Giverny map: top 10, museums, instagrammable, walking tour, rainy day

8 places on the map

Top 10

1
Monet's pink house and flower-filled Clos Normand garden.
- Tip: Go early
- Tip: Book ahead
1 tip
- Open April to October only
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Monet's water lily pond with the famous green Japanese bridge.
- Tip: Go early
2 tips
- Reached via an underpass from the flower garden
- Water lilies bloom best in summer
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3
Museum of Impressionism with changing exhibitions and gardens.
3 tips
- Check the current temporary exhibition
- Lovely garden and café
- Combined tickets with Monet's house available
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Village main street lined with galleries, gardens and old houses.
- Tip: Late afternoon
2 tips
- Browse the small art galleries
- Peek into flower-covered courtyards
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Village church whose churchyard holds Claude Monet's family grave.
3 tips
- Monet's grave is beside the church
- Quiet spot at the end of the village
- Free to visit
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Historic inn where American Impressionist painters stayed, with a rose garden.
3 tips
- Walk up to the garden and old studio
- Now a restaurant, stop for lunch
- Busy at midday in summer
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Timber-framed mill perched on the piers of an old bridge over the Seine.
- Tip: Go early
2 tips
- Best photographed from the riverbank
- 5 km from Giverny by bike path
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Ruined castle of Richard the Lionheart above the Seine at Les Andelys.
3 tips
- About 30 minutes drive from Giverny
- Spectacular views over the Seine loop
- Steep walk up from town
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Before you go: Giverny tips

Transportation

Take the train to Vernon: Trains from Paris Saint-Lazare reach Vernon-Giverny in under an hour. It is the easiest way to get there.
Use the shuttle bus: A seasonal shuttle links Vernon station with Giverny. Check times to match your train.
Rent a bike in Vernon: Bikes are available near the station. Ride the greenway along the Seine to Giverny.

Security

Watch for pickpockets at Saint-Lazare: Keep bags close in the busy Paris station.
Mind traffic on village roads: Narrow roads in Giverny can be busy with tour buses. Walk carefully.
Book official tickets: Buy tickets from the Fondation Claude Monet or trusted sellers to avoid inflated resale offers.

Saving

Bring a picnic: Pack food from Paris or Vernon to enjoy by the Seine instead of pricey cafes.
Combine tickets: Look for combined tickets for Monet's house and the Musee des Impressionnismes.
Walk from Vernon: The walk to Giverny is pleasant on a nice day and saves on transport.

Weather/Clothing

Plan for the garden season: The gardens open in spring and close in late autumn. Spring brings irises and tulips, summer the water lilies.
Bring rain gear: Normandy weather can change quickly. Pack a light rain jacket.
Wear comfortable shoes: You will walk on gravel paths in the gardens and village.

Cultural

Greet with bonjour: Always greet shopkeepers and staff with bonjour. It is basic French politeness.
Taste Normandy flavours: Try local cider, calvados and camembert in village cafes.
Visit Monet's grave: The painter rests in the churchyard of Sainte-Radegonde in the village.

Local Hacks

Arrive early or late: Get to Monet's gardens at opening or late afternoon to avoid crowds.
Explore beyond the gardens: Stroll the village lanes and the Musee des Impressionnismes.
Visit Hotel Baudy: This historic inn hosted painters in Monet's time and still serves meals in its garden.

Giverny

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Before you go: Giverny tips

Transportation

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Saving

Weather/Clothing

Cultural

Local Hacks

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