- Bikes based in Giverny (no need to carry them on the train).
- Open air market on Saturdays.
Enhance Your Experience
You can choose from the add-ons below to enhance your Monet’s Gardens & Giverny Bike Tour.
Travel Your Way
Prefer not to catch the train? Travel to Vernon by chauffeured van, where your bikes will be waiting for you.
Dine in Style
Choose to purchase your picnic in the local town or to dine in style at a local restaurant (at guest cost).
Explore by Bike, E-Bike or Van
Ideal for those for who prefer not to cycle. Discover Giverny by van or foot, rather than bike. Van or e-bike at additional cost.
You'll Love
Cruising by bike & enjoying a picnic in the Normandy countryside – a bonus of visiting Monet’s Gardens that may unexpectedly be your favourite part of the day!
Feeling as though you have stepped into a painting as you wander through the gardens, across the little Japanese bridge and see the water lilies and willow trees that inspired so much of Monet’s work.
Exploring the mind of Claude Monet as you discover one colourful room after another inside his countryside home.
Easy to find.
On our Private Monet’s Gardens & Giverny Bike Tour we meet at a café in central Paris:
Café Au Départ Gare St-Lazare – 1 Rue du Rocher, 75008 Paris, France.
Want to meet directly in Vernon. No problem, just let us know.
Frequently Asked Questions
Very safe! Bike lanes through the small towns & stunning countryside paths along the Seine. You can enjoy stress-free cycling, far from the traffic and crowds.
All our tours of Monet’s include a guided tour of the gardens, the Water Lilies, Japanese Bridge & Clos Normand with a fully licensed member of our team. We do not just drop you off! We use earpieces so you can hear your guide, can ask questions & don’t miss a thing!
*Please note that nobody can guide inside Monet’s House to avoid blocking the rooms. That said your guide will be present, with plenty of stories, you will not miss a thing & you will get to visit the inside.
Trains in France are highly efficient, clean & comfortable – not to mention the views you can enjoy rather than staring at the highway. We always recommend train over van, as a travel conscious, environmentally friendly, comfortable and much less costly option than van transportation.
*At the time of writing (Summer 2022) gas prices in Europe are very high!
Absolutely not, our bikes are ready & waiting on arrival!
No. All tickets, travel (including train tickets to and from Vernon), access to Monet’s House & Gardens are all included.
Yes, simply let us know in the notes section when you book and we will contact you with details of where and when to meet us in Vernon.