Giverny

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Train to Vernon-Giverny: Regional trains from Paris Saint-Lazare reach Vernon-Giverny in under an hour; book on SNCF Connect, as Navigo passes do not cover Normandy.
Take the seasonal shuttle: When the gardens are open, a shuttle bus meets trains at Vernon station for the short ride to Giverny; check its return times on arrival.
Cycle the Seine greenway: Rent a bike near Vernon station and follow the flat voie verte on the old railway line through fields to the village, about 5 kilometres.

Mind your bag at Saint-Lazare: Pickpockets work the busy Paris station and crowded trains, so keep phones and wallets zipped away while you look for your platform.
Use official ticket sellers: Buy timed tickets from the Fondation Claude Monet website or approved partners, as street and resale offers can be overpriced or fake.
Walk carefully on Rue Claude Monet: The narrow main street has no pavement in places and tour coaches pass often, so walk in single file and keep children close.

Bring a picnic: Pick up bread, cheese and cider in Vernon and eat by the Seine instead of paying for crowded village cafes near Monet's house.
Look for a combined ticket: Bundles for the Fondation Claude Monet and the Musée des Impressionnismes Giverny often cost less than buying each entry separately.
Explore Vernon too: The town's Vieux Moulin on the Seine and medieval lanes are free to see and make a great stop while you wait for a train back.

Plan by bloom season: Gardens open from spring to autumn; April and May bring tulips and irises, while water lilies bloom on the pond from about June to September.
Pack for Normandy showers: Weather near the Seine changes quickly, so carry a light rain jacket or umbrella, especially in spring and autumn visits.
Wear walking shoes: Gravel paths in the Clos Normand, the underpass to the water garden and the walk from the shuttle stop all reward comfortable, flat shoes.

Greet with bonjour: Always say bonjour madame or monsieur when entering a shop or cafe in the village; skipping it is considered rude in France.
Taste Normandy flavours: Order local cider, a calvados after dinner or a cheese plate with camembert and Pont-l'Évêque at a village restaurant.
Visit Monet's grave: The painter and his family rest beside the small church of Sainte-Radegonde at the end of Rue Claude Monet; visit quietly and respectfully.

Book the first time slot: Arriving at opening time gives you the Japanese bridge and lily pond before tour coaches arrive; late afternoon is the next quietest window.
See the garden first: Start in the water garden and Clos Normand before visiting the house, as queues for the pink house build quickly mid-morning.
Lunch at Hôtel Baudy: This historic inn hosted American painters in Monet's time; its garden studio and terrace make a characterful lunch stop off the main crowds.

Only have a day? Each one keeps you in one area, from morning to late afternoon, with lunch nearby.

Day 1 of 2

🕘 9:30–17:00📍 5 stops

Day 2 of 2

🕘 9:30–12:45📍 3 stops